British space-rock band TELEVISE was formed in 2003 by ex-Slowdive member Simon Scott (vocals/guitar) after late night jams with drummer Nick King and bass player Alex Dowding. Jamie Armstrong was added on guitar in January '04 to complete the lineup after writing an imaginary soundtrack to NASA's space exploration videos.
They released their debut EP, the 3-track Outside Out, on indie label Club AC30 in April 2005 to strong notice from press in both the UK and abroad. Debut full-length, Songs to Sing in A&E, appears in stores in 2006, and includes the track "Life on Mars".