Heavily-tipped to be the pop act of 2009, Leamington Spa four-piece
DAKOTA will follow the success of their recent free download with the release of their debut single 'Wild Child' on 13 July 2009 through Genuine Records and Right Track Distribution/Universal Music. As if by design, Dakota's euphonious slice of self-styled ponce rock is immaculately timed for the start of Pimms season and is odds on to become the feel good hit of the summer. An almost unlawfully addictive chorus is combined with unashamedly indulgent timpani drums and then juxtaposed against a slightly sinister character assessment of an old flame courtesy of singer and chief songsmith Ben Talbot.
'Wild Child' is the first release from Dakota's debut album, 'Here, There and Everywhere' which is set for release in the autumn. A heavy contender for topping the album charts and joining the illustrious gang of Number 1 debutants, HT&E was borne out of a broken heart and Ben's struggles to come to terms with the realities of heartache. With such perfectly formed pieces of pop mastery, Keane, The Feeling, Scouting For Girls et al had better watch their backs.
Already picking up daytime airplay 'Wild Child' got it's debut outing on Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 on Monday following a storming set at Wychwood Festival on Sunday. Rockers Red Light Company were out in force to check out the competition when Dakota mounted the stages and it has to be said Dakota blew the crowd away. Other bands performing over the weekend at Wychwood included Supergrass, Super Furry Animals and Little Boots among others. To listen again to Dakota as featured on Steve Wright's show this week click
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DAKOTA RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'WILD CHILD' ON 13 JULY 2009
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