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A British indie rock band formed at the University of Leeds, currently a trio of Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, and Thom Sonny Green. They have earned worldwide acclaim for an intellectual alternative sound that braids minimalist beats with intricate multi-voice harmonies. Their signature track 'Tessellate' was tapped as the opening theme of INGRESS THE ANIMATION, a TV anime based on Niantic's augmented-reality game. A rare instance of a Western artist providing an anime theme song, the hushed, hypnotic piece pairs strikingly well with the show's near-future, conspiracy-laced atmosphere.