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{{Short description|English band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2012}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name                = Yourcodenameis:milo
| image               =
| caption             = 
| background          = group_or_band  
| origin              = [[Washington, Tyne and Wear]], England
| genre               = [[Alternative rock]], [[post-hardcore]], [[indie rock]], [[math rock]] 
| years_active        = 2002–2007, 2020–present
| label               = [[V2 Records|V2]], [[Fiction Records|Fiction]], [[Polydor Records|Polydor]]
| associated_acts     = 
| current_members     = 
| past_members        = Adam Hiles<br />Justin Lockey<br />[[Paul Mullen (musician)|Paul Mullen]]<br />Ross Harley<br />Paul 'Bez' Gamble-Beresford<br />Shaun Abbott
| website             = {{official website}}
}}
'''Yourcodenameis:milo''' are an English [[alternative rock]]/[[experimental music|experimental]]/[[post-hardcore]] band from [[Washington, Tyne and Wear]]. Their mini album, ''[[All Roads to Fault]]'', was released in 2004, followed in 2005 by the full-length album ''[[Ignoto]]'', both on [[Fiction Records|Fiction]]/[[Polydor Records]]. In 2006, the band left their Polydor contract and within a month signed a new record deal with [[V2 Records]]. In November 2006, the band released ''[[Print Is Dead Vol 1]]'', a side project album featuring collaborations with other bands. Their second full-length album, ''[[They Came from the Sun]]'', was released in 2007.

The band reformed in 2020 to perform a set of charity concerts in aid of [[The Cluny]] in Newcastle.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/music/yourcodenameismilo-announce-one-off-reunion-gig-benefit-newcastle-venue-the-cluny-2663311 'Yourcodenameis: milo announce one-off reunion gig benefit for Newcastle venue The Cluny'], ''NME''</ref>

Due to the pandemic, the scheduled gigs in 2020 were postponed, but with the help of funding, the Cluny venue was able to host the band's recent shows.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperchampionzine.com/2023/04/08/review-gallery-yourcodenameismilo-kkett-the-cluny-07-04-2023/|title=Review/Gallery: Yourcodenameis:milo, Kkett – The Cluny, 07/04/2023|first=Paper|last=Champion|date=8 April 2023}}</ref> The band donated all proceeds from the gigs to the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Research Charity, and both dates were completely sold out.

In April 2023, Paul Mullen and Justin Lockey revealed in an interview with NME that Yourcodenameis:milo was working on new music, which would be their first since their 2007 album, "They Came from the Sun." [https://www.nme.com/news/music/yourcodenameismilo-on-their-reunion-new-music-and-producing-the-1975-drive-like-i-do-3426922 Yourcodenameis:milo on their reunion, new music and producing The 1975]

Yourcodenameis:milo is set to perform at [[ArcTanGent Festival]] in August 2023.

==History==
===''All Roads to Fault'' and ''Ignoto''===
The band's first mini album, ''[[All Roads to Fault]]'', was recorded by [[Steve Albini]] and released in 2004. It was followed by the full-length album ''[[Ignoto]]'', in 2005, which was released on Fiction/[[Polydor Records]]. In 2006, the band left their Polydor contract and within a month signed a new record deal with [[V2 Records]]. In November 2006, the band released ''[[Print Is Dead Vol 1]]'', a side project album featuring collaborations with other bands. The band's second full-length album, ''[[They Came from the Sun]]'', was released on 2 April 2007.

===''Print is Dead Vol 1''===
On 6 November 2006, the band released its first side project album, entitled ''[[Print Is Dead Vol 1]]''. The album has Youcodenameis:Milo collaborating with other bands, including [[Tom Vek]], [[Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly]], [[The Futureheads]], [[Field Music]], [[Reuben (band)|Reuben]], [[The Automatic]], [[Martin Grech]], [[Hot Club De Paris]], [[Maxïmo Park]], [[Lethal Bizzle]] and [[Bloc Party]]. ''Print Is Dead'' was recorded between sessions for Yourcodenameis:milo's second album and during their trip to play shows in [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. The album was written, recorded and mixed at the band's own studio under the arches of Byker Bridge and named ''Like A Cat, Like A Fox'', after the original title for their first album.

On 16 January 2006, the band announced that [[drummer]] Paul Gamble-Beresford had left under amicable circumstances and was to be replaced by Shaun Abbott{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}.

===''They Came From the Sun''===
The band released its second full-length studio album, ''[[They Came from the Sun]]'', on 2 April 2007. They also set up their own General Recordings imprint through V2 and began work on more recordings for ''Print Is Dead Volume II'', in addition to a number of [[Brian Eno]]-inspired ambient works which may one day be released{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}.

Justin Lockey was absent during all live performances for the band's UK tours in 2007 due to a shoulder injury{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}.

===Hiatus===
The band announced a decision to go on an indefinite hiatus on 21 August 2007. In a statement they said:

{{cquote|After 5 years and 4 wicked cool records, we have decided to put Yourcodenameis:milo on an indefinate{{sic}} hiatus.}}

Mullen suggested that Yourcodenameis:milo were likely to return in the future, saying, "I have mentioned in the past that Milo isn't dead. Just resting. He's got some unfinished business. When will he wake? I don't know. Once in a while Milo meets with his old friends in The Cluny and has a big fuck off burger. Maybe when the burgers run out."<ref>{{cite web|title=The Amazing Sessions – Young Legionnaire|url=http://amazingtunes.com/theamazingsessions/younglegionnaire|website=amazingradio.com|publisher=Amazing Radio|access-date=6 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106171555/http://amazingtunes.com/theamazingsessions/younglegionnaire|archive-date=6 November 2014}}</ref>

On 19 October 2007,  ''Rock Sound'' reported that Paul Mullen would be the new addition to the band [[The Automatic]], not necessarily replacing the keyboard player [[Alex Pennie]] but taking on the role of rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and occasionally keyboards.<ref>[http://www.rock-sound.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=29953 "Paul Mullen replaces Alex Pennie"], ''Rock-sound.net''</ref>

On 26 November 2007, the guitarist Justin Lockey's new band, British Expeditionary Force,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.erasedtapes.com/artist/the-british-expeditionary-force|title=The British Expeditionary Force – Artists|website=Erasedtapes.com}}</ref> released its first album, ''Chapter One: A Long Way From Home'', to critical acclaim.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-british-expeditionary-force/9364 Review of ''Chapter One: A Long Way From Home''], ''NME''</ref><ref>[http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2686475 Review of ''Chapter One: A Long Way From Home''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416200509/http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2686475 |date=16 April 2008 }}, ''Drowned in Sound''</ref>

The band's second drummer, Shaun Abbott, is currently{{when|date=March 2014}} a member of the Newcastle band [[We Are Knuckle Dragger]]. Adam Hiles plays guitar with The Eye Jab, now Mammal Club. He also dedicates at least five hours a month to tracking unexplained phenomena such as UFOs and Big Foot<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/mammalclub MAMMAL CLUB | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's]. Myspace.com (15 June 2011). Retrieved 30 April 2012.</ref> Ross Harley joined Tomahawks For Targets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/tomahawksfortargets/about/|title=Tomahawks For Targets|website=Facebook.com}}</ref>

===Reformation===

In 2020 the band announced their return from hiatus to play some charity concerts in aid of The Cluny in Newcastle. However, due to the [[COVID-19]] pandemic, these were postponed until April 2023. The proceeds from the gigs were originally mooted to go towards The Cluny, but after they secured independent funding the money instead went to [[Bobby Robson]]'s cancer research foundation. 

The band were subsequently announced to be playing Arctangent Festival later that year.

==Style and influences==
Yourcodenameis:milo's style is influenced by earlier post-hardcore/progressive bands, especially [[Cave In]], [[Cable (British band)|Cable]], [[Shellac (band)|Shellac]], [[Fugazi]] and [[At the Drive-In]]. Themes such as space and [[sci-fi]] dominate its sound and elements, such as track titles and artwork, are often quirky and in-line with a very specific [[Motif (art)|motif]] that the band created for itself. On the early releases a distinct lyrical style was perhaps most evident, with Mullen often singing disjointed and abstract phrases which did not form part of a clear narrative. The influence of [[Radiohead]] was apparent in ''[[All Roads To Fault]]'' and ''[[Ignoto]]'', where Mullen often sang about technological and mechanical failure, conveying a sense of bewilderment and confusion. The artwork for these releases was in fitting with these lyrical themes, with the cover of ''[[Ignoto]]'' portraying a seated man clasping his own hand against his mouth.

==Members==
* [[Paul Mullen (musician)|Paul Mullen]] – [[vocals]], [[guitar]], [[synthesizer]]
* Adam Hiles – guitar
* Justin Lockey – guitar
* Ross Harley – [[bass guitar]]
* Paul 'Bez' Gamble-Beresford – drums, percussion (2002–2006) (2023–Present)

; Former members
* Shaun Abbott – [[drums]], [[percussion]] (2002–2007)

==Discography==
{{Discography
 | Type          =   Studio
 | Name          =   [[All Roads to Fault]]
 | Other info    =   
 | from Album    =   
 | Released      =   12 May 2004
 | Format        =   LP
 | Label         =   [[Polydor Records]]
 | Writer        =   [[Paul Mullen (musician)|Paul Mullen]], Adam Hiles, Justin Lockey, Ross Harley, Paul Gamble-'Bez'-Beresford
 | Producer      =   [[Steve Albini]]
 | Director      =   
 | Chart position=   
 | Sales         =   
 | Certification =   
 | Tracks        =   
 | Bonus tracks  =   
 | Singles       =   "I.Shoes", "All Roads to Fault", "The Problem"
}}

{{Discography
 | Type          =   Studio
 | Name          =   [[Ignoto]]
 | Other info    =   
 | from Album    =   
 | Released      =   18 April 2005
 | Format        =   LP
 | Label         =   [[Polydor Records]]
 | Writer        =   [[Paul Mullen (musician)|Paul Mullen]], Adam Hiles, Justin Lockey, Ross Harley, Paul Gamble-'Bez'-Beresford
 | Producer      =   [[Mark Ellis (producer)|Mark Ellis]], yourcodenameis:milo
 | Director      =   
 | Chart position=   
 | Sales         =   
 | Certification =   
 | Tracks        =   
 | Bonus tracks  =   
 | Singles       =   "Schteeve", "Rapt. Dept.", "17"
}}

{{Discography
 | Type          =   Studio
 | Name          =   [[Print Is Dead Vol 1]]
 | Other info    =   
 | from Album    =   
 | Released      =   6 November 2006
 | Format        =   LP
 | Label         =   [[V2 Records]]
 | Writer        =   [[Paul Mullen (musician)|Paul Mullen]], Adam Hiles, Justin Lockey, Ross Harley, Shaun Abbott, [[Alex Pennie]], [[James Frost]], [[Robin Hawkins]], [[Iwan Griffiths]], [[Gordon Moakes]], [[Ross Millard]], [[Tom Vek]], [[Martin Grech]], David Brewis, Peter Brewis, Andrew Moore, [[Jamie Lenman]], Jon Pearce, [[Guy Davis (drummer)|Guy Davis]], [[Lethal Bizzle]], [[Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly|Samuel Lloyd Duckworth]], [[Lukas Wooller]], ULTRA BRAiN
 | Producer      =   Yourcodenameis:milo
 | Director      =   
 | Chart position=   
 | Sales         =   
 | Certification =   
 | Tracks        =   
 | Bonus tracks  =   
 | Singles       =   "Wait a Minute"
}}

{{Discography
 | Type          =   Studio
 | Name          =   [[They Came from the Sun]]
 | Other info    =   
 | from Album    =   
 | Released      =   2 April 2007
 | Format        =   LP
 | Label         =   [[V2 Records]]
 | Writer        =   Paul Mullen, Adam Hiles, Justin Lockey, Ross Harley, Shaun Abbott
 | Producer      =   Justin Lockey
 | Director      =   
 | Chart position=   
 | Sales         =   
 | Certification =   
 | Tracks        =   
 | Bonus tracks  =   
 | Singles       =   "Understand", "I'm Impressed"
}}

==References==
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[[Category:English alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Newcastle upon Tyne]]
[[Category:British post-hardcore musical groups]]
[[Category:Kerrang! Awards winners]]
[[Category:Fiction Records artists]]
[[Category:V2 Records artists]]