iLiKETRAiNS are a post-rock band that formed in Leeds, England in 2003. Their songs are composed of expansive orchestral and guitar-based sounds. They consist of David Martin (vocals, guitar), Guy Bannister (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Alistair Bowis (bass, vocals) and Simon Fogal (drums). They work on concept albums which are also optically represented on stage, by means of video projections and the band’s actual image (the mournings on their arms for example).
The debut single came in July 2005 - BEFORETHECURTAiNSCLOSE - a song in 2 parts, was released on Dance To The Radio. STAiNLESS STEEL had previously been contributed to DTTR’s debut compilation of Leeds bands
Later in the year came A Rook House For Bobby, backed with THE BEECHiNG REPORT released on the Kids label. This releae featured members of Shady Bard on additional orchestration and numerous Leeds music alumni in a choir (This Et Al, Napoleon IIIrd, Vatican Jet, Yellow Stripe Nine and more)
Mini album, Progress Reform followed on the Fierce Panda label in 2006, preceded by the Terra Nova single. This brought together most of the previously released material as well as some newly recorded songs.
In early 2007, the band signed with Beggars Banquet and released a single Spencer Perceval (an obituary of sorts to the only assasinated Prime Minister of Britain)
Elegies To Lessons Learnt is iLiKETRAiNS’ first studio album, released on 1 October 2007. As with their EP, Progress Reform, the songs on the Elegies to Lessons Learnt are based on tragic historical events and figures and the songs were created after research and study.
In July 2008, the band announced the departure of Ashley, who played horn and did the live visuals during the shows.
The Christmas Tree Ship, an instrumental EP, was released the 24th of November 2008. The EP was limited to 1000 copies.
