I Am Arrows
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I Am Arrows is an indie rock
band
founded by former Razorlight
drummer Andy Burrows
in June 2009. Eleven days after he left Razorlight
, it was revealed that Burrows had signed to Universal Records
– the same record label as his ex-band.
The band played a summer residency at the Old Blue Last pub in Shoreditch through June & July 2010 and also played the Wickerman festival, along with supporting Muse at Stade De France in Paris and at the Wembley stadium in September.
In March 2011 I am arrows supported Editors
in a charity gig for Teenage Cancer Trust
.
I Am Arrows recently confirmed their first full UK tour
record of the week, it was also record of the week for Xfm and BBC 6 music.
Rock music
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band
Musical ensemble
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founded by former Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
drummer Andy Burrows
Andy Burrows
Andrew William Burrows is a British musician. He first began his musical career as a percussionist in the Hampshire County Youth Band. He was the drummer the Razorlight from 2004 to 2009, and as guest drummer We Are Scientists from 2009 onwards.-Razorlight:He joined the band in May 2004...
in June 2009. Eleven days after he left Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
, it was revealed that Burrows had signed to Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
– the same record label as his ex-band.
Live
Although Andy wrote & recorded the album by himself, the band includes his younger brother, Ben (bass & backing vocals), brothers Adam & Ben Chetwood (lead guitar & drums), & Nick Hill (guitar & backing vocals)The band played a summer residency at the Old Blue Last pub in Shoreditch through June & July 2010 and also played the Wickerman festival, along with supporting Muse at Stade De France in Paris and at the Wembley stadium in September.
In March 2011 I am arrows supported Editors
Editors
Editors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham, who formed in 2002. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith , Chris Urbanowicz , Russell Leetch and Ed Lay .Editors have so far released two platinum studio...
in a charity gig for Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation...
.
I Am Arrows recently confirmed their first full UK tour
Record of the week
I Am Arrows' single "Green Grass" was made BBC Radio 2BBC 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...
record of the week, it was also record of the week for Xfm and BBC 6 music.