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Attic Lights

Similar Artists:

Beachwood Sparks, The Primary 5, Grandaddy

Influenced By:

The Byrds, The Beatles, Flaming Lips, The Beach Boys, Teenage Fanclub, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, The Band
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Friday Night Lights

Biography

Calling out such stylistic influences as '70s power pop, country, and folk-rock, Scottish band the Attic Lights formed in Glasgow in the early 2000s. The group took its name (as well as the title of its debut EP, 2005's The Attic Lights) from a dark attic that housed the band's early rehearsals, and Shiver the Trees marked the musicians' second EP release in 2006. A full-length debut album, Friday Night Lights, arrived in 2008 through the band's new home, Island Records. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
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Attic Lights
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Genres indie rock
Power pop
Years active 2005–Present
Labels Island Records
Members
Kevin Sherry
Colin McArdle
Jamie Houston
Tim Davidson
Noel O'Donell

Attic Lights are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2005 by Kevin Sherry (vocals, guitar), Colin McArdle (vocals, bass) and Jamie Houston (guitar, keyboard, vocals), later joined by Tim Davidson (guitar, pedal steel) and Noel O'Donnell (drums, glockenspiel, vocals). The four-part harmonies in a number of their songs have led to frequent critical comparisons to Teenage Fanclub.[1]

A series of independent releases and live performances, including a well-received appearance at the 2007 T in the Park festival,[2] led to a bidding war between major labels.[3] The band signed a five album deal with Island[4], and released their debut album, Friday Night Lights, in October 2008.

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History

In February 2008, they began touring with fellow labelmates The Rushes, with a tour in March with Scouting For Girls [5]

The video for the re-release of the single "God" features Still Game comedy actor Sanjeev Kohli [6]

The 7" Vinyl of God contains a cover of Mental As Anything's "Live It Up."

The CD single of Bring You Down contains a cover of Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls".

In June 2008, David Gest (former husband of Liza Minelli) contributed a monologue to the song 'Bring You Down' in which he delved into his split from Liza Minnelli. In one line, Gest says: "I never knew a woman could be so cold." [7]

The single 'Bring You Down' features remixes by Mogwai and Camera Obscura.[8]

In July 2008, Attic Lights had their Somerset House gig filmed and broadcast live on Channelbee.

In September 2008 the Scotland On Sunday offered a free album sampler for readers to apply for. This contained a cover of "They don't know" by Kirsty MacColl. This is sung by Jamie Houston which is a first for the band.

In October 2008 the band began to tour with Paul Heaton and Cerys Matthews.

On October 21 2008 Attic Lights invited fans via their myspace page to be in their new music video for their new single "Late Night Sunshine."

With the relaunch of the new series of Minder on Five, the band re-recorded the program's signature theme tune. This was previously sung by Dennis Waterman (who starred in it as Terry McCann, the original 'minder'.[9]

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

  • "Attic Lights" - (EP UK 2005)
  • "Shiver the Trees" - (EP UK 2006)
  • "Martin" - (7" UK 2006)
  • "God" - (7" UK 2007)
  • "Never Get Sick of the Sea" - (2008)
  • "God" - (2008) (re-release)
  • "Bring You Down" - (2008)
  • "Wendy" - (2008)
  • "Santa's Girlfriend" - (2008)
  • "Late Night Sunshine/ Minder Theme Tune - I could be so good for you" - (2009)

Reviews

Live

http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/featuresartsreview/display.var.2407921.0.Attic_Lights_King_Tuts_Glasgow.php

Music Reviews

Band Reviews

Interviews

Live Coverage

References

  1. ^ ""New Band of the Day, No 259: Attic Lights"". Guardian. http://music.guardian.co.uk/newbands/story/0,,2244439,00.html. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  2. ^ ""Bright lads, Attic Lights"". Scotsman. http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Bright-lads-Attic-Lights.3686801.jp. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  3. ^ ""Attic On Track To Be Leading Lights"". Daily Record. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/music-news/2008/01/04/attic-on-track-to-be-leading-lights-86908-20273866/. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  4. ^ ""Viva Glasvegas"". Daily Record. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/music-news/2007/12/28/viva-glasvegas-86908-20266935/. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  5. ^ ""Tour dates with Scouting for Girls in April"". Official Site. http://www.atticlights.co.uk/blog/?p=55&author=1&cat=12. Retrieved 2008-02-26. 
  6. ^ ""Sanjeev Kohli's New Role As God"". Daily Record. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-news/2008/02/26/sanjeev-kohli-s-new-role-as-god-86908-20331828/. Retrieved 2008-02-26. 
  7. ^ David Gest's star role on new Attic Lights song
  8. ^ Burning Bright, Attic Lights
  9. ^ http://www.minder.org/

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