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| Origin = [[Coventry]], [[England]] |
| Origin = [[Coventry]], [[England]] |
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| Genre = [[ |
| Genre = [[Indie Rock]] |
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| Years_active = 2007 – Present |
| Years_active = 2007 – Present |
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| Label = Life In The Big City Records |
| Label = Life In The Big City Records |
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| Associated_acts = Avenue |
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| URL = http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk |
| URL = http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk |
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| Current_members = Richard 'Rocket' Emerson<br/>Rob Clements<br/> |
| Current_members = Richard 'Rocket' Emerson<br/>Rob Clements<br/>'Baby' Dave Page<br/>Chris 'Mini Rocket' Connoll |
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'''Pint Shot Riot''' are an [[ |
'''Pint Shot Riot''' are an [[Indie Rock]] band from [[Coventry]], [[England]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Band's lineup consists of two cousins Richard 'Rocket' Emerson (Guitar and Vocals) and Chris 'Mini Rocket' Connoll (Drums and Backing Vocals) with |
The Band's lineup consists of two cousins Richard 'Rocket' Emerson (Guitar and Vocals) and Chris 'Mini Rocket' Connoll (Drums and Backing Vocals) with Dave 'Baby Dave' Page (Bass) and Rob Clements (Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals).<ref name="pintshotriot.co.uk">http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk/biography.asp</ref> |
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Their first single [[Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords]] was released digitally through the bands own label in October 2007.<ref name="pintshotriot.co.uk"/> |
Their first single [[Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords]] was released digitally through the bands own label in October 2007.<ref name="pintshotriot.co.uk"/> |
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Their third single, 'Holes' was released on the 27 October 2008.<ref name="pintshotriot.co.uk"/> |
Their third single, 'Holes' was released on the 27 October 2008.<ref name="pintshotriot.co.uk"/> |
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In |
In 2008 the band signed a publishing deal with EA Games/ Nettwerk Music Group. The first British band to sign this sort of deal <ref name="anrworldwide.com/portfolio/pint-shot-riot.php"/> |
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On 2 March 2009 the band released the |
On 2 March 2009 the band released the single [[Round One (Pint Shot Riot)|Round One]]. |
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The band played the Godiva Festival on the 4 July 2009. |
The band played the Godiva Festival on the 4 July 2009. |
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On 5 October 2009 the band released two new singles [[Come Back To Me]] and [[Not Thinking Straight]] which also featured of [[FIFA 10]]. |
On 5 October 2009 the band released two new singles [[Come Back To Me (Pint Shot Riot song)|Come Back To Me]] and [[Not Thinking Straight]] which also featured of [[FIFA 10]]. |
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On 24 May 2010 the band released the single [[Nothing From You]] |
On 24 May 2010 the band released the single [[Nothing From You]]. |
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The band made their TV debut on 'Live From Studio Five' with Ian Wright on 28 May 2010. They performed their single [[Nothing From You]]. |
The band made their TV debut on 'Live From Studio Five' with Ian Wright on 28 May 2010. They performed their single [[Nothing From You]]. |
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The band released their seventh single, 'Viva England' on 7 June 2010. The song was released as a charity single for the Homeless World Cup Charity. |
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On 24th February 2011, their single 'somebody save me' was featured on the end credits for ESPN's coverage of the Manchester City Vs Aris, Europa League game. |
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In September the band released the single 'Hazy Days' which had a great video done in the grounds of Kenilworth Castle. |
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In December 2010 the band did their first gigs in New York USA this included Webster Hall and The Mercury Lounge. |
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On March 7th 2011 the bands debut album SPELL IT OUT was released and the band went to America to play at SXSW and then for a series of gigs in New York |
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11th April 2011 saw the release of 'Somebody Save Me' and at the end of April the band were back in America playing 10 gigs in LA and San Francisco |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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|align="left"|"[[Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords]]" |
|align="left"|"[[Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords]]" |
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|align="center" rowspan="1"|''29 October 2007'' |
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''29 October 2007'' |
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|align="center" rowspan="3"|'' |
|align="center" rowspan="3"|''Non Album Single'' |
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|align="center" rowspan="2"|2008 |
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2008 |
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|align="center" rowspan="1"|''7 July 2008'' |
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''7 July 2008'' |
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|align="left"|"[[Holes]]" |
|align="left"|"[[Holes (Pint Shot Riot song)|Holes]]" |
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|align="center" rowspan="1"|''27 October 2008'' |
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''27 October 2008'' |
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|align="center" rowspan="2"|2009 |
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2009 |
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|align="left"|"[[Come Back To Me]]" |
|align="left"|"[[Come Back To Me (Pint Shot Riot song)|Come Back To Me]]" |
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|align="center" rowspan="1"|''5 October 2009'' |
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''5 October 2009'' |
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|align="center" rowspan="3"|Spell It Out |
|align="center" rowspan="3"|Spell It Out |
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|align="left"|"Hazy Days" |
|align="left"|"Hazy Days" |
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|align="center" rowspan="1"|''25 |
|align="center" rowspan="1"|''25 October 2010'' |
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|align="center" rowspan="2"|Spell It Out |
|align="center" rowspan="2"|Spell It Out |
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''''[[Holes (Pint Shot Riot song)|Holes]]'''' was featured on Soccer AM on 'Holes to Goals' Montage on 4 October 2008 |
''''[[Holes (Pint Shot Riot song)|Holes]]'''' was featured on Soccer AM on 'Holes to Goals' Montage on 4 October 2008 |
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''''Treacle Town'''' and the band were featured in the trailer for the computer game [[Army of Two]] <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCmIe-nG7bM</ref> |
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''''[[Come Back To Me]]'''' was featured on Soccer AM on 24 April 2010 |
''''[[Come Back To Me (Pint Shot Riot song)|Come Back To Me]]'''' was featured on Soccer AM on 24 April 2010 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk] |
* [http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk pintshotriot.co.uk] |
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* [http://www. |
* [http://www.myspace.com/pintshotriot myspace.com/pintshotriot] |
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* [http://www.twitter.com/pintshotriot] |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/pintshotriot] |
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[[Category:English indie rock groups]] |
[[Category:English indie rock groups]] |
Revision as of 16:46, 13 July 2011
Pint Shot Riot |
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Pint Shot Riot are an Indie Rock band from Coventry, England.
History
The Band's lineup consists of two cousins Richard 'Rocket' Emerson (Guitar and Vocals) and Chris 'Mini Rocket' Connoll (Drums and Backing Vocals) with Dave 'Baby Dave' Page (Bass) and Rob Clements (Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals).[1]
Their first single Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords was released digitally through the bands own label in October 2007.[1]
The band played at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage.
Second Single 'Start Digging' was released in July 2008, then followed support slots in the uk with Athlete, We Are Scientist, The Twang and Cage The Elephant.
Their third single, 'Holes' was released on the 27 October 2008.[1]
In 2008 the band signed a publishing deal with EA Games/ Nettwerk Music Group. The first British band to sign this sort of deal [2]
On 2 March 2009 the band released the single Round One.
The band played the Godiva Festival on the 4 July 2009.
On 5 October 2009 the band released two new singles Come Back To Me and Not Thinking Straight which also featured of FIFA 10.
On 24 May 2010 the band released the single Nothing From You.
The band made their TV debut on 'Live From Studio Five' with Ian Wright on 28 May 2010. They performed their single Nothing From You.
The band released their seventh single, 'Viva England' on 7 June 2010. The song was released as a charity single for the Homeless World Cup Charity.
On 24th February 2011, their single 'somebody save me' was featured on the end credits for ESPN's coverage of the Manchester City Vs Aris, Europa League game.
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Release Date |
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2011 | "Spell It Out" | 7 March 2011 |
EPs
Year | Title | Release Date |
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2009 | "Round One" | 2 March 2009 |
Singles
Year | Title | Release Date | Album |
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2007 | "Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords" | 29 October 2007 | Non Album Single |
2008 | "Start Digging" | 7 July 2008 | |
"Holes" | 27 October 2008 | ||
2009 | "Come Back To Me" | 5 October 2009 | Spell It Out |
"Not Thinking Straight" | 5 October 2009 | ||
2010 | "Nothing From You" | 24 May 2010 | |
"Viva England" | 7 June 2010 | Non Album Single | |
"Hazy Days" | 25 October 2010 | Spell It Out | |
2011 | "Somebody Save Me" | 21 March 2011 |
Use of Tracks
'Punches, Kicks, Trenches & Swords' featured in the computer games The Sims 3 and Ricky Hatton's walk on music in Fight Night Round 4 [3]
'Not Thinking Straight' was used on the computer games FIFA 10 [4] and Need for Speed: Nitro [5]
'Holes' was featured on Soccer AM on 'Holes to Goals' Montage on 4 October 2008
'Treacle Town' and the band were featured in the trailer for the computer game Army of Two [6]
'Come Back To Me' was featured on Soccer AM on 24 April 2010
References
- ^ a b c http://www.pintshotriot.co.uk/biography.asp
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
anrworldwide.com/portfolio/pint-shot-riot.php
was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ http://www.psu.com/Beyond-the-Game--Fight-Night-Round-4-Feature--a007683-p0.php
- ^ http://www.easports.com/blogs/fifa/offthebench/post/slug/listen-to-the-fifa-10-soundtrack
- ^ http://www.ea.com/news/need-for-speed-nitro-goes-gold
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCmIe-nG7bM