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About Me

"Victoria" is out on Weekender Records on the 5th of May. Nice things are already being written about it**www.thefugitivemotel.org.uk/?p=364**Go to rough trade online and buy it now!!**www.roughtrade.com/site/shop_detail.lasso?search_type =sku&sku=297920**
The End Of History, And The Last Band
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Management: Mel Mescalita ([email protected])
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PR: Kelly Maxwell ([email protected])*********** Bookings: Georgia Spencer Holmes for Helter Skelter ([email protected])***********We were featured here and there in the music press as a 'Band to Watch 2008.'
We're coming to a music establishment near you very soon. Come and say hello.
And do as the magazines suggested: Keep Watching.
We met deep in the galleys of the last of the great sea clippers. Tired of the sirens and the crack of the whip we jumped ship in Shanghai and earned a meagre crust playing sea shanties for the great and the good of the opium trade. At the fall of Singapore we stowed away to the west and now find ourselves in the shark infested waters of 21st century London.
We sound like a honey-trap sturm-und-drang disco hedgehog, seconds before it's squashed under the merciless wheels of the giant "rockadecker" bus, driven by Kitchener with a tear in his eye and war on his radio.
Along the way we have collected a string of glittering accolades: Steve Lamacq called us 'The most lyrically erudite band I've heard in a long while...' Marc Riley procalimed that we are 'Tighter than a duck's arse...' We have played live sessions on Radio 2 and BBC 6 music... We have had further airplay on Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC London and again 6 Music. Beth Ditto spilt wine all over Mike's shoes halfway through Alex's DJ set at Leeds Festival. In short we have been greeted with open arms and watery eyes wherever our musical whims have carried us.
The War rages on and the explosions in the distance grow nearer. We shelter behind cheap guitars and wake to the shipping forecast. We are the Official Secrets Act.
Watch this video ans listen to our song 'So Tomorrow' together.
The Official Secrets Act --
[noun]:
A person who has the ability to be invisible
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/10/2006
Band Members:
Thomas Charge Burke who plays Guitar and Sings
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Alexander Dunlop Mackenzie who plays the Drums and Sings
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Lawrence James Diamond who plays the Bass Guitar and Sings
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Michael Andrew Evans who plays Guitars, Harmonium and Roland
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Management: Mel Mescalita ([email protected])
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PR: Kelly Maxwell ([email protected])************************** Bookings: Georgia Spencer Holmes for Helter Skelter ([email protected])
Influences: 'It is my understanding that the music they play is of the pop persuasion, influenced by such acts as Weezer, The Beatles, The Libertines and Blur. But darker and with a greater knowledge of British military victories and defeats. They also find inspiration in other arts such as Renaissance Literature, British Post War Theatre and the works of Bruce Springsteen and Woody Guthrie.'
- TONY BENN, Plumbstead Radical Review (Issue 46, 1979)
Sounds Like: The band that you DID NOT just see. They DO NOT exist.
Record Label: Weekender Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Updates - Gigs/Songs

Bonjour All, Things have been a little quiet round here recently, so i though i'd update you on some things and fill in some gaps. So we just played Lounge On The Farm, which was our first festival as...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:24:00 PST

Re Re Recording...

Greetings,Well, of late communication has not been as slick from the young gentlemen of Official Secrets Act, which they send an advanced heartfelt apology for. OSA have been underground in their bunk...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:03:00 PST

Victoria - Single

Ladies and Gentlemen, We are about to embark on a month long tour of Britain to promote our debut single on Weekender Records "Victoria". It’s out on the 5th of May and people are already s...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:23:00 PST

COOL FOR CATS IS 1 THIS TUESDAY-----TOUR

The wonderful Cool For Cats Label is having it’s first birthday party on Tuesday Night at the Old Blue Last. We’re headlining with the amazing Thomas Tantrum and William in support. It&rsq...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:48:00 PST

Lock Tavern and Bournemouth

..> ..> Lock Tavern and Bournemouth Oh what a fun weekend have Official Secrets Act had.A lovely day by the seaside eating chips by artificial surf reefs in Bournemouth, was followed by a tasty...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:32:00 PST

Sheffield and Photos!

Gents, hope you are all well and good. We've just returned from Sheffield where we played with the rather wonderful Hatcham Social, you should defintely check them out. And thanks to all who came down...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:58:00 PST

Weekend Weekend

A crazy few days. First we were in the studio on Friday finishing off the last bits of recording for our debut single on Weekender records. We're looking at an early spring release date for that and a...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:31:00 PST

ARTROCKER FESTIVAL

These ladies and gents have been giving us amazing support over the last few months so it's an absolute joy to be able to say that we are confirmed to play the final night of their Artrocker festival ...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:38:00 PST

ARTROCKER - KOKO - LABEL

..> SO MUCH STUFF So much has been happening at OSA towers that we can't keep up!! Welcome to anyone who has discovered us via this months Artrocker. We hope you enjoy your stay. And big up thank ...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:12:00 PST

OSA welcome you to 2008

Oh heavens Ladies and Gentlemen, We are todays Time Out pick of the day. We are also featured in todays London Lite. We have a double page feature in this months Artrocker magazine. We will record our...
Posted by Official Secrets Act on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:33:00 PST