The Nocturnes are a dream pop, slowcore, and folk-influenced band led by Emma Ruth Rundle, who later built a wider following with experimental post-rockers Red Sparowes. Originally based in New Zealand, the group began in 2007 as the duo of guitarist/singer Rundle and drummer Daniel Yasmin. Together they released debut EP Wellington in early 2008. A year later they relocated to Los Angeles, added bassist/singer Paris Patt, and offered their first full-length, A Year of Spring. Further lineup changes ensued during 2010 as Yasmin departed and Andrew Clinco stepped in as guitaris...