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The Alps
Indie / Alternative

new single 'obstacle race' out Monday



Greenwich, London and South East
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Member Since5/31/2005
Band Websitewww.planetofthealps.com
Band MembersDaniel Heptinstall - Vox/Guitar.............Mule - Vox/Guitar/Keys............Dan Gray - Bass.............Hezi - Drums.................
InfluencesThat'll Be The Day.................Joe Jackson...................Serge Gainsbourg................Words of Love.................This is Elvis...............Stardust..................All This and World War 2..................
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SINGLE OF THE WEEK "it's surprisingly optimistic and stylish stuff. Better still, the feisty chorus with the line "You make things better/ You make things alright", was enough to make this bitter, cynical old hack's hairs almost stand on end." GIGWISE

"Nice to listen to, just as nice to look at." ARTROCKER

"bringing a confident new sound back to London." XFM

"overblown pseudo-pop...in a good way!" NARC

"After several pints it'll sure get the feet shuffling. 9/10" ROCK SOUND

"One day bands will cite The Alps as an influence on their work" DISORDER

"They're a band we're going to have to get familiar with, and we should be glad we have the chance to, so start getting used to them now." THE FLY

"David Hasslehoff likes them, who am I to argue? 4/5" SPILL

"4/5 positively champing at the bit. The verse, a marching army of stunted chords, is trapped in a barking, bullying groove. Like a toy car, it's a song pulled back and ready to gun off into the skirting board..." DROWNED IN SOUND

"Catchy, punky little number.. a 3 minute burst of a single." I LIKE MUSIC

Record LabelElusive Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Alps
debut album available from itunes. click on album cover: The Alps debut album out 10th March

Similar to less fussy post-punkers, The Police, The Smiths and Elvis Costello, the Greenwich quartet don't muck about when it comes to knocking together the kind of thorny three-minute gems that look set to barge their way into mainstream consciousness.

2006 saw the Alps release their debut single 'World at War', which became Gigwise.com's 'Single of the week' - "A tale of yearning for that elusive loved one, it's surprisingly optimistic and stylish stuff." The track was also supported by XFM, who invited the band to record two live sessions, as well as Radio One's Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe. The band were invited to play backstage at the Reading Festival Tiscali Showcase along with the likes of The Subways, Graham Coxon, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Futureheads.

The second single 'Last Dance', the triumphant Italian Tour, the prestigious Mighty Boosh Aftershow Party and the attendance of David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff at a headline Koko show have seen The Alps continue to win a host of new fans along the way, so many in fact that they have secured £21,000 of backing directly from the most dedicated through slicethepie.com, a new music website phenomenon.

Debut album 'Something I Might Regret', produced by Dave Allen (The Cure, Depeche Mode) and Mark Ralph (Filthy Dukes), is available in stores and online now.

 


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The Child of A Creek





Jun 13 2009 2:33 PM

Beautiful Music..

Take care,


The Child of A Creek
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May 22 2009 7:55 PM

old is the new young.

A.
BEING KING - free download!





May 19 2009 6:39 PM

our DEBUT EP 'glory, glory' is out on iTunes on the 25th!!! THIS MONDAY COMING! coooommoooonnn. x
Midnight to Six Vintage & Collectibles





May 18 2009 7:39 PM

Midnight To Six Vintage & Collectibles Boys & Girls items Thanks 4 the addddd ! We have new items on Ebay, and this time the link is working, thanks for all your messages !
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Go check on ebay ! Shop at Midnight To Six Vintage & Collectibles Much love xoxo !
Mary





May 15 2009 8:13 PM

Btw, I loved your new song :')
Mary





May 15 2009 7:16 PM

Yes, PT as in Portugal!
Well, here it's a little cold too, but not as much as in London, for sure!
Still... I would rather be in London that here ;)

Love, Lis
FRANCE





May 5 2009 1:21 PM

France thanks you.
EDC





Apr 7 2009 2:48 PM

EDC have uploaded their excellent new 3 track demo.
Spoon some musical brain-nectar into your ears and mind the pips! EDC
Mitch Olivier





Apr 8 2009 5:34 PM

Thanks for the add
All the best
cheers
Mitch
radio independent





Mar 29 2009 9:54 AM

Hi, thanks for the add! Best wishes from Moscow
ONOFF





Feb 24 2009 12:34 AM

Heay there, thanks fore accepting us, and glad you like the new tracks, how are things with you?

Gary-ONOFF
Chandra





Feb 23 2009 12:43 PM

Congrats on the single review for Obstacle Course -- always did love that song!
the Playground





Feb 12 2009 1:35 PM

Hey there
Join us for our magazine launch night with the RGB's, CD giveaways and more.
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Feb 10 2009 1:58 PM

ARTE SACRA spa (Francesco Perdonà)





Jan 27 2009 9:18 AM

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Jan 23 2009 7:05 PM

Officer Kicks





Jan 20 2009 3:03 PM

wicked new single chaps.
Up the alps
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Jan 16 2009 5:30 PM

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Get your own or just click here for THE IRS, SAAR & SKY, PEEL STREET, MILK PLUS, FORM 696, EARWAX RADIO, CHEW LIPS, OFFICER KICKS, THE ALPS - join in!

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Jan 16 2009 12:40 PM

Hey, thanks for the accept, loving the new vid.
x
Samuel C Z Brace





Jan 16 2009 1:19 AM

Wicked new vid. I bloody love the alps.
The Amateurs


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Jan 7 2009 11:54 AM

Alright dudes, Hope you are having a banging new year!!! sounds like you are!!

Hope it is a good year for you

Much love

The Amateurs

****NEW EP HOMESICK ON ITUNES NOW****
Mr. Cus





Nov 17 2008 2:04 PM

Hello my old matey..

yes this sounds like a very good plan. Name a time and place and I shall be there..

Your old mr.
cus x
*LILLI's Rock Space*





Nov 17 2008 7:45 AM

Hi from Finland and thanks for being friends,fine music!How are you?Check out also my site,over 6600 bands!
Lilli
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Nov 13 2008 1:41 PM

good night at the inn this saturday if you are about oh alpine ones.
hope you well x
Officer Kicks





Nov 12 2008 3:03 PM

You cant all have a haircut at the same time surely??
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