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Glasgow, United Kingdom (2003 – present)
Glasvegas are an alternative/shoegazing band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2003, the band is composed of James Allan (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rab Allan (lead guitar), Paul Donoghue (bass guitar) and Jonna Löfgren (drums). Caroline McKay (drums) left the band in March 2010 and was replaced by Lofgren later that year. Their music is influenced by artists such as Wall of Sound producer Phil Spector and other, more recent, bands which share that same aesthetic such as My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The band’s line-up came together in early 2003, and later that year were seen for the first time by Scottish music industry mogul Alan McGee at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut club in Glasgow. Former Creation Records boss McGee would go on to become one of the band’s most vociferous supporters. In May 2004, the band released their debut single I’m Gonna Get Stabbed. The band’s original drummer Ryan Ross left in 2005 and Caroline McKay was asked to replace him.
On 30th October 2006, the band released their first self funded limited edition 7” single, Go Square Go!. Following the release of their second limited edition 7” single,Daddy’s Gone in November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels. Later that same year, Daddy’s Gone was voted #2 single of the year in an end of year poll by the NME.
The band’s line-up came together in early 2003, and later that year were seen for the first time by Scottish music industry mogul Alan McGee at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut club in Glasgow. Former Creation Records boss McGee would go on to become one of the band’s most vociferous supporters. In May 2004, the band released their debut single I’m Gonna Get Stabbed. The band’s original drummer Ryan Ross left in 2005 and Caroline McKay was asked to replace him.
On 30th October 2006, the band released their first self funded limited edition 7” single, Go Square Go!. Following the release of their second limited edition 7” single,
Daddy’s Gone in November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels. Later that same year, Daddy’s Gone was voted #2 single of the year in an end of year poll by the NME.
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Kexet1 wrote:
It's my own cheating heart makes me cry ❤ [2]
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mathewmathew wrote:
seen live, wus pretty boring .... no offence
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lanakias wrote:
special band...and really fresh....i hope to continue and give more great songs
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ViniiciusCar wrote:
It's my own cheating heart makes me cry ❤
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GentleTime wrote:
'Please Come Back Home' is the 8th greatest Winter anthem http://thehammockreview.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/a-modern-gentlemans-guide-to-13-top-ten-winter-anthems/
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junkal28 wrote:
suenan muy bien
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WhtLauradidNext wrote:
The World is Yours ❤
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legghiu wrote:
these are the right days to listen to the christmas ep
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aiiimee wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4-tYkjw6JZI Paul from Glasvegas talks to the O2 about the band splitting with their record label, playing a homecoming gig & the new album 'Euphoric Heartbreak
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bruno_borat wrote:
The World is yours
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forczekadri wrote:
you guys are unbelievable!! thanks for the glasgow gig, amazing time of my life <3
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trabaqt wrote:
World Is Yours <3
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MissTool wrote:
Don´t recall having listened to this band before. But now I am listening to the cover they made of Acrobat, and it is great. Need to get their albums. Probably one of the best covers on AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered.
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ezekahr wrote:
Anyone know who is supporting them on Monday in Glasgow?
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SargeyBabes wrote:
I have two tickets to see these guys on Saturday at the Leadmill but have to work. Not looking to make a profit, selling them for cash in hand. If anyone's interested send me a message.
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spin-it wrote:
↓ they sound like a hybrid of Trashcan Sinatras + The Ramones in my humble opinion. You might enjoy those bands as well.
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damnruckus wrote:
Is there any other band that sounds like them?
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jo4nny wrote:
Their lyrics are typically repetitive, but somehow each time that they're uttered they have a different meaning within the context of the song... it's incredible.
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Paolavox wrote:
both albums are amazing, great band. [2]
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Please27 wrote:
Dream Dream Dreaming <3
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"Shine Like Stars" Video Premiere
23 Jun 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/glasvegas
The official video for new single "Shine Like Stars"
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