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THE XCERTS’ story began around the turn of the century when then 13-year-olds Murray MacLeod (vocals, guitar) and Jordan Smith (bass, vocals) met in the headmaster’s office of their school in Aberdeen. In 2006 they relocated to Brighton and met drummer and Exeter exile Tom Heron, where the line-up of THE XCERTS was finalised.
After a barrage of dates with Future of the left, Bat for Lashes, Biffy Clyro, Make Model, Cage the Elephant, Brakes, Get Cape.Wear Cape. Fly and Fighting with Wire and recent supports with Enter Shikari and Feeder, THE XCERTS are gearing up for recording their debut full length album late summer with producer Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers / Idlewild) .
They’re a double edged sword of ferocious guitar and dainty, poetic words - a distorted pop band who fuse the influences of fellow countrymen Idlewild and Biffy Clyro with the thoughtful approach to songwriting of old school ‘emo’ bands like Jimmy Eat World and Bright Eyes.
With support from Radio 1, XFM, MTV2, Rock Sound and !Kerrang, and a work ethic of epic proportions with a live show to match, these are exciting times for the Aberdeen / Exeter and Brighton based trio.
“Nothing short of astonishing” - !Kerrang
“Ludicrously Punchy” – Steve Lamacq
“’The Xcerts are going to be making big strides in 2008” - Drowned in Sound
After a barrage of dates with Future of the left, Bat for Lashes, Biffy Clyro, Make Model, Cage the Elephant, Brakes, Get Cape.Wear Cape. Fly and Fighting with Wire and recent supports with Enter Shikari and Feeder, THE XCERTS are gearing up for recording their debut full length album late summer with producer Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers / Idlewild) .
They’re a double edged sword of ferocious guitar and dainty, poetic words - a distorted pop band who fuse the influences of fellow countrymen Idlewild and Biffy Clyro with the thoughtful approach to songwriting of old school ‘emo’ bands like Jimmy Eat World and Bright Eyes.
With support from Radio 1, XFM, MTV2, Rock Sound and !Kerrang, and a work ethic of epic proportions with a live show to match, these are exciting times for the Aberdeen / Exeter and Brighton based trio.
“Nothing short of astonishing” - !Kerrang
“Ludicrously Punchy” – Steve Lamacq
“’The Xcerts are going to be making big strides in 2008” - Drowned in Sound
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Piemanlord wrote:
Scottish singers do funny things to my toilet bits.
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the_love_donkey wrote:
I first heard (and saw) this band tonight, supporting Idlewild in Nottingham.... ...and I already love them. Amazing live. The album (which I couldn't resist buying) is absolutely killer. Already can't wait to see them again. Wow
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waitingforgo wrote:
It seems that way to me, i dont really think they sound like biffy.
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waitingforgo wrote:
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PeaRice wrote:
such a fucking great band and album
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tehkatydaly wrote:
I felt bad when I saw them live and thought "oh they sound like Biffy" as I wondered if it was just the scottish accents. but on further reflection I have come to the conclusion they do have a Biffy sound to them.
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Cosmonaut_ wrote:
They're not, only the ones that sound similar.
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waitingforgo wrote:
why is every band who sings in a scottish accent compared to Biffy D:?
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Ash10692 wrote:
Awesome band, I'm loving the album :D
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BenDawson92 wrote:
But its all just a part of Home Versus Home.
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boy_named_david wrote:
Awesome at Wickerman.
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brightsidekid wrote:
So amazing!
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Cosmonaut_ wrote:
Truth.
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Siberiandreamer wrote:
Band is awesome.
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Rapideye57 wrote:
they remind me of Further seems Forever... and thats a good thing, cause they are here, FsF are gone... Scotland is the place to be for Rockmusic this year...
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Elecktricca wrote:
You guys are aesome, one of my favorite gigs for the atmosphere yet! Great ending!
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maksimaaaivo wrote:
great band!
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iamtomw wrote:
what an amazing album. Aberdeen 1987 <3
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criminal-frog wrote:
I heart the Xcerts
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matt1389 wrote:
only 1500 listeners?! thought it would be higher. @ isles: I'm hearing that biffy sound in there too. they could be an awesome band if they don't get over hyped.
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