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Absent Elk are an English/Norwegian 5-piece who currently reside in sunny Brighton. They have recently toured with with acts such as The Hoosiers, The Script and Girls aloud. The camaraderie that comes of five best mates who’ve come together with a shared, intense enthusiasm for their music is immediately apparent. ‘We’re all from seaside towns on southern coasts,’ notes Morland in his impeccable English. ‘I feel we’re all kinda similar personalities, and that’s one of the reasons we clicked.’
That, and a gift for supremely catchy songs. As Martin puts it, ‘we’ve come a long way together, but we like to think this is only the start…’

“One of the best bands we’ve had in session for a long time. Beautiful.”
Dermot O’Leary, BBC Radio 2

“Emotive, epic melodic rock that suggests a blend of Coldplay and Doves.” - Timeout magazine

“First rate song-writing from one of the tightest and most compelling live acts around. Built for the bar as much as the bedroom, this record is adorned with unexpected musical twists, powerful hooks and ambient textures. An accomplished debut.”
Marcus O’Dair, The Independent / Juice Radio