The Border Surrender were an
Englishrock band based in North
London. The band members were Keith Austin (vocals and guitar), Simon Shields (vocals, guitar, bass guitar and mandolin), Johnny Manning (keyboards, melodica, glockenspiel & accordion) and Mark Austin (drums and vocals). They were signed under Smoky Carrot Records.[1]
Live performances
The band performed energetic live performances with multiple instrument changes between the four members. One of their first filmed live performances was on
BalconyTV London.,[2] the leading online viral music show, performing 'Oh Mary'.[3] across the lock in Camden Town.
In the media
Their first EP Blood in the Snow was released in April 2009 receiving positive industry reviews including:
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