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The View is the name of two bands:
1. A 4-piece indie rock/punk rock band from Dryburgh, Scotland.
www.theviewareonfire.com
www.myspace.com/dryburgh
2. A 5-piece alternative pop-rock band from Sydney, Australia, now known as Planet of the Stereos.
www.planetofthestereos.com
www.myspace.com/planetofthestereos
The View (Dryburgh, Scotland) have been active in the music scene since early 2005, supporting more renowned acts including Babyshambles, Primal Scream and The Undertones. The band initially based themselves at The Bayview pub in the Menzieshill district of Dundee, not too far from their native Dryburgh. From this pub, the band took their name. Shortly after they moved to The Doghouse, a respected music venue in Dundee’s city centre, where they came to the attention of local music promoters, management and ever-growing fan-base. Currently signed to 1965 Records, the band’s debut single, “Wasted Little DJs”, was released 7 August 2006. The single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts on 9 July 2006 and climbed to top this chart the same day it reached 15 in the UK singles chart on 13 August 2006. They have recently released there first album, titled ‘Hats Off To The Buskers’ which entered the UK album chart at #1 and is so far the biggest selling album of 2007.
The View (Sydney, Australia) formed in March 2005. Now known as Planet of the Stereos, the band is a ubiquitous presence amongst Australia’s east-coast indie scene, building a cult following with strong support from Australian nationwide commercial radio and television networks.
1. A 4-piece indie rock/punk rock band from Dryburgh, Scotland.
www.theviewareonfire.com
www.myspace.com/dryburgh
2. A 5-piece alternative pop-rock band from Sydney, Australia, now known as Planet of the Stereos.
www.planetofthestereos.com
www.myspace.com/planetofthestereos
The View (Dryburgh, Scotland) have been active in the music scene since early 2005, supporting more renowned acts including Babyshambles, Primal Scream and The Undertones. The band initially based themselves at The Bayview pub in the Menzieshill district of Dundee, not too far from their native Dryburgh. From this pub, the band took their name. Shortly after they moved to The Doghouse, a respected music venue in Dundee’s city centre, where they came to the attention of local music promoters, management and ever-growing fan-base. Currently signed to 1965 Records, the band’s debut single, “Wasted Little DJs”, was released 7 August 2006. The single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts on 9 July 2006 and climbed to top this chart the same day it reached 15 in the UK singles chart on 13 August 2006. They have recently released there first album, titled ‘Hats Off To The Buskers’ which entered the UK album chart at #1 and is so far the biggest selling album of 2007.
The View (Sydney, Australia) formed in March 2005. Now known as Planet of the Stereos, the band is a ubiquitous presence amongst Australia’s east-coast indie scene, building a cult following with strong support from Australian nationwide commercial radio and television networks.
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emm4sh4w wrote:
WIT?! I saw them play at the barras last year.. insaaaane.
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stylishkidsriot wrote:
Fucking shit band. Fucking shit live.
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Jonny_K1337 wrote:
Live @ LoveMusic in Glasgow, we were closest to the band - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oDINwZYFQ
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Jonny_K1337 wrote:
Clown is one of their best tunes without a doubt
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emm4sh4w wrote:
dunno why my boys havent got that many plays!
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brownieboy wrote:
"Hats of to the buskers" always be a classic.
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Steve_Sipowicz wrote:
Best Lasts Forever and Witches should be so much higher up! Too many people out there only listening to 'Hats Off To The Buskers' tracks - 'Bread and Circuses' is AMAZING! :-)
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viitormattos wrote:
Idk why Friend isn't among the 15 top tracks, it's their best song imo
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shockhorror_ wrote:
theres not a single song by the view i dont like..
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jsebastiano wrote:
this band is getting important to me
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crystalhaohao wrote:
soooooooooooooo cute^^
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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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jlynne5 wrote:
JUST discovered this band. Me like. :)
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matejunkie wrote:
pls come to berlin!!!!!!!!
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IceMoonDeg wrote:
i've had the same jeans :D
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aiiimee wrote:
Priority Tickets for The View's Winter tour dates @ the O2 ABC Glasgow go on sale from 10am on Wednesday. Get them here! >>> http://www.o2priority.co.uk/Listings/The-View/9807,14932,14933 ♥
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Jonny_K1337 wrote:
Come back to Glasgow, you are needed there!
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Rukuki_Ake wrote:
In the world of Lady Gaga and all that shit, there is a soul. and it's The View
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koossa wrote:
the same jeans is just amazing ^^
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jsebastiano wrote:
grace is unbelievable [3]
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Acoustic Performance Of 'Grace' From T
24 Jul 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/dryburgh
Following their storming performance on the main stage at T
in The Park, The View took time out from enjoying the festival to
perform an exclusive session for Tennants.
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Acoustic Performance Of 'Grace' From T
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