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About us
In-Flight movie is a synth punk band which combine frenzied drums, old school synths and driving guitar alongside dynamic vocals. The band recently featured on Steve Lamacq’s Radio 6 slot with their single Aliens (also recognised in Nightshift’s top 20 tracks of 2023) and have now released their follow up single "Getaway".
Their live show takes audiences on a dark and nostalgic tour through a soundscape influenced by bands like Black Marble, LCD Soundsystem, M83, Public Service Broadcasting, Neutral Milk Hotel, Nation of Language and many more. The band also draw influence from films and sci-fi soundtracks, e.g Stranger Things and Blade Runner.
Originally meeting as students in Oxford circa 2015, the band have remained local playing illustrious venues such as Jericho Tavern, The Bullingdon, The O2, The Library, Port Mahon to name a few. Wherever they play, In-Flight bring a massive sound delivered through their ‘synth-station’ comprising at least 4 analogue synthesisers which deliver penetrating bass against ethereal soundscapes driven along by Simon’s punk drumming skills. The band has benefited from Oxford’s music ecosystem with promotions from the likes of Osprey, OMS and Divine Schism alongside production help from the likes of Mike Bannard at Safehouse Studios. In-Flight has also featured regularly in the local music press (Nightshift) and radio (BBC Introducing and WRFM).
The band have developed an extensive back catalogue of ideas during annual winter expeditions to a rural cottage in South Wales. Each year, over the course of a week, the trio infuse the surrounding valleys with the sound of pulsing synth patches, ominous drums and droning guitars whilst conjuring up the next line-up of songs to be road tested back in Oxford. Since the back end of 2023, In-Flight have been recording their latest batch of songs which are being released in advance of their follow-on EP, Stolen Answers. The first of these to come out in 2024 is Getaway (released at the O2), a song about a childhood friendship which has been lost and the movies that forged their shared experience.
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James Askwith
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Lead vocals, arrangements and composition
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James is an experienced musician who has been on the Oxford music scene for years playing bass and trumpet for Easter Island Statues, vocals, synth and guitar for Inflight Movie and producer for various solo artists.
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Pete Armstrong
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Lead keys, arrangements, composition, synths, and piano
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​Pete is a pianist and drummer by background but has a real passion for old school analogue synths. He is the lead keys player for In-Flight Movie.
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Simon Calver
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Drums, percussion and keys
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Simon has played drums in numerous bands and brings a creative, percussive flair to In-Flight's set. Simon also has some piano/synth skills to bear when we are doing tabletop instrumentals.
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Nightshift Features - 2025
