Eschewing the maritime folk synonymous with their East Canadian surroundings, In-Flight Safety are a four-piece indie outfit -- formed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2003 -- influenced by the sweeping piano-based rock of Coldplay, Travis, and Radiohead. Lead vocalist and guitarist John Mullane, keyboardist Daniel Ledwell, bassist Brad Goodsell, and drummer Glen Nicholson first met at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. After winning a competition at the North by Northeast Festival, they decided to concentrate on a music career when David Bowie e-mailed them to sa...