Billy Traxler is a singer/songwriter with the band The Motorpool.
He writes about London life and relationships with refreshing humour and honesty.
The Motorpool was formed by brothers Billy and James in 2001 in London. The dynamic Dutch duo of rhythmists Wim and Stuart joined the band mid-2006 .
The band's influences include early Bowie, The Killers, Ryan Adams, U2, Smashing Pumpkins and Bob Dylan.
A new E.P. 'Wrecking Ball' is complete & available now.
Debut album 'X-Ray Eyes' was released on the band's own label in October 2004.
'Song-craft, melody and depth' - The National Student
'Ace stuff, I'm still in shock' - Claire Sturgess, Xfm, London
'The album is terrific... truly beautiful stuff' - Storm Network, London
The Motorpool perform regularly in the UK, as well as tours in Australia, NZ and Switzerland with festivals, national t.v. & radio performances.
www.myspace.com/themotorpool
www.themotorpool.co.uk
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Billy Traxler is a singer/songwriter with the band The Motorpool.
He writes about London life and relationships with refreshing humour and honesty.
The Motorpool was formed by brothers Billy and James in 2001 in London. The dynamic Dutch duo of rhythmists Wim and Stuart joined the band mid-2006 and the new line-up played their first gig in June 2006.
The band's influences include early Bowie (possibly as a result of older sister's record collections), The Killers, Ryan Adams, U2, Smashing Pumpkins and Bob Dylan.
A new E.P. 'Wrecking Ball' is complete and will be available soon through the band's own Battenburg Records imprint.
Debut album 'X-Ray Eyes' was released in October 2004. Recorded at the band's Battenburg Studios.
'Song-craft, melody and depth' - The National Student
'Ace stuff, I'm still in shock' - Claire Sturgess, Xfm, London
'The album is terrific... truly beautiful stuff' - Storm Network, London
The Motorpool perform regularly in the UK, including a UK tour in 2004 as well as tours in Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland with festivals, national t.v. and radio performances. Two videos have been broadcast on UK t.v.
'Video of the Week - Winter Suntan' www.Independent-C.co.uk
The Motorpool have enjoyed extensive radio airplay including London's Xfm and regional/student radio stations.
'We are fans of The Motorpool... very impressed with the album'- Bailrigg FM, Lancs
'The album's converted me' - Star 107.2 FM, Bristol
'The single, Credit Card - A-playlisted' - URB, Bath
www.myspace.com/themotorpool
www.themotorpool.co.uk