Drive-by Argument
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Drive-By Argument was an electro-indie band from Ayr
, Scotland
. The quintet released their self-titled début album Drive-By Argument on May 19, 2008.
The band released two show-only EP
s during the course of 2005, called EP1 and December Demos/Dragon EP.
, releasing their very first limited edition single "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" on October 24, 2005. The song gained the band a small following, and was used regularly at Madison Square Garden
on the warm-up soundtrack for the National Hockey League
's New York Rangers
. It was also used once on the American crime drama Cold Case.
. The band received attention when they secured a supporting position for two dates of Panic! at the Disco
's 2006 UK tour. The first date was at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall
(22 August 2006) and the second was at Brixton Academy (22 October 2006).
/download single called "The Sega Method". Shortly before that, the band began their first major solo tour to promote the new single and forthcoming album. In the summer, the band released a re-recorded version of "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" for their second album single release on June 25, 2007.
The band released their third album single "Dance Like No-One's Watching" on April 28, 2008. So far, it has been the most well-received single from Drive-By Argument, securing a place on the MTV2
MySpace
Chart for several weeks during April and May 2008.
They released their album on March 19, 2008. The band announced that they were splitting up on February 23, 2009 through a blog post on their MySpace profile. All five members, however, had gone on to form a new band called Atlas Skye, taking more of a pop rock
approach.
After the split of Atlas Skye, each member of the band joined or formed local acts in Glasgow. Currently these bands are Midnight Lion, Hey Vampires and Oliver Stays.
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The quintet released their self-titled début album Drive-By Argument on May 19, 2008.
Early years (2004–2005)
The band originally formed as part of a music project for a university course in 2004. Before the formation of the band, the members had never met, except for bassist Ryan Drever and frontman Stoke, who lived together. The band then proceeded to drop out of university and commit to their new project, Drive-By Argument.The band released two show-only EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s during the course of 2005, called EP1 and December Demos/Dragon EP.
One Records/Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy (2005–2006)
In late 2005, the band signed a one single deal with Glasgow label One RecordsOne Records (Scotland)
One Records is a Scottish record label.- Current artists :* El Presidente a Scottish glam-rock band fronted by Dante Gizzi.* We Are The Physics a Scottish indie band.* Xcerts a Scottish pop/rock band.- Past artists :...
, releasing their very first limited edition single "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" on October 24, 2005. The song gained the band a small following, and was used regularly at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
on the warm-up soundtrack for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
. It was also used once on the American crime drama Cold Case.
Lizard King Records (2006)
In 2006, the band signed to indie label Lizard King RecordsLizard King Records
Lizard King Records is a New York and London-based independent label. Lizard King's distribution goes through ADA in America and Pinnacle in the UK.-Artists:Current*Surefire*Greater Good*Me*OxzanaFormer*Clear Static*Drive-by Argument*Santogold...
. The band received attention when they secured a supporting position for two dates of Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
's 2006 UK tour. The first date was at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Wolverhampton Civic Hall is a music venue in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It has been one of the most important live music venues in the county for several decades. It is part of a complex also including Wulfrun Hall and the newer Little Civic...
(22 August 2006) and the second was at Brixton Academy (22 October 2006).
Album and split (2006–2009)
In late 2006, after a bout of touring, the band went into the studio and recorded their self-titled debut studio album, Drive-By Argument, which was originally designated for release in September 2007. After several delays in the release of the album, it was finally released the following year via download on May 12, 2008. On March 5, 2007, the band released a limited edition vinylGramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
/download single called "The Sega Method". Shortly before that, the band began their first major solo tour to promote the new single and forthcoming album. In the summer, the band released a re-recorded version of "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" for their second album single release on June 25, 2007.
The band released their third album single "Dance Like No-One's Watching" on April 28, 2008. So far, it has been the most well-received single from Drive-By Argument, securing a place on the MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
Chart for several weeks during April and May 2008.
They released their album on March 19, 2008. The band announced that they were splitting up on February 23, 2009 through a blog post on their MySpace profile. All five members, however, had gone on to form a new band called Atlas Skye, taking more of a pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
approach.
After the split of Atlas Skye, each member of the band joined or formed local acts in Glasgow. Currently these bands are Midnight Lion, Hey Vampires and Oliver Stays.
Trivia
- The name of the band is a direct reference to a short skit in an episode of the American cartoon sitcom Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
. - The band have played six music festivals: T In The ParkT in the ParkT in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
, RockNess, FM4 FrequencyFM4 Frequency FestivalThe FM4 Frequency Festival, also Frequency Festival or just Frequency, formerly Vienna City Festival, is a music festival that took place near Salzburg until 2008 Austria, usually every August. In 2009 the Festival moved to St. Pölten...
, T On The FringeT on the FringeThe Edge Festival is an annual music festival held in Edinburgh, Scotland, which takes place during August of each year. Formerly known as T on the Fringe, The Edge is part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts fringe festival...
2005, Secret Garden PartySecret Garden PartyThe Secret Garden Party is an annual independent arts and music festival which takes place in Abbots Ripton near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Part of the grounds of a Georgian farm house, the location has its own lake, river and landscaped gardens...
2007 and Download FestivalDownload FestivalThe Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
2007.
Singles
- "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" (2005, One RecordsOne Records (Scotland)One Records is a Scottish record label.- Current artists :* El Presidente a Scottish glam-rock band fronted by Dante Gizzi.* We Are The Physics a Scottish indie band.* Xcerts a Scottish pop/rock band.- Past artists :...
) - "The Sega Method" (2007, Lizard King Records)
- "Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy" (Re-release) (2007, One Records)
- "Dance Like No-One's Watching" (2008)
External links
- Drive-By Argument Official Site
- Drive-By Argument at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Atlas Skye at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Lizard King Records Official Site