Alpines

Alpines is a British electronic and indie duo from Kingston upon Thames, formed in 2010 and still active. The group consists of Robert Edmund Matthews and Catherine Pockson; Matthews handles guitar and production, while Pockson is the pianist and singer-songwriter.

Career

Since forming, Alpines tour and perform as a live act within the UK alternative and electronic scene. They support acts including The Naked and Famous, Emeli Sandé and Florence + The Machine. In 2011, they sign a publishing deal with EMI Publishing.

Releases and notable work

The duo release a series of EPs and singles in the early 2010s. Their EPs include Night Drive and Early Hours, and their singles include “Drive”, “Cocoon”, “Empire” and “Lights”. Their track “Drive” is also used by Rankin in a video for fashion designer Hannah Marshall.