"With influences ranging from Buzzcocks and The Jam to Love and Shack, FIGURE 5 are literally pogo-ing their way into the big time. Like a thunderous, smashing, vintage classic their limited edition debut vinyl 'Nitty Gritty' hit the top 20 of the UK indie chart in September and is already a collectors item.Vocalist Neil Donaldson, lead guitarist Martin Keith, rhythm guitarist Gerard Espie, bassist Graham Gordon and drummer Brian Calderwood formed FIGURE 5 in 2005. Armed with 1960's haircuts, great pop sensibilities, and a passion for psyched up garage punk they proceeded to infuse a heavy dose of contagious guitar riffs into the thriving Glaswegian live scene.Snapped up by EMI Music Publishing in spring 2007, the band went on to support the likes of The Fratellis , The Enemy, Ocean Colour Scene and Kula Shaker, adding each band to their growing group of fans along the way. Triumphant sets at T in The Park, Rockness and Belladrum summer festivals ensured that their star continued to rise throughout 2007, a fact acknowledged by Xfm who invited FIGURE 5 to play their annual end of year Winter Wonderland charity show in Glasgow- alongside Stereophonics and The Twang. Their debut album, due in the summer, is sure to cement their place as one of the most exciting new bands in 2008."
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WHAT THE PRESS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FIGURE 5:
"Have no doubt, this is a proper rock band." NME
“Utterly infectious guitar pop that's begging for the big time” The List
"Glasgow's best kept secret."
TimesOut "Nitty Gritty' is a surprisingly decent cut of darkish glam'a'bang" Drowned In Sound
"A foot-stomper of a single. Lots of guitars and swagger, they're brimming with confidence and have a bit of a Supergrass feel" Sunday Mail
"A hot as hell melting pot of The Strokes and Stones and a little Coral in-between." The List
"A vicious blend of sixties fuelled punk pop." Art Rocker Magazine.
