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By day Empires spend their days in generic desk-based sterile office environments, darkened test rooms, stalking NHS hospital wards and knee-deep in mud in 'the quarry of dread'.
Occasionally however, this tedium can be excellent breeding ground for the correct mindset required to be inspired to create relentless, 'in your face' rock songs with throwbacks to Scottish folk roots.
Empires started their days as a 4 piece, comprising of the usual rock ensemble coupled to the unexpected fiddle.
The 2009 version of the band see 6 individuals combining with enhanced vocal harmonies and the company of the cello sits in the seat of the fiddle.
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We aim to continue to provide powerful live performances and work hard on crafting a representation of ourselves in the studio. I'm sure this won't be the last you'll hear of Empires.
"Communication Lines" our first recording, was voted XFM Uploaded Song of the Week in May 08, achieving over 3x the number of votes than the other 2 bands put together!
"They are absolutely stunning,....they are called Empires" Martin Bates - Xfm Scotland
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http://www.empiresmusic.co.uk
Thanks for listening to our music and coming to our gigs.
Adios for now,
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Member Since: 09/09/2006
Band Website: empiresmusic.co.uk
Band Members:

David Dailly (Bass Guitar)

Robert Dick (Guitar)

Scott Thomson (Vocals)

Michael McCrossan(Drums)

Alan Conway (Guitar/Vocals)

Corran McArthur (Cello/Vocals)

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Influences: Aereogramme
Arcade Fire
Avast!
Biffy Clyro
Bloc Party
Cold War Kids
Death Cab For Cutie
Gomez
Idlewild
Nirvana
Placebo
Rage Against The Machine
Seafood
(The) Shins
Smashing Pumpkins
Stapleton
Supergrass

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My Blog

Empires June 2009 Update

Hello,Pleasure to meet you.I'm the Empires new boy, Al.Since none of the others have had the courtesy to speak to you for 6 months or so, it's only fair to step in and keep you abreast of the latest h...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:41:00 GMT

New Years Revolution

Hi everyone! 2009 is fast approaching with just over 29 hours to go! Empires are ready to kick off the New Year with a gig at Pivo Pivo in Glasgow on Sunday the 11th January. You can get tickets fro...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:45:00 GMT

fiddle no more...

hello Empires fans, it is with heavy heart that we say ta ta to Fergus. He will be missed by us and i'm sure by all of you. If he is involved in any other projects we'll let you know here. Plus he sh...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:52:00 GMT

Next Gig: King Tut’s Glasgow

Hi Everyone, I know our last Glasgow gig was on 2nd December 2007 but we've been working to make sure that when we entertain you, we do a damn good job of it! So, you need to hold up your end of the...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:17:00 GMT

Drummer Found

Thank you to everyone who showed an interest in drumming in our band. We have now found our new drummer. We've been really lucky to find a guy who's going to really boost the sound of t...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Drummer Wanted....

Please visit www.myspace.com/empiresscotland and listen to the 2 demo recordings on there. If you like this sound that is a great start. Next questions... Are you a drummer? Are you commited to pra...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Thank you Whistlebinkies!!

Edinburgh, and in particular, all the beautiful people who frequent Whistlebinkies of a Saturday evening....we thank you for your hospitality! Empires went cross country last night (28th June 2008) t...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:28:00 GMT

XFM Winners of the Week!

Thanks to every one of you true music lovers out there who voted for us. We are XFM Uploaded band of the week. It is most appreciated guys. Love from Empires
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 10:26:00 GMT

Press Release

Like a juggernaut crashing through the walls of contemporary music, Empires are an all out war on the senses. The Empire boys have got there sound and are out to be a dominant behemoth within the...
Posted by on Sun, 18 May 2008 03:06:00 GMT

XFM Uploaded

Hi folks if you get a spare moment or are sitting at work bored why not check us out at http://www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/empires/. If you really want you could also vote for us. You know you want to. ;) C...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:19:00 GMT