Chrome Hoof

Chrome Hoof are an experimental chamber rock orchestra^{[citation needed]} based in London, England. The group was formed in 2000 by Cathedral bassist Leo Smee and his brother Milo Smee. Initially performing as a duo, their music was mostly electronic. Since the start, however, the group have continuously recruited new members playing various instruments. As of 2007, the group had about ten members and instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, bassoon, violin, guitars, bass and drums.^[1]

Chrome Hoof
Chrome Hoof on a Summer of 2007 beach, dressed mostly in cowls, promoting Pre-Emptive False Rapture
Background information
Also known as	Hooof!
Origin	London, England, United Kingdom
Genres	Experimental, chamber rock
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Tritone Records, Rise Above, Southern, Cuneiform
Members	Leo Smee Alex Thomas Emmett Elvin Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard James Sedwards Emma Sullivan Chloe Herington Sarah Anderson Bob Grim Shingai Shoniwa Chan Brown
Past members	Milo Smee Kavus Torabi Lola Olafisoye
Website	ChromeHoof.com

Being a large orchestra, Chrome Hoof's music spans several diverse music genres such as metal, electro, funk, jazz, disco and chamber music. Their music has been described as progressive, futuristic and psychedelic.^{[citation needed]}

Members

• Leo Smee – bass, vocals, synth', percussion
• Alex Thomas – drums, percussion
• Emmett Elvin – keyboards, synth', sampler
• Andy "Mr. Custard" Gustard – guitar, percussion^[2]
• James Sedwards – guitar
• Emma Sullivan – trumpet, vocals, keyboard, percussion
• Chloe Herington – bassoon, saxophone, percussion
• Sarah Anderson – violin, viola, percussion, backing vocals^[3]
• Shingai Shoniwa – vocals
• Chan Brown – backing vocals

Discography

Albums

• 2004 – Chrome Hoof
• 2007 – Pre-Emptive False Rapture
• 2010 – Crush Depth
• 2013 – Chrome Black Gold

EPs

• 2006 – Beyond Zade