Ghosts (band)
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Ghosts are a British
indie/pop band from London
, and were ninth on the BBC
's Sound Of 2007 poll. Before signing with Atlantic Records
in November 2006 they were previously known as Polanski. Their sound has been compared to Keane, Thirteen Senses
, The Bluetones
and Radiohead
.
.
Their first single "Stay the Night
" began gaining heavy national radio airplay in January 2007 on the Dermot O'Leary
show on BBC Radio 2
, and then on 9 February 2007, Ghosts made their first television appearance on The Friday Night Project
.
On 22 February 2007, the members of Ghosts, three of their roadies and Claire Fowler
were arrested on suspicion of stealing beers from behind the hotel bar, and broken lamp in the hotel reception. One of the hotel rooms was flooded during the night by a broken toilet (the hotel was going through refurbishment). Both incidents looked very suspicious, causing the hotel manager to call the police. They were all subsequently released without charge. As it turns out, the hotel night porter had given the band permission to help themselves to the beers in the fridge and keep a tally, he later explained on a myspace page.
On 23 June 2007, they were selected to play as the 4th act on the prestigious main stage of London's Hyde Park Calling Festival, to be followed by The Feeling
, Crowded House
and Peter Gabriel
.
On 21 July 2007, Ghosts were the support act for Keane's last show in Britain for the Under the Iron Sea Tour
, at the O2 Arena
in London
.
On 23 April 2008, the band were writing their second album on the Swedish island of Marstrand
,
On February 2011 Ghosts published through myspace 2 new songs called Never Too Late and Say You're Mine.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
indie/pop band from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, and were ninth on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Sound Of 2007 poll. Before signing with Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
in November 2006 they were previously known as Polanski. Their sound has been compared to Keane, Thirteen Senses
Thirteen Senses
Thirteen Senses are a post-britpop band from Penzance, Cornwall. The group released the album The Invitation on 27 September 2004, along with several singles: "Thru the Glass", "Do No Wrong", "Into the Fire" and "The Salt Wound Routine", of which the first three have reached the UK Top 40...
, The Bluetones
The Bluetones
The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002...
and Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
.
History
The band formed after meeting at school in GuildfordGuildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
.
Their first single "Stay the Night
Stay the Night (Ghosts song)
-Download #2:-7" blue vinyl:-7" purple vinyl:...
" began gaining heavy national radio airplay in January 2007 on the Dermot O'Leary
Dermot O'Leary
Dermot O'Leary is an English television and radio presenter. He established himself as a presenter of Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4 before moving on to The X Factor on ITV. O'Leary has also presented on the BBC and has his own radio show on BBC Radio 2...
show on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
, and then on 9 February 2007, Ghosts made their first television appearance on The Friday Night Project
The Friday Night Project
The Sunday Night Project was a British comedy-variety show by Princess Productions that first aired on Channel 4 in February 2005 under the title The Friday Night Project...
.
On 22 February 2007, the members of Ghosts, three of their roadies and Claire Fowler
Claire Fowler (filmmaker)
- Background :Claire grew up in North Wales. She has studied at Oxford University, the Royal College of Art in London, and Columbia University in New York.- External links :* *...
were arrested on suspicion of stealing beers from behind the hotel bar, and broken lamp in the hotel reception. One of the hotel rooms was flooded during the night by a broken toilet (the hotel was going through refurbishment). Both incidents looked very suspicious, causing the hotel manager to call the police. They were all subsequently released without charge. As it turns out, the hotel night porter had given the band permission to help themselves to the beers in the fridge and keep a tally, he later explained on a myspace page.
On 23 June 2007, they were selected to play as the 4th act on the prestigious main stage of London's Hyde Park Calling Festival, to be followed by The Feeling
The Feeling
The Feeling are a BRIT award-nominated English pop band from West Sussex and London. The band categorise their music as "pop".Following a limited release of their first single "Fill My Little World" in late 2005, the band entered the UK Singles Chart at #7 with their first full release "Sewn" in...
, Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
and Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Peter Brian Gabriel is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career...
.
On 21 July 2007, Ghosts were the support act for Keane's last show in Britain for the Under the Iron Sea Tour
Under the Iron Sea Tour
The Under the Iron Sea Tour was the second world tour made by English rock band Keane after the release of their second album Under the Iron Sea.- Keane :. Tom Chaplin - Vocals, Organ, Acoustic Guitar, Piano...
, at the O2 Arena
The O2 arena (London)
The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the centre of The O2, a large entertainment complex on the Greenwich peninsula in London, England.With a capacity of up to 20,000 depending on the event, it is second largest...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
On 23 April 2008, the band were writing their second album on the Swedish island of Marstrand
Marstrand
Marstrand is a seaside locality situated in Kungälv Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,432 inhabitants in 2005. It has held city privileges since 1200. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden. The...
,
On February 2011 Ghosts published through myspace 2 new songs called Never Too Late and Say You're Mine.
Singles
- 2007 - "Musical Chairs" / "Departure Lounge" (January 2007)
- 2007 - "Stay the NightStay the Night (Ghosts song)-Download #2:-7" blue vinyl:-7" purple vinyl:...
" UK #25 (March 2007) - 2007 - "The World Is OutsideThe World Is Outside (song)"The World Is Outside" is a song by English indie pop band Ghosts. It was the second single to be released from the band's first album, The World Is Outside. It was released on 4 June 2007 and reached a peak position of #35 in the UK Singles Chart....
" UK #35 (June 2007) - 2007 - "Ghosts" (13 August 2007)
Downloads
- 2006 - Tales From Studio Six
- 2007 - Stay The Night (Sun Session Version)/Don't ChaDon't Cha"Don't Cha" is the debut single by American R&B/pop girl group the Pussycat Dolls. The song was originally recorded by American recording artist Tori Alamaze, and was released as her debut single in March 2005, on Universal Records. After Universal Records dropped her from the label, Cee-Lo Green...
- 2007 - Ghosts: AOL Sessions - EP
- 2007 - iTunes Festival: London (20 August 2008)