The Enemy have uploaded 7 new black and white studio pictures on their OFFICIAL website and are worth a peek, as they capture Tom, Andy and Liam in action.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
The Enemy - New Studio Pictures
The Enemy have uploaded 7 new black and white studio pictures on their OFFICIAL website and are worth a peek, as they capture Tom, Andy and Liam in action.
Press: The Enemy Releasing Second Album In April
Coventry Telegraph - The Enemy Releasing Second Album In April
NEARLY two years after their hugely successful debut album, Coventry band The Enemy have revealed that their follow-up will be released on April 27.
The trio are hoping Music For The People will prove as popular as their chart-topper We’ll Live And Die In These Towns.
The first single off the new album will be Time for Tears and will be available to buy from April 13.
The album was recorded at Monnow Valley Studios, in Monmouth, with producer Mike Crossey, who has also worked with the Arctic Monkeys and Razorlight.
Lead singer and guitarist Tom Clarke said: “People have forgotten how to record proper rock ’n’ roll records.
“That’s what we wanted to do.
"This is a great sounding record made from the school of the old but has got some brand spanking new anthems that are undeniable on it.
“At all our gigs there have always been people from every walk of life. It’s something I’m quite proud of – our crowds are quite classless.
“We don’t make music for a little niche of people. We make it for absolutely everyone.”
He said the first single is all about not giving up no matter how bad things may get.
“Hopefully, people will relate to that with what’s going on at the moment in the world.
"You have to keep giving it your all,” Tom said.
Next week the band will be showcasing the album to their fans as they embark on a two- month tour of the UK.
They will also be supporting Oasis in Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on July 7.
NEARLY two years after their hugely successful debut album, Coventry band The Enemy have revealed that their follow-up will be released on April 27.
The trio are hoping Music For The People will prove as popular as their chart-topper We’ll Live And Die In These Towns.
The first single off the new album will be Time for Tears and will be available to buy from April 13.
The album was recorded at Monnow Valley Studios, in Monmouth, with producer Mike Crossey, who has also worked with the Arctic Monkeys and Razorlight.
Lead singer and guitarist Tom Clarke said: “People have forgotten how to record proper rock ’n’ roll records.
“That’s what we wanted to do.
"This is a great sounding record made from the school of the old but has got some brand spanking new anthems that are undeniable on it.
“At all our gigs there have always been people from every walk of life. It’s something I’m quite proud of – our crowds are quite classless.
“We don’t make music for a little niche of people. We make it for absolutely everyone.”
He said the first single is all about not giving up no matter how bad things may get.
“Hopefully, people will relate to that with what’s going on at the moment in the world.
"You have to keep giving it your all,” Tom said.
Next week the band will be showcasing the album to their fans as they embark on a two- month tour of the UK.
They will also be supporting Oasis in Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on July 7.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
PICTURES: The Enemy Corby Gig
NME - Tom Oxley Pictures:
Here are 14 pictures by Tom Oxley taken for NME magazine, Tom was nearly squashed to death in the process of taking these pictures but they turned out well. They capture the emotion from the Corby gig very well:
Here are 14 pictures by Tom Oxley taken for NME magazine, Tom was nearly squashed to death in the process of taking these pictures but they turned out well. They capture the emotion from the Corby gig very well:
*Check out NME each week for all the music news
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Monday, 2 March 2009
The Enemy Confirmed For V Festival
The Enemy will be performing at this years V Festival, with The Specials making it a Coventry double. Tom, Andy and Liam will be playing Weston Park in Staffordshire on Saturday 22nd August and then Hylands Park in Chelmsford on Sunday 23rd August 2009.Tickets go on sale Friday 6th March at 10am, find out more at http://www.vfestival.com/
Here are the list of artists confirmed for this years V Festival:
The Killers
Oasis
Razorlight
Elbow
The Streets
MGMT
The Wombats
The Script
Lily Allen
The Ting Tings
Bify Clyro
Keane
Pendulum
Snow Patrol
Peter Doherty
James
Katy Perry
The Saturdays
Ocean Colour Scene
Happy Mondays
Lady Gaga
Seasick Steve
Fatboy Slim
Paolo Nutini
The Enemy
The Specials
Dizzee Rascal
Oasis
Razorlight
Elbow
The Streets
MGMT
The Wombats
The Script
Lily Allen
The Ting Tings
Bify Clyro
Keane
Pendulum
Snow Patrol
Peter Doherty
James
Katy Perry
The Saturdays
Ocean Colour Scene
Happy Mondays
Lady Gaga
Seasick Steve
Fatboy Slim
Paolo Nutini
The Enemy
The Specials
Dizzee Rascal
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
The Enemy Pull Out Of Homecoming Festival
The Enemy will no longer be heading up to Scotland on May 2nd and 3rd for the Bank Holiday weekend Homecoming Festival at Irvine Bay, Ayrshire.
THE Enemy were meant to perform live and headline the main stage but due to circumstances have had to pull out from the Homecoming Festival.
THE Enemy were meant to perform live and headline the main stage but due to circumstances have had to pull out from the Homecoming Festival.
A source from The Enemy's management company said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Enemy have had to cancel their appearance at Homecoming Festival.
"The band were looking forward to playing the event but due to scheduling issues, have to go to America to promote the new album.
"The band have not taken the decision lightly, but they feel they are doing this for the good of their long-term career.
"The band wish to apologise for disappointing any fans hoping to see them."
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Sunday, 1 March 2009
PICTURES: The Enemy Secret Gig - Corby
The Enemy performed a free secret gig at The Kingfisher pub in Corby on Saturday 28 February 2009, a full selection of pictures have been posted at:
Liam Watts
Fans enjoying The Enemy* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
VIDEO: The Enemy Secret Gig In Corby
The Enemy performed at the Kingfisher pub in Corby as part of their "Secret Gig" tour. The following videos include an introduction (with pictures), Away From Here, No Time For Tears (sample), Had Enough, Sing When You're In Love, This Song and We'll Live And Die In These Towns.
The venue was raw and back to basics - Tom, Andy and maybe even Liam could see into the whites of the eyes of those who attended. No room for security at the front or a large stage, this was how gigs should be - music by the people and for the people. How fitting that the new album is to be called 'Music For The People', living proof that The Enemy have stuck close to their roots and kept the sound real. Enjoy.........
robmacca's introduction to the Corby gig - and pictures.
The Enemy - Away From Here (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - No Time For Tears (sample, live @ Corby)
The Enemy - Had Enough (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - Sing When You're In Love (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - This Song (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - We'll Live And Die In These Towns (live @ Corby)
The venue was raw and back to basics - Tom, Andy and maybe even Liam could see into the whites of the eyes of those who attended. No room for security at the front or a large stage, this was how gigs should be - music by the people and for the people. How fitting that the new album is to be called 'Music For The People', living proof that The Enemy have stuck close to their roots and kept the sound real. Enjoy.........
robmacca's introduction to the Corby gig - and pictures.
The Enemy - Away From Here (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - No Time For Tears (sample, live @ Corby)
The Enemy - Had Enough (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - Sing When You're In Love (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - This Song (live @ Corby)
The Enemy - We'll Live And Die In These Towns (live @ Corby)
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Saturday, 28 February 2009
The Enemy Corby Secret Gig Is On!
28/02/09 - Corby Secret Gig ON
The Enemy will be performing at Corby for their final secret gig tonight after doctors ordered Tom Clarke to rest his wrist for 24 hours following a motorbike related incident, as reported her earlier today.
Tom, Liam and Andy spent Friday evening chatting with fans who had turned up for the Tunbridge Wells secret gig, while Oli put his skills to work by playing some tunes for the crowds while getting through as many bottles of lager as possible.
Tom, Liam and Andy spent Friday evening chatting with fans who had turned up for the Tunbridge Wells secret gig, while Oli put his skills to work by playing some tunes for the crowds while getting through as many bottles of lager as possible.
So although it was sad that Friday's gig couldn't happen the way it was planned, at least fans got to meet the people who bring them the music.
28/02/09 - Tom Hurts Hand - Gig Called Off
Tom Clarke hurt his hand in a motorbike related incident, causing the latest secret gig in Tunbridge Wells to be called off. Tom posted a video for fans on http://www.theenemyontour.com/gig/tunbridge-wells/P200/ and still turned up at the venue to meet winning fans and tracks from the new album were played. The final gig in Corby takes place Saturday night - check the website for the latest updates.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Tom Clarke's Tour Diary - Day 3
XFM.COM - Tom Clarke's Tour Diary - Day 3
February 24 – Escobar, Wakefield
It’s pretty non-stop on tour, especially on little tours like this. We’ll get up, get in a car, travel to the gig, get to the gig, sound check, grab some food and then after that you’ve normally got five phone interviews to do.
After that, you play the gig. If you didn’t get time for the interviews beforehand, you get back on the phone after the show. Once that’s all done, you get back in the car and travel to the next gig.
After all that, playing the show is actually a bit of a relief. You can spend up to six hours in a car tapping your foot and going through every tune on your iPod. Once you get on stage, you buzz off it and let it all out.
Wakefield was quality, it’s been one of my favourites. It was totally mental. All the locals were bang into it and the new stuff went down really well, which is a great sign.
The difference between a good show and a great show is the crowd. We always have a good gig, we don’t really have bad gigs – we buzz off each other when we’re on stage. What makes a great gig, and a memorable gig, is when the crowd’s going mental. Those are the sorts of things you remember, that’s what sets it apart.
Wakefield was definitely one of those. It was a tiny little mental room full of mad-heads. It was the hottest gig ever as well. I’ve never sweated so much in my life.
We’ve got a few days off now, but it’s not really ‘days off’. We’re off to the NME awards tonight, which will be good. It’ll be nice to show our faces and see who’s winning stuff. After that, it’s a travel day and then we’ll be iTunbridge Wells. Bring it on.
February 24 – Escobar, Wakefield
It’s pretty non-stop on tour, especially on little tours like this. We’ll get up, get in a car, travel to the gig, get to the gig, sound check, grab some food and then after that you’ve normally got five phone interviews to do.
After that, you play the gig. If you didn’t get time for the interviews beforehand, you get back on the phone after the show. Once that’s all done, you get back in the car and travel to the next gig.
After all that, playing the show is actually a bit of a relief. You can spend up to six hours in a car tapping your foot and going through every tune on your iPod. Once you get on stage, you buzz off it and let it all out.
Wakefield was quality, it’s been one of my favourites. It was totally mental. All the locals were bang into it and the new stuff went down really well, which is a great sign.
The difference between a good show and a great show is the crowd. We always have a good gig, we don’t really have bad gigs – we buzz off each other when we’re on stage. What makes a great gig, and a memorable gig, is when the crowd’s going mental. Those are the sorts of things you remember, that’s what sets it apart.
Wakefield was definitely one of those. It was a tiny little mental room full of mad-heads. It was the hottest gig ever as well. I’ve never sweated so much in my life.
We’ve got a few days off now, but it’s not really ‘days off’. We’re off to the NME awards tonight, which will be good. It’ll be nice to show our faces and see who’s winning stuff. After that, it’s a travel day and then we’ll be iTunbridge Wells. Bring it on.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Interviews: Tom Clarke's Tour Diary
Those lovely people at XFM Radio have really shown their support for The Enemy once again, this time the XFM website is home to the 'Tom Clarke Tour Diary'. The lead singer will be jotting down some thoughts while out on the road in the UK.Here is the first page from the diary (keep checking XFM.COM for more updates):
Basically, where we're from, you hardly ever get touring bands coming through and there's lots of places – Dundee,
Wakefield, York and Corby – that big touring bands never bother to visit. I think it's a bit unfair to forget that it’s the people in these towns that buy your music and put you where you are.
If we were sat in our local pub in Coventry and a band who’s albums we’d bought was playing, we’d be absolutely buzzing. That’s why we decided to do this tour of small venues – we didn’t let anyone stand in our way.
We've done the Ricoh Arena, massive arenas with the Stereophonics, the O2 with The Rolling Stones – we've done our fair share of massive places, but I always enjoy getting into a proper nitty-gritty venue. Last night in York, the only thing between me and the fans was my monitor, and that's a beautiful thing when you're there and in the same room, face-to-face with your fans.
The venue itself was quality. The clue’s in the title, but it was a shrine to The Stone Roses, among other greats. Legally the capacity was about 100-150, but how many people we had in there was another thing entirely.
We played a long set - we put in six tunes off the new album. The new stuff went down better than I ever imagined. I can never work it out, but whenever you write a new song, you play it at a gig for the first time and people start singing along immediately. How the hell does that happen?
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
PRESS: The Enemy In 'Secret' Corby Gig
Northants Evening Telegraph - Chart Toppers The Enemy In 'Secret' Corby GigLast year the Coventry band played in front of tens of thousands at football stadiums and it announced five 'secret' shows across the UK earlier this month – with the Corby gig the final one.
The venue is not being announced until Saturday morning but it's certain to be one of the smallest shows the band will play this year.
Singer and guitarist Tom Clarke said: "Living in Coventry there's not many big bands that come through. That's true of Corby."
"People overlook it and it's not just about bands, how long has the town had to wait for a train station?"
Previous gigs at venues in York, Wakefield and Dundee have seen the band play in front of audiences of about 150 fans.
Clarke said: "I've got a few mates that live in Corby. We've chosen places where we feel we've got something in common with the people."
The Enemy's debut album released in 2007 sold more than 300,000 copies.
Tickets for Saturday's gig are free but will only be available from www.theenemyontour.com.
The gig will also be streamed live online.Read a full interview with Clarke in The Guide on Friday.
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
PRESS: The Enemy Warm Up For Oasis Tour With Secret Dundee Gig
Glasgow Daily Record - The Enemy Warm Up For Oasis Tour With Secret Dundee Gig
By Laura Sutherland
INDIE rockers The Enemy played a top secret gig in Dundee's Dog House last night to preview tracks from their forthcoming second album.
Fans logged on to the Coventry band's website to win tickets to one of five intimate gigs across the country ahead of the release of Music For The People on April 27.
Songs No Time For Tears and Man With A Silver Spoon were anthemic, ensuring the band will keep up with Oasis when they support them this year.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
The Enemy: No Time For Tears - Video Teaser
The Enemy are back and sounding bigger than ever! The Coventry lads will be releasing their first single 'No Time For Tears', from the new album mid April and they have just made this video teaser ahead of the official video launch.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Tom Clarke Speaks Out!
Video Finished For New Single:
It's all been turned up a notch in The Enemy camp as the lads get back into the hectic rock 'n' roll routine of gigs, promo and curry's!
Tom Clarke spoke about the video for 'No Time For Tears' saying, "We've collaborated with legend RANKIN to make something a bit different from anything we've done before." The video is now complete and will be up on The Enemy's official YouTube page very soon, ahead of it's UK release on April 13.
Tom told fans that the lads were "all buzzing off playing it along with some of the other new stuff." He went on to show his support for the workers at the BMW plant in Oxforshire saying, "the way in which business was conducted there last week was unforgivable. Big support to all who were affected and all who had something to say about it."
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
The Enemy: ‘Second Album Was A Pleasure To Make’
Tom Clarke and co. reveal the ‘difficult second album’ was anything but. You can hear the new single ‘No Time For Tears’
on XFM Radio
Tom Clarke spoke to Steve Harris last night about making the band’s second album, ‘Music For The People’. Far from being a difficult process, the singer revealed it was an easier album to make than their debut.
“It was a lot easier than the first one. People refer to the second as a ‘difficult’ album, because for a lot of bands it’s make-or-break and they rush it. We’ve given it the proper time to mature... It’s been a pleasure to make, to be honest with you”.
With lead-off single ‘No Time For Tears’ sounding suitably huge, the album follows suit with a raft of classic-sounding rock and gigantic ballads.
“We’re all massively proud of it. We’ve obviously taken a bit longer than a lot of bands lately have taken to make records. And I think that’s right. If you look back at classic records and classic bands it’s always taken this amount of time to make a record”.
You can hear the first fruits of the album right now.
Listen to the band’s new single ‘No Time For Tears’.
And hear the full interview with Tom Clarke right now.
You can also win tickets to The Enemy's secret warm-up shows by heading here.
*Source: XFM.COM
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Monday, 16 February 2009
Win Tickets To The Enemy's Intimate Shows
The Enemy are playing five tiny venues ahead of their mammoth March/April UK tour. XFM are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets for your chosen show! Can you guess the connection between the pictures..
The Enemy are embarking on a super-exclusive, warm-up tour of intimate venues. It’s ahead of their eagerly awaited second album ‘Music For The People’ and the mammoth UK tour that follows in March and April.
The dates and towns of these tiny shows are as follows:
February 2009:
20 – York
23 – Dundee
24 – Wakefield
27 – Tunbridge Wells
28 – Corby
XFM have got two pairs of tickets for each of the five gigs. All you’ve got to do is tell XFM the connection between the artists in the gallery, tell XFM which gig you’d like to attend and then keep it all crossed.
Go to the XFM website to to answer the question and enter to competition.
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
The Enemy Announce Intimate Gigs
The Enemy have announced five intimate gigs ahead of their UK tour, the dates and venues are:
February 2009:
20 – York
23 – Dundee
24 – Wakefield
27 – Tunbridge Wells
28 – Corby
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
The Enemy: No Time For Tears - Release Date
'No Time For Tears' Release Date
The Enemy release their new album, 'Music For The People', on April 27th 2009, while the first single from the album, 'No Time For Tears', is out on April 13th 2009.
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
* OFFICIAL Enemy website: http://theenemy.com
Monday, 26 January 2009
PRESS: The Enemy Name New Album 'For The People'
*Source: NME.COM
The Enemy have announced the title of their second album.
The record will be called 'Music For The People', and will feature tracks including 'Elephant Song', 'Don't Break The Red Tape' and 'Sing When You're In Love/Sing When You're Out Of Love', the band revealed on their blog.
The Enemy have yet to confirm a release date, but explained: "We feel like we have made a big step forward with this album and I can speak for all of us when I say how delighted we are with it all - really hope that you lot feel the same.
"We decided to go right back to basics with the recording and do it all on tape rather than computers which is how the vast majority of modern records are made, and as a result it sounds huge, like a proper old school rock record. But don't worry - the bangers are very much still there, and hardcore Enemy fans will not be disappointed, I can assure you."
*Source: NME.COM
* As seen on: http://theenemy.eu
NEWS: The Enemy Support Acts Announced For 2009 Tour
Things are already hotting up in The Enemy camp as the support acts for the 2009 UK Tour were revealed. Following the lads around the UK in March and April will be up and coming SKA influenced band Kid British and Mancunian sounding Twisted Wheel.
Kid British (*pic: Jonny Draper) First up are Kid British, with a sound that will please every SKA fan, in fact this band takes the 'good and the great', mixes it together and comes out with a superb fresh sound. Adio, Sean, James and Simeon are a breath of fresh air and are set to go places in 2009 while putting the FUN back into music. They describe their music as 'A tasty shank of old school ska and dancehall, a generous twist of indie (be rude not to rudeboy!) a light splash of reggae, and garnished with a juicy slice of electro pop' on their MySpace page. Kid British will have you hooked, as a bonus - the lads are giving away a free MP3. Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/kidbritishmusic
Twisted Wheel (Pic: www.myspace.com/pauladshead)Next up are Twisted Wheel, who put the swagger back into indie, the attitude back into rock and the voice back into Manchester (and Oldham!). These lads are no strangers to performing live and recently joined Oasis at Wembley on their tour. Frontman Jonny Brown said the debut album is "raw, got lots of energy and killer songs". Joining Jonny is old schoolmate Rick Lee on bass and Adam Clarke on drums. Forming last February, NME magazine described Twisted Wheel as an ace band and things have been proving ace for the northern trio. They will be the perfect support act for The Enemy during the March/April tour. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/thetwistedwheel - and if you're really good you can have a free download!
The Enemy 2009 tour just got even better!
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