Fresh from winning Steve Lamacq's 6Music 'Rebel Playlist' this week (beating The Futureheads and The Holloways with 81% of the votes) - as well as receiving a spin on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show - now seemed a good time to introduce (perhaps re-introduce to many) the latest signings to One Little Indian, Official Secrets Act.
"The most lyrically erudite band I've heard in some time" - Steve Lamacq
The band formed in Leeds before flitting up and down the country, where they played many-a-show and recorded many-a-song. Influences range from the likes of Television and Talking Heads through The Beatles and The Clash. Taking these influences and wrapping them up in trademark youth and vitality, in a live scenario Official Secrets Act connect masterfully.
‘So Tomorrow’ – single out on 7”/Download
Dec 8, 2008 - One Little Indian
Album to follow early next year
Bounding forth with all the irrepressible zeal and energy you’ll soon come to expect from this very special band, ‘So Tomorrow’ is the first single to be released from Official Secrets Act’s forthcoming debut album, encapsulating many of the aspects strongly marking them ones to watch come 2009. Ostensibly about a friend of singer Tom Burke and his struggles with anxiety, through its stabs of new-wave synth, thoughtful lyricism and rousing chorus it becomes, simultaneously: a paean to friendship; an impassioned, infectious call-to-arms – an open-to-interpretation slice of the very finest indie-rock Britain has to offer. It’s backed up by equally worthy b-side ‘Do Not Be Alarmed’, a tumbling, atmospheric blast, replete with marching drums and chiming, melodious guitar.
On tour in December…
Dec 1 - Glasgow King Tuts Wah Wah Hut - 0141 221 5279 www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 2 - Manchester Dry Bar - www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 3 - Nottingham Bodega - 08713 100 000 www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 4 - Runcorn Underground - www.ents24.com
Dec 5 - Birmingham Barfly - 0844 847 2424 www.ticketweb.co.uk
Dec 6 - Leeds Cockpit - 0113 244 3446 www.ents24.com
Dec 8 - Southampton Hampton - www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 9 - London Barfly - 020 74821268 WeGotTickets - Your Online Box Office
Dec 10 - London Barfly - 020 74821268 WeGotTickets - Your Online Box Office
Dec 11 - Bristol Start The Bus - 0117 930 4370
"The most lyrically erudite band I've heard in some time" - Steve Lamacq
The band formed in Leeds before flitting up and down the country, where they played many-a-show and recorded many-a-song. Influences range from the likes of Television and Talking Heads through The Beatles and The Clash. Taking these influences and wrapping them up in trademark youth and vitality, in a live scenario Official Secrets Act connect masterfully.
‘So Tomorrow’ – single out on 7”/Download
Dec 8, 2008 - One Little Indian
Album to follow early next year
Bounding forth with all the irrepressible zeal and energy you’ll soon come to expect from this very special band, ‘So Tomorrow’ is the first single to be released from Official Secrets Act’s forthcoming debut album, encapsulating many of the aspects strongly marking them ones to watch come 2009. Ostensibly about a friend of singer Tom Burke and his struggles with anxiety, through its stabs of new-wave synth, thoughtful lyricism and rousing chorus it becomes, simultaneously: a paean to friendship; an impassioned, infectious call-to-arms – an open-to-interpretation slice of the very finest indie-rock Britain has to offer. It’s backed up by equally worthy b-side ‘Do Not Be Alarmed’, a tumbling, atmospheric blast, replete with marching drums and chiming, melodious guitar.
On tour in December…
Dec 1 - Glasgow King Tuts Wah Wah Hut - 0141 221 5279 www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 2 - Manchester Dry Bar - www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 3 - Nottingham Bodega - 08713 100 000 www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 4 - Runcorn Underground - www.ents24.com
Dec 5 - Birmingham Barfly - 0844 847 2424 www.ticketweb.co.uk
Dec 6 - Leeds Cockpit - 0113 244 3446 www.ents24.com
Dec 8 - Southampton Hampton - www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Dec 9 - London Barfly - 020 74821268 WeGotTickets - Your Online Box Office
Dec 10 - London Barfly - 020 74821268 WeGotTickets - Your Online Box Office
Dec 11 - Bristol Start The Bus - 0117 930 4370
