Walls (band)

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Walls are an electronic band from the UK. They are a two-piece composed of Alessio Natalizia and Sam Willis.

Italian Natalizia moved to London in 2008 and started his project Banjo or Freakout.[1] Willis originated in Manchester and moved to London in 1996.[2] They have released two albums on Kompakt Records.[3]

Their first album (self titled) picked up Mojo 's 'Electronic Album of the Year'. They were also featured in NME 's end-of-year list.

Walls won critical acclaim with their second album Coracle, released in August 2011.[4] Their first single from it, "Sunporch", was released on 29 August 2011.

Walls debut was also a favourite amongst their contemporaries – Jamie xx, Caribou, James Holden and Battles.[5][6] The Field and Pantha Du Prince are also known to have collaborated with the artist.[7]

Walls are signed to Kompakt record label and have featured on a compilation album named Total 11.

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