Debut EP release ‘A Lesser Of Two Evils’ out on Dead Planet Records 16th November 09
Jacob Glew (vocals, guitar),
Andy Cooke (guitar, bass, backing vocals)
Matt Roffe (guitar, bass, backing vocals)
Rob Ballingall (drums)
Andy Cooke (guitar, bass, backing vocals)
Matt Roffe (guitar, bass, backing vocals)
Rob Ballingall (drums)
Fighting Fiction's debut EP ‘A lesser Of Two Evils’ is a powerful collision of indie rock guitar riffs, reggae tinged punk and socially aware lyrics. These are songs written with anger and sung with passion. The Bristol based four-piece evoke an honest and fundamentally English sound that is reminiscent of the brooding reggae guitar hooks of London Calling era Clash, the lyrical wordplay and vocal delivery of Billy Bragg, and more recently, the guitar based sing-along sensibilities of King Blues.
Recorded with Producer Mark Williams (Bloc Party, Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Oceansize) a buoyant energy shines through the recording. The unapologetic sheer youthfulness of gang vocal infused choruses and hook lines show the listener these songs are made to be sung back at them.
Born of a mutual passion for live music and energetic performance, Fighting Fiction formed in late 2007 in Bristol when the four lads met at University.
Drummer, Rob Ballingall explains why the group clicked.
'Going to gigs together when we were getting to know each other just got us talking about what we enjoy about music... a massive part of it is crowd participation, we love hand-claps and sing-a-longs, call and response... It’s just a rush to get the audience involved'
The band have completed a 30+ date tour across the UK this summer, supporting the likes of This Town Needs Guns, Laura Marling, The Automatic and securing slots at both the Isle of Wight and Isle of Man TT festivals.
The debut EP 'A Lesser Of Two Evils' is released on the 16th November 2009, available on iTunes and Limited Edition CD.
October
22nd London Hammersmith Riverside Studios Riverside Studios: Tom Robinson
23rd Horsham Youth Centre £5
29th London Kings Cross Cross Kings £5
31st Cheltenham The Walk the line festival £9.50/£14.50
November
09th Plymouth The skiving Scholar £5
11th Glastonbury The Riflemans Arms Free
14th Gloucester Wired Showcase Guildhall £6.50
16th Bath Weir Lounge Free Entry EP launch Party
18th London Shoreditch Bar Music Hall Free
27th Swansea Milkwoodjam £4
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