Background
Braithwaite grew up listening to records by The Cure, Joy Division, The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Black Sabbath and other artists.
Braithwaite grew up listening to records by The Cure, Joy Division, The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Black Sabbath and other artists.
He attended Strathaven Academy from 1987 - 1993.
He is best known as the guitarist of post rock band Mogwai, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums. Early life (1976–1994)
Before playing in Mogwai, Braithwaite fronted a band called Deadcat Motorbike, who broke up in June 1995. Braithwaite also drummed for Scottish band Eska at one point.
Formation and first years of Mogwai (1995–1996)
Solo work and Rock Action (2000–2002)
In 2000, Braithwaite played with a band called Mighty Joe Young Trio.
In 2000 and 2002, Braithwaite performed solo acoustic shows. In 2002, Braithwaite, Aidan Moffat and Colin "Sheepy" McPherson released an eponymously titled European Parliament called The Sick Anchors.
Technique
Braithwaite"s musical technique is characterized by the heavy usage of effects pedals, used to create ambient instrumental guitar sounds. As with much music associated with the post-rock style, his playing emphasizes melody and dynamic contrast over virtuosity.
