The ever audacious 'This is Seb Clarke' hit the Camden Barfly on Fri 21stMarch as part of their album tour, and are set to debut new material their nexttwo(!) albums, to be released over Summer 2008. 'This is Seb Clarke are at the forefront of the thriving indie scene inStoke' (Steve Lamacq) and the buzz surrounding Stoke based label 'Sons'('factory records for the naughties' - nme/uncut). Having hit no12 in the indiecharts with 'Spring Morning Sunshine', and no7 with 'I Just Can't Carry on' ,This is Seb Clarke have won over the critics and audiences alike with theirunique soul-meets-punk sound 'Imagine the powers of Dexy's Midnight Runners, thetalents of The Clash, and an injection of infectious brass.' (5/5 - ManchesterEvening News). This is Seb Clarke have now received airplay on Steve Lamacq and HuwSteven's radio 1 show, and Dermot O'Leary's Radio 2 show, as well as across6Music and Xfm - and the impact of their new material can be measured by thefact previous single 'I Just Cant Carry On' is still receiving national airplay,some six months after its release. With main stage and headline festivalappearances under their belts at festivals from Lovebox Weekender to SecretGarden Party Festival and T in the Park and Guilfest, Steve Lamacq, PhillJupitus, Chris Hawkins, Marc Riley, Clint Boon and Dermot O'Leary amoung theirever increasing hord of loyal followers, new single 'Rock n Roll Alamo pt 7 isset to storm the UK indie charts, and with the release of their eagerlyanticipated 2nd album 'Vox' This is Seb Clarke are set to be the new band on the UK indie scene who are set to be talked about for generations.
JacksAbout King Jacks King Jacks are a band to believe in. Shunning here-today, gone-tomorrow musical fads and ignoring the boundaries of genres, they're focused on whats important about being in a band: writing great songs and playing them with the energy you only find in people who believe in what they're doing. Instant vocal hooks, big riffs, jerky guitars and synths and a driving rhythm section are what this sound is about. If you haven't heard King Jacks yet, you've missed out. Join a growing following for what British guitar music needs: a great band with great songs. In recent months, King Jacks have been surprised to find that their rehearsal studio - a dank railway arch in the deepest depths of Holloway - is fast becoming the favoured recording space for acclaimed grindie producer Statik, who recently laid down Babyshambles' cover of The Clash's Janey Jones in the very room where the boys rehearse. It wasn't long before King Jacks and Statik's paths crossed, and, loving their sound, Statik soon asked for a track from the band to consider for his forthcoming album. King Jacks loved what they came up with so much that they've chosen the song they wrote, "Nothing Lasts Forever" as their first single. "Nothing Lasts Forever" is out on 8 October on Basic Records and is currently getting support from Nihal at Radio 1 and Steve Lamacq, Jen Brister and Chris Hawkins at Radio 6. Can't wait to hear something by KJs on wax right now? You can hear King Jacks' drummer Phil playing on Lethal Bizzle's track "Selfridges Girl Not On Myspace" from his acclaimed new album album "Back To Biznizz". Did we tell you we're big in the game?!?
"I haven't got this excited about a band for a very long time... could be huge"Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 "A mansize fistful of big tunes and a spring-loaded, battering-ram of a band"THE FLY "King Jacks will liven you right up"Nihal, BBC Radio 1