VIDEO: Fans Perform Track By The Enemy

The Enemy have inspired a generation of young people to pick up a guitar and make music, the video above is just one example of this. The lads in the video recorded their first cover of 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' and uploaded it to YouTube. Not the easiest song to perform, yet they give it a good shot - I'm sure The Enemy would be proud of the work. Well done lads!

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Tom Clarke To Perform The Smiths Tracks

Tom Clarke will be joining Mani (Stone Roses) for a special tribute to the music from The Smiths. He will be joining Mani on stage as tracks from The Smiths five albums are performed during The JD Set at Band On The Wall in Manchester on Thursday 12th May 2011.

Full details can be found on the Band On The Wall website.

(*thanks to Luke for the info)

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VIDEO: The Enemy Interview For Ford Focus

To celebrate the launch of the all-new Focus, Tim Lovejoy (from Soccer AM and BBC2's Something for the Weekend) and co-presenter Robbie Knox took the car on a UK tour. Their mission? To make friends and try out amazing food, gadgets, music and a new way of playing golf -- culminating in the ultimate night out on 25 May, Start More Live.

Watch Tim and Robbie meet with indie rockers The Enemy. At a rehearsal, they set the band the challenge of performing a cover version at Start More Live. To have a say on what cover the Enemy should sing, visit the Wall on www.facebook.com/fordfocus

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The Enemy Are Back - But Will Anyone Notice?

Four years ago in July, The Enemy were number one with their debut album 'We'll Live And Die in These Towns' and the new darlings of the musical press. Yet we all know how fickle the media can be when it comes to bands and artists. These days The Enemy struggle to even get a mention in the NME, but to be fair - the lads had been on a well earned break after touring almost constantly since the start of 2007.

The recent secret gig in Leamington Spa has thus far remained a secret from the wider world, perhaps indicating the uphill battle facing The Enemy prior to the release of their third album. Indie bands have but vanished into the haze as R&B dominate the UK charts, making a return to the music scene even more harder for The Enemy. The worst possible scenario for The Enemy would be to release a brilliant album that goes almost unnoticed by the masses.

Fans know that Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts can put on a fast paced live performance - those who were lucky enough to be at the Adidas secret gig also know the new album sounds very promising. The Enemy have grown up and moved on from 'Music For The People', the new tunes are a welcome return to form. They actually sound like The Enemy again, instead of a rather over inflated egotistical rock band! Gone are the long guitar rifts and the need to sound like other bands, thankfully we have catchy, uptempo tunes that will have you tapping your feet within seconds.

Tom Clarke has always written songs ahead of his age, as a teenager he was writing gritty lyrics about life in Coventry and the trappings of working life - not your average teenager! Now in his early twenties, Tom seems to have found a happy medium lyrically. The new tunes will have lads and lasses singing out loud to 'Come Into My World' and 'This Is Real', while 'Like A Dancer' not only has a beat that totally belongs to The Enemy - the lyrics tell a simple story. No wonder  'there's a twinkle in her little eye' , The Enemy have the potential for some chart success.

Much will depend on how the record label promote The Enemy's new album, fans will be hoping it is a damn sight better than how they promoted 'Music For The People'. The shift from being close to their fans (album #1) to becoming a corporate product (album #2) was a painful journey, maybe we can arrive at a compromise (album #3)  where The Enemy do what they do best and also keep fans up to date, while fans realise the band have moved beyond the borders of Coventry. It would be sad if the third album became one of those great sounding albums that never gets appreciated. The Enemy are back with new songs that (if marketed correctly) could see Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts back at the top of the UK charts.

Written by: robmacca

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VIDEO: The Enemy - Come Into My World

The Enemy - Come Into My World @ The Exchange, Leamington Spa

During a secret gig in Leamington Spa on Friday 8th April 2011, The Enemy treated a selection of fans to several new tracks they have been working on for the new album. Thankfully brownbrummie was on hand to record these videos! The other new songs include 'Like A Dancer', 'Marion' and 'This Is Real'.

We are expecting great things from the new album, due out in the near future.

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VIDEO: The Enemy - Like A Dancer

The Enemy performing 'Like A Dancer' @ The Exchange, Leamington Spa


Here is the first official performance of the brand new material by The Enemy - the catchy tune is a return to form for the Coventry band. Recorded by brownbrummie at the secret Leamington Spa gig on Friday 8th April, the new tunes should excite fans waiting for the third album.

Several other songs were showcased at the intimate performance - Marion , This Is Real and Come Into My World.

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VIDEO: The Enemy - Marion

The Enemy - Marion @ The Exchange, Leamington Spa

Another new tune by The Enemy, performed at the adidas secret gig in Leamington on Friday night (8th April 2011). Filmed by brownbrummie along with several other new tunes 'Like A Dancer' , 'This Is Real' and 'Come Into My World' - fans will be looking forward to the forthcoming third album with more excitement now these songs have been performed live.

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VIDEO: The Enemy - This Is Real

The Enemy - This Is Real @ The Exchange, Leamington Spa

Filmed by brownbrummie during the recent secret adidas gig in Leamington Spa, The Enemy performed several new tracks for a small group of fans. The other new songs 'Like A Dancer' , 'Marion' and 'Come Into My World' are also available to watch.

The Enemy are well and truly back!

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VIDEO: The Enemy - Happy Birthday Jane @ The Exchange Leamington Spa

Here is a video from The Enemy's performance last night at The Exchange in Leamington Spa, filmed by Malkit - one of the lucky fans who got tickets for the exclusive adidas gig. Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts performed the whole of the first album and then treated fans to some new tunes and a couple of tracks from 'Music For The People.'

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The Enemy To Play Longest Set EVER!

The Enemy return to the stage tonight (Friday 8th April 2011) and the lads are itching to perform a few new tracks for the lucky fans who have won tickets to this exclusive performance at Leamington Spa's Royal Exchange. The Enemy will perform every track from their first album, in the exact order found on 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns.'

Tom said, "We've never done it before, so we're pretty excited, if not a little bit daunted! We'll also be playing your favourite hits off the second record, as well as debuting some new material from our forthcoming third album! All in all, it's the most comprehensive, longest, and complete performance of Enemy material we've ever put together!"

Local bands Capital Sun and The Antics will be supporting The Enemy at the Royal Exchange. For those who do not know where to find the Royal Exchange, the address is 2, High St, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3AN . Enjoy the performance!

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The Enemy Reveal New Album Tracks

Three track titles have been revealed from the upcoming album from The Enemy, as highlighted by NME.COM

The Coventry trio have been working on the album in Warwickshire's Vada Studios as well as London's Konk and The Pool facilities. Brian Eno collaborator Leo Abrahams has been on production duties.

Songs set for the album include 'This Is Real', 'Melody' and 'She's A Dancer', with the band looking at a summer or autumn 2011 release date.

"We initially planned to take a year out," frontman Tom Clarke told Q.

Drummer Liam watts added: "But then after a few months we were just itching to play. We just couldn't keep away."

The new album will be the follow-up to the band's 2009 second album 'Music For The People'.

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VIDEO: The Enemy Talk To Adidas About Exclusive Gig

The Enemy are playing a gig exclusively for adidas fans at The Exchange pub in Leamington Spa, and they want to know why you should come.

Find out more at www.adidas.com/areyouin for the chance to win 1 of 15 pairs of tickets to see Tom, Andy and Liam live at an exclusive gig at The Exchange in Leamington Spa, a venue 'where proper decent people come to drink who don't wear cardigans' (Tom's quote!)

Tom Clarke writes, "As you know we're playing a gig in Leamington Spa at our favourite boozer, The Exchange. It's been a while, and we figured we'd treat those of you lucky enough to get tickets to a performance of the first album, in it's entirety, in order. We've never done it before, so we're pretty excited, if not a little bit daunted!"

"We'll also be playing your favourite hits off the second record, as well as debuting some new material from our forthcoming third album! All in all, it's the most comprehensive, longest, and complete performance of Enemy material we've ever put together! Let's hope we get to the end of it before you tear the place up or the police turn up.

See you all there! It's good to be back."

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The Enemy To Perform In Leamington Spa

The Enemy will be performing a special one off gig at Leamington Spa, according to the official Facebook page. A competition has been launched with 30 tickets up for grabs by signing up to the mailing list.

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Tom Clarke Gives Album Update

NME spoke to Tom Clarke, who gave an update about the development of the third album. Here is the story:

The Enemy frontman Tom Clarke says the band's forthcoming third LP is more "mature" - but will still have some "screamers" on it.

The singer told NME that the Coventry trio are still in the writing and rehearsal stage of the album, but they were raring to get back out on the circuit.

"We have loads of tunes we're all excited about," he said. "Some of it is the most mature stuff we've ever written, and some of it is good old Enemy two-chord screamers."

He added: "We can't wait to be in the thick of it again. There's a quiet to fill, and nothing on the radio that's crying out to us. Like when we started…"

The album will be the follow-up to the band's second album, 2009's 'Music For The People'. It is expected in late 2011.

*As seen on NME.COM

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Andy Hopkins @ Blok Launch

A new club opened it's doors in Coventry at the weekend and The Enemy's Andy Hopkins was on hand to spin the decks and choose some funky tunes for the Blok launch. The venue was masterminded by John Dawkins, the very man who discovered The Enemy - so it only seemed fitting that The Enemy had something to do with the launch of Blok.

*PICS: John Coles

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The Enemy DJ Set At Blok Launch

Fans of The Enemy will be able to catch a DJ set at the launch of Coventry's latest nightclub on Friday 17th December 2010. The venue has some exciting names lined up over the coming weeks and The Enemy are proud to be part of the opening night launch.

BLOK is a new Club launching Friday 17th December 2010, which promises to be a new beginning and exciting change to Coventry’s Nightlife Scene.

BLOK’s launch night on December 17th, already has an array of top live acts booked including DJ sets by; The Enemy, Neville & Brad from The Specials, The Fratellis, The Twang, Paul Gallagher, Exit calm and many other big name artists.

“We believe we are going to attract a different market, who are interested in top name live music acts.” A spokesperson for the club said, “We will offer a different scene to other local clubs. We will be offering both, well known touring live music from, bands, local up and coming talent, as well as well established DJ’s and two new regular weekly Club Nights."

"We looked at other ventures such as the 02 Academy venues,Glasgow King Tut's, HMV institutes and The Warehouse Project, as templates as we laid down the fundamental building blocks and ideas to create BLOK."

For more info about the new Coventry venue, visit the official website: http://www.blokclub.co.uk/ , add the Facebook page for all the latest updates: http://www.facebook.com/cov.unplugged

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The Enemy Picture Sold At Auction

Although it was back in 2009, this picture of The Enemy still remains as one of the best. It helped raise money for charity and highlighted a good cause,as seen HERE.

“This is the only photo shoot we’ve ever done where we like how we look. It felt a shame to have to deface the print! But getting the chance to work with Youth Music was great. It’s something we all feel is very close to our hearts, giving kids the chance they might not get otherwise to pick up an instrument and have a go.”  - Tom Clarke


The Enemy - Rankin's DESTROY from Liam Fay-Fright on Vimeo.

‘Destroy’ by The Enemy




Professional inkjet print on archival paper / felt pen & lipstick


Edition 1/1


Framed 20 x 24 inches


2009



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VIDEO: Tom Clarke Talks About The Early Gigs

Politics & Society from Herbert Media on Vimeo.

Earlier this year, Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery celebrated Coventry's rich musical heritage, from Frank Ifield to The Enemy. The exhibition brought together for the first time a fantastic selection of music memorabilia which highlighted the vibrancy and creativity of Coventry music. In the video above, Tom Clarke and John Dawkins talked about chavs and the early gigs.

For many people the pinnacle of the city's musical success came with Two Tone, when the Specials and the Selecter created a distinctive sound which reached an international audience. Yet, Coventry has produced many other talented and successful artists, from the Zodiacs, Frank Ifield and Vince Hill, through the Sorrows, the Mighty Avengers and Lieutenant Pigeon, to Hazel O' Connor, King and current chart successes, The Enemy.

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PICTURES: The Enemy @ Bingley Music Live 2010

Here are a selection of pictures featuring The Enemy as they performed at this year's Bingley Music Live. The pictures were taken by: David Ward and Dave Hudspeth

Andy Hopkins

Tom Clarke with his new shorter hair


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Andy Hopkins performing up north!

Tom Clarke @ Libertines Come Back Gig

According to The Sun newspaper, Tom Clarke was in London for the Libertines come back gig, along with Amy Winehouse and various other famous people.

Far from being the wild men of rock 'n' roll, Tom Clarke and Pete Doherty were seen playing Monopoly at the after party in Malmaison Hotel. Goes to show you don't need to be throwing TV's out of the window these days!

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