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The Idles

About Me

Formed back in the autumn of 2005, The Idles knew what they wanted to do right from the very start. They, like others around them, were growing tired of the constant need of the media to tag bands with fancy little labels (nu-rave anyone!?). They’d heard enough of the whiney little indie boys in skinny jeans clogging up the airwaves saying nothing. I don’t really care if you had a fight outside a chip shop at the weekend mate. Oh, and please don’t ruin that guitar riff with a synthesiser…too late, they’ve done it.
“What’s happened to all the good fuckin songs?” they asked themselves, “Where’s all the music that stays with you? That you can feel inside you, that keeps you awake at night because you can’t get it out of your head”.
Let’s be honest, it’s great to have all these bands on the radio rather than another r’n’b girl group from America. But really, could any of them form the soundtrack to your life? I doubt it.
That’s where The Idles step in. They bring nothing more than great, honest rock n roll tunes. Tunes where the guitar is once again king. Tunes that make you want to party, fight, dance and love, not necessarily in that order. It’s as simple as that. Give these boys a listen, go and see them live, they won’t let you down. They’re after the same things as you.
"Now, The Idles are hoping to put Liverpool at the forefront of another rock ‘n’ roll revolution".
S.J. Dibai One Note Ahead
"I'm not likely to bump into these guys in the street to say how much I loved their music, so I'll say it here. It's great! Honest, straight-forward rock 'n' roll with no fuss - something we all need a little of sometimes."
Nick's Muscial Express


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Member Since: 27/10/2006
Band Website: "Under Construction"
Band Members:
Vocals
Ben Hartland

Rhythm Guitar
Matthew Freeman

Lead Guitar
Sherif Osman

Bass
Dan Nolan

Drums
Aaron Sawyer

Influences: Everything is an influence.
Sounds Like: Dirty Rock 'n' Roll
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Magnet - Charity Gig Friday Night. Liverpool Unites (Rhys Jones Memorial Fund)

Don't forget what we are playing The Magnet on Hardman Street this Friday. Here is the offical press release from the charity Liverpool Unites.Great music - great cause. The Magnet have kindly allowed...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:50:00 GMT

Upcoming Gigs / Facebook

Join us on Facebook...if that's more your thing.Click on the below link.http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1621170691# /pages/The-Idles/6808653901?ref=mfAlso...plenty of gigs coming up.Thursda...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:09:00 GMT

Everyday I'm a Rockstar

Alright everyone, just wanted to keep you upto date with where we are. After a top gig at Sound City we headed to St Helens to start recording our EP "Arrogance Through Ignorance". We got the first so...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:43:00 GMT

Free Track Give away

For a limited time only we are giving away a free track off our new EP "Arrogance Through Ignorance". All you have to do it send us a message with "Free Track" as the subject and the email address you...
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 04:35:00 GMT

The Idles- Interview

Check out our latest interview with Nick's Muscial Express by clicking on the text above or by following the link belowhttp://nme-europe.blogspot.com/Let us know your thoughts, nice one. Spread the wo...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 03:52:00 GMT

We're playing Barfly on Saturday

We are playing Barfly Liverpool this Saturday (9th May) as support to Televaters for their EP Launch Night.It is all kicking off in the theatre at 8pm so get yourself in early to make sure you see all...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 14:29:00 GMT

We're in the studio this weekend...

This weekend we're recording a few tracks in Elevator Studios in Liverpool. We've spent the last couple of weeks arguing about which ones we want to do and have come to some sort of agreement (of cour...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:57:00 GMT

Zanzibar

Alright all,Hope you've had your fill of chocalate and areready for some Rock n Roll. As you should know we're playing Zanzibaron friday with The Cordels, two bands playing music the way it shouldbe p...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:19:00 GMT

Road To V

The Idles are now registered in the Road to V competition. Vote for us at:http://roadtov.com/artists/idles/Give us the chance to play at V Festival.....help us to help you.
Posted by on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:36:00 GMT

Live at Heebie Jeebies - Tuesday 31st March

We are playing at Heebie Jeebies for the first time as part of the Indie Lounge night on Tuesday, 31st March.The gig is down in the cellar and kicks off at 8pm.Also playing on the night are The Dead R...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:50:00 GMT