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Hansom Pilot

Single now available at iTunes

About Me


DEBUT SINGLE 'GOTTA GET OUTTA HERE' AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.
Hansom Pilot are a female-fronted pop-rock band formed in 2005 with a rapidly-growing fanbase following headline gigs throughout London and the UK. Finalists in Wharfedale’s National Adopt a Band Competition, headliners in Liverpool’s IPO Festival, and shortlisted by public vote for ITV’s Best Unsigned Band feature, they have recently been signed by Eleventh Hour Records. With a single due for release in May 2008, supported by a national tour, Hansom Pilot have been tipped as one of the next major UK bands to make its mark on the world stage.
Described in the press as ‘the first serious heir to Blondie in 20 years’, ‘hugely infectious’ and ‘cranking up a whip-smart chorus Franz Ferdinand could only dream of…insanely catchy’, the band are a five-piece comprising two girls and three boys. With a unique and action-packed sound, unforgettable melodies, and with their single ‘Gotta Get Out of Here’ backed by a major promotional campaign, Hansom Pilot are expected to be one of the most sought after bands of 2008.
To receive updates about forthcoming gigs and other news, email [email protected] or go to www.hansompilot.com/mail.html

CHECK OUT PROMO VIDEO OF DEBUT SINGLE 'GOTTA GET OUTTA HERE' OUT ON 8th MAY

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/3/2005
Band Website: hansompilot.com
Band Members: BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE FOR OUR MAY 8TH 100 CLUB SHOW AND SAVE YOURSELF SOME CASH!
Influences: Blondie, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, Jellyfish, King Crimson, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, Queen, The Beatles, The Killers, Supergrass, The Clash, Blur, Tori Amos, No Doubt, Beck, Bjork, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kate Bush, Pearl Jam, The Cardigans, Queens of the Stoneage, R.E.M, Kaiser Chiefs, Coldplay, Yes, The Police, Massive Attack, The Kinks, U2, Teenage Fanclub, Neil Finn and Pulp.
Sounds Like:

"Foxy and fantastic."

BBC

"Tonight Hansom Pilot are a big hit with with the audiences and judges alike."

Playmusic Magazine


"Fasten your seatbelts for Hansom Pilot."

The London Paper
"Grown up pop at its most immature and lovable."

Overplay


Record Label: Eleventh Hour Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Album!

So we're right in the thick of writing/pre-production for Album number 1!  So exciting.  We're going to Rockfield Studio on June 9th and we simply can't wait.  We're just putting the fi...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Thu, 29 May 2008 02:54:00 PST

End of Tour! Yay!

Sorry I've been remiss of my duties my friends!  Been ever so busy, finishing the tour in London at The 100 Club was amazing.  We had such a great night, partied til dawn and will definitely...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Thu, 22 May 2008 04:48:00 PST

Single Release

So after playing to the giddy girls and guys at Reading SU on Friday we're heading towards the end of our UK tour.  It's been fantastic, Oxford and Cambridge being particular highlights.  Lo...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:07:00 PST

93 FEET EAST BEAST

Barfly Cambridge last night, totally wicked!  Great venue, great bands, Federal Black 40 and Rosalita were superb!  Will definitely be back to play again.  Possibly the most beautiful a...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:05:00 PST

St Albans

After seeing Nick Cave last Sunday at The Air Studio as part of the i-tunes festival I am feeling ready to bring a little Australian fighting spirit to our national tour.  Hopefully I'll have les...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:16:00 PST

It all starts Thursday

Hi!  Getting ready for Thursday, officially the first gig of our national tour!  We're starting with a very quiet hello... We'll get rowdy on the 14th March at The Horn in St Albans, hopeful...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:56:00 PST

Growing tour

Saturday morning, lying next to my snoring boyfriend, want some action..... What to do?  Post a blog..... (really need to sort out my priorities!) You'll be pleased to know that the liver cl...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:29:00 PST

not drinking....still!!!

can you believe I haven't had a drink for 15 days?  Not that I was an alcoholic or anything, but pretty much drank solidly from october to january so thought a break would be a good thing.... hav...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:09:00 PST

Sweat

Sooooooooo......... I started Bikram Yoga today, don't worry, I'm not going to turn into one of those chelsea-tractor-driving-wheatgrass-drinking mofo's it's just that words keep getting stuck in my t...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:45:00 PST

Happy New Year

So, here it is, the long exhaulted year of 2008!  I can tell you something, I wish it wasn't so goddamned cold!  Sometimes I think I should never left Australia, but those menacing kang...
Posted by Hansom Pilot on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:32:00 PST