Biography

Antennas to Heaven were formed in 2005 when 'musician' David Smith and tortured wordsmith Phil Hodgson were employed by the UK government in the North East of England to work on a top secret project (basically data entry) after University. They bonded over number cards, tea breaks and the regular, now legendary, lunchtime performances of local experimental street musician Kevin Lipobay. One fateful day, a performance of Frosty the Snowman led to the genesis of an idea – that being Antennas to Heaven. The band’s sound has been compared to that of Mogwai, Arab Strap and the stuff you hear in the background of adverts. Both members of Antennas to Heaven, meanwhile, have also been called Dave to their faces (Phil’s elder brother was also a David, and teachers seemed to confuse them both... Or maybe they saw the musical future that lay ahead of them). Only one member has ever been called Cylla. Antennas to Heaven continue to work and make sounds in the North East of England. David lives in a completely blue house with the world’s third-largest collection of biscuits. Phil still dreams of a day in which Graeme Hick will return and make everything alright again.<br>