Attic Lights

Infobox musical artist
Name = Attic Lights
Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 2005–Present
Origin = Glasgow, Scotland
Genre = Alternative rock Power pop
Label = Island Records
Current_members = Kevin Sherry Colin McArdle Jamie Houston Tim Davidson Noel O'Donell

Attic Lights are a Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow, formed in 2005 by Kevin Sherry (vocals, guitar), Colin McArdle (vocals, bass) and Jamie Houston (guitar, keyboard, glockenspiel, vocals), later joined by Tim Davidson (guitar, pedal steel) and Noel O'Donnell (drums, vocals). The four-part harmonies in a number of their songs have led to frequent critical comparisons to Teenage Fanclub [cite web|url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/newbands/story/0,,2244439,00.html| title="New Band of the Day, No 259: Attic Lights" |publisher="Guardian"|accessdate=2008-01-25] .

A series of independent releases and live performances, including a well-received appearance at the 2007 T in the Park festival [cite web|url=http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Bright-lads-Attic-Lights.3686801.jp|publisher="Scotsman"| title="Bright lads, Attic Lights"|accessdate=2008-01-25] , led to a bidding war between major labels [cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/music-news/2008/01/04/attic-on-track-to-be-leading-lights-86908-20273866/|title="Attic On Track To Be Leading Lights"|publisher="Daily Record"|accessdate=2008-01-25] which led to them signing a five album deal with Island [cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/music-news/2007/12/28/viva-glasvegas-86908-20266935/|title="Viva Glasvegas"|publisher="Daily Record"|accessdate=2008-01-25] . Their first album is scheduled for June 2008. In February 2008, they began touring with fellow labelmates The Rushes, with a tour in March with Scouting For Girls [cite web|url=http://www.atticlights.co.uk/blog/?p=55&author=1&cat=12|title="Tour dates with Scouting for Girls in April"|publisher="Official Site"|accessdate=2008-02-26]

The video for the re-release of the single "God" features Still Game comedy actor Sanjeev Kohli [cite web|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-news/2008/02/26/sanjeev-kohli-s-new-role-as-god-86908-20331828/|title="Sanjeev Kohli's New Role As God"|publisher="Daily Record"|accessdate=2008-02-26]

The 7" Vinyl of God contains a cover of Mental As Anything's "Live It Up."

The CD single of Bring You Down contains a cover of Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girls".

In June 2008, David Gest (former Husband of Liza Manelli) contributed a monologue to the song 'Bring You Down' in which he delved into his split from Liza Minnelli. In one line, Gest says: "I never knew a woman could be so cold." [ [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/entertainment-news/2008/06/06/david-gest-s-star-role-on-new-attic-lights-song-86908-20596485 David Gest's star role on new Attic Lights song] ]

They are one of God and Jesus' favourite bands according to iGod.

In July 2008, Attic Lights had their Somerset House gig filmed and broadcast live on Channelbee.

In September 2008 the Scotland On Sunday offered a free album sampler for readers to apply for. This contained a cover of "They don't know" by Kirsty McColl. This is sung by Jamie Houston which is a first for the band.

In October 2008 the band began to tour with Paul Heaton and Cerys Matthews.

Discography

ingles

* "Attic Lights" - (EP UK 2005)
* "Shiver the Trees" - (EP UK 2006)
* "Martin" - (7" UK 2006)
* "God" - (7" UK 2007)
* "Never Get Sick of the Sea" - (2008)
* "God" - (2008) (re-release)
* "Bring You Down" - (2008)
* "Wendy" - (2008)

Albums

* "Friday Night Lights" - (2008)

Reviews

Live

* [http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Articles/Attic-Lights-Live-20060120/ The Mag 2006]
* [http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Dara--Briain--Jason.3878185.jp The Scotsman 2008] http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/featuresartsreview/display.var.2407921.0.Attic_Lights_King_Tuts_Glasgow.php

Music Reviews

* [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/sftw/article748742.ece The Sun ]
* [http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/entertainment/music/2008/02/01/review-attic-lights-never-get-sick-of-the-sea-89520-20304947/ The Mirror]
* [http://www.clickmusic.com/articles/7115/Attic-Lights---Never-Get-Sick-Of-The-Sea.html Click Music]

Band Reviews

* [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/sftw/article647548.ece The Sun]
* [http://music.guardian.co.uk/newbands/story/0,,2244439,00.html The Guardian]
* [http://news.q4music.com/2008/01/track_of_the_day_150.html Q4Music.com]

Interviews

* [http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Bright-lads-Attic-Lights.3686801.jp The Scotsman]
* [http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/features/display.var.1948434.0.Futures_bright_for_Attic_Lights.php The Herald]
* [http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/43288-burning-bright-attic-lights The Skinny]
* [http://www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk/news/From-Bishopbriggs-and-Torrance-to.3756142.jp Kirkintilloch Herald]
* [http://www.isthismusic.com/attic-lights-2/ Is This Music]
* [http://www.culturedeluxe.com/news_item.asp?id=4482 Culturedeluxe]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvUIwuoSGwI A short film about Attic Lights]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RN17-RWh90 Daily Record Interview]

Live Coverage

* [http://channelbee.com/move/music/live-archive/atticlights#300 Somerset House]

References

External links

* [http://www.atticlights.co.uk/ Official website]
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