Wednesday 10 September 2008

NEWS: To The Bones Release Album, Single & Video DIY-Style

DIY music may have had a massive boost from Radiohead this year but it's still alive and well at grassroots level.

Black leather clad Bolton rockers To The Bones (pictured above) release their debut album Duke Type A on 29 September although that's not the story. On the same day they'll release the single 'Rex' through Medici Records.

The label had a very humble birth not long ago when Conor McGloin, the head of the imprint and formerly of Kinesis fame, decided to use the rest of his student loan to fund the band's forthcoming releases, tour and video. And with some success to.

To The Bones are about to embark on an 11 date tour in and around the releases and the video to 'Rex' looks as professional as anything Coldplay could throw at you.

Filmed during a house party, it cost nothing to make hiring only one cameraman, four lights and got every drunk for atmosphere.

They must be doing something very right for their high octane riot rock, endorsed by Manics and Idlewild producer Dave Eringa, has been deemed fit for a showcase slot at Manchester's music industry do In The City at the beginning of October.

You can watch 'Rex' below but the list of tour dates are as follows:

  • 10th September - London Notting Hill Arts Centre
  • 19th September - Grimsby The Matrix Club
  • 3rd October - Bolton Kico Club
  • 7th October - Manchester Cellar Vie (In The City Showcase)
  • 9th October - Basingstoke Light Lounge
  • 10th October - Oxford The Wheatsheaf
  • 11th October - Chelmsford Barhouse
  • 16th October - London The Metro
  • 17th October - Brighton The Freebutt (w/ Killa Kenada/The Horse)
  • 24th October - Derby The Venue
  • 31st October - Salisbury The Barn

This news story can be found on Drowned in Sound with other pieces by Dean Samways.

Words: Dean Samways

Image: BBC

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