The Rascals are Miles Kane (guitar), Joe Edwards (bass) and Greg Mighall (drums). Hailing from The Wirral, on Merseyside, these three 21 year olds spent the last 3 years learning their craft as part of The Little Flames, touring with bands like The Coral, The Zutons and most notably, Arctic Monkeys. It was during this time supporting Arctic Monkeys, inspired by their maverick DIY spirit and refusal to comprise, the three youngest Flames decided it was time to trust their hearts and their instincts and go it alone. In September, 2006 they began jamming and writing new material as a three piece and there was born The Rascals.
Impressed by the raw energy and virtuosity of Miles’s guitar playing, Alex Turner, (Arctic Monkeys) approached him and suggested that he play lead guitar on a new Arctic Monkeys’s song ‘505’. He did so and has since appeared live with them to perform the track at many shows last summer including Glastonbury, Benicassim and Lancashire County Cricket Ground.
The Rascals were immediately signed to Deltasonic Records and played their first gig supporting Arctic Monkeys at Cardiff International Arena in June 2007. They have been on the road playing shows around the country with labelmates The Suzukis. In July 2007 they recorded the Out of Dreams E.P at Miloco Studios with Ben Hilier (The Horrors, Blur, Doves) which is set for release in November 2007.
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