Bromheads Jacket
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Bromheads are a two-piece English garage rock
band originating from Sheffield
, England
and Milburn
, the band has a somewhat heavier style. Their style also differs due to singer Tim Hampton's southern England accent (he was raised in Yateley
, Hampshire
).
The band has so far released five singles: "Woolley Bridge", "What Ifs + Maybes", "Trip to the Golden Arches"', "Lesley Parlafitt" and "Speaker Box". All were released on the Marquis Chacha record label
. They have undertaken several tours of the UK as well as played across Europe, including Spain
at the Summercase Festival, Austria
, Germany
and the Netherlands
. In 2005 they undertook a nationwide tour with Club NME, and played at South By Southwest
in Austin, Texas
.
Their first album, Dits from the Commuter Belt
, was released on 13 November 2006, and was followed by a tour of over 30 gigs around the UK supported by the Middlesbrough group The Oxfam Glamour Models
.
In 2006 the band recorded a cover of The Streets
' single "When You Wasn't Famous
", which was released on the b-side of the song's 7" (with Skinner reportedly being a big fan of Bromheads, in particular of Hampton's lyrical style and ability). The single reached number 8 in the UK charts.
Their song "Fight Music for the Fight" was featured in the video game Burnout Dominator its successor Burnout Paradise
on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Their second album, On The Brain
, was released on September 22, 2008.
They have also played at the London Calling festival in Amsterdam.
In September 2009 the band released the single "Boots" (a cover of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
") as a free download on their official website, but under the name Bromheads, apparently dropping the name word Jacket. This is as a result of losing the bass player Jono West. Tim & Dan are to continue as a two piece band. It was then confirmed that the band would release a free single every month for a year, finishing in November 2010 with their final free song, "Chocolate Factory". A full album is expected to follow in 2011.
In December 2010 they released, as Bromheads, their third album, called The Lamp Sessions, with 10 original tracks from the last 12 months available singles.
Garage rock
Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that was first popular in the United States and Canada from about 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s, it was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name...
band originating from Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
England
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History
Bromheads (Originally Bromheads Jacket) was formed in Sheffield in 2005, from the ashes of a band called Fixated. Although often compared to other Sheffield bands who found fame around the same time, such as Arctic MonkeysArctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
and Milburn
Milburn (band)
Milburn was an indie rock band from Sheffield, England that consisted of Joe Carnall, Louis Carnall, Tom Rowley, and Joe Green. They announced they would split on 28 March 2008, with the band playing their final gig at Sheffield's Carling Academy on 24 May 2008.-Formation:Milburn's formation came...
, the band has a somewhat heavier style. Their style also differs due to singer Tim Hampton's southern England accent (he was raised in Yateley
Yateley
Yateley is a suburban town and civil parish in the English county of Hampshire. It lies in the north-eastern corner of Hart District Council. It includes the settlements of Frogmore and Darby Green. It had a population of 21,011 according to the 2001 census...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
).
The band has so far released five singles: "Woolley Bridge", "What Ifs + Maybes", "Trip to the Golden Arches"', "Lesley Parlafitt" and "Speaker Box". All were released on the Marquis Chacha record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. They have undertaken several tours of the UK as well as played across Europe, including Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
at the Summercase Festival, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. In 2005 they undertook a nationwide tour with Club NME, and played at South By Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
.
Their first album, Dits from the Commuter Belt
Dits from the Commuter Belt
Dits From The Commuter Belt is the name of the debut album by the Sheffield band Bromheads Jacket. The album was released on 13 November 2006 in the UK on Marquis Cha Cha record label...
, was released on 13 November 2006, and was followed by a tour of over 30 gigs around the UK supported by the Middlesbrough group The Oxfam Glamour Models
The Oxfam Glamour Models
The Oxfam Glamour Models were an indie rock band from Middlesbrough in the North East of England. They signed to Marquis Cha Cha records in 2006...
.
In 2006 the band recorded a cover of The Streets
The Streets
The Streets were a British rap/garage project from Birmingham, United Kingdom, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner and has included a myriad of other contributors most notably drummer Johnny Drum Machine, vocalist Kevin Mark Trail and the Italian-American beatmaker Leroy.The...
' single "When You Wasn't Famous
When You Wasn't Famous
"When You Wasn't Famous" was the first single from The Streets' third studio album The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living. Released on March 30, 2006, it went straight to number 8 in the UK and number 26 in Ireland...
", which was released on the b-side of the song's 7" (with Skinner reportedly being a big fan of Bromheads, in particular of Hampton's lyrical style and ability). The single reached number 8 in the UK charts.
Their song "Fight Music for the Fight" was featured in the video game Burnout Dominator its successor Burnout Paradise
Burnout Paradise
Burnout Paradise is the seventh game in the Burnout racing video game series. It was developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in January 2008 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and on February 5, 2009 for Microsoft Windows...
on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Their second album, On The Brain
On The Brain
On The Brain is the second studio album by Sheffield indie rock band Bromheads Jacket. Released on 22 September 2008 in the UK.. Recorded in Sheffield's Axis Studio with producers Ross Orton and Mike Timm, the album was preceded by the release of the limited release single "Speaker Box" on 15 June...
, was released on September 22, 2008.
They have also played at the London Calling festival in Amsterdam.
In September 2009 the band released the single "Boots" (a cover of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Jessica Simpson recorded her own version of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" for the soundtrack to the film The Dukes of Hazzard . Simpson's cover was co-produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and was released as the soundtrack's first single in 2005)...
") as a free download on their official website, but under the name Bromheads, apparently dropping the name word Jacket. This is as a result of losing the bass player Jono West. Tim & Dan are to continue as a two piece band. It was then confirmed that the band would release a free single every month for a year, finishing in November 2010 with their final free song, "Chocolate Factory". A full album is expected to follow in 2011.
In December 2010 they released, as Bromheads, their third album, called The Lamp Sessions, with 10 original tracks from the last 12 months available singles.
Albums
- Dits from the Commuter BeltDits from the Commuter BeltDits From The Commuter Belt is the name of the debut album by the Sheffield band Bromheads Jacket. The album was released on 13 November 2006 in the UK on Marquis Cha Cha record label...
(2006) - On The BrainOn The BrainOn The Brain is the second studio album by Sheffield indie rock band Bromheads Jacket. Released on 22 September 2008 in the UK.. Recorded in Sheffield's Axis Studio with producers Ross Orton and Mike Timm, the album was preceded by the release of the limited release single "Speaker Box" on 15 June...
(2008) - The Lamp Sessions (2010) (as Bromheads)
Singles
- "Woolley Bridge" (2006)
- "What Ifs and Maybes" (2006)
- "Trip to the Golden Arches" (2006)
- "Lesley Parlafitt" (2007)
- "Speaker Box" (2008)
- "Turn Me On" (2008)
Singles (as Bromheads)
- "Boots" (October 2009)
- "Hole in the head" (November 2009)
- "Edey" (December 2009)
- "Magic Number" (January 2010)
- "Dedicated" (February 2010)
- "Snow" (March 2010)
- "Fan of the Vagrants" (May 2010)
- "Blinkers On" (June 2010)
- "Cinderellas" (July 2010)
- "Friends" (August 2010)
- "Least of Her Worries" (September 2010)
- "Chocolate Factory" (November 2010)