NEWCOMERS TV PINS LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM AIRCUTTER OUT 25TH OCTOBER

With a wealth of experience in the music industry behind them, TV Pins announced themselves to the world at the start of the decade, and have gone from strength to strength with each passing year. The easy-on-the-ear vocals of lead singer James Schofield meet the melodic prowess of Duncan O’Neill, Miles Nicholas, Simon Hudson and Grace Bailey-Hinks to create an uplifting classic sound on full display throughout their upcoming first full-length album Aircutter, which will be out on 25th October. Having already gained a reputation for their energetic live shows, this is only just the beginning for TV Pins.

‘So much time, effort and love has gone into these tunes. We’re beyond thrilled that Aircutter is finally going to see the light of day and we are busting to get out there to play it live. It’s been a glorious evolution of fun and work bringing our debut album to the world.’ – TV Pins

Opening with a bang, ‘Oh Yeah’ gets straight to the point of what the band is all about, bringing a big sound to ensure a good time. Then it’s into ‘Bye Bye Reseda,’ a rollicking Americana track with crunching power chords and skilfully layered vocal harmonies – undoubtedly a highlight of the album with its swaggering energy and massive sound reminiscent of yesteryear’s classics. ‘Roundabout’ continues in this thread with an ode to the daily grind, contrasting the down-and-out humdrum of the lyrics with a jaunty and captivating musicality which wouldn’t sound out of place on a Californian highway.

‘Magpie Eyes’ is almost hypnotic with its breathy, speedy energy, explained by bassist Simon Hudson as thus: ‘It’s the tale of the envious character that exists who takes and covets all the shine in your life. Subverting the folksy magpie rhymes and set to a breezy backing of Smith-sy guitars and Teenage Fanclub harmonies it’s all about shades on, pedal to metal and tune in. There’s a magpie on every corner.’

‘Cool White Jug’ dips its toe into 60s psychedelia, lyrically intriguing and musically ringing clear as a bell, while ‘Shining Light’ leans into blues and country, breaking up the pace of the album with a slow, swinging song to love and friendship. ‘Daisy Saturday Night’ is as sprightly as the track’s title sounds, waiting like a coiled spring for the burst of joy towards the song’s end. By contrast, ‘Wishing Pool’ is a little moodier and punchier, as the band flex their skills with instrumental breaks aplenty.

The band cite Crowded House as a big inspiration for their music – nowhere is that more apparent than on the sweeping ‘Everysingletime’, taking communication breakdown to a new level with its heartfelt performance from each band member. Another emotional high point comes in the form of the title track – trying to gain some sense of the world in the unravelling madness of the last few years, the band explain that they were aiming to capture a massive 80s sound, effortlessly achieved with its orchestral synths and striking guitar solos.

‘Last Rites’ is explained by drummer Miles Nicholas as a track in which ‘a rich old man lies on his deathbed and looks back on a wasted life as hangers on and family desperately try to ingratiate themselves into the will.’ The story might be twisted, but the spiky track delivers a cheeky energy.

Ending on a gentle note, ‘Tonight’ is described by lead guitarist Duncan O’Neill as a song for ‘when you’ve given everything and fallen far short of the mark.’ With these newcomers showcasing themselves to deliver a well-crafted full-frontal sound, they’re also able to convey a more delicate side.

TV Pins are a 5-piece band from London and the West Midlands, delivering vocal harmony drenched sounds of West coast Americana with distinctively British avant-garde songwriting. They share a love of keyboard grooves and a fusion of styles from 70s Americana, classic British new wave, 60’s psychedelia and hook-laden power pop.

Songwriters Duncan O’Neill & Miles Nicholas played in the 1990s busking pop phenomenon, Bean and toured in Canada, Australia & Europe making huge waves on the fringe, cabaret and music festival circuits. They performed on TV shows and released singles that lead to supports with huge 90s acts such as Blur. Miles went on to be an award-winning composer and arranger in his own right writing for film and major events in Australia.

Simon Hudson, the bass guitarist and co-writer founded one of the worlds most lauded tribute bands, The Smyths and for many years has toured internationally and become known for sparkling live performances. He has also written and played with other artists and songwriters across Europe including James Clarke Five, Charlie Grant and Lopez.

Singer James Schofield joined the band three years ago and brought his own emerging talent as a singer songwriter. From developing a solo career of regional acclaim in the Midlands area to fronting TV Pins with his powerful voice, James completes the band to deliver multi-vocal harmony rock songs and quality catchy songwriting.

As the band make their presence known with their debut album, all eyes are on Aircutter and where it will take them next. Keep an eye on TV Pins… don’t sleep on them.