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Post by matt on Feb 16, 2015 10:50:51 GMT -5
Missed the first 15 minutes last night, thought it started at 8 but no it was 7 after my mate phoned me wondering where I was.
That said, they played a good hour more and the new songs sound great acoustically. Also got a special EP too, nice guys as well, so well worth it!
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Post by mimmihopps on Feb 17, 2015 0:20:28 GMT -5
Missed the first 15 minutes last night, thought it started at 8 but no it was 7 after my mate phoned me wondering where I was. That said, they played a good hour more and the new songs sound great acoustically. Also got a special EP too, nice guys as well, so well worth it! Glad that you could make it and enjoyed it, matt!! Was it only Andy and James, right? Elias (forum member/L4E E-zine editor) mentioned on the E-zine that James was very modest when he interviewed him a while ago. I said it before, but I keep saying, what a brilliant band is that. |
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Post by matt on Feb 17, 2015 6:00:00 GMT -5
Missed the first 15 minutes last night, thought it started at 8 but no it was 7 after my mate phoned me wondering where I was. That said, they played a good hour more and the new songs sound great acoustically. Also got a special EP too, nice guys as well, so well worth it! Glad that you could make it and enjoyed it, matt!! Was it only Andy and James, right? Elias (forum member/L4E E-zine editor) mentioned on the E-zine that James was very modest when he interviewed him a while ago. I said it before, but I keep saying, what a brilliant band is that. Yep, just the pair of them, they were really engaged fellas, knew their audience well and they actually listened to what you had to say, that's no surprise considering they music which is right for us and themselves, rather than aiming for stardom. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Feb 17, 2015 7:14:07 GMT -5
Glad that you could make it and enjoyed it, matt!! Was it only Andy and James, right? Elias (forum member/L4E E-zine editor) mentioned on the E-zine that James was very modest when he interviewed him a while ago. I said it before, but I keep saying, what a brilliant band is that. Yep, just the pair of them, they were really engaged fellas, knew their audience well and they actually listened to what you had to say, that's no surprise considering they music which is right for us and themselves, rather than aiming for stardom. Great to hear that, matt！ I have 3 setlists of their gigs I've been to and all of them were handwrtten even after 3 albums. I don't want them to be huge, as long as they keep creating great music just like what they've been doing, I'm more than happy. |
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Post by matt on Feb 18, 2015 20:39:07 GMT -5
Yep, just the pair of them, they were really engaged fellas, knew their audience well and they actually listened to what you had to say, that's no surprise considering they music which is right for us and themselves, rather than aiming for stardom. Great to hear that, matt！ I have 3 setlists of their gigs I've been to and all of them were handwrtten even after 3 albums. I don't want them to be huge, as long as they keep creating great music just like what they've been doing, I'm more than happy. Yeah, I want them to be moderately popular so they don't give up, but not on a huge scale as that often prompts bands to limit their songwriting by going for the big stadium chorus. Songwriting should never be contrived to fit an environment (which Oasis tried to do at the end, along with Coldplay today) because then you lose the true honest nature of the art. And big melodic overblown choruses would never fit The Sad - they are melodic but in a brooding and dark manner which lingers long in the memory and stays with you. A bit like The Smiths in that respect, similar to songs like I Know It's Over, Suffer Little Children or Asleep. These songs are not meant to sweep you off your feet, but sit you down and make you contemplate your inner emotions and the world around you. You lose that subtlety once you actively try to reach the heights of stardom. |
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Post by matt on Apr 7, 2015 16:18:42 GMT -5
A preview of Robert Smith's cover of There's A Girl In The Corner! There's not a full version available yet, but hopefully more to come.
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 8, 2015 3:44:21 GMT -5
A preview of Robert Smith's cover of There's A Girl In The Corner! There's not a full version available yet, but hopefully more to come. This one is from their new AA side single with "It Never Was The Same" which will be out on 15th June. I'm going to pre-order it now. Also Here's Sad's cover of "I Love The Living You" at this year's SXSW. A great great band. I can never get enough of listening to them. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 26, 2015 12:42:06 GMT -5
"Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave" has been nominated for the Scottish Album of The Year. Read more: www.sayaward.com/ |
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Post by mimmihopps on May 22, 2015 11:27:50 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Jun 24, 2015 13:08:26 GMT -5
Daytrotter session the Sads have done earlier this month: www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/the-twilight-sad/21022062-37389026 |
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 7, 2015 7:02:47 GMT -5
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Post by matt on Jul 8, 2015 18:37:46 GMT -5
Makes a change from the usual top spots held by Noel! If there's one band I tell my mates to check out, its the Sad. Pleased to say I've got a couple of folk converted! |
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 15, 2015 12:13:40 GMT -5
From their mailing list today:
Hello,
Thanks to all who came to see us at T In The Park, and 2000 Trees this weekend. We had a really good time, asides from breaking down on the way back from Cheltenham.
As you may have seen last week, we are returning to the Barrowlands in Glasgow for a headline show on 12th December. Man of Moon will be joining us as support.
As a thank you for your continued support, we are offering you the chance to purchase your tickets a day before they go on general sale tomorrow.
You can find your pre-sale link by clicking HERE.
Thanks again, and see you at the Barrowlands.
* You do need to be on the mailing list to get the presale link.
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Post by mimmihopps on Aug 13, 2015 12:17:12 GMT -5
From their mailinglist: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello,
Hope this finds you well,
We are excited to announce the release of Òran Mór Session LP: a collection of reworked, stripped-back versions of tracks from ’ Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave', b-sides and a cover of Arthur Russell’s ‘I Couldn’t Say It To Your Face’. The sessions are available from October 16th, 2015, on CD, vinyl and digital download.
You can pre-order on all formats from thetwilightsad.com/store now
DIY are premiering ‘It Never Was The Same’ from the sessions. You can watch it here.
diymag.com/2015/08/07/the-twilight-sad-announce-oran-mor-session-album-share-it-never-was-the-same-video
Alongside our show at Barrowlands in Glasgow on 12th December, we are delighted to announce two new headline shows for that month.
9 - Academy 2, Birmingham - TICKETS
10 - Gorilla, Manchester - TICKETS
12 - Barrowlands, Glasgow - TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now
We are blown away by how many people have bought tickets for the Glasgow show so far. The gig has only been on sale for a few weeks and it’s the most tickets we've ever sold for a headline gig.
Cheers everyone
The Twilight Sad |
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Post by mimmihopps on Aug 22, 2015 12:12:44 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 11, 2015 14:01:00 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2015 14:19:38 GMT -5
Just properly getting into these, fantastic group! Love them!
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Post by matt on Oct 11, 2015 20:28:00 GMT -5
Just properly getting into these, fantastic group! Love them! They are so great, do you have a favourite album yet? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 1:50:54 GMT -5
Just properly getting into these, fantastic group! Love them! They are so great, do you have a favourite album yet? Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave is the only one I've really gotten to know so I'd have to say that, although Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters has some amazing songs too. Just skirting on the surface of the other two. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 12, 2015 5:03:43 GMT -5
The Escapist, you'll love it. Sads covering Half A Person by The Smiths. This EP which also including their cover of Joy Division and The Wedding Presents, were only sold at their gigs back in 2008 - 2009. You might be able to purchase it via their official website now. Some songs from their second album were on this EP as "untitled". Great, great band!
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 12, 2015 12:37:12 GMT -5
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Post by matt on Oct 12, 2015 13:04:44 GMT -5
They are so great, do you have a favourite album yet? Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave is the only one I've really gotten to know so I'd have to say that, although Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters has some amazing songs too. Just skirting on the surface of the other two. It's been a year since that one has been released and I still think it's their best one yet. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 18, 2015 4:42:12 GMT -5
From their mailinglist:
Today (16th October) sees the release of our acoustic album ‘Òran Mór Session’. Recorded in Glasgow, it is out now. You can purchase it on vinyl / CD / digital download at our store, digital download via iTunes, and stream via Spotify.
As you may have heard, we will support The Cure on their US tour in 2016. To say this is a dream come true is an understatement. We cannot wait to play these shows. The remainder of the dates will be announced in January, but so far, we can confirm that we will perform at the following…
MAY
22, 23 and 24 - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
JUNE
10 & 11 - UIC Pavilion, Chicago
18 & 19 - Madison Square Garden, New York City
Our show at Barrowlands in Glasgow has now sold out. Thank you to all who have purchased tickets. It’s going to be great to see out a fantastic year for our band at one of our favourite venues. It will be a special night. Last remaining tickets for Birmingham Academy on 9th December, and Gorilla in Manchester on 10th December can be purchased here. (http://thetwilightsad.com/tourdates/)
We write to you from the road, as we are currently touring alongside Editors. Full dates can be found here. Do say hello if you happen to be at the shows, and if you take any photos, tag them #thesadlive and we’ll post a selection of them on our Facebook.
Thanks again, and hopefully see you at the shows.
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 23, 2015 11:52:20 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Oct 25, 2015 5:32:55 GMT -5
You can listen to the studio session & interview Sads have done for Amazing Radio this week (scroll down to the bottom of the page): amazingradio.com/home/session-the-twilight-sadAnyone on here is going to see/have seen them on their current tour? matt? Elias? I'm seeing them again next week. Really looking forward to it! |
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