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Monday, 17 August 2009

The Enemy Ibiza Rocks - Spanish Review

The following review of The Enemy at Ibiza Rocks comes from Diario de Verano and is in Spanish:

SANT ANTONI A. F. F. Tom Clarke, Liam Watts y Andy Hopkins empezaron su recital del martes en Ibiza Rocks soltando lastre: ´Had enough´ es el tema más conocido de su primer disco y el que más arriba les ha llevado en las todopoderosas listas de ventas de singles del Reino Unido. Con él calentaron de golpe a la afición y se quitaron de en medio la obligación de tocarla para que el público estuviera atento al resto de su repertorio, aunque ya hace tiempo que ahuyentaron el peligro de convertirse en banda de un solo éxito para consolidarse como una de las nuevas formaciones más prometedoras del panorama británico.

The Enemy volvieron después de un año para mostrarse menos endiosados que en su anterior visita, para clausurar el Ibiza Rocks, sobre todo el líder del grupo. A Clarke todavía le cuesta dirigirse al público aunque se va soltando y su maestría con la Telecaster más el gancho de sus temas hacen que no se les pueda echar nada en cara de su directo.

Si acaso, que a la música le faltó volumen, por eso el bajo apareció deslucido en un tercer plano del repertorio. Sólo el rasgar y puntear de Clarke y los rítmicos mazazos de Watts a la batería dejaban intuir la calidad de estos tres jóvenes intérpretes –21 años tienen los tres, aunque aparenten una incipiente pubertad– y a Hopkins, poco audible, se le vio entregado a lo suyo y el más animado de los tres. Tanto que acabó saltando al público –¡dos veces!– al final del concierto, para locura de seguidores y pánico de la seguridad.

En el escenario aportaron un repertorio de rock convencional, algo punk, simple en las entregas correspondientes a su trabajo de debut, ´We´ll live and die in these towns´, en el que recuperan la conciencia del rock de clase obrera con un virtuosismo digno de músicos veteranos. No en vano fue el aburrimiento de una ciudad industrial en crisis el que les forzó a elegir entre el pub y los instrumentos. Afortunadamente, optaron por lo último.

Lejos de limitarse a hacer lo mismo en su reciente segundo trabajo, en los dos singles de ´Music for the people´ que tocaron se aprecia un intento por avanzar y complicar sus melodías, sobre todo en la única balada de la noche, ´Sing when you´re in love´, un himno contenido. Incluso han incorporado un instrumento más a su arsenal: un sintetizador que toca Tom Boddy.

De todos modos, la banda no descuidó ninguno de los temas que se esperaban de ellos: ´This song is about you´ –que los congregados usaron de cantinela para pedirles un bis– y ´Away from here´ –muy coreada–. Un incontable número de cervezas volaron sobre las cabezas del público entregado a los mensajes revolucionarios del trío, elegido para telonear a Oasis en su último retorno a los escenarios.

Los Reverend and The Makers, los teloneros, demostraron que son uno de los grupos más en forma de la escena británica, con un sonido entre lo electrónico y lo rockero totalmente personal e intransferible. La banda se lo pasa en grande en escena, con temas que acumulan influencias desde el groove a lo oriental, como con su ´Professor Pickles´, el primer single de su segundo disco, ´French kiss in the chaos´.


* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Saturday, 15 August 2009

The Enemy Sell Out Leamington

The Coventry Telegraph has reported that EXTRA tickets for The Enemy have been snapped up by eager fans for an intimate gig in Leamington.

The 140 sought-after tickets sold out over the phone yesterday for the band’s highly-anticipated show at The Assembly, in Spencer Street, on November 27.

The gig will see 1,000 revellers crammed into the trendy venue – with room for standing room only – after the initial ticket allocation sold out in less than a day.

A spokesman for The Assembly said: “Demand for the Enemy show has been very high.

"This show is likely to be massive, it’s also the first show on their national tour to sell out.”

Details of tour dates for The Enemy can be found: HERE

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Tom Clarke DJ's On XFM - Part Two

Tom Clarke was back on XFM radio for part two of his Sunday residency between 9pm and 10pm, kicking off with 'No Time For Tears'.
The Enemy frontman played a whole host of his favourite tunes from The Last Shadow Puppets to Kim Wilde and you can listen to the broadcast HERE. Tom shared some stories behind his choices throughout the hour on Sunday evening on XFM.

Visit XFM radio for some great tunes, interviews and competitions.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu



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

Sunday, 9 August 2009

PICTURE: The Enemy Clash Magazine #7

Tom Clarke, Liam Watts and Andy Hopkins were in a recent issue of Clash magazine with an interview and lots of pictures. These are the final two pictures we've uploaded from that photoshoot. Hope you enjoyed The Enemy pictures!



* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu



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

Tom Clarke XFM Radio Residency

Tom Clarke is back on XFM radio as he takes up residence every Sunday evening between 9pm and 10pm during the month of August. The Enemy frontman will be playing a whole host of his favourite tunes from Blur to Blondie and you can listen to the broadcast HERE. Tom will be sharing some stories behind his choices and chin wagging throughout the hour each Sunday evening on XFM.

Visit XFM radio for some great tunes, interviews and competitions.


* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu



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

Saturday, 8 August 2009

PICTURE: The Enemy In Clash Magazine #6

Forming a black and white collection, Clash magazine took a selection of pictures featuring Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts from The Enemy. The picture above features the Coventry lads on a zebra print sofa.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Friday, 7 August 2009

The Enemy: Ibiza Rocks Review

The Enemy have not only been soaking up the sun in Ibiza, they have been rocking the island according to the report on Ibiza Rocks:

Last Tuesday night (04/08/09) was an all-out display of classic Ibiza Rocks talent.

John McClure's electro-funk dynamos, Reverend And The Makers, opened the night with a dazzling set showcasing their awesome new album, 'A French Kiss In The Chaos'. Politics, passion and massive tunes - it all comes naturally to The Rev, and McClure was on top form.

And then The Enemy...

Can any band be said to better embody the spirit of Ibiza Rocks? For the third year in a row Coventry's post punk renaissance men have brought their anthemic take on UK indie to the White Island - last year they played the opening gig at the Ibiza Rocks hotel and very nearly brought the house down.

This year was no less momentous; a beer-soaked journey though heartbreak and hardship and out the other side, all culminating in a mind-blowing finale and bassist Andy repeatedly throwing himself into the gleeful audience.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

PICTURE: The Enemy In Clash Magazine #5

Here are The Enemy during their Clash Magazine photoshoot, the magazine also featured an in dept interview and the pictures are being uploaded here all week for your enjoyment!

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Thursday, 6 August 2009

PICTURE: The Enemy in Clash Magazine #4

The Enemy were on a recent cover of Clash magazine and were interviewed - this week on the blog, pictures from the article are being uploaded for your viewing pleasure!

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Wednesday, 5 August 2009

PICTURE: Liam Watts In Clash Magazine

Here is The Enemy's Liam Watts as seen in the Clash magazine photo shoot recently, this picture forms part of a black and white set which was featured in the magazine.
* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

Tuesday, 4 August 2009

PICTURE: Andy Hopkins In Clash Magazine

Looking as cheeky as ever, here is a picture of The Enemy's Andy Hopkins from the recent photo shoot in the Clash magazine.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

Monday, 3 August 2009

PICTURE: Tom Clarke In Clash Magazine


Everyday this week a picture from the Clash magazine photo shoot will be published here, the first picture shows Tom Clarke looking very rock 'n' roll with the collar up on his jacket.


* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

VIDEO: The Enemy Interview @ Rockcorp

The Enemy appear in this video uploaded by shinedmdigitaltv as part of the Orange Rockcorp line-up in Manchester, you can watch The Enemy performing 'No Time For Tears' and talking about how good Rockcorp is during the interview. (The Enemy appear 5 mins into the video)




* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Saturday, 1 August 2009

The Enemy - Sing When You're In Love @ Coventry RICOH

Hard to believe it has been a whole month since The Enemy returned to Coventry supporting Oasis and the video below was recorded by thisisCOV. It is a good quality video from the Ricoh Arena and features the song 'Sing When You're In Love', taken from the second album 'Music For The People'.




* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Thursday, 30 July 2009

VIDEO: The Enemy @ iTunes Festival

The Enemy performed 'Away From Here' as part of their iTunes Festival set at London's Roundhouse in Camden recently. Shown on ITV and uploaded to YouTube by CountSpamaIot, here are the Coventry trio in action:




* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

The Enemy To Record New Album In Summer 2010

Tom Clarke has told fans that The Enemy will return to record a third album next summer and it will be a return to form with 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' anthem style songs. Tom said he has already penned a few songs for the new album,but will take a deserved break before going back into the studio.

The Coventry band will be touring around the UK in November for the last time before they spend the early part of 2010 touring worldwide. Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts will finally get to rest after spending several years touring and promoting their two albums.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu



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

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:





* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

Sunday, 26 July 2009

PICTURES: The Enemy - T4 on the Beach

Just six pictures from the T4 Party on the Beach, mainly featuring Andy Hopkins with two of Tom Clarke and if you look really hard, you'll see Liam Watts on drums in the first picture! All the pictures were taken by Lisa Stevenson and added to the T4 Party on the Beach 2009 Facebook page.

*Thanks Lani for your help!









* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

Friday, 24 July 2009

A Night On The Tiles For The Enemy

The Enemy joined Kasabian's Tom Meighan for a spot of champers, as reported in The Mirror.

Diners at the swanky Gilgamesh bar in Camden got more than they bargained for when Kasabian's Tom Meighan got battered on champagne and started jumping on top of the tables.

The boys forked out £3,000 for Christian Audigier champers for the band and their mates Stephen Graham and The Enemy, after their "emotional" iTunes performance at the Roundhouse.

And with Tom shouting "Come on let's have it," the boys were necking it at a startling pace.

* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu

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

Thursday, 23 July 2009

VIDEO: The Enemy Interviewed For Pocket TV

Tom Clarke, Liam Watts and Andy Hopkins chat with Matt Edmondson from Sony Ericsson's Pocket TV. The lads chat about their recent tour with Oasis, Andy shows off his wonky finger and Tom reveals if he's ever fingered a kebab. Tom told Matt,
"This has been one of my favourites interview, can I just say. I've enjoyed this!"





* Also visit: http://theenemy.eu


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