We released our first album ‘Box Of A Billion Lights’ in 2006 through our own independent label, Carmandie Records. Here are some things people have said about the album:
"Magnificent - A Joy From Start To Finish" - Cool Noise Fanzine
"Subtle and slow burning, a great chillout with a dark edge" - Bubblegum Slut Fanzine
“The music is complex and rife with delicious subtleties, bittersweet melodies and enticing, almost tidal atmospheres. I immediately fell in love with it†– DR Fanzine
“What stands out about Box of a Billion Lights is how well arranged it is. Upon a dark and expansive sound the vocals are strong and measured with image evoking lyrics†– Tasty Fanzine
We have toured extensively throughout the UK as well as making short trips to Iceland and the Czech Republic and we recently played our biggest headline show to date at the stunning Bush Hall in west London. Here are some kind words that have been said about our live performances:
“Totally absorbing and always compelling. It is beautifully understated and utterly mesmerising. The musicianship allied to some thought-provoking lyrics make it so addictive†– Martin Stapleton, Bedford Esquires
“The October Game are one of this areas most enigmatic bands. You'll never forget these huge melodies and the subtle arrangements that are simple perfection. A set by The October Game is a very rewarding experience for audience and band alike, pure and solid passion.†– Bob Mardon, Club85
We are a band bound through our friendship and love of making music together, our main hope for the future is that we can continue to write music together and continue to travel so that our music can reach more and more people as time goes on. Owen says that to be on the front of cereal boxes one day would also be pretty cool!
The road to here has provided us with much happiness between the insanely late nights, blistered fingers and broken down vehicles on the M6 and we have some very sweet memories of what have accomplished so far. Here are just a few things that instantly strike a chord in our memories:
- Setting up our gear in the road and playing our songs for a 5000 strong crowd outside the Sudanese Embassy in London as part of the worldwide Day For Darfur, campaigning to stop the violence in Sudan.
- Getting up at 5am to hear our first play on BBC Radio 1 courtesy of our good friends at CUR1350 who were broadcasting on the station after winning the top prize at the student radio awards.
- Seeing we'd made the national press whilst sitting having breakfast at a friends house in Reykjavik, Iceland, after which we went for our first interview on Icelandic Radio.
- Our first interview on national radio in the UK with Tom Robinson of BBC6 Music. He confessed that our song Concrete (When We Were Invincible) was one of his favourite tracks of the year. “Every now and then a track grabs you right from the get go and touches you on a deeper emotional level – from the killer groove, the intertwining guitars to the heartfelt vocal, I love this songâ€
At the end of 2008 we started a monthly multi arts night called Fuzzy Face. Born through a love of storytelling and cosy country pubs its a night filled with all things leftfield and wonderful where people enjoy the best in cutting edge art from across the fields of music, theatre, poetry, dance, art & film, all set in the gorgeous ballroom at The Sun Hotel in Hitchin. We are proud to say our first two nights were a great success and we are set to continue throughout 2009! For more info visit www.myspace.com/fuzzyfacenight.
We are currently recording our second album at home in Bedfordshire which is tentatively set for a summer 2009 release through Carmandie Records.
You can find us on iTunes and all other major digital download outlets and you can purchase our music online from www.carmandierecords.com. Our track ‘Concrete (When We Were Invincible) is currently available as a free download from our official website www.theoctobergame.com.
We hope you enjoy the music, see you soon
Luke, Nick, Ollie & Owen
The October Game
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