xneverwherex Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 White Lies is my new favorite band. Since seeing them at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, and then again at Lollapalooza and then a third time at The Mercury Lounge - they might just be one of the best newer bands out there. Their first single "Unfinished Business" is so worth a listen. (on their myspace page) And to make it all better - the band are the nicest guys Ive ever met. Harry (the lead singer) who seems quiet is quite talkative offstage. He remembered me from all the shows and meeting me at Lollapalooza and talked of upcoming gigs and finally going home to London, and probably now thinks im a stalker! West London trio White Lies hasn't been around for long, and its members - Harry McVeigh (vocals/guitar), Charles Cave (bass) and Jack Brown (drums) - are all still just shy of 21, but they've already got considerable stage experience under their belts; prior to launching White Lies the boys got off to a promising start under the name Fear of Flying. The name change came just in time, because they're now cleared for take off with enough U.K. buzz behind them to launch them into the stratosphere. Fortunately, they've got exactly the kind of epic, cinematic sound - likened to such models as U2, Echo & the Bunnymen, Joy Division and pre-Fisherman's Blues Waterboys - that can keep them airborne. Heres a list of upcoming show dates: Aug 8 2008 8:00P Haldern Festival Haldern Aug 9 2008 8:00P Field Day Festival Hackney, London Aug 14 2008 8:00P Pukkelpop Festival Hasselt Aug 15 2008 8:00P Frequency Festival Salzburgring, Salzburg Aug 16 2008 8:00P Lowlands Festival Holland Aug 23 2008 8:00P Reading Festival Reading Aug 24 2008 8:00P Leeds Festival Leeds Sep 21 2008 8:00P Club Ifor Bach Cardiff, Wales Sep 22 2008 8:00P Night & Day Manchester Sep 24 2008 8:00P Little Civic Wolverhampton Sep 25 2008 8:00P Bodega Nottingham Sep 26 2008 8:00P Leadmill Sheffield Sep 28 2008 8:00P Thekla Bristol Sep 29 2008 8:00P Komedia Brighton Oct 1 2008 8:00P Arts Centre Norwich, East Oct 2 2008 8:00P The Cluny Newcastle Upon Tyne Oct 3 2008 8:00P King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow Oct 4 2008 8:00P Faversham Leeds Oct 6 2008 8:00P Carling Academy Oxford Oct 7 2008 8:00P ICA - SOLD OUT London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I saw them on Jools Holland a while ago and was very impressed. Do they have an album coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xneverwherex Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Album is coming out soon. I cant remember if its August or October (maybe Sept), but definitely sometime soon. I got a single when I saw them, dont even know if its official that has 2 songs. They just released their second single - it says which song it is on their myspace page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Cool, I'll be sure to get it whenever it's released. To be honest I've not listened to them since I saw them on Jools, but I do remember thinking there was something interesting about them... I'll go check out their MySpace now actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpw48 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 WOW!!! I saw these guys live just the other week! They were supporting the Kaiser Chiefs. They remind me of Editors, and I'm desperate for an album. I've got the track Unfinished Business, and I heard Death on the radio yesterday. Are there any more tracks floating around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 the two songs on the myspace sounds REALLY,REALLY GOOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 i like their HUGE sound,they just needs to work with Jacknife Lee to amplify their sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 i can't wait to buy their album,unfinished business and death are two AWESOME songs. thanks for the hook up xneverwherex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioMad Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Saw them on saturday. It was OK. Not 'great' yet though, but still looking forward to hearing their debut album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Saw them on saturday. It was OK. Not 'great' yet though, but still looking forward to hearing their debut album. they're young,just give them the time to grow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xneverwherex Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 No problem - glad you like. I expect them to get huge - Ive noticed theyre playing quite the festie circuit this year. I only wish I had time to follow them around. Im quite sure Harry would think I was seriously f-ed in the head if I did that. He already thought it was crazy I saw them 3 times in as many days :) i can't wait to buy their album,unfinished business and death are two AWESOME songs. thanks for the hook up xneverwherex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpw48 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 *bump* Death is released tomorrow in the UK, and the b-side is an awesome remix of the title track. Well worth the 99p or whatever it is in hmv or in itunes :P btw, signed copies availiable at recordstore here: http://www.recordstore.co.uk/productdetail.jsp?productPK=unittest-oKsHfZ65HajRj1yZpN3IEb-13 and iTunes here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/click/3541335-64813/zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/080919172056http://www.authoritydesign.com/whitelies/images/whitelies_poster_05.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinrevev Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I love this band. They should be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpw48 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 ^ I really hope they are :) They just need some support to get them going, then they'll be the next Editors :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I love this band. They should be huge. i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Do they have a song called "Blowing Through My Mind"??:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xneverwherex Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Do they have a song called "Blowing Through My Mind"??:rolleyes: dont think so. found a set list of theirs - and this includes what should be all their songs. A Place to Hide Unfinished Business Fairground To Lose My Life EST Stars and Death hope that helps. and im seeing them again in a few weeks like 2-3 times if not more! woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejan Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 White Lies debut album out January 19th (To lose my life) 1. Death 2. To Lose My Life 3. A Place To Hide 4. Fifty On Our Foreheads 5. Unfinished Business 6. E.S.T. 5:01 7. From The Stars 8. Farewell To The Fairground 9. Nothing To Give 10. The Price Of Love White Lies debut album 'To Lose My Life' is released Jan 19th though Fiction Records. The album will also be available to download from iTunes. The special, ultra-limited 7" Vinyl Box Set Vinyl Edition of 'To Lose My Life' is almost sold out so hurry if you've yet to get yours. The entire album is spread out over 5 individual seven inches, with a sixth disc featuring exclusive demo versions of 'The Price of Love' and 'Nothing To Give'. Each disc also features exclusive artwork and the whole package is rounded off with an art print of the album sleeve, signed by the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I believe they are the iTunes free track of the week. But isn't that album where according to the band in a newspaper interview will set the bar high for other albums released in 2009 as it is so new and radical nothing else will be like it? Although i best download the album went it leaks, as I'm seeing them on the nme awards tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorrificAttack Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I saw them at Leeds after all the hype up, was really underwhelmed not actually listened to them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous Old Painter Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hmmm... To Lose My Life is one of my favorite songs of 2008 but Unfinished Business and Death do nothing for me. I just want the album to leak or something so I can check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I just downloaded Unfinished Business for free from their website, could someone possiblly send me a link for To Lose A Life and Death please :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy Cricket Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Let's grow old together AND DIE AT THE SAME TIME!!!!! I love this band. Yes, they are morbid as fuck. They are also amazing, especially for releasing their album on 7"s. 7"s!!! I mean, who does that!? Sorting Simon (or DeathAndAllHisFriends - appropriate.) out with a link for some stuff that has to do with losing your life, death etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Let's grow old together AND DIE AT THE SAME TIME!!!!! I love this band. Yes, they are morbid as fuck. They are also amazing, especially for releasing their album on 7"s. 7"s!!! I mean, who does that!? Sorting Simon (or DeathAndAllHisFriends - appropriate.) out with a link for some stuff that has to do with losing your life, death etc. Haha, thanks again! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I like From the Stars, the current freebie of the week on iTunes. Releasing albums on 7inches, interesting way to release albums, I trust they would be releasing the album on CD as well, to sell to general passers-by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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