When Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell formed GUNSHIP, they shifted away from their alt-rock roots in Fightstar to create a neon-drenched, retro-futuristic soundscape. Released in late 2015, GUNSHIP did not just pay homage to 1980s nostalgia—it modernized it with heavy production, vocal depth, and dark, cyberpunk storytelling.
The band’s dense wall of sound relies heavily on real hardware. Tracks throughout the album feature iconic synthesizers known for their warm, unpredictable, and lush textures: gunship gunship 2015 flac exclusive
"The Mountain," "Tech Noir," "Fly For Your Life," and "Pink Mist". Notable Collaborations: Features artists like Charlie Simpson (on "Tech Noir"), Martin Grech Stella Le Page When Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell
It became one of the first true crossover albums in the genre, earning praise from both electronic music critics and the rock press. It wasn't just about nostalgia; it was about pushing the genre into new emotional territory. As one review noted, it is a "collage in grit and neon, machine grease, nostalgia, synth arpeggios and unintelligibly harmonised moans". The album evokes the feeling of driving through a city at 3 AM—romantic, dangerous, and utterly cinematic. As one review noted, it is a "collage