Scanners are a London-based rock outfit formed by Matt Mole (guitar, vocals, synths) & Sarah Daly (vocals, bass, violin), later rounded out with the addition of Amina (guitar, keys) & Tom (drums), resulting in the sound & on-stage chemistry that the band is acclaimed for. 2009 saw Scanners finish up recording their second album Submarine with producer Stephen Hague (New Order), which will be released in February 2010 through Dim Mak.

The band’s debut album titled Violence Is Golden was released in 2006 through Dim Mak after a fortuitous run-in with label head Steve Aoki – a few drinks & veggie meal late the band joined the Dim Mak roster. Scanners toured the album in the UK, Europe, & N. America which included SXSW appearances as well as an April 2007 performance on Last Call With Carson Daly.

This release is an impressive follow-up from the UK 4some, spearheaded but the eerily melodic first single “Salvation” with dark wave harmonies that overlay a haunting melody. The single is accompanied with stellar remixes by Don Diablo, Tittsworth, Dan Sena, Dirty Disco Youth & the band themselves.

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