MYCM Loves the Guillemots

‘MEET THE MOST REMARKABLE BAND IN BRITAIN’
- Mojo

‘WE’LL GO ANYWHERE - EVEN TO A NIGHT OF IMPROV PIANO JAZZ IF IT MEANS CATCHING THE MOST FURIOUSLY SOUGHT AFTER ACT IN THE UK RIGHT NOW. THE GUILLEMOTS.’
- NME



Yes, I've posted about them before. But as MYCM's official favorite new band of 2006, we feel its our duty to keep you up to date with all their happenings, releases, videos, and appearances.

First, and most importantly, the Guillemots first album is due to be released on July 10th, and is called "Through The Windowpane" (a tribute to the excellent song by the same title.)



The Guillemots are back from the states, there tour seems to have gone well. Apparently such celebs as Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhall were in the audience at their LA gig. They're beginning their UK tour now, with most dates soldout (although tickets are to be found in various places on the web.) There are however a few tickets left to their second London date at Scala, on May 31st. Get tickets at Get Live.

Another random Guillemots-related news item - they were asked by Mike Skinner (of the Streets, for those of you from another planet....er...or not privy to the UK music scene) to record their own take on his next single "Never Went to Church", which will be on the B-side of his version. That will be interesting!

More good news, as the Guillemots have been nominated for Best Newcomer in the Mojo Awards, meaning that they will be playing at the HMV Oxford Street here in London around 12:30pm (no tickets necessary) on May 23rd (yes, thats today!)



Finally, their new single will be "Made Up Lovesong #43", from their first EP - very exciting as its one of my personal favorites. They've apparently been working on some new material during their sparse rehearsal time, which they will be playing variously on their current tour.

So things are looking good for the Guillemots - if you've been foolish enough to ignore them so far, get in now before they're huge!

For "Trains to Brazil", "Blue Would Still Be Blue", and "Who Left the Lights off Baby?" see my previous posts on the Guillemots.

"Made Up Lovesong #43" will be their new single. One of the most feel-good, light-hearted, creative takes on the "love song" I have ever heard. This song makes us happy. The lyrics are fabulous - "I love you through sparks and shining dragons, I do, and now there's poetry in an empty coke can..."

EDIT: Go out and buy it when it comes out. We had "Made up Lovesong #43" posted, but the band's management has requested it be taken down.

"Sea Out" is melancholy, emotionally intense, and has a slow build-up. It has a raw quality that is really touching. Highly recommended.

So definitely have a listen, visit the Guillemots website and try to catch them today at the HMV Oxford Street!

(The photo at the beginning of this post is of the Eros statue in Picadilly Circus, courtesy of London Rubbish.)

Download:

Made Up Love Song #43 - Guillemots

Sea Out - Guillemots

Buy:

From The Cliffs - Guillemots (Amazon)

We're Here - Guillemots (RecordStore.co.uk)

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It's Friday I'm In Love... (03/03/2006)