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Progressive / Other

Surprise!



London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/10/2009
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Member Since7/31/2005
Band MembersPaul sings

Will plays guitar

Mike plays bass

Nick plays drums


InfluencesThis is what we like:

...Trail of Dead // Animal Collective // Sonic Youth // TV on the Radio // Velvet Underground // HEALTH // Modern Lovers // Mastodon // David Bowie // cLOUDDEAD // Bon Iver // Interpol // Mercury Rev // At the Drive-in // Cut Copy // White Denim // Fleet Foxes // Pavement // Holy Fuck // Diagonal // The Mars Volta // Department of Eagles // Neil Young // Les Savy Fav // Miles Davis // Blonde Redhead // Minus the Bear // Cymbals Eat Guitars // Liars // ATP // Ray Mears // Omar Little...

Sounds Like"'Surprises' is the start of something big, arcs have the potential to grab the fans of bands like youthmovies and shake them up with something that is exciting, fresh and more ballsy than anything on the current cool kid indie scene."
- God Is In The TV

"arcs are the band to look out for this summer"
- The Mag

"ARCS ROCK! Boof!"
- The Stool Pigeon

"Apocalyptic rearing riffs and fanciful lyrics all in just a 2 track demo CD, Lord only knows what a full album from Arcs would contain. BAND OF THE WEEK"
- Room 13 Magazine

"DEMO OF THE WEEK"
- Organ Magazine



BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson on 6music





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   About arcs

arcs are Paul, Will, Mike and Nick. They are men. Men of Surrey and South London. Men who make MySpace-genre-defined 'Progressive/Other/Rock' music. They also enjoy playing cricket, making small talk and taking country walks. AND BEING IN A BAND!!!

They have been privileged to share a stage with the likes of The Chapman Family, Cymbals Eat Guitars and Nine Black Alps.

In July 2008, their debut two track demo of 'Tombs' and 'Love Comes' was awarded 'DEMO OF THE WEEK' by Organ magazine and they were 'BAND OF THE WEEK' in Room Thirteen magazine.

Their track "7844" was recently played by BBC 6Music's Tom Robinson.

Hurray!

To get in touch, please message or email: arcstheband@gmail.com


New EP 'Surprises' out now and available on Arcs - Surprises EP








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ANTIDOTES

ANTIDOTES



Dec 6 2009 5:34 PM

hey,
i was just flicking through bands we're friends with and i thought i'd have a listen. Safe Hands is one of the best songs I've heard all year!
Platinum Blind

Platinum Blind



Nov 16 2009 4:45 PM

TA 4 FRIENDSHIP
COOL TUNES!!!
CHECK US OUT 2
TAKE CARE PB 
HUMAN-CONTROL

HUMAN-CONTROL



Nov 8 2009 4:56 PM

Thanks for the friendship, feel free to
come check out some new music and leave
a comment Cheers!!
Windy City Gentleman

Windy City Gentleman



Nov 5 2009 12:05 AM

thank you for being awesome :)
Enduring Revery

Enduring Revery



Nov 3 2009 6:12 PM

hey guys thanks for the add im really diggin the tunes! def know some peeps who will be interested. keep jammin! CHECK OUT MY SONGS! and for sure keep in touch (def if coming to the states) peace
Duke Raoul new songs!

Duke Raoul new songs!



Oct 23 2009 4:06 PM

Hey thanks Will! Glad you liked it. We had to leg it off to get the train back after we'd finished but cheers for lending the amp too.

Hopefully catch you guys again soon.

Cheers,
Al.
Hold Your Horse Is

Hold Your Horse Is



Oct 22 2009 1:38 PM

we definately have a free song for you to have at www.hyhi.co.uk
you definately should go there now and download it now
definately thank you please excuse me x
These Monsters

These Monsters



Oct 15 2009 7:33 AM

hello there! playing with you next week, should be fun times!
Let Our Enemies Beware

Let Our Enemies Beware



Sep 30 2009 9:34 PM

Was a fine ol' shindig, eh? Goow work, sirs.
Glass Empire *NEW MYSPACE ON THE WAY*

Glass Empire  *NEW MYSPACE ON THE WAY*



Sep 29 2009 3:03 PM

Hey guys - You too - Great night aye - I thought the night in terms of Line up was pretty damn great! Was awesome to play and then get drunk and enjoy your sets! Was watching you from the pool tabkle and it was really damn catchy stuff :)

Hopefully play with you lot again soon!!!

Take care

Rob
Let Our Enemies Beware

Let Our Enemies Beware



Sep 29 2009 12:32 PM

likewise, it was a good night. Thanks again for playing, my housemate cant stop playing your stuff!

be well

loeb love x
Beau and The Arrows

Beau and The Arrows



Sep 28 2009 3:20 PM

Lol thanks Will
bloody damn strap :p
We will defo have to come check you guys out sometime!
Los

Los



Sep 27 2009 1:50 PM

prioryposter..
Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha



Sep 24 2009 6:50 AM

hey guys, sounding good!

adios,

Cha-Cha
Death Cigarettes

Death Cigarettes



Sep 23 2009 10:16 AM

MERCH CLEARANCE!
BAR RUMBA myspace
Stagecoach

Stagecoach



Sep 22 2009 12:58 PM

No Dead Ends is probably not on the menu. Soz!

Nice one with the chapman family gig, thats pretty kewl! 
Stagecoach

Stagecoach



Sep 22 2009 11:20 AM

Who?? tel me who?? the who??
Cool Beans, that is going to be one meaty feast that night!! I would quite like to hear odd salmon and the other new song too...
 
Shanky Panky xx
SPRING OFFENSIVE

SPRING OFFENSIVE



Sep 21 2009 6:18 PM

Hey guys. We thought you guys were once again fantastic, and we too hope to be reunited in due course. Until then, best of luck with everything
Pop Noodle Presents !

Pop Noodle



Sep 19 2009 10:46 PM

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Ånkhvenaris VIP Guitars Space

Ånkhvenaris VIp



Sep 14 2009 8:30 AM

Hello

Thanks my friend

Great space !

X from France

take care



Pascal
Captain Hendrik

Hendrik Secret



Sep 11 2009 9:44 AM

I had fun, totally. And if there is time and a cheap flight i would come again soon as possible. How..s it going in your guys house? Still cheese-sessions at midnight?
Greetings to you Will!
Glass Empire *NEW MYSPACE ON THE WAY*

Glass Empire  *NEW MYSPACE ON THE WAY*



Sep 9 2009 4:59 PM

yo yo yo, cheers for the add guys, glad you like our shizzle - that would be Craig and his crazy guitar...he made whale noises on it once whilst indulging in a little laughing gas!! @ work at the mo so can't get away with checking your stuff out (boss sits right behind me :-0), will give it a listen when me gets home....
the 26th should be phatted, can't wait! always great to play the fox....

have a vid on me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTU

Oh yeah, it's business time!

Take it easy

Glenn C - GE
Los

Los



Sep 7 2009 9:01 PM

thanks arcs :) nice to hear you enjoyed it. felt a bit weird as we're not fans of playing outside. we've never played oxford before, if you know anyone at Jericho Tavern, please put in a good word for us!! helen x
Beau and The Arrows

Beau and The Arrows



Sep 3 2009 8:05 AM

Hey guys, cheers for adding us
we are all loving Safe Hands, top tune!
seya on the 18th

Beau and The Arrows...
SPRING OFFENSIVE

SPRING OFFENSIVE



Sep 2 2009 10:06 PM

Thanks for finding us guys. Looking forward to the Wilmington, should be lots of fun. Think we'll have a chance to meet at MATTFEST on Saturday.

Take it easy, 

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