Happy New Year

Another year over and what a year it's been for The Enemy, Coventry's finest export since The Specials. They started the year with some secret pub gigs around the country, returning to small upfront and personal performances - and all of them were for free, as a thank you to fans.

Then the Coventry trio embarked on a massive UK tour with their new single 'No Time For Tears', becoming their fastest selling to date and featuring the stunning backing vocals of Emma Skipp. The press went into overload as they reviewed the much anticipated second album, 'Music For The People'. It entered the UK charts at #2, just 7,000 copies behind the legendary Bob Dylan.

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.

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com

Emma Skipp Update

Emma Skipp *Pic by Nicky Haines

Emma Skipp provided the unforgettable backing vocals on The Enemy's 'No Time For Tears' and became known as the woman with the red hair and red dress as she was seen by thousands of fans during the 2009 gigs. We have good news for all those who loved Emma's voice (and her on stage performances!) - she has a string of acoustic performances lined up.

We have not one, but SIX chances to hear Emma Skipp perform over the coming weeks as she teams up with Mark Webb on guitar for several of the gigs. The charasmatic singer will also be taking part in a Christmas sing-a-long in Birmingham on Friday 18th December 2009.

Exciting news for 2010 continues as Emma looks set to florish with her musical talents - Ms Skipp has been providing backing vocals on the brand new Ocean Colour Scene album 'Saturday', which is due for release on 1st Feb 2010. You can also view a stunning selection of Emma Skipp pictures on her website: http://www.emmaskipp.co.uk/

Emma Skipp Gigs:

Wednesday 16th December 2009 @ Steps Bar, Headless Cross, Redditch from 8.30pm


Thursday 17th December 2009 @ The Golden Cross, Ardens Graften (near Stratford-upon Avon) 8.30pm


Friday 18th December 2009 @ The Loft Lounge, Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham 6.30pm (x mas sing a long!)


Monday 28th December @ The Jam House, St Pauls Square, Birmingham (several acoustic performers, lineup to be announced) 8.30pm



Thurday 31st New Yars Eve with "Perfect Strangers" pop covers band @ The Bell @ (Tickets only direct from venue)


www.perfect-strangers.co.uk or call the venue direct on 0121 3477408



Friday 22nd January 2010 @ The Three Tuns, Fazeley, Tamworth 9pm
 
 
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com

PICTURES: The Enemy at Radio 1 Live Lounge

Here are a selection of pictures from the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, featuring The Enemy and Emma Skipp in the lounge for Jo Whiley's show on Monday. You can listen to the whole session on the BBC website HERE.

The Enemy visited the Live Lounge and performed 'No Time For Tears' and a cover of The Noisettes' 'Don't Upset The Rhythm'.

Ahead of their headline Big Weekend set, they talked with Jo Whiley about a recent gig in Swindon where the crowd were AMAZING. Tom recently bought a motorbike and after riding it for ten hours he couldn't move his hands. He's off to America this weekend to do the Gumball Rally in a Jaguar.

Meanwhile, band-mate Andy just turned 21 but the boys bought him nothing - rubbish. They also talked about how they're very excited about supporting Oasis on their stadium tour this summer.

* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu

* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com