COLIN MURRAY PLAYED IN A LETTER ON RADIO 1!
"A tune of epic proportions...an amazing track"
We are delighted to announce we are releasing In a Letter with
coming out on December 3rd.
Available by mail order and at good record stores - click on the Org logo to pre-order as this one looks like it's going to sell out!
THIS IS WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
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December 13th - ULU
December 8th - Dirty South, Lewisham
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“…If you thought UK rap had to be as clumsy as The Streets, if you thought the British ska revival ended when the Ordinary Boys sold out, if no-one else can help, then go and see Imperial Leisure, because they are the A-Team. People of the UK, your champions have arrived.†mysongbird.com
‘Amazing live band.’ Drowned in Sound
"...all you can do is pity the fools that came in late." London Metro
Imperial Leisure spent 2006 commandeering and converting crowds across the country. They (legitimately) played festivals such as The Secret Garden Party and TDK, not to mention (illegitimately playing in the car parks at) Reading, En-Dorset, Fruitstock and LoveBox, as well as springing spontaneous gigs on unsuspecting but hugely appreciative crowds in shopping centres, parks, and on beaches around the UK. Last November saw the boys successfully supporting US hip-hoppers Ugly Duckling on 14 dates, a highlight of the year for all concerned. So far this year, supports have included Gym Class Heroes at their sell-out London Forum show, the legendary Sugar Hill Gang, The Beat, Sway, Skinnyman and a reunion with Ugly Duckling. Festivals for this summer include Secret Garden Party, Exeter Respect, Bristol Cider Festival, Blissfields and The Brick Lane Festival.
With three self released EPs out over the course of the last year, Imperial Leisure have recently been in Eastcote Studios recording new material with producer Russ Keffert aka Junk Scientist (Larrikin Love, The Rakes).
Imperial Leisure are a phenomenon: a ten-piece band playing their own particular blend of hip-hop, ska and rock music, complete with live brass section, keyboards, DJ, two MCs and a singer, who have been mates since North London secondary school, and in some cases, primary school. Their music is a killer combination of great beats, great tunes and irresistibly memorable lyrics. Influences come from all over the place: as well as a group admiration of great British bands such as The Specials, Madness and The Prodigy, there is a Motown-inspired soulfulness to singer Jel’s vocals, and a rock sensibility to MC Denis’s delivery. The sense of unity and familiarity that comes from 15 years of friendship and hanging out together is very much evident both in the band’s sound and in the relationships between members. Based in their own rehearsal/recording studio in Tottenham, they work together and party together, and put equal energy into both things. This energy is what sets the band apart on stage: electric performances around the country have inspired the following comments:
“…Like the Beasties and De La Soul, playing Less Than Jake at a cult-rock party with the best cover I've heard in ages. Amazing live band.â€(SA) drownedinsound.com
‘Honest, playful, full of inebriated insight… if I had a plane ticket to London hanging out in my pocket, and I really wish I did, I would happily fly the ten hours to see them. ' Brendan Turrill, PulseNow USA www.imperial-leisure.co.uk Crucible Management: +44 (0)20 8292 4299
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Booking enquiries: Serena Parsons at Primary Talent
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