Fife’s favourite sons Sergeant are back with the 1st single to be released on their own label ‘Shy Recordings’. Making a bold choice that embodies the true spirit of 'indie' music, Sergeant have rebelled against the confines of a major label existence, choosing instead to set up their own label. Inspired by the artists and attitude of seminal Scottish 1980s label Postcard Records (Orange Juice, Aztec Camera), Sergeant have also taken the very 21st century step of securing significant investment from a music fund to launch their label. Now in control of every aspect of their music, and with 3 sold out releases to date- ‘K-Ok’, Scottish limited release ‘Swings & Roundabouts EP’ and ‘Swiftly Does It’ -the Glenrothes foursome return full of vigor with one of the stand-out tracks from their live show.
‘Counting Down The Days’ comes from their as-yet-untitled debut album, recorded at Rockfield, Rak and Abbey Road studios with legendary producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead, The Verve). Having toured with the likes of Supergrass, The Fratellis and Oasis- at the request of Noel Gallagher they were sole support on the recent Scottish Arena tour- the band went on to woo crowds with headline shows across their native Scotland, selling out 1000+ capacity venues in the process gathered widespread critical acclaim.
Alan McGee heralded the band as the ‘saviours of Scottish music’ in his Guardian Blog, and in summer 2009 Sergeant plan to bring their brand of jangly, pop-salvation south of the border too, starting with a show in London at the Water Rats on 28th July.
Tuesday 28th July – Water rats, London
Tickets £6 adv, £8 door. doors 7pm. Band onstage 8pm
Counting Down The Days is released 27th July on Shy Recordings with an album in the Autumn.
SERGEANT
SINGLE ‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’
RELEASED 27 JULY 2009
LONDON SHOW 28TH JULY
‘Counting Down The Days’ comes from their as-yet-untitled debut album, recorded at Rockfield, Rak and Abbey Road studios with legendary producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead, The Verve). Having toured with the likes of Supergrass, The Fratellis and Oasis- at the request of Noel Gallagher they were sole support on the recent Scottish Arena tour- the band went on to woo crowds with headline shows across their native Scotland, selling out 1000+ capacity venues in the process gathered widespread critical acclaim.
Alan McGee heralded the band as the ‘saviours of Scottish music’ in his Guardian Blog, and in summer 2009 Sergeant plan to bring their brand of jangly, pop-salvation south of the border too, starting with a show in London at the Water Rats on 28th July.
Tuesday 28th July – Water rats, London
Tickets £6 adv, £8 door. doors 7pm. Band onstage 8pm
Counting Down The Days is released 27th July on Shy Recordings with an album in the Autumn.
SERGEANT
SINGLE ‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’
RELEASED 27 JULY 2009
LONDON SHOW 28TH JULY
‘Everything that is inspiring and uplifting about great pop’ - Sunday Times Culture
‘the most perfect pop anthem we can imagine being penned’- NME
‘Anthem Of The Summer’ – Guardian Guide
‘Stunning’ – Clash Magazine
‘Absolute class’ – The Sun
