Midway Still
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Midway Still are a punk-pop band formed in the early 1990s in Kent
, England
. The band recorded a Peel session in 1991 prior to the release of their debut album, Dial Square (1992), on the Roughneck Recordings label, which was a subsidiary of Fire Records
. The album was produced by Don Fleming
, and was followed by Life's Too Long in 1993 (produced by Leatherface
's Frankie Stubbs
). The band split before their third album was released, though a reunion of sorts took place in 2000, when Russell Lee replaced Jan Konopka on bass and a single, "Fuck You" was released in 2001 on Antipop Records. The band released another album, Note to Self, on Boss Tuneage in April 2010, followed by a tour. Band members are: Paul Thomson (guitar & vocals), Dec Kelly (drums), and Russell Lee (bass & backing vocals).
"Note to Self"
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The band recorded a Peel session in 1991 prior to the release of their debut album, Dial Square (1992), on the Roughneck Recordings label, which was a subsidiary of Fire Records
Fire Records (UK)
Fire Records is an independent record label in London, England. The label was founded by Clive Solomon in 1986 and is currently run by James Nicholls.-Current roster:*Giant Sand*Guided By Voices*Howe Gelb*Josephine Foster*Wooden Wand*Bobby Conn...
. The album was produced by Don Fleming
Don Fleming
Donald Denver "Don" Fleming was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League for three seasons in the early 1960s. Fleming played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the...
, and was followed by Life's Too Long in 1993 (produced by Leatherface
Leatherface (band)
Leatherface is a British punk rock band from Sunderland fronted by Frankie Stubbs. The band is known for an eclectic style spanning American folk music, hardcore punk and post-hardcore.-History and background:...
's Frankie Stubbs
Frankie Stubbs
Frankie NW Stubbs is a British singer-songwriter best known for his work with punk-band Leatherface, who has also produced records for many noted underground groups....
). The band split before their third album was released, though a reunion of sorts took place in 2000, when Russell Lee replaced Jan Konopka on bass and a single, "Fuck You" was released in 2001 on Antipop Records. The band released another album, Note to Self, on Boss Tuneage in April 2010, followed by a tour. Band members are: Paul Thomson (guitar & vocals), Dec Kelly (drums), and Russell Lee (bass & backing vocals).
Singles
- "I Won't Try" (test pressing)
- "I Won't Try"/Apple"/"Daynight"
- "Wish"/"You Made Me Realise"/"Everywhere I Look"/"Who You Are"
- "Better Than Before"/"In Front Of You"/"I Won't Try (Lazy Version)"/"What You Said (Shimmyglitter Mix)"
- "Wow"
- "Slugabed":"Just Get Stuck"/"Abnegate"/"Three Five Nine"/"Still Get By"
- "Counting Days"/"Mod Song No. 2"/"Fragments"
- "Fly Me to the Moon"/"A Day In The Life Of A Show Girl" (Released as a promotional freebie with the 'Life's Too Long' album)
- "Fuck You"/"Since You've Been Gone"
"Note to Self"
Albums
- Dial Square (Roughneck, 1992)
- Life's Too Long (Fire RecordsFire Records (UK)Fire Records is an independent record label in London, England. The label was founded by Clive Solomon in 1986 and is currently run by James Nicholls.-Current roster:*Giant Sand*Guided By Voices*Howe Gelb*Josephine Foster*Wooden Wand*Bobby Conn...
, 1993) - I Won't Try (Compilation, Fire Records, 2005)
- Note to Self (Boss Tuneage, 2010)
Gigography
- 15 August 1991 National Club Kilburn
- 10 September 1991 Derby The Dial
- 14 December 1991 Derby The Assembly Rooms
- 29 February 1992 Essex University Colchester
- 7 May 1992 Sheffield Poly
- 5 June 1992 Kidderminster Market Tavern
- 5 October 1992 Derby Wherehouse (supported by Radiohead)
- 10 March 1993 Fleece & Firkin Bristol
- 10 May 1993 Fibbers York
- 23 May 1993 Guildhall Portsmouth
- 17 June 1993 Link Centre Swindon
- 15 March 1994 Kalmar Nation Uppsala Sweden
- 20 May 1994 Monkey Club Swindon
- 7 July 2000 The Garage Islington
- 21 July 2000 Upstairs at The Garage Islington
- 27 January 2005 The Bull and Gate London
- 5 February 2005 The Victoria Swindon
- 4 March 2007 The Academy Islington