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The Alps

'Something I Might Regret' on itunes now!

About Me


We're one of the first bands raising finance on Slicethepie
to make our album.
You can get involved and share in our success,
build your own label and get paid to review new music.
Similar to less fussy post-punkers, The Police, The Smiths and Elvis Costello, the Greenwich quartet don't muck about when it comes to knocking together the kind of thorny three-minute gems that look set to barge their way into mainstream consciousness.
2006 saw the Alps release their debut single 'World at War', which became Gigwise.com's 'Single of the week' - "A tale of yearning for that elusive loved one, it's surprisingly optimistic and stylish stuff." The track was also supported by XFM, who invited the band to record two live sessions, as well as Radio One's Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe. The band were invited to play backstage at the Reading Festival Tiscali Showcase along with the likes of The Subways, Graham Coxon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Futureheads.
The second single 'Last Dance', the triumphant Italian Tour, the prestigious Mighty Boosh Aftershow Party and the attendance of David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff at a headline Koko show have seen The Alps continue to win a host of new fans along the way, so many in fact that they have secured £21,000 of backing directly from the most dedicated through slicethepie.com, a new music website phenomenon.
The band are currently in the studio with producer Dave Allen (The Cure, Depeche Mode) finishing their debut album which is scheduled to release January 2008. New single 'Hunted & Haunted' released to critical acclaim and Radio 1 endorsement this July with 'Something I Might Regret' scheduled for release early in the new year with the album to follow.
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Member Since: 5/31/2005
Band Website: planetofthealps.com
Band Members: Daniel Heptinstall - Vox/Guitar.............Mule - Vox/Guitar/Keys............David Edwards - Bass.............Hezi - Drums.................
Influences: That'll Be The Day.................Joe Jackson...................Serge Gainsbourg................Words of Love.................This is Elvis...............Stardust..................All This and World War 2..................
Sounds Like: This is the video for Something I Might Regret

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World At War Music Vid

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The Alps Goodnight Vienna TV Spot

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Quotes on The Alps
SINGLE OF THE WEEK "it's surprisingly optimistic and stylish stuff. Better still, the feisty chorus with the line "You make things better/ You make things alright", was enough to make this bitter, cynical old hack's hairs almost stand on end." GIGWISE

"Nice to listen to, just as nice to look at." ARTROCKER"bringing a confident new sound back to London." XFM"After several pints it'll sure get the feet shuffling. 7/10" ROCK SOUND"One day bands will cite The Alps as an influence on their work" DISORDER"They're a band we're going to have to get familiar with, and we should be glad we have the chance to, so start getting used to them now." THE FLY"David Hasslehoff likes them, who am I to argue? 4/5" SPILL"4/5 positively champing at the bit. The verse, a marching army of stunted chords, is trapped in a barking, bullying groove. Like a toy car, it's a song pulled back and ready to gun off into the skirting board..." DROWNED IN SOUND"Catchy, punky little number.. a 3 minute burst of a single." I LIKE MUSICVote for us now on RoxyLeague.com

Record Label: Elusive Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Single Launch Party GUEST LIST!!

Click here to get cheaper entry (£4 instead of £6) for the 'Something I Might Regret' Single Launch Party next Wednesday 6th February at Hoxton Bar + Kitchen. See you down there, xxx...
Posted by The Alps on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:06:00 PST

Something I Might Regret on XFM Playlist!

Yep - The Alps are back on the Xfm playlist (London and South Wales) for the next few weeks with 'Something I Might Regret' - scheduled to release on 4th Feb. The single is taken from our debut&n...
Posted by The Alps on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:32:00 PST

Facebook

The Alps are now officially on Facebook! Come find us and be our friends/fans.We'll be announcing tour dates soon. Keep your eyes peeled for an alps show in your home town very soon!Sam xx...
Posted by The Alps on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:11:00 PST

Brand new single uploaded

I've just uploaded our brand new single Something I Might Regret along with 3 other tracks from the album! Check em out and let me know what you think! Something I Might Regret will be out in January ...
Posted by The Alps on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:29:00 PST

Somethig I Might Regret...

Hiya,Quick note to let you know we'll be posting our next single Something I Might Regret on myspace some time next week. Its currently up for exclusive listen's on slicethepie.com if you are a backst...
Posted by The Alps on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:41:00 PST

For those of you sarrrf of the river...

Check out today's South London Press for 3 page Alps special featuring exclusive interview and Painted Hall pics!!xx
Posted by The Alps on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:38:00 PST

Alps in The Sunday Times!

Check out the culture section of todays Sunday Times for double page slicethepie article featuring the alps! x
Posted by The Alps on Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:57:00 PST

Listen to us on Radio 1!

Click the link we're second on after Smashing Pumpkins -Alps on Lamacq
Posted by The Alps on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:31:00 PST

'Hunted & Haunted' OUT TODAY!

click here to buy from I-Tunes. xx
Posted by The Alps on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:46:00 PST

New World at War and Goodnight Vienna uploaded

New versions of World at War and Goodnight Vienna have arrived at last, these two tracks are pretty much finished and sound as they will on the finished album which we're working on now with Dave Alle...
Posted by The Alps on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:31:00 PST