Friday, 8 May 2026
VIDEO: The Enemy - Be Somebody / We Are The Champions (Live @ We Are Back, Coventry)
Monday, 13 August 2012
VIDEO: The Enemy Performance @ Olympic Hyde Park
Watch the videos below .......
The Enemy - Gimme The Sign @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - Away From Here @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - Saturday @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - You're Not Alone @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - Be Somebody @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - This Is Real @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
The Enemy - Had Enough @ Hyde Park, London Olympics 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
VIDEOS: The Enemy @ Kasbah Coventry - May 2012
Pictures from The Enemy Kasbah Coventry gigs: HERE
Pictures and videos of The Kontours: HERE
Videos and pictures of The Antics: HERE
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Thursday, 19 April 2012
The Enemy @ Borderline London
The venue was intimate and ideal for The Enemy as they gear up for their upcoming tour dates and summer festivals. Coventry took over Borderline in London for one night only, and they did it in style! The weather outside might have been damp and wet, but inside the venue it was hot and exciting as the support band took to the stage.
Back in December, Tom Clarke had promised to offer support slots to up and coming unsigned bands and proving he is a man that keeps his word, the support slot went to The Kontours - a young Coventry band who have been going for a couple of years and have already built themselves a glowing reputation. With confidence in their songs, Ollie, Kiera and Jack took to the stage and quickly won over the London crowd with their stage presence. The Kontours even performed a new song, proving they have nerves of steel and determination to make good music. Let's hope they get spotted and signed up soon .......
The venue was sold out with The Enemy apparently selling their Borderline tickets in record time and the crowd were up for a good night. The Enemy and the crowd lived up to expectations, making sure security never had a dull moment as the gig kicked into action. As the lads ripped through Aggro and Had Enough, the energy was too much for the power system and Liam Watts had to fill the gap with a drum solo until power was restored. Tom, Andy and Liam wasted no time in tearing it up as they banged out Away From Here and Gimme The Sign - to the delight of the crowd.
Tom's white Fila top might need dry cleaning after the gig as everything gets lager stained during The Enemy gig but how can you stop hundreds of people jumping up and down to This Song and No Time For Tears? The band setlist included another four new tracks - Saturday, This Is Real, Bigger Cages and 1-2-3-4 Ready To Go. Familiar favourites were not forgotten and Tom took great delight in handing the singing over to the audience during We'll Live And Die In These Towns and You're Not Alone.
Keyboard player, Tom Boddy was not forgotten and Tom dedicated Be Somebody to him - asking the crowd to change the words to Be Tom Boddy. From the fast paced songs to the slowed down Happy Birthday Jane, The Enemy proved once again why they are a must-see live band. They deliver the goods again and again, something which is evident in the faces of the audience and also beaming from the faces of Tom, Andy and Liam. My camera wasn't allowed into the venue, but I'm glad I had the night off to just enjoy singing along and watching the band perform. It reminded me of why I go to the gigs - there is nothing like watching live music.
The Enemy are back on top of their game and with the new album just weeks away from release, any gig featuring The Enemy will be worthy of attendance. The new sounds blend in perfectly with the anthems from the first album and the best of the second album. UK festivals had better watch out because The Enemy are in town!

Sunday, 19 February 2012
VIDEO: The Enemy Coventry S7ven Live Gig
The Enemy returned to Coventry with a bang - a gig fans would never forget! Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins, Liam Watts and Tom Boddy did what The Enemy do best ..... they played great tunes that fans love.
S7ven nightclub was crammed full and the atmosphere was electric as The Enemy took to the stage. There were no barriers, no heavy handed security - this was a date with The Enemy and their fans. No-one left disappointed because The Enemy know how to deliver on what they do best.
Fans from around the world tuned in for the live stream of the event, hosted on the official website www.theenemy.com and other websites. The following videos were recorded by robmacca - the aim was to try and capture the excitement within the crowds. Even when everyone is jumping up and down, singing along and enjoying every moment, the videos show just how lively The Enemy performances are. While the sound/picture quality of the videos do not do The Enemy justice, hopefully you will get a flavour of what the upcoming tour and festivals will be like.
VIDEOS: The Enemy @S7ven, Coventry - all 14 songs in one playlist.
Friday, 1 January 2010
Happy New Year
Advert for 'Music For The People'
The Enemy continued to have a busy 2009 with various festivals back in Japan and Europe along with T4 on the Beach, iTunes and the BBC Big Weekend. Tom, Liam and Andy spent the summer touring with Oasis and all the rock 'n' roll headlines that followed. Tom Clarke and Tom Boddy then travelled across America in a Jaguar for the Gumball Rally.
Two more singles from 'Music For The People' were released - 'Sing When You're In Love', with a video featuring lots of scooters and a 60's vibe. 'Be Somebody' featured on Fifa 10 in a new kind of marketing to promote The Enemy. The lads then finally began their first break in three years as Tom Clarke got busy down on his farm, Liam relaxing more at home in Coventry and Andy living life to the full as always.
Yet 2010 will by no means see the end of The Enemy, having performed for the Hogmany celebrations in Edinburgh for New Year, the lads have much more ahead of them. The third album will hopefully see a return to the tunes we all love - gritty lyrics about everyday life. The music industry can be a fickle business, but if The Enemy stay focused they will continue to entertain their fans.
Friday, 27 November 2009
VIDEO: The Enemy - O2 Academy Birmingham
The Enemy also covered The Jam's 'In The City' and a brand new song, as seen in the collection below.
The Enemy - In The City
The Enemy - La la la la! (new song)
The Enemy - You're Not Alone
The Enemy - We'll Live And Die In These Towns
The Enemy - Away From Here
The Enemy - Sing When You're In Love
The Enemy - Be Somebody
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
The Enemy Tour Kicks Off

*pic by Huffee
The Enemy have already kicked off their latest tour of the UK with two crowd pleasing performances up north (Preston and Liverpool) ahead of the two dates in Scotland. The lads will then return south of the border for more northern dates.
Fans may be surprised to learn that the setlist is heavily weighted with songs from the first album, 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns'. Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts belted out the latest tunes ('Be Somebody', 'No Time For Tears' and 'Sing When You're In Love'). There was also a surprise new song performed ('In The City'), written by Tom while in Preston.
Andy Hopkins even returned to his crowd surfing ways in Liverpool....................
Setlist (variations):
Aggro
Had Enough
No Time For Tears
40 Days And 40 Nights
Away From Here
Technodanceaphobic
Sing When In Love
We'll Live And Die In These Towns
Be Somebody
It's Not Ok
This Song Is About You
Elephant Song
Happy Birthday Jane
You're Not Alone
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Sunday, 4 October 2009
VIDEO: The Enemy on Soccer AM
Friday, 2 October 2009
The Enemy On Soccer AM
The Soccer AM crew will be asking the boys about all of that and lots, lots more! So tune in to watch all the gang, plus this week's Soccerette and our Blackpool fans of the week, 9am, Saturday on Sky Sports 1 and Sky1.
The Enemy on Soccer AM 11/04/09
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Thursday, 1 October 2009
VIDEO: Tom Clarke Pepsi Maxcast Interview
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The Enemy In New Gaming Approach
Fans of football games and The Enemy (a band which I guess I'd be more aware of were I ten years younger or lived nearer to Shoreditch) will be pleased to hear that the band's new single, Be Somebody, will feature on Fifa 2010, released this coming Friday.
The band, it seems, like playing Fifa when they aren't strumming their guitars or growing their hair - you can see them playing the game in the video above.
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Monday, 28 September 2009
Tom Clarke Sunday Mail Interview
The band's forthcoming single Be Somebody is the theme song for hit FIFA 10 game and they are getting their bus kitted out with an Xbox 360 so they can play.
But frontman Tom Clarke admits there will be arguments between himself and bandmates Liam Watts and Andy Hopkins over who gets to be their beloved Coventry City.
Tom said: "It's one of those things that's a bit of fun. Electronic Arts wanted to use one of our tracks on the game and Be Somebody immediately came to mind.
"The single is out the week before the game so it all just fell in to place really nicely.
"The best thing is it looks like they're going to sort us out with an Xbox so we can spend all those hours on the tour bus playing FIFA10...but there will be rows over who plays as Coventry."
He joked: "Not over who GETS to play as them but who HAS to!"
The Enemy play Glasgow's 02 Academy on November 11 as they wrap up last album, Music For The People, and prepare to start work on the next one.
The album marked a radical and risky departure from the raw, undiluted energy of their breakthrough CD, We'll Live And Die In These Towns. But Tom is confident they got away with it because the new songs worked well live.
Tom said: "That surprised us because we didn't think about that at all when we were making the record. It just happened."
However he admits they plan to return to their roots and the sound which first made them stars for their third album.
He said: "We're really happy with how Music For The People went but there was something missing, that raw, energetic sound that came from the three of us in a rehearsal room. I want that back on the next record.
"We finish the tour in November then we're going to take a month off for Christmas and get stuck into the album in the New Year."
The Enemy's Be Somebody features on the soundtrack for EA SPORTS FIFA 10, available from October 2. For more information go to www.easports.co.uk/fifa
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Andy Hopkins and Tom Clarke Interview
Sport.co.uk caught up with Andy Hopkins and Tom Clarke from Coventry rockers The Enemy, and challenged them to a game of FIFA 10, which is soundtracked by the band's new single 'Be Somebody'...
Are you guys experienced FIFA players?
AH: Yeah, I’ve got FIFA 09 at home. I tell you what, I think the controls are a lot better [on the new one]. It feels a lot easier to play. ‘Cause I was rubbish at 09, to be honest.
Well I’m going to challenge you to a game, if that’s alright.
Both: (General muttering indicating that the challenge is accepted)
Should we play Rangers vs Celtic? Because they’re the Auld Enemy. And you’re the new Enemy.
(Lets slightly lame suggestion hang in the air for a moment or two, before we end up choosing our respective clubs of choice: Everton and Coventry City.)
So, do you follow the Sky Blues closely?
AH: We used to.
TC: I only moved to Coventry when I was 16. I grew up in Birmingham. When we’re back, we try and get to games but it’s f***ing impossible to follow any sport when you’re never home and essentially living on a bus.
(I deviate from the real Everton’s regular 4-5-1 line up, pairing Saha and Yakubu up front in a sophisticated 4-2-2-2 formation. Joleon Lescott is of course removed from the starting XI, and the virtual Mikel Arteta is fit enough to take his place on the right of midfield. Andy leaves his Coventry side unchanged and plays the first half.)
TC: I like the fact that you’re serious about this.
I’m representing my club; of course I’ve got to take it seriously. Why is there only one player and one goalkeeper on the pitch?
AH: Oh, that’s just while it’s loading. You get to practise. They’ve thought about it.
Oh right. That’s a good feature. So are you not massive Coventry fans, then? I was hoping to natter about ‘Cookie’ Coleman and Clinton ‘Goal Machine’ Morrison…
TC: I tend to say I like to see Cov do well, which happens rarely.
Did you follow them during their Premier League years?
AH: Yep. That’s when I was a massive fan. But it’s hard to follow it when you’ve been away for three years and you’ve got other things on your mind. But I’ve got a Fantasy Football team this year so I’ll probably keep up with it a bit more.
We interviewed Steve Froggatt a while ago. He once scored a blinding goal against us live on Sky.
AH: I played a charity football match with him the other day. It was against loads of ex Cov players, like David Busst.
Nice to hear that Busst was involved. That was an horrific injury he suffered.
AH: He’s still limping. But he put in a good performance. Compared to us lot, anyway.
You had some memorable names at Highfield Road back in the day. Dion Dublin, Robbie Keane, Darren Huckerby, Peter Ndlovu, Roy Wegerle. Who’s the best you ever saw?
AH: Micky Quinn. Or Roy Wegerle, yeah.
Have you read Micky Quinn’s autobiography, ‘Who Ate All the Pies?’ ?
AH: No.
Do you recall the game on the last day of the 97/98 season where you very nearly sent us down?
AH: Earl Barrett?
Don’t think he played that day but, yes, it would have been roundabout the Era of Earl Barrett. What about that famous final day escape when you won 2-1 at Spurs? Any memories of that?
AH: Erm…who scored?
Can’t remember but I think Gordon Strachan was manager at the time. Did you used to go to the games at all?
AH: Yeah. I used to play for this football team who always took us to away games. But I never really used to go to Highfield Road.
This is a dreadful game so far. Please accept my apologies; I play quite an attritional game. (Trying desperately) Coventry have had one or two exciting results in the last few years though, haven’t they? Like winning 4-1 at Blackburn in the cup?
(Silence)
Er…so what are you up to with the band at the moment?
TC: Liam’s been on holiday for the last three weeks. We’ve had three weeks off, which is the longest we’ve had in three years. We’re doing a UK headline tour in November.
What festivals did you play this summer?
TC: We just did V, which was f***ing brilliant.
Did you ever used to go to any festivals?
TC: No, I could never afford it. Just look at how expensive Glastonbury is.
(Finally, some incident – I concede a sloppy penalty which Leon Best converts with aplomb to put Coventry 1-0 to the good.)
It’s nice that you can play as Championship teams on this now.
TC: They’ve had that for years.
Oh right. Sorry – I’m still playing off muscle memory from World Cup 98!
TC: That was the best!
These games have come a long way. I remember being amazed by Striker on the SNES. But it looks ridiculous now. When you scored, a clown would appear on the scoreboard and applaud you. (Realises during the ensuing silence that the SNES was quite possibly before their time and feels old.)
TC: (Assuming control for the second half) Sorry, it’s kind of sad that Cov are 1-0 up and I’m gonna take over half way through. Probably lose 3-1.
(One of my boys goes down in the box. I appeal for a penalty but it falls upon virtual ears.) Do you follow any other sports?
TC: I’d like to but it’s f***ing impossible.
AH: You do F1 a bit, don’t you?
TC: I’m bang into Formula 1 but I can’t follow it.
Roland Nilsson, eh? He was the man. What a player.
(Silence. A sublime through ball puts me one on one with Keiren Westwood but the ‘keeper comes out on top.)
So. What’s your favourite pizza topping?
TC: Andy’s just f***ing weird; he puts everything on pizzas.
AH: At the moment, I’m loving spicy chicken, pepperoni and jalapeno.
I’ve discovered that jalapenos and pineapple go brilliantly together on pizza. You should try it.
AH: Nah.
TC: You can’t put pineapple on pizzas. That’s out of order. It’s too sweet.
AH: I was served pineapple with a White Russian last night. Did you see that? Gave me a White Russian with a f***ing slice of pineapple in it. What the f*** is that about? It was f***ing horrible.
A lion versus a tiger, in a fight to the death, each beast covered in gravy in order to ensure optimum savagery. Who wins?
TC: Liam’s thought about this a lot. It’s a shame he’s not here. I’d say that a tiger’s probably gonna be more vicious. I don’t think they cohabit though, so it’s highly unlikely.
It’s hypothetical. Gorilla versus a grizzly?
AH: Grizzly.
TC: Yeah. Grizzly’s got claws, hasn’t he? One swipe and…I mean, gorilla’s got strength, but…
(Just then, the Yak, appropriately fed, breaks free and scores.) Oh, what a beauty!
TC: This is the beginning of the end, man. This is what happens to Cov.
(At that point, I’m informed that I have three minutes left. Time to go for the jugular.) So, out of all the bands and artists you’ve met, who have you disliked the most?
TC: To be quite honest with you, you meet c***s all the time. You’ve just got to f***ing ignore them, frankly. When you’re in this position, there’s always someone who wants to cut you down.
You must have met some amazing people too, though.
TC: We’ve toured with f***ing amazing bands. We’ve just done the Oasis tour…Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics…
TC: Probably Noel [Gallagher]. I know it’s an obvious one but…oh shit…(gets player sent off for a professional foul)
Off! Off! Off! (I make a total mess of the resulting free-kick.) Do you guys play football?
TC: Yeah. There’s always a football on tour.
What positions do you play?
AH: Right-wing.
TC: I’m not good enough to say I play any position.
(Proceedings degenerate into general swearing, grunts of frustration and the occasional “Oh no!” as the final whistle of an error-strewn game approaches, with the score still locked at 1-1.)
Let’s get vaguely topical. How would you celebrate if you scored a last-minute winner for Coventry against Villa? Bear in mind that the Villa fans have been giving you stick all game.
TC: [I’d celebrate] quietly. The Villa fans can be a bit nasty. Depends if we’re home or away.
You’re at the Ricoh Arena.
AH: I’d just do a Klinsmann or something. I can’t do backflips.
Who’s gonna win the World Cup?
AH: I actually do think it’ll be England. They’re mint at the moment. Last World Cup, I didn’t think they’d do it.
TC: I’m gonna throw it out there: I don’t think England will win.
Yes, generally. Any tips for good new bands?
TC: Twisted Wheel. They’re a Manchester band…(trails off into mumbling as I break through again…only to screw it up again. Further non-conversation ensues before the Yak strikes again to give me a last-ditch 2-1 lead. I emit a rather undignified roar in celebration.)
So how did ‘Be Somebody’ come to be used on the game? Did they just approach you and say, “We like the song. Can we use it?”
TC: Sort of, yeah. That was a foul, surely.
Ah, I think he made contact. With the ball, that is. Do you have a favourite football cliché?
TC: “Game of two halves” is a classic, innit? I like saying it about gigs: “it was a gig of two halves”.
(The whistle blows. Final score: Sport.co.uk 2-1 The Enemy)
TC: Congratulations. Convincing win.
The Enemy's latest single features on the soundtrack for EA SPORTS FIFA 10, available on all formats from October 2nd. For more information go to www.easports.co.uk/fifa
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
The Enemy: Be Somebody - Out Now
The track features on FIFA 10 and the video was funded by EA Games, Andy Hopkins wrote the song and the single was a fan's favourite in a poll earlier this year.
Go and download your copy now for only 50p from 7digital or for 79p from iTunes.
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Saturday, 19 September 2009
PRESS: The Enemy Enjoy X Factor Flops
The Enemy have confessed they enjoy watching The X Factor auditions to see "rubbish people".
Frontman Tom Clarke revealed: "I like watching the first bits where they have the rubbish people in - that's quite amusing, because they actually think they're good."
He added: "Well, there's some that think they're good - I'm pretty sure there's some that go on now to be the rubbish ones to take the p**s, it's a shame that that's started happening."
Bandmate Andy Hopkins agreed: "The other night some woman brought a dog on and she said it could sing and it just didn't do anything."
The Enemy's latest single Be Somebody is featured on EA's new Fifa '10 computer game.
Tom revealed: "It's such an inclusive song and it's proper inspiring.
"For young people, you need somebody to tell you that you can do whatever you want, whether it's music, or most lads are into footie. And it's just uplifting.
"Football and music are really similar in that it's something that young lads can just get into by just being good and practising and believing and it fits really well. The whole Be Somebody ethic with footie and the music, it ties in pretty well I think."
:: Be Somebody is released on September 28 and FIFA '10 is out on October 2.
Saturday, 29 August 2009
The Enemy - Be Somebody (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Be Somebody is released on September 28 and more details will follow.
Friday, 21 August 2009
The Enemy: Be Somebody - Release Date
The Enemy will be releasing 'Be Somebody', the third single from 'Music For The People' on Monday 28th September. Video and format details will follow and the single will ignite interest before the lads take to the road for their autumn tour.The track was written by The Enemy bassist, Andy Hopkins in contrast to the usual tracks written by Tom Clarke. The Enemy wrote both albums, 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' and 'Music For The People'.
Monday, 27 July 2009
The Enemy on Alan Carr Chatty Man
The Enemy performed the brand new single 'Be Somebody' on Channel 4's Alan Carr Chatty Man show this week and below is the video of that performance.*I've not uploaded it to YouTube because it was only captured on digicam so the quality is not very good but I wanted fans who couldn't watch the show to see the video.
Here is a better quality version from YouTube:
Monday, 11 May 2009
The Enemy - Music For The People Lyrics

Hot off The Enemy press comes this handy little ebook featuring all the lyrics from Music For The People - so now you can click and sing til your hearts content!
Along with The Enemy lyrics you can listen to snippets from the album and read press reviews and as a bonus, there is the video where the lads talk about the making of Music For The People.
Enjoy!











