Air Formation were an English shoegazing/dream pop/space rock band, that debuted with their first 7" in the summer of 1998 under the name "b.e.a.b Approved". In early 2000 they were forced to change their name, they chose Air Formation. Inspired by Flying Saucer Attack, Spacemen 3, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, their music incorporated heavily delayed guitar and feedback, droning keyboards, and soft vocals. They released four albums, two EPs, and five 7"s singles.
Air Formation released their fourth and final album, Nothing to Wish For (Nothing to Lose), in March 2010. They split in April 2011.
In their career they played with artists like Nosferatu D2, Vessels, Chapterhouse and Efterklang.
In June 2011 it was announced that Matt Bartram and James Harrison had formed a new band named "You Walk Through Walls", with a debut release due in 2012.
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