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Windmill was born from the hidden four-track recordings of Matthew Thomas Dillon. The buzz surrounding Windmill began in the alternative, underground scene with a ltd 7†release on the highly respected indie label ‘Static Caravan’. This caught the attention of another stellar independent label ‘Melodic Records’ and work began on the debut album. Produced by Dillon himself and Tom Knott, their vision was both unique and spellbinding. The record titled “Puddle City Racing Lights†was released to unanimous, critical acclaim.The record has also found fans in Steve Lamacq, naming Windmill as his favourite new band, Colin Murray, Dawn Landes, Eef Barzelay and Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody. “Puddle City Racing Lights†has been embraced by some of the finest independent record labels in the world. Finding homes on Beat records (Japan), Groenland (Germany), Houston Party (Spain) and most recently in North America with Friendly Fire Records (release coming in 2008). Windmill has made a bold entrance into the live music scene, sharing billings with The National, Patrick Watson, The Smashing Pumpkins, Vampire Weekend and touring with Annie Clark’s St. Vincent. Windmill has performed on Studio Brussel, France-Inter, BBC 6 Music and Xfm.
"Timeless and Graceful. Tales of asthmatics and fashion houses, plastic pre-flight seats
and boarding lounges that you can't help returning to. ****4 stars" - The Guardian
"...subtly beautiful and hugely addictive.****4 Stars" - The Sunday Telegraph
"...an impressive album of displacement anxiety with sonics to match.
Think Mercury Rev making a break up album. ****4 Stars" - The Independent
"His voice is a strange, high-pitched but alluring instrument and his piano-driven songs are
filled with delicate beauty.
His album is an undiscovered treasure. ****4 stars" - The Sun
