The Star Fighter Pilot

Electronica / Indie / Alternative

Manchester, United Kingdom

Billboard

The Star Fighter Pilot is Martin Bryant from Manchester, England. Fusing electro, acid house and electronic noise with a witty singer songwriter ethic, he makes music that bridges the gap between accessible pop and mad electronica.

Influenced by people as diverse as Squarepusher, Chris T-T, early Beck, Ladytron and the Super Furry Animals, he makes music using computers, samples, his voice and a slightly disturbed imagination.

In March 2005 The Star Fighter Pilot's first EP, Feeding & Chaining, was released through acclaimed netlabel Hippocamp.net and was followed up in 2006 by the Alkaline Maisonette EP. Both have been critically acclaimed and well received by his ever-growing fanbase.

Playing a steady stream of gigs The Star Fighter Pilot has built up a strong live reputation. He sometimes appears onstage with choreographed dancers and was recently filmed live for the Real Fresh TV video podcast. In addition to his own music he recently contributed to an unofficial Beach Boys remix project, 'Hippocamp Ruins Pet Sounds'.

2007 began with 'Another Penny' featuring on the Popular Culture zine compilation 'We're Stupid, But We're Happpy'. He has recently supported Bis during their comeback tour and a 7" split EP alongside The Colt 45s on Leaving Home Records is due in August. Before that a download-only release, 'The Fall / Broken Equipment', is released on Thursday 21st June via Filthy Little Angels.