The Maccabees - Wall Of Arms [VINYL]

*** NEWS JUST IN, LOVE YOU BETTER UP TO RADIO 1 B AND XFM DAYTIME PLAY LISTS *** The Maccabees return with their 2nd album ‘Wall Of Arms’ Wall Of Arms retains all the energy and passion that made The Maccabees fan favourites first time round but is a huge leap forward creatively. Paired with the Arcade Fire producer Markus Dravs the album introduces horns and keys to their signature staccato guitar attack. The tonality of emotions explored and broad expanse of space the songs inhabit is breathtaking. Fans seem to like this new more mature sound with the free download of album track ‘No Kind Words’ receiving15,000 downloads in just two weeks. The first single ‘Love you Better’ is released on CD and 2 x diecut 7 inch vinyl. The single has been added to the Radio 1 C list, evening playlist at Xfm and is Edith Bowman’s single of the week on Radio 1. Marketing: - Press Ads: NME (Page), Clash (Page), Fly (Page), Q, Artrocker, Platform, Loud & Quiet, Stool Pigeon. - Online ads: Placed on Drowned in Sound, Pitchfork, Myspace and NME - Wild Promotions single service to indie & rock djs throughout the UK. - Student radio service and interviews on the tour. - Terminal studio session filmed for key media partners. - Album and single flyposting in London & Brighton Online: - Ecard campaign to fanbase (over 16,000 members) - Widget hosted on The Maccabees website and social network pages giving free download and exclusive video content. - The video for ‘No Kind Words’ featuring Matthew Horne has had 80,000+ views on Myspace to date. - Guardian blog has run piece written by Orlando regarding album cover shoot with Boo Ritson. - Last.fm Maccabees page and Spotify play lists (tbc) Both ideas great for interaction with fans and highlighting different side to the band. Radio: - Playlists: Radio 1 B list, Xfm Daytime, - Spot Plays: Zane Lowe (Hottest Record) and Steve Lamacq R1, Jonathan Ross Radio 2 - Edith Bowman Record of The Week (w/c 30th March) - A List at 6Music - Playlisted at Absolute Extreme - B List at Q Radio - Kerrang specialist support. Confirmed sessions: Zane Lowe Radio 1 sessionTX 22nd April. ‘Live’ 2 track session for George Lamb on 6Music TX 20th April. NME Radio session TX TBC. Press: - Feedback for ‘Wall Of Arms’ has been sensational with Guardian, OMM, Uncut, NME all loving the record. - Preview articles, ‘No Kind Words’ single reviews, in studio features etc from NME, The Fly, Loud & Quiet, Artrocker, Daily Star, Music Week, Guardian. - Features confirmed to run with Zoo, Daily Mail, NME, Fashion Music, Platform to coincide with album release. - Album reviews confirmed to run in OMM, Artrocker, Glamour, Q, Uncut, FACT, Clash, Word, Maxim, The Fly and more to come. TV: - Video added to the following: MTV2 B list, NME TV and E4 play lists this week. - Performance confirmed on C4 Album Chart Show TX 3rd April. - C4 confirmed to show 11 minute 4 Play programme on 29th April. - MTV2 Gonzo i/v recorded - TX Monday 6th April. - Camden Crawl gig – 2 tracks to be broadcast on C4 TX TBC. Live: 25th April Camden Crawl @ The Roundhouse 29th April The Royal Derby 30th April Northampton Roadmenders 1st May Studio 24 Edinburgh 2nd May Live At Leeds 4th May Thekkla Bristol 5th May Electric Ballroom London 6th May Rescue Rooms Nottingham 7th May Waterfront Norwich 9th May Academy 2 Manchester 10th May Academy 2 Birmingham 12th May University Solus Cardiff 13th May Southampton University 14th May Corn Exchange Brighton 25th May Evolution Festival Newcastle 27th May Dublin Academy 28th May Spring & Airbrake Belfast 28th August Leeds Festival 29th August Reading Festival More festivals and further dates to be announced. www.themaccabees.co.uk