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There are at least three bands that use the name Battleships.
1) A four-piece indie rock band from Sydney, formed in early 2011 and named after a song of the same name by Travis.
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Feb 22, 2015
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Been sitting on this one for a little while now, but figured it was finally time to share Battleships' new single "In Time."
We've been huge supporters of the Sydney-based band in the past, so naturally we find there's an allure to their music that ...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Aug 20, 2014
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I ought to give credit where credit is due: our Aussie main-man Hugh has been covering Battleships for ages. But, he's in Australia, and it's bed time over there. So, I get to beat him to the punch on picking up this new single.
Before I even hit pl...
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3

Sounds like:
The National,
Doves,
Elbow,
Band of Horses
By
Hugh McClure
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Oct 29, 2013
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One of the most emotive bands Australia currently has to offer, Sydney-based Battleships have caught a lot of people's attention over the last 18 months. Their debut release, the mini-LP To You, saw the four-piece play alongside some of Australia's m...
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4

Sounds like:
Mumford & Sons,
Rufus Wainwright,
OAK,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Brontë Martin
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Jun 18, 2013
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Michael Cassidy, signed with D Set Records in Glasgow, has won over our ears with "Battleships." The single was released not too long ago, and has been accumulating some buzz, which initially emerged with his release of the Michael Cassidy EP about s...
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5

Sounds like:
Doves,
Elbow,
Band of Horses
By
Hugh McClure
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Nov 16, 2012
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Sydney's Battleships are a huge favorite of mine, one of the most gorgeous bands Australia has produced recently. Their first two singles "Your Words" and "In Retrospect" were hugely popular upon release, receiving plenty of radio support domestica...
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6

Sounds like:
Doves,
Elbow,
Band of Horses,
Boy and Bear
By
Hugh McClure
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Jul 20, 2012
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Sydney-based Battleships are back with a second single "Your Words," which does nothing but contribute to the buzz surrounding this talented band. After their gorgeous first single "In Retrospect" enthralled Australian fans, it was also well-receiv...
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7

Sounds like:
Radiohead,
Oasis,
Supergrass,
Underlights
By
Monica McClure
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May 27, 2012
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Whenever I hear that a band is from Queensland, I assume they're going to be some sun-drenched pop or Radiohead as an influence, and you can definitely hear the result of hours of angsty teenhood listening to Thom Yorke's quavering melodies throughou...
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