The initial line-up brought together former mclusky singer/guitarist Andrew Falkous (aka Falco) and drummer Jack Egglestone with former Jarcrew guitarist Kelson Mathias and bassist Hywel Evans. Evans soon left to start his own group, so Mathias took up the bass, and after initial gigs under a variety of tongue-in-cheek pseudonyms the remaining trio debuted as Future Of The Left in September 2006.

Remaining with mclusky's label Too Pure, Future of the Left made their debut with the double A-side Fingers Become Thumbs / The Lord Hates A Coward in January 2007. Two more singles followed: adeadenemyalwayssmellsgood and Small Bones Small Bodies; and the album Curses was released in September 2007. Falco's abrasive guitar riffs and vocals remained to the fore, but keyboards were now also part of the band's sound: an old Roland synth plugged through a guitar amp in most cases, but also acoustic piano on album closer The Contrarian.

Amidst constant touring, a stopgap live album last night i saved her from vampires was released in 2008. March 2009 saw a new single on 4AD, The Hope That House Built, followed by their second studio album Travels With Myself And Another in June 2009, and more touring.

In May 2010 Mathias announced on the band's myspace blog that he was leaving the group (without giving any specific reason). Steven Hodson (of Oceansize and Kong will fill in on bass for the upcoming live dates. Following Kelson's departure, Jimmy Watkins of Strange News From Another Star joined the band as guitarist.

http://www.futureoftheleft.com/

Future of the Left is an alternative rock group based in Cardiff, Wales.