The single is out!!
29th January 2007
'Matchsticks' is now finally out and in the shops. It's been a live favourite on our last few outings so when the people at ORG records approached us to release a single we knew this had to be the one. It's being released as part of the ORG-AN-ISED singles series which has previously spawned rare debuts from the likes of The Brian Jonestown Massacre & My Vitriol. 'Matchsticks' will be backed by two b-sides, 'Versus' and 'You Can't Kill An Idea (With a gun)' and is being strictly limited to 1000 copies. You can order yours by clicking here... at the princely sum of £2 inc p&p it's an absolute bargain... Be quick!!!
We Won!
23rd January 2007
A VERY BIG THANKYOU to everyone who voted for us on Steve Lamacq's 'Rebel Playlist' - we won! 'Matchsticks' has got plenty of air play since then and we're all absolutely thrilled - fantastic stuff.
BBC6 Music - Steve Lamacq's 'Rebel Playlist'
17th January 2007
We need your help!
We're shortlisted to get some regular play of our debut single 'Matchsticks' on 6music - provided we can get enough people to vote for us and see off the competition...
If you want to vote then that would be just fantastic! All you need to do is click here in order to send a blank email to lamacq.6music@bbc.co.uk with TRACK3 in the subject field. THANKS!
www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/steve_lamacq
Single release date
21st Dec 2006
The single release date will now be 29th January 2007!
Welsh Music Foundation - International Sampler
19th Dec 2006
We've just had confirmation that 'Versus' is one of the tracks to be included on the WMF sampler CD due for release next year :)
Friday 26th January @ Camden Barfly, with THE BLACK VELVETS and FARRAH. Will be a sell out so get your tickets now!
Camden Barfly, London
Heartfelt melodies, shimmering live shows, emotive, piercing lyrics.
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