Shakinouts

Infobox musical artist
Name = Shakinouts


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Leeds, England
Years_active = 2007–present
Genre = Indie rock
Post-punk revival
Label = Unsigned
Current_members = Matt Wilson, Jamie Williamson, Ben Hope, Alex Brook
URL = [http://www.shakinouts.com/ Shakinouts]

Shakinouts are an English indie rock band who formed in 2007. Hailing from Leeds, the group consists of vocalist Matt Wilson, guitarist Jamie Williamson, bassist Ben Hope and drummer Alex Brook.

History

Formation and early years (2007-2008)

'Shakinouts' played their first ever gig at The Brudenell Social Club at a Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser on June 29th 2007. They have played alongside the likes of Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), Matt Abbott (Skint and Demorolised), Eugene McGuiness, Infrasound, Micky P Kerr and Dylan James. In 2008 the band decided to take things seriously following label and press interest. Time You Were Told is the first limited release single following rave reviews from the likes of Matt Bowman from the Pigeon Detectives. The band have been spoken about and praised by the likes of Edwyn Collins, The Yorkshire Evening Post, Matt from the Pigeon Detectives, Simon from the Kaiser Chiefs and Air Traffic.

"Secrets" (2008)

The group's debut EP "Secrets" was released in September 2008. This EP contains 7 tracks including 'Time You Were Told' and 'I Am Not Dead'.

Discography

*2008: "Time You Were Told single"
*2008: "Secrets EP"

External links

* [http://www.shakinouts.com/ Official website]

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/content/articles/2007/09/14/music_shakin_outs_feature.shtml Shakin' Street] , "BBC", September 14, 2007
* [http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-band-gets-Kaiser-Chiefs39.3740688.jp Leeds band gets Kaiser Chiefs' blessing] , "The Yorkshire Evening Post", February 04 2008
* [http://www.shakinouts.com Shakinouts] , "Shakinouts Official Website"