coffee, punk rock, acoustic guitars, girls, small diy gigs, the usual spot mayhem boyz, writing music, alcohol, long evenings, lazy mornings, walks to nowhere, bus journeys at night, taxis, long conversations with old friends, reading good books, foreign films, terrible terrible films that no-one else would ever watch, black and white films, train journeys, cluttered old book and record shops, tattoos, piercings, local bands, the young old boys, meeting new people, poetry, going out when it's already pitch black, getting in places for free, ice cream...
"This is important music and maybe the proudest thing I've been involved in." ACEY SLADE (ex Trashlight Vision/Murderdolls)
"There's no mistaking the passion, the presence of dedication, or the obvious talent for brilliant song writing.... Hard edged compositions with more than a foot in the genre of punk rock but, and this is where the wonder lies, governed and sustained by the predominant guidance of the acoustic guitar" MUSIC NEWS SCOTLAND
‘Excellent- honesty and integrity- that’s what we need!’ TV SMITH (The Adverts)
Acoustic punk poet, Billy Liar, released second EP ‘It Starts Here’ on April 3rd. Produced by legendary American musician Acey Slade (Trashlight Vision/Murderdolls) the record also features Robin Guy (Faith No More/Bruce Dickinson/Rachel Stamp) on drums and Nick Mailing (The Smoking Hearts/Quireboys) on bass. Nick also undertook the position of studio engineer for these sessions.
Recorded in a studio on the outskirts of London ‘It Starts Here’ looks set to further enhance the popularity of the Glasgow based singer/songwriter. He’s already built himself a stunning legacy courtesy of his 2007 debut EP which received extensive radio airplay, with the song ‘Come Back To Edinburgh’ becoming a particular favourite with both the media and public alike. His profile within the music business, especially on the live circuit, has escalated quite remarkably. His own style of acoustic driven punk poetry depicts snapshots of sensitivity, love, desperation and frustration on the streets. It is this unpretentious and honest songwriting that has captured the imagination of an ever-increasing fan base.
The new EP offers much of the same honesty and integrity – with the added bonus of the aforementioned majesties of their professions making up the rest of the band. Billy Liar will be touring in support of the new record. For dates and locations, and any further info, visit www.myspace.com/billyliarmusic
For all press queries, including interview requests, guestlistings, photographs and material for review please contact Iain MacDonald at thewaiting18@hotmail.com
hey mate!! just listening to ur songs for the first time in ages and realised how much i missed em. hope ur doing well, im coming to live in Wales 4 a good 4 or 5 months so i hope u get some dates happening around october-feb i would love to see u play and have a beer. take care sweetie!!
SHIELDS-UP Fast, melodic hardcore from Auld Reekie, former/current members of Today We Fight, Ben Cozine, Attack The Hive, Secta Rouge & Taking Chase. This lot's impressive work rate sees their debut album due in a couple of months on Wasted State Records & a tour due for July. Breaking their CDH duck! www.myspace.com/shieldsup
Heyy, thanks alot for the add man - your music is really really good! I had no idea that you had so much recognition already!? Great. Now when I see you in work I'm gonna get nervous/excited that I'm in your presence. :( hahah Keep the tunes coming!
hey mate thanks for the add just checked ur profile i like the songs is it me and back on my feet the best shame u not playing in Nottingham on ur tour anyway if u get time pls can u check my page out, i'd appreciate some feedback many thanks
I'm going to Finland from the 24th of july till the 1st of august; 9 days. And this time I will not go to see a band haha, but if we see something nice on the way we might go there:D I'm sure Finland is a pearl when it comes to the musicscene.
Awesome your planning a UKtour again in July, that must be a lot of work; respect.
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