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| Name = The View |
| Name = The View |
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| Img_capt = The View onstage at the [[Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre|Glasgow SECC]], |
| Img_capt = The View onstage at the [[Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre|Glasgow SECC]], November 17, 2006 |
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| Origin = [[Dundee]], [[Scotland]] |
| Origin = [[Dundee]], [[Scotland]] |
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| Genre = [[Indie rock]]<br />[[Post-punk revival]] |
| Genre = [[Indie rock]]<br />[[Post-punk revival]]<br />[[Alternative rock]] |
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| Years_active = 2005– |
| Years_active = 2005 – Present |
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| Label = '''Current'''<br />[[1965 Records]] ([[Sony BMG]]/[[Columbia Records|Columbia]])<br />'''Former'''<br />Two Thumbs |
| Label = '''Current'''<br />[[1965 Records]] ([[Sony BMG]]/[[Columbia Records|Columbia]])<br />'''Former'''<br />Two Thumbs |
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| URL = [http://www.theviewareonfire.com/ www.theviewareonfire.com] |
| URL = [http://www.theviewareonfire.com/ www.theviewareonfire.com] |
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| Current_members = [[Kyle Falconer]]<br />[[Kieren Webster]]<br />[[Pete Reilly]]<br />Steven Morrison |
| Current_members = [[Kyle Falconer]]<br />[[Kieren Webster]]<br />[[Pete Reilly]]<br />[[Steven Morrison]]<br /> |
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'''The View''' are |
'''The View''' are an [[indie rock]] band from [[Dryburgh (Dundee district)|Dryburgh]] in [[Dundee]], Scotland. They incorporate various styles such as [[Punk rock|punk]], [[pop music|pop]], [[alternative rock]], [[pop punk]], [[powerpop]], [[folk rock|folk]] and [[acoustic music|acoustic]] in their music. |
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The band are currently signed to [[1965 Records]] and their first single, "[[Wasted Little DJs]]", was released on 12 August 2006. The single entered the [[MTV Two]]/[[NME]] charts on 9 July 2006,<ref name="NME_Chart">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/the-spinto-band/23887|title=The View top NME chart|publisher=[[NME]]|accessdate=9 July 2006}}</ref> eventually reaching number one on 13 August 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="UK_Singles_Chart">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/shakira/23891|title=The View score massive chart hit|publisher=[[NME]]|accessdate=13 August 2006}}</ref> |
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The band are currently signed to [[1965 Records]] and their first single, "[[Wasted Little DJs]]", was released on August 12, 2006. The single entered the [[MTV Two]]/[[NME]] charts on July 9, 2006,<ref name="NME_Chart">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/the-spinto-band/23887|title=The View top NME chart|publisher=[[NME]]|accessdate=2006-07-09}}</ref> eventually reaching number one on August 13, 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="UK_Singles_Chart">{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/shakira/23891|title=The View score massive chart hit|publisher=[[NME]]|accessdate=2006-08-13}}</ref> |
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The View released their debut album ''[[Hats Off to the Buskers]]'' on January 22, 2007, which entered the [[UK Album Chart]] at number one the following week.<ref name="Album_Chart">{{cite web|url=http://www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/The_View_Debut_Album_Tops_UK_Chart-3422|title=The View Debut Album Tops UK Chart|publisher=Ilikemusic.com|accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref> It was nominated for the [[Mercury Prize|2007 Mercury Music Prize]].<ref name="Mercury">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6903225.stm|title=Mercury Music Prize: The nominees|publisher=[[BBC News]]|accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Formation and early touring (2005–2006)=== |
===Formation and early touring (2005–2006)=== |
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[[Image:TheView-Doghouse.jpg|thumb|left|The View at The Doghouse, Christmas Eve 2006.]] |
[[Image:TheView-Doghouse.jpg|thumb|left|The View at The Doghouse, Christmas Eve 2006.]] |
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The View initially formed around a [[cover band]] at school, playing their own versions of bands such as [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] and the [[Sex Pistols]].<ref name="About">{{cite web|url=http://www.theviewareonfire.com/about.php|title=About The View|publisher=Official website|accessdate= |
The View initially formed around a [[cover band]] at school, playing their own versions of bands such as [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] and the [[Sex Pistols]].<ref name="About">{{cite web|url=http://www.theviewareonfire.com/about.php|title=About The View|publisher=Official website|accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> Lead singer [[Kyle Falconer]], guitarist Peter Reilly and bassist [[Kieren Webster]] attended [[St John's RC High School]], while drummer [[Steven Morrison]] attended [[Harris Academy]].<ref name="Times infos">{{cite news | title = The band that could save indie rock | url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article5580180.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2 | publisher=''[[The Times]]'' | accessdate = 2009-02-03 | location=London | first=Rachel | last=Devine | date=25 January 2009}}</ref> They began by performing a number of their own songs and cover versions at [[Talent show|school talent contests]]. The deputy head teacher of St John's stated that he knew the band would go far and on several occasions suggested to them that they should push for an album deal. The View entered the school talent contest 4 times but were only successful twice.<ref name="Scotsman infos">{{cite web | title = Dee til they deh | url=http://living.scotsman.com/indiemusic/Dee-til-they-deh.2805645.jp | publisher=''[[The Scotsman]]'' | accessdate = 2009-02-03}}</ref> Following this, the band set up base to write their own material in a back room of The Bayview Pub, a [[bar (establishment)|bar]] owned by Falconer's cousin.<ref name="About"/> They progressed to play more cover gigs and weddings around the Dundee area, including the Centenary Bar in Central Dundee and a caravan park in [[Arbroath]].<ref name="Scotsman infos"/> The band were later ejected from their base in The Bayview, following singer Kyle Falconer reportedly riding a scooter along the bar.<ref name="Controller">{{cite web|url=http://www.fat-controller.com/site/content.cfm?id=52A10A41-0732-2AD4-99B343864C127085|title=An Interview with The View|publisher=fat-controller.com|accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Sony BMG Artist spotlight on The View | url=http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artist_spotlight/The_View/ | publisher=[[Sony BMG]] | accessdate = 2006-07-18}}</ref> |
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The band continued to tour small venues around their hometown, and after their second billed gig at The Doghouse, they were signed to local independent Dundee [[record label]] Two Thumbs,<ref>{{cite web | title = Two Thumbs | url=http://www.2thumbs.co.uk/ | publisher=Two Thumbs | accessdate = |
The band continued to tour small venues around their hometown, and after their second billed gig at The Doghouse, they were signed to local independent Dundee [[record label]] Two Thumbs,<ref>{{cite web | title = Two Thumbs | url=http://www.2thumbs.co.uk/ | publisher=Two Thumbs | accessdate = 2009-02-03}}</ref> and released the self-titled ''[[The View EP]]'' in early 2006.<ref>{{cite web | title = The View Biography | url=http://www.nme.com/artists/the-view#biography/ | publisher=''[[NME]]'' | accessdate = 2009-02-03}}</ref> Alongside the EP, the band recorded a complete demo album at T-Pot studios in [[Perthshire]] and this was made available for download from the band's Two Thumbs management website.{{Citation needed|date=February 2009}} Videos were also made available to accompany some of the recordings.{{Citation needed|date=February 2009}} |
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During this period the band came to the attention of [[BBC Radio 1]] presenters [[Zane Lowe]], [[Edith Bowman]] and [[Jo Whiley]] as well as [[BBC Radio 2]] presenter [[Dermot O'Leary]] who gave them airplay nine months before the album hit number one. The band's live performance of "Wasted Little DJs" (later to be their first single) featured on Zane's 8 February 2006 show, alongside established acts [[The Kooks]] and [[Be Your Own Pet]].<ref>{{cite web | title = One Big Weekend Launch Party | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend06/zanelowelaunch/ | publisher=[[BBC]] | accessdate = |
During this period the band came to the attention of [[BBC Radio 1]] presenters [[Zane Lowe]], [[Edith Bowman]] and [[Jo Whiley]] as well as [[BBC Radio 2]] presenter [[Dermot O'Leary]] who gave them airplay nine months before the album hit number one. The band's live performance of "Wasted Little DJs" (later to be their first single) featured on Zane's 8 February 2006 show, alongside established acts [[The Kooks]] and [[Be Your Own Pet]].<ref>{{cite web | title = One Big Weekend Launch Party | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend06/zanelowelaunch/ | publisher=[[BBC]] | accessdate = 2006-07-17}}</ref> Soon after, tracks from the debut EP began to be played on Radio 1 and other local and national stations. In particular, [[Jim Gellatly]], at [[Galaxy Scotland|Xfm Scotland]], featured the band heavily on X-Posure Scotland, his new music show.<ref>{{cite web | title = X-Posure will be good for city bands | url=http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3035/X-posure_will_be_good_for_city_bands.html | publisher=''[[Inverness]] Courier'' | accessdate = 2009-02-03}}</ref> A live acoustic session was recorded for the show broadcast 3 May 2006.<ref>{{cite web | title = X-Posure Scotland Sessions Archive | url=http://www.xfmscotland.co.uk/article.asp?id=201659#view | publisher=[[Galaxy Scotland|Xfm Scotland]] | accessdate = 2006-07-18}}</ref> |
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===''Hats Off to the Buskers'' (2006–2008)=== |
===''Hats Off to the Buskers'' (2006–2008)=== |
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{{Main|Hats Off to the Buskers}} |
{{Main|Hats Off to the Buskers}} |
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[[Image:NMEcover251106.jpg|thumb|The band's free CD with [[1965 Records]], on the cover of ''[[NME]]'', November 25, 2006]] |
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In mid-2006, they began to record their debut album, with [[Owen Morris]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-view-the-outlook-is-brilliant-425492.html | publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|title=The View: The outlook is brilliant |date=24 November 2006 |accessdate= |
In mid-2006, they began to record their debut album, with [[Owen Morris]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-view-the-outlook-is-brilliant-425492.html | publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|title=The View: The outlook is brilliant |date=24 November 2006 |accessdate=2009-02-03 | location=London}}</ref> who had previously produced albums by [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] and [[The Verve]].<ref name="HMV">{{cite web | url=http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=12;1;304;-1;201&sku=604668 | publisher=[[HMV]]|title=Hats Off To The Buskers |accessdate=2009-02-03 }}</ref> During the production of the album, co-writer and bassist [[Kieren Webster]] was voted as number six on the ''[[NME]]'' Cool List 2006 Top 50.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article645136.ece | publisher=''[[The Times]]''|title=The NME Cool List Top 50 |date=22 November 2006| accessdate=2009-02-03 | location=London}}</ref> Titled ''[[Hats Off to the Buskers]]'', the album was released on 22 January 2007 and entered the UK album chart at #1 on 28 January.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_headline=view-from-the-top-&method=full&objectid=18532918&siteid=66633-name_page.html| publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|title=The View From the Top.|date=26 January 2007}}</ref> |
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Following the album's release, the band took part in the [[NME Awards]] Tour 2007, alongside acts such as [[The Automatic]], [[The Horrors]] and [[Mumm-Ra (band)|Mumm-Ra]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nme.com/news/the-automatic/25221| publisher=''[[NME]]''|title=ShockWaves NME Awards Tour 2007 Indie Rock line-up |date=27 November 2006 |accessdate= |
Following the album's release, the band took part in the [[NME Awards]] Tour 2007, alongside acts such as [[The Automatic]], [[The Horrors]] and [[Mumm-Ra (band)|Mumm-Ra]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nme.com/news/the-automatic/25221| publisher=''[[NME]]''|title=ShockWaves NME Awards Tour 2007 Indie Rock line-up |date=27 November 2006 |accessdate=2009-02-03 }}</ref> and "[[Wasted Little DJs]]" was voted Best Track of the year at the annual NME Awards 2007.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nme.com/awards/news/26770| publisher=[[NME]]|title=The View win Best Track at Shockwaves NME Awards|date=1 March 2007}}</ref> |
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Taken from the album, their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released 7 August 2006. The single is dedicated to a pair of blonde hairdressers from Dundee who go by the name "wasted little DJs". The girls set the trend for hairstyles in Dundee, and many of the band's female fans sport the same unique hairstyle.{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} The first single entered the UK top 75 at #73 on the week before full release, due to download sales alone, and climbed to #15 the following week. Four weeks prior to release, on |
Taken from the album, their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released 7 August 2006. The single is dedicated to a pair of blonde hairdressers from Dundee who go by the name "wasted little DJs". The girls set the trend for hairstyles in Dundee, and many of the band's female fans sport the same unique hairstyle.{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} The first single entered the UK top 75 at #73 on the week before full release, due to download sales alone, and climbed to #15 the following week. Four weeks prior to release, on July 9, 2006, the single entered the UK [[MTV]]/[[NME]] video charts at Number 9,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nme.com/news/nme-chart/23530| publisher=[[NME]]|title=NME Chart 9 July 2006.|date=9 July 2006}}</ref> climbing to Number 1 on 13 August 2006.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nme.com/news/the-view/23887| publisher=[[NME]]|title=NME News Chart 13 August 2006|date=13 August 2006}}</ref> The single was the BBC Radio 1 [[Colin and Edith]] show's record of the week for week commencing Monday, 10 July 2006 and entered the BBC Radio 1 daytime [[playlist]] on 12 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title = BBC Radio 1 Playlist 2006-07-12|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/playlist.shtml|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate = 2006-07-14}}</ref> The band followed up with their second single "[[Superstar Tradesman]]", released 23 October 2006, also reaching #15 in the UK. |
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"[[Same Jeans]]", the third single from the album, was released 15 January 2007. It became their most successful single to date, reaching #3 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] and becoming a major hit for the band. Subsequent singles however, a [[A-side and B-side#Double A-side|double a-side]] of "[[The Don (song)|The Don]]"/[[Skag Trendy (song)|Skag Trendy]] and "[[Face for the Radio]]", failed to receive such chart success, reaching only #33 and #69 respectively in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. "The Don/Skag Trendy" is to date The View's last single to chart in the UK top 40. |
"[[Same Jeans]]", the third single from the album, was released 15 January 2007. It became their most successful single to date, reaching #3 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] and becoming a major hit for the band. Subsequent singles however, a [[A-side and B-side#Double A-side|double a-side]] of "[[The Don (song)|The Don]]"/[[Skag Trendy (song)|Skag Trendy]] and "[[Face for the Radio]]", failed to receive such chart success, reaching only #33 and #69 respectively in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. "The Don/Skag Trendy" is to date The View's last single to chart in the UK top 40. |
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===''Which Bitch?'' (2009)=== |
===''Which Bitch?'' (2009)=== |
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The band released their second album ''[[Which Bitch?]]'' on Monday 2 February 2009. In its initial week of release it debuted at #4 in the UK albums chart, but fell to #27 the following week and was out of the top 40 another week later. The first single from the album, "[[5Rebbeccas]]" did poorly in the UK charts peaking at just #57. It was followed by "[[Shock Horror]]", which despite having significantly greater airplay charted even lower at #64. The album's third and last single "Temptation Dice" missed the top 100 altogether |
The band released their second album ''[[Which Bitch?]]'' on Monday 2 February 2009. Limited Edition copies of the album featured a DVD containing their full length documentary, Dryburgh Style, a gig from the Glasgow Barrowlands and all music videos released up to Shock Horror. In its initial week of release it debuted at #4 in the UK albums chart, but fell to #27 the following week and was out of the top 40 another week later. The first single from the album, "[[5Rebbeccas]]" did poorly in the UK charts peaking at just #57. It was followed by "[[Shock Horror]]", which despite having significantly greater airplay charted even lower at #64. The album's third and last single "Temptation Dice" missed the top 100 altogether. |
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The View have enlisted producer [[Martin Glover]] to help produce their third album, which will feature elements of the the first two albums, and incorporates "funky guitar and pop led tunes". The band have also added a fifth member, which will add keyboards to the album as well.<ref>Dingwall, John. [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/music-news/2010/06/21/the-view-ecruit-legendary-producer-youth-to-help-create-third-album-86908-22348572/ "The View recruit legendary producer Youth to help create third album"]. ''[[The Daily Record]]''. June 21, 2010</ref> |
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The third album was rumoured to be completed in April 2010. The View have sinced cancelled a live performance at Delamere Forest due to 'recording commitments'. In an interview with Scottish newspaper ''The Daily Record'', bassist Kieren Webster said the album is being produced by Youth, who has worked with the likes of The Verve and Primal Scream. New songs ''Underneath The Lights'' and ''Tragic Magic'' were performed during their set at [[T in the Park]] on 11 July 2010.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/music-news/2010/06/21/the-view-ecruit-legendary-producer-youth-to-help-create-third-album-86908-22348572/ Third album update - Interview with The Daily Record]</ref> They made ''[[Sunday (The View song)|Sunday]]'', a track from the forthcoming album, available as a free download from their website on Monday 1 November.<ref>[http://www.theviewareonfire.com/news/download-sunday-for-free-right-here-right-now/ The View's website, post from 1 Nov 2010]</ref> On 17 December 2010, the View informed on their website that the album's name would be ''The Best Lasts Forever'' and it would be released on 14 March 2011; however, on 13 January 2011, they announced the album would instead be called ''Bread and Circuses''.<ref>http://www.nme.com/news/the-view/54556</ref> They also announced that they would release the first single from the album on 6 March, and that it would be entitled 'Grace'.<ref>[http://www.theviewareonfire.com/news/the-best-lasts-forever/ The View's website, post from 17 Dec 2010]</ref> |
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==Notable tour appearances== |
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Their biggest performance so far was at [[BBC Radio 1]]'s [[One Big Weekend]] in Dundee on 14 May 2006 and this was followed, soon after, by their second major festival appearance at [[T in the Park]] on 8 July 2006.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2006/05/15/newsstory8338802t0.asp| publisher=[[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|title=Sun, fun and surprises at stunning Big Weekend| date=15 May 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2006/07/10/newsstory8530069t0.asp| publisher=[[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|title= Legendary moment at safest-ever T| date=10 July 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=T in the Park report |url=http://www.xfmscotland.co.uk/Article.asp?id=243810 | publisher=[[Galaxy Scotland|Xfm Scotland]] |accessdate= |
Their biggest performance so far was at [[BBC Radio 1]]'s [[One Big Weekend]] in Dundee on 14 May 2006 and this was followed, soon after, by their second major festival appearance at [[T in the Park]] on 8 July 2006.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2006/05/15/newsstory8338802t0.asp| publisher=[[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|title=Sun, fun and surprises at stunning Big Weekend| date=15 May 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2006/07/10/newsstory8530069t0.asp| publisher=[[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]|title= Legendary moment at safest-ever T| date=10 July 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=T in the Park report |url=http://www.xfmscotland.co.uk/Article.asp?id=243810 | publisher=[[Galaxy Scotland|Xfm Scotland]] |accessdate=2006-07-17}}</ref> They played again in 2007, when they also performed at the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. |
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On 26 August and 27 August 2006, The View were a last-minute addition to the [[Reading festival|Reading and Leeds Festivals]]. The NME reported the fans' chant of "The View, The View, The View are on Fire!" could be heard ringing loudly around the packed tent.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/streets/24105| publisher=[[NME]] |title=Action from this year's festival |date= |
On 26 August and 27 August 2006, The View were a last-minute addition to the [[Reading festival|Reading and Leeds Festivals]]. The NME reported the fans' chant of "The View, The View, The View are on Fire!" could be heard ringing loudly around the packed tent.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/streets/24105| publisher=[[NME]] |title=Action from this year's festival |date=August 27, 2006}}</ref> They also played both festivals in 2007. |
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On 22 July 2006, the band appeared , live in the studio, in an 18 minute long segment of the [[Dermot O'Leary]] show on [[BBC Radio 2]]. This featured an interview with the band as well as live performances of "Face for the Radio" and a [[Ska]] version of the [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] classic "[[Up the Junction (song)|Up the Junction]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC Radio 2 Dermot O'Leary Live Sessions |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/dermot/galleries/ |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate= |
On 22 July 2006, the band appeared , live in the studio, in an 18 minute long segment of the [[Dermot O'Leary]] show on [[BBC Radio 2]]. This featured an interview with the band as well as live performances of "Face for the Radio" and a [[Ska]] version of the [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] classic "[[Up the Junction (song)|Up the Junction]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC Radio 2 Dermot O'Leary Live Sessions |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/dermot/galleries/ |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate=2006-07-23}}</ref> |
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On 9 August 2006, the [[Zane Lowe]] show on [[BBC Radio 1]], featured the band in a live session and interview. "Same Jeans" and "Up the Junction" were performed live from the [[Maida Vale]] studio. On 15 August 2006, the [[Janice Long]] show on Radio 2 featured the band live in the studio. The View performed acoustic versions of "Claudia", "Same Jeans" and "Superstar Tradesman".On 26 October 2006 the band's complete 30 minute set for the BBC [[Electric Proms]] was broadcast live on Radio 1's Zane Lowe show.<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC Electric Proms - The View |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/view/ |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate= |
On 9 August 2006, the [[Zane Lowe]] show on [[BBC Radio 1]], featured the band in a live session and interview. "Same Jeans" and "Up the Junction" were performed live from the [[Maida Vale]] studio. On 15 August 2006, the [[Janice Long]] show on Radio 2 featured the band live in the studio. The View performed acoustic versions of "Claudia", "Same Jeans" and "Superstar Tradesman".On 26 October 2006 the band's complete 30 minute set for the BBC [[Electric Proms]] was broadcast live on Radio 1's Zane Lowe show.<ref>{{cite web |title=BBC Electric Proms - The View |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/view/ |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate=2006-10-28}}</ref> |
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On 11 August 2006, The View performed "Wasted Little DJs" live for the first time on national UK television, on the [[Channel 4]] show "Transmission". |
On 11 August 2006, The View performed "Wasted Little DJs" live for the first time on national UK television, on the [[Channel 4]] show "Transmission". |
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On 10 November 2006 the band appeared on the [[BBC2]] show ''[[Later with Jools Holland]]'' alongside [[Kasabian]], [[Damien Rice]] and [[Smokey Robinson]] among others. |
On 10 November 2006 the band appeared on the [[BBC2]] show ''[[Later with Jools Holland]]'' alongside [[Kasabian]], [[Damien Rice]] and [[Smokey Robinson]] among others. |
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In 2007, the band performed shows in [[Australia]] and performed "Same Jeans" on the [[talk show]] ''[[Rove Live]]''. Instead of waiting on-stage to shake hands with the host, the band immediately left the stage, leaving [[Rove McManus]] with a simple pat on the back from [[Steven Morrison]]. |
In [[2007]], the band performed shows in [[Australia]] and performed "Same Jeans" on the [[talk show]] ''[[Rove Live]]''. Instead of waiting on-stage to shake hands with the host, the band immediately left the stage, leaving [[Rove McManus]] with a simple pat on the back from [[Steven Morrison]]. |
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===First headlining tour=== |
===First headlining tour=== |
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A follow-up U.S. tour due in March 2007 was postponed because of [[visa (document)|visa]] problems. This was reportedly due to singer Kyle Falconer's arrest for [[cocaine]] possession in August 2006.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_headline=the-view-star-on-cocaine-charge--&method=full&objectid=18668789&siteid=66633-name_page.html| publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|title=View star on cocaine charge| date=24 February 2007}}</ref> Falconer was convicted of cocaine possession and fined £1000. The tour was rescheduled for May 2007. This tour has now been cancelled. Falconer also said that the band were now completely banned from Japan in an interview with [[Tim Lovejoy]] on the website channel bee.<ref>{{cite web |
A follow-up U.S. tour due in March 2007 was postponed because of [[visa (document)|visa]] problems. This was reportedly due to singer Kyle Falconer's arrest for [[cocaine]] possession in August 2006.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_headline=the-view-star-on-cocaine-charge--&method=full&objectid=18668789&siteid=66633-name_page.html| publisher=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]|title=View star on cocaine charge| date=24 February 2007}}</ref> Falconer was convicted of cocaine possession and fined £1000. The tour was rescheduled for May 2007. This tour has now been cancelled. Falconer also said that the band were now completely banned from Japan in an interview with [[Tim Lovejoy]] on the website channel bee.<ref>{{cite web |
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The View played at V Festival in 2008 and shortly afterwards announced an expansive 36 date tour for the end of the year, this tour showcased the, then new, tracks from Which Bitch?. The 28th November date at Glasgow barrowlands is featured in full on the bonus DVD included with Which Bitch? limited edition albums. In addition to this the gig on October 24th at Nottingham Bodega was rescheduled for January after Kyle Falconer was too intoxicated to perform on the night. |
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* [http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artist_spotlight/The_View/ The View's artist entry at Sony BMG] |
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/vicgalloway/sessions/the_view/ The View - Vic Galloway session - |
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/vicgalloway/sessions/the_view/ The View - Vic Galloway session - March 09 (2 videos)] |
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* [http://www.stv.tv/out/showArticle.jsp?source=opencms&articleId=/out/hotnow/music/newArticle4776775 The View October 2006 interview at stv.tv] |
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The View are an indie rock band from Dryburgh in Dundee, Scotland. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop, folk and acoustic in their music.
The band are currently signed to 1965 Records and their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released on August 12, 2006. The single entered the MTV Two/NME charts on July 9, 2006,[1] eventually reaching number one on August 13, 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
The View released their debut album Hats Off to the Buskers on January 22, 2007, which entered the UK Album Chart at number one the following week.[3] It was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize.[4]
History
Formation and early touring (2005–2006)
The View initially formed around a cover band at school, playing their own versions of bands such as Squeeze and the Sex Pistols.[5] Lead singer Kyle Falconer, guitarist Peter Reilly and bassist Kieren Webster attended St John's RC High School, while drummer Steven Morrison attended Harris Academy.[6] They began by performing a number of their own songs and cover versions at school talent contests. The deputy head teacher of St John's stated that he knew the band would go far and on several occasions suggested to them that they should push for an album deal. The View entered the school talent contest 4 times but were only successful twice.[7] Following this, the band set up base to write their own material in a back room of The Bayview Pub, a bar owned by Falconer's cousin.[5] They progressed to play more cover gigs and weddings around the Dundee area, including the Centenary Bar in Central Dundee and a caravan park in Arbroath.[7] The band were later ejected from their base in The Bayview, following singer Kyle Falconer reportedly riding a scooter along the bar.[8][9]
The band continued to tour small venues around their hometown, and after their second billed gig at The Doghouse, they were signed to local independent Dundee record label Two Thumbs,[10] and released the self-titled The View EP in early 2006.[11] Alongside the EP, the band recorded a complete demo album at T-Pot studios in Perthshire and this was made available for download from the band's Two Thumbs management website.[citation needed] Videos were also made available to accompany some of the recordings.[citation needed]
During this period the band came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 presenters Zane Lowe, Edith Bowman and Jo Whiley as well as BBC Radio 2 presenter Dermot O'Leary who gave them airplay nine months before the album hit number one. The band's live performance of "Wasted Little DJs" (later to be their first single) featured on Zane's 8 February 2006 show, alongside established acts The Kooks and Be Your Own Pet.[12] Soon after, tracks from the debut EP began to be played on Radio 1 and other local and national stations. In particular, Jim Gellatly, at Xfm Scotland, featured the band heavily on X-Posure Scotland, his new music show.[13] A live acoustic session was recorded for the show broadcast 3 May 2006.[14]
Hats Off to the Buskers (2006–2008)
In mid-2006, they began to record their debut album, with Owen Morris,[15] who had previously produced albums by Oasis and The Verve.[16] During the production of the album, co-writer and bassist Kieren Webster was voted as number six on the NME Cool List 2006 Top 50.[17] Titled Hats Off to the Buskers, the album was released on 22 January 2007 and entered the UK album chart at #1 on 28 January.[18]
Following the album's release, the band took part in the NME Awards Tour 2007, alongside acts such as The Automatic, The Horrors and Mumm-Ra[19] and "Wasted Little DJs" was voted Best Track of the year at the annual NME Awards 2007.[20]
Taken from the album, their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released 7 August 2006. The single is dedicated to a pair of blonde hairdressers from Dundee who go by the name "wasted little DJs". The girls set the trend for hairstyles in Dundee, and many of the band's female fans sport the same unique hairstyle.[citation needed] The first single entered the UK top 75 at #73 on the week before full release, due to download sales alone, and climbed to #15 the following week. Four weeks prior to release, on July 9, 2006, the single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts at Number 9,[21] climbing to Number 1 on 13 August 2006.[22] The single was the BBC Radio 1 Colin and Edith show's record of the week for week commencing Monday, 10 July 2006 and entered the BBC Radio 1 daytime playlist on 12 July 2006.[23] The band followed up with their second single "Superstar Tradesman", released 23 October 2006, also reaching #15 in the UK.
"Same Jeans", the third single from the album, was released 15 January 2007. It became their most successful single to date, reaching #3 in the UK Singles Chart and becoming a major hit for the band. Subsequent singles however, a double a-side of "The Don"/Skag Trendy and "Face for the Radio", failed to receive such chart success, reaching only #33 and #69 respectively in the UK Singles Chart. "The Don/Skag Trendy" is to date The View's last single to chart in the UK top 40.
In early 2006, the band signed to James Endeacott's new record label 1965 Records, part of the Sony BMG group and linked to Columbia Records. A rare live version of "Screamin' n Shoutin'", recorded at the University of Abertay Dundee, headlined the NME/1965 Records cover CD featured with the NME issue dated 25 November 2006.
Which Bitch? (2009)
The band released their second album Which Bitch? on Monday 2 February 2009. Limited Edition copies of the album featured a DVD containing their full length documentary, Dryburgh Style, a gig from the Glasgow Barrowlands and all music videos released up to Shock Horror. In its initial week of release it debuted at #4 in the UK albums chart, but fell to #27 the following week and was out of the top 40 another week later. The first single from the album, "5Rebbeccas" did poorly in the UK charts peaking at just #57. It was followed by "Shock Horror", which despite having significantly greater airplay charted even lower at #64. The album's third and last single "Temptation Dice" missed the top 100 altogether.
Third Album (2010)
The View have enlisted producer Martin Glover to help produce their third album, which will feature elements of the the first two albums, and incorporates "funky guitar and pop led tunes". The band have also added a fifth member, which will add keyboards to the album as well.[24]
Notable tour appearances
Their biggest performance so far was at BBC Radio 1's One Big Weekend in Dundee on 14 May 2006 and this was followed, soon after, by their second major festival appearance at T in the Park on 8 July 2006.[25][26][27] They played again in 2007, when they also performed at the Glastonbury Festival.
On 26 August and 27 August 2006, The View were a last-minute addition to the Reading and Leeds Festivals. The NME reported the fans' chant of "The View, The View, The View are on Fire!" could be heard ringing loudly around the packed tent.[28] They also played both festivals in 2007.
On 22 July 2006, the band appeared , live in the studio, in an 18 minute long segment of the Dermot O'Leary show on BBC Radio 2. This featured an interview with the band as well as live performances of "Face for the Radio" and a Ska version of the Squeeze classic "Up the Junction".[29]
On 9 August 2006, the Zane Lowe show on BBC Radio 1, featured the band in a live session and interview. "Same Jeans" and "Up the Junction" were performed live from the Maida Vale studio. On 15 August 2006, the Janice Long show on Radio 2 featured the band live in the studio. The View performed acoustic versions of "Claudia", "Same Jeans" and "Superstar Tradesman".On 26 October 2006 the band's complete 30 minute set for the BBC Electric Proms was broadcast live on Radio 1's Zane Lowe show.[30]
On 11 August 2006, The View performed "Wasted Little DJs" live for the first time on national UK television, on the Channel 4 show "Transmission".
On 10 November 2006 the band appeared on the BBC2 show Later with Jools Holland alongside Kasabian, Damien Rice and Smokey Robinson among others.
In 2007, the band performed shows in Australia and performed "Same Jeans" on the talk show Rove Live. Instead of waiting on-stage to shake hands with the host, the band immediately left the stage, leaving Rove McManus with a simple pat on the back from Steven Morrison.
First headlining tour
In mid-2006, the band began a UK wide headline tour. During this tour the band played their first headline show in Scotland at the Liquid Room on 1 September 2006, they then went on to play dates with other major acts and feature in the MTV Two Gonzo tour.[31][32] Documenting this, a half hour long special "On Tour With The View" was broadcast on MTV Two on 18 November 2006.
During the tour, The View played with the Underground Heroes at the Tap'n'Tin in Chatham. At the end of the night The View and Underground Heroes joined forces on a version of 'Same Jeans'. The union prompted the band to be called 'The Underground View'.
Japan and U.S. mini tour
In December 2006, the band played gigs in Tokyo, Japan and made their first trip to the USA, in January 2007, playing dates in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.[33] A follow-up U.S. tour due in March 2007 was postponed because of visa problems. This was reportedly due to singer Kyle Falconer's arrest for cocaine possession in August 2006.[34] Falconer was convicted of cocaine possession and fined £1000. The tour was rescheduled for May 2007. This tour has now been cancelled. Falconer also said that the band were now completely banned from Japan in an interview with Tim Lovejoy on the website channel bee.[35]
Album headline tour
The band announced a national tour in April 2007 to mark the album release. Tickets for the entire UK tour sold out within 1 hour. In August, they headlined the NME/Radio 1 stage at the Carling: Reading and Leeds festival.[36]
Winter 2007 tour
The band announced a 6 date national tour for December 2007 to support their new album due out in 2008. They played the 2nd at Edinburgh Liquid Rooms, 3rd at Leeds Cockpit, 4th at Brighton Concorde 2, 10th at London Astoria, 11th at Stoke Sugarmill and the 13th at Dundee University.[37]
2008 Tour
The View played at V Festival in 2008 and shortly afterwards announced an expansive 36 date tour for the end of the year, this tour showcased the, then new, tracks from Which Bitch?. The 28th November date at Glasgow barrowlands is featured in full on the bonus DVD included with Which Bitch? limited edition albums. In addition to this the gig on October 24th at Nottingham Bodega was rescheduled for January after Kyle Falconer was too intoxicated to perform on the night.
2009 Tours
The View appeared at Reading and Leeds Festival in August and at the Isle of Wight Festival on 12 June 2009.[citation needed]
They also Played To a jam packed King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Tent On The Friday Night at T in The Park on 10 July 2009.
They supported Mando Diao through Europe in summer and fall. Prior to this a they played a sell out tour of Britain including Newcastle University.
They played in the Falls Festival Australia December 2009.
2010 tours
The View have scheduled a four date tour for early March 2010, they will visit Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. The tour will be used to showcase new material from their upcoming album. In addition to this Kyle Falconer played an acoustic, charity solo show in Liverpool on February 27th. On February 23 2010, it was announced that the band will play at T in the park 2010. The band have also been confirmed for Maynooth university festival, 'The Gathering'.
Members
- Kyle Falconer - Rhythm guitar, piano (and occasional bass), lead vocals, Harmonica and co-songwriter
- Kieren Webster - Bass (and occasional guitar), backing (and occasional lead) vocals and co-songwriter
- Pete Reilly - Lead Guitar
- Steven Morrison - drums , percussion and co-songwriter
Discography
Albums
- Hats Off to the Buskers (January 22, 2007) 1965 Records #1 UK
- Which Bitch?[38](February 2, 2009) #4 UK
Singles
- The View EP (March 2006) Two Thumbs
Date of release | Title | UK Singles Chart Position | Album |
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August 7, 2006 | "Wasted Little DJs" | 15 | Hats Off to the Buskers |
October 23, 2006 | "Superstar Tradesman" | 15 | |
January 15, 2007 | "Same Jeans" | 3 | |
April 23, 2007 | "The Don" / "Skag Trendy" (Double A-Side) | 33 | |
June 25, 2007 | "Face for the Radio" | 69 | |
October 27, 2008 | "5Rebbeccas" | 57 | Which Bitch? |
February 2, 2009 | "Shock Horror" | 64 | |
April 13, 2009 | "Temptation Dice" | N/A |
References
- ^ "The View top NME chart". NME. Retrieved 2006-07-09.
- ^ "The View score massive chart hit". NME. Retrieved 2006-08-13.
- ^ "The View Debut Album Tops UK Chart". Ilikemusic.com. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
- ^ "Mercury Music Prize: The nominees". BBC News. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ a b "About The View". Official website. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
- ^ Devine, Rachel (25 January 2009). "The band that could save indie rock". London: The Times. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
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(help) - ^ "An Interview with The View". fat-controller.com. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
- ^ "Sony BMG Artist spotlight on The View". Sony BMG. Retrieved 2006-07-18.
- ^ "Two Thumbs". Two Thumbs. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
- ^ "The View Biography". NME. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
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- ^ "X-Posure will be good for city bands". Inverness Courier. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
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(help) - ^ "X-Posure Scotland Sessions Archive". Xfm Scotland. Retrieved 2006-07-18.
- ^ "The View: The outlook is brilliant". London: The Independent. 24 November 2006. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
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