Anyway, back on topic, as a lot of you who read this will know, I write press releases for Stiff Promotions (http://www.stiffpromotions.co.uk/), as well as doing reviews and such like for the local music scene here in Portsmouth. As I've gone on with the press releases I feel I've developed a little skill at it, not much but a tiny bit. So, as such, I thought I'd share my latest one with you:
Take four young men from London and Leeds, mix liberally. Add witty lyrics, infectious beats and a fast growing fan base and let the mixture come to a boil. Garnish with praise from some of the UK’s most respected music critics (Steve Lamacq called the band 'The most lyrically erudite band I've heard in a long while...'), live sessions on Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, regular airplay on Radio 1 and shoes covered in wine that Beth Ditto from the Gossip spilt while standing with the band at Leeds Festival as drummer Alex was DJ-ing. Serve in a frenzy of industry interest.
Congratulations, you’ve just created your own Official Secrets Act!
To say this band are hotly tipped is something of an understatement. NME say "They have the pop-tential to become a seriously classic mainstream band" While Artrocker are fascinated by the bands "magical knack for Perfect Hooks". In short this band are a recipe for success, tipped by some of the most influential voices in the music world to be sitting at the top of the pile come the close of 2008.
But first they’ll be coming to The Cellars At Eastney to play their uniquely British take on pop driven New Wave, echoing the best of XTC and Television and crafting it into something wholly their own.
With support from The Model Village, The Sinniks and The Cartel, The 18th of March promises to be a day of pure indie bliss not to be missed!
•Official Secrets Act are at The Cellars at Eastney on Tuesday 18th March 2008.
•Tickets, £6 advance, £7 door, are available from The Cellars, Cromwell Road, Portsmouth, Box Office 023-9282-6249 (2pm-6pm) and online at www.stiffpromotions.co.uk and www.ticketweb.co.uk.
Not great, I know... but I think I'm getting somewhere with this. If you happen to be in a band, or indeed anyone who might need some writing done, drop me a line as I'm dirt cheap!
Cheers for reading, feel free to leave comments,
Matt
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