Rod Thomas – ‘Same Old Lines’ released on 6th October
Digital release on 29th September
“A one-man swoon-machine who gigs more than he sits down for a cup of tea…” Huw Stephens, NME
"Rod has a knack of making super accessible, light-hearted yet poignant music." Huw Stephens, Radio 1
“Amazing musician!” Bethan Elfyn, Radio 1
"Joyous lo-fi folk-pop" London Metro
"There really ought to be some piece of legislation brought in to ensure that at least every three months a brand new Rod Thomas record gets to hit our turntable. Mind you that said tunes as exquisite as these probably don't come easy" – LosingToday.com
'Same Old Lines' is Rod Thomas' ukulele-led anthem for those fed up of the same excuses time and time again. Already a firm favourite with the growing fanbase supporting him at his seemingly never ending gig schedule, it is also a regular feature on the playlists of Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and Rob Da Bank at Radio 1.
Those who have been to Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, Latitude, Summer Sundae, Innocent Village Fete or AMEF festivals this year, might well have been involved in one of the mass sing-alongs 'Same Old Lines' has started. The song has become the talking point of Rod's live sets where he's been known to leave the stage and get a circle of fans clapping and singing along in the sunshine.
His current one-man-band setup has been making ears prick up all over the live circuit in recent months, and has sparked a friendship with fellow self-sufficient electro whizz James Yuill, whose 80s disco remix comes as part of the single package. He's also racked up appearances on Manchester's Channel M (alongside Wallis Bird and Noah & The Whale), on stage alongside Kathryn Williams, The Cave Singers, James Yuill and Sam Isaac to name but a few, and on blogspot playlists with this and previous singles 'You Get Goodbyes' (his breakthrough to Radio 1), 'Your Love Is A Tease' (a Youtube hit) and 'Good Coat'.
Rod has been a regular soundtrack to Londoners as one of the most recognised buskers on the London Underground where he drops his usual electro guise and plays with just his guitar, prompting commuters to text into the London free papers about him, come down to gigs and blog about his music.
The track is also accompanied by a fantastic video put together by the team behind Noah & The Whale, Laura Marling and Mystery Jets' videos. Directed by Chris Sweeney, the 70s kids' TV show video sees rod and an army of sock puppets bring the energy of the song to life ending in a massive celebration not unlike the reaction to the song at his festival appearances.
As well as the remix, the single features brand new track 'Make Myself Desire' which had its live debut on a BBC Bristol live session. A BBC Wales session, Radio 1 session, and a phone interview on Steve Lamacq's show have all helped cement Rod as an up and coming songwriter bursting from the underground into the public's awareness. and the mixing of bittersweet lyrics with a joyful chorus an illustration of a more interesting approach to songwriting.
Rod Thomas & It Hugs Back tour…
Tue 30 Sep 08 – Windmill, Brixton
Wed 01 Oct 08 - Start The Bus, Bristol TBC
Fri 03 Oct 08 - Lee Rosie's Tea Shop, Nottingham
Sun 05 Oct 08 - IN THE CITY, Green Room Manchester
Wed 08 Oct 08 - The Doghouse, Dundee
Thu 09 Oct 08 - Captain's Rest, Glasgow
Fri 10 Oct 08 - The Brickyard, Carlisle
Sat 11 Oct 08 - Vintage RockBar, Doncaster
Sun 12 Oct 08 - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Tue 14 Oct 08 - The Jericho Tavern, Oxford
Wed 15 Oct 08 - The Queen Charlotte, Norwich TBC
Thu 16 Oct 08 – Boileroom, Guilford
Tue 21 Oct 08 - The Hope, Brighton
Wed 22 Oct 08 – Borderline, London
Thu 23 Oct 08 - Venue TBC, Leicester
http://www.myspace.com/rodthomasmusic
http://www.last.fm/music/Rod+Thomas
http://www.youtube.com/rodthomas
Digital release on 29th September
“A one-man swoon-machine who gigs more than he sits down for a cup of tea…” Huw Stephens, NME
"Rod has a knack of making super accessible, light-hearted yet poignant music." Huw Stephens, Radio 1
“Amazing musician!” Bethan Elfyn, Radio 1
"Joyous lo-fi folk-pop" London Metro
"There really ought to be some piece of legislation brought in to ensure that at least every three months a brand new Rod Thomas record gets to hit our turntable. Mind you that said tunes as exquisite as these probably don't come easy" – LosingToday.com
'Same Old Lines' is Rod Thomas' ukulele-led anthem for those fed up of the same excuses time and time again. Already a firm favourite with the growing fanbase supporting him at his seemingly never ending gig schedule, it is also a regular feature on the playlists of Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and Rob Da Bank at Radio 1.
Those who have been to Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, Latitude, Summer Sundae, Innocent Village Fete or AMEF festivals this year, might well have been involved in one of the mass sing-alongs 'Same Old Lines' has started. The song has become the talking point of Rod's live sets where he's been known to leave the stage and get a circle of fans clapping and singing along in the sunshine.
His current one-man-band setup has been making ears prick up all over the live circuit in recent months, and has sparked a friendship with fellow self-sufficient electro whizz James Yuill, whose 80s disco remix comes as part of the single package. He's also racked up appearances on Manchester's Channel M (alongside Wallis Bird and Noah & The Whale), on stage alongside Kathryn Williams, The Cave Singers, James Yuill and Sam Isaac to name but a few, and on blogspot playlists with this and previous singles 'You Get Goodbyes' (his breakthrough to Radio 1), 'Your Love Is A Tease' (a Youtube hit) and 'Good Coat'.
Rod has been a regular soundtrack to Londoners as one of the most recognised buskers on the London Underground where he drops his usual electro guise and plays with just his guitar, prompting commuters to text into the London free papers about him, come down to gigs and blog about his music.
The track is also accompanied by a fantastic video put together by the team behind Noah & The Whale, Laura Marling and Mystery Jets' videos. Directed by Chris Sweeney, the 70s kids' TV show video sees rod and an army of sock puppets bring the energy of the song to life ending in a massive celebration not unlike the reaction to the song at his festival appearances.
As well as the remix, the single features brand new track 'Make Myself Desire' which had its live debut on a BBC Bristol live session. A BBC Wales session, Radio 1 session, and a phone interview on Steve Lamacq's show have all helped cement Rod as an up and coming songwriter bursting from the underground into the public's awareness. and the mixing of bittersweet lyrics with a joyful chorus an illustration of a more interesting approach to songwriting.
Rod Thomas & It Hugs Back tour…
Tue 30 Sep 08 – Windmill, Brixton
Wed 01 Oct 08 - Start The Bus, Bristol TBC
Fri 03 Oct 08 - Lee Rosie's Tea Shop, Nottingham
Sun 05 Oct 08 - IN THE CITY, Green Room Manchester
Wed 08 Oct 08 - The Doghouse, Dundee
Thu 09 Oct 08 - Captain's Rest, Glasgow
Fri 10 Oct 08 - The Brickyard, Carlisle
Sat 11 Oct 08 - Vintage RockBar, Doncaster
Sun 12 Oct 08 - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Tue 14 Oct 08 - The Jericho Tavern, Oxford
Wed 15 Oct 08 - The Queen Charlotte, Norwich TBC
Thu 16 Oct 08 – Boileroom, Guilford
Tue 21 Oct 08 - The Hope, Brighton
Wed 22 Oct 08 – Borderline, London
Thu 23 Oct 08 - Venue TBC, Leicester
http://www.myspace.com/rodthomasmusic
http://www.last.fm/music/Rod+Thomas
http://www.youtube.com/rodthomas
