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Headlight
Indie / Rock / Electroacoustic

Hearts on sleeves, in mouths



Aberdeen/Glasgow
United Kingdom

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   Headlight: General Info
Member Since2/21/2006
Band Websitewww.bebo.com/headlightmusic
Band MembersEwan Donald (vocals, various guitars, questionable dance moves)
Ewan Murray (lead guitar, winning smiles, expertly-brewed tea)
Fraser Will (keyboards, bassoon, crowd-rocking arm manouevres)
Jamie Donald (drums, backing vocals, harmonicas, journalistic wisdom)
Mitch Bain (bass guitar, rider provider, scarily swift Stella-drinking)
InfluencesWe are influenced by, but don't necessarily sound like... Bell X1, Frightened Rabbit, Radiohead, Jonah Matranga, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, Murder by Death, Rilo Kiley, Ben Folds, Idlewild, Damien Rice, Deathcab For Cutie, New Found Glory, Gomez, Nick Drake, The Gaslight Anthem, Budapest, Unbelievable Truth, The Frames, Fionn Regan, Twilight Sad, Dan Lyth, Funeral for a Friend, Reindeer Section, Muse, Duke Special, Frank Turner, Aereogramme, The Cure, Whiskeytown, The Acorn, Ludovico Eineaudi, Cooper Temple Clause, Jeff Buckley, Snowpatrol, The Strokes, Russian Circles, Guggenheim Grotto, Billy Talent, Trashcan Sinatras, Jack's Mannequin, Driveblind, Turin Brakes, Lisa Mitchell, Gemma Hayes, Lights.Action!, Sufjan Stevens, Oceansize, Clayhill, My Vitriol, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bob Dylan, Longwave, Toploader, Mogwai, Anna Meldrum, The Hazey Janes, Little Kicks, Elliot Smith, Brendan Benson, The Bluetones, Biffy Clyro, Little Comets, Joy Division, Lightspeed Champion, Wilco, Finch, The Subways, Minus the Bear, Sixpeopleaway, Leaves, Teenage Fanclub, Endor, Ben Harper...
Sounds LikeEverything and nothing you've ever heard before.
Record LabelUnsigned


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   About Headlight
Indie-Rock-Folk-Pop. Straight up. With a twist. Headlight began in 2003 as Ask the Panda, an ill-advised and short-lived duo of Ben Drane and Ewan Donald. Soon after, the moniker 'Headlight' was assumed, and the two chaps released a demo CD, cunningly entitled 'Headlight', which was...well...ahem, not great. Soon after, the dull kiddy-emo of that first release were shrugged off, as Ewan "Muzzi" Murray and Fraser "Qupes" Will joined the fun. A brief flirtation with happy-clappy-uber-camp pop ensued. But not for long. Everyone realised Ben couldn't drum to save his life, so fraternal friend Jamie "Hay" Donald was drafted in and Ging moved on to the bass. A new CD was recorded in 2007 named the 'Half Truth EP'. It sold a few hundred copies, but was released at a time when the sound was changing to something more definite. Since then, the band have experienced the 'Fingers Out' phenomenon and we have now is fully-functional Headlight, combining piano and guitar-driven songs to dazzling-ish effect. Their festival debut at Wizard 2007 has been swiftly followed by playing all the major city venues in Aberdeen including the famous Lemon Tree, Drummonds, Moorings and The Tunnels. In the latest and last game of musicianal chairs, Ben Drane vacated the bass hotseat. After a brief spell of "hell, we don't need a bass!" chat, much pride was swallowed with the inclusion of bass maestro and Waves Radio darling Mitch Bain into the 'Light set up. Finally there is a settled lineup, and a forthcoming EP to be released early 2009. There's life in the old boy yet...

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Jul 12 2009 9:52 PM

Hey hows you? up to much this summer? hope your keeping well xox

Bradley
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Jul 9 2009 7:23 PM

Hey hows you? been up to much? :) x

Bradley
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Jul 4 2009 1:12 PM

alright lads, long time no speak

Just recored some new songs, vocal bit rough but we are gonna re-record them. We were itching to get She Broke Me and Floored onto the page

Tell us what you think
x
Get in Get out





Jun 26 2009 1:33 PM

Alright boys!

Just wandering if you wanted to try and sort out a gig in the heed together? I spoke to you boys at the post war years gig. What do you think?

Andy
AGP(There Will Be Fireworks - Wed 15 July)





Jun 24 2009 11:49 AM

Hello Everyone. July is a busy month for AGP and here are the latest treats you are all invited to...
 
WEDNESDAY 1st JULY @ TUNNELS
THE MUSCLE CLUB + Get In Get Out + Come On Gang + Cryoverbillionaires
7.30pm - 14+ show - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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THURSDAY 9th JULY @ TUNNELS
THE ANSWERING MACHINE + Redfoot The Fence + The Elizabeths
7.30pm - 14+ show - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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WEDNESDAY 15th JULY @ DRUMMONDS
THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS + support
7.30pm - 14+ show - £4 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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Why not get some mates together and take advantage of our 2 for 1 offers - see our blog for details

AGP xxx
Popmorphic





Jun 23 2009 2:47 PM

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Jun 23 2009 10:33 AM

THESE ARE OUR NEXT GIG'S
I HOPE YOU CAN MAKE TO SOME OF THEM THE ELIZABETHAN IS FREE AND THE CAFE DRUMMOND'S GIG IS ONLY £ 3 SO IT WONT BREAK THE BANK
SEE YOU THERE

elivabethan 27/06/2009

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Jun 22 2009 6:19 PM


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sixpeopleaway





Jun 17 2009 11:14 AM

Hey there! Hadn't heard anything about where we were staying so were about to make other arrangements but if you guys have a floor/couch spare and its no bother we would gladly take you up on your offer if its still going? :) Message me and I will give you me mobile number if you like if thats easier to get in touch. :) A.
RubyRuby





Jun 15 2009 7:33 PM

RubyRuby ISSUE 2 IS OUT NOW! The North-East of Scotlands best, FREE music E-Mag.  You can find a preview on our MySpace page or get a copy sent straight to your inbox by joining the mailing list: rubymailinglist@btinternet.com

Love Ruby XX 
Jacky





Jun 9 2009 5:52 PM

First time seeing u's n definately worth it! Great!
The Form





Jun 8 2009 11:00 PM

Guys, you played ace tonight and the new song is quality :D!
Can't wait for September ;) x
Skizofrenik (new e.p. now out contact for details)





Jun 8 2009 10:13 PM

THIS IS OUR NEXT GIG HOPE TO SEE YOU'S AT IT IT'S "FREE "IN A


bala 14/06/2009
AGP(There Will Be Fireworks - Wed 15 July)





Jun 7 2009 6:00 AM

HEY UP LOVELY PEOPLE...

2 MORE CRACKERS THIS WEEK....

MONDAY 8 JUNE
POST WAR YEARS + Headlight & Farewell Singapore
Tunnels 7.30pm 14+ - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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FRIDAY 12 JUNE
WAVE MACHINES + The Little Kicks
Tunnels 7.30pm 14+ - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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Dont forget our 2 for 1 offer on both these shows - you can even mix and match and get 1 for each show!!!!
So 2 tickets for a fiver - just leave your name in our blog BEFORE 12 noon MONDAY for Post War Years and BEFORE 12 noon FRIDAY for Wave Machines!!!!

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL!!!!

AGP x
Like Black Horses





Jun 6 2009 5:58 PM

thanks a lot :) erm no not yet, getting round to it though!
i think im coming to the gig you guys are playing with Farewell Singapore on monday
:D
xx
Like Black Horses





Jun 5 2009 2:00 PM

thanks for the add guys :)
Music Democracy





May 28 2009 2:14 PM



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May 26 2009 12:47 AM

Hey Headlight how are you? We are really looking forward to the post war years gig with you guys,last time we saw you was at the lemon tree and it was awesome! We are playing with general fiasco this wednesday 27th May in drummonds it would be really cool if you could come along
mucho love
FWSP
xx
Exposure @ Lemon Tree





May 25 2009 2:32 PM

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May 24 2009 2:40 AM

Thanks for the friendship!! Keep rockin' and much love and success always!!

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May 23 2009 12:26 PM


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SpeedKing





May 21 2009 9:48 AM





Hi tnx for the add!,WILD a first pre-mix song from my upcoming solo album is online now!!!
Please listen to my ORIGINAL SONGS and let me know what you think!

www.myspace.com/speedkingband
Jacky





May 19 2009 12:32 PM

I shall see what I can do :)
AGP(There Will Be Fireworks - Wed 15 July)





May 19 2009 4:36 AM

HELLO AGAIN!!!!

THURSDAY @ TUNNELS

ATLAS SKYE (former Drive By Argument)
with Hidden Leaves, Get In Get Out, Lions.Chase.Tigers
£4 from One Up, www.ticketweb.co.uk and on the door
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FRIDAY @ TUNNELS

CATS IN PARIS
with Free Korps and Debutant
£5 from One Up, www.ticketweb.co.uk and on the door
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NEXT WEDNESDAY (27th MAY) @ TUNNELS

MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES)
with The Trade, Dirty Deeds and The Social Chameleons
£6 from One Up, www.ticketweb.co.uk and on the door
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Check our page for other upcoming shows from THE FOXES, POST WAR YEARS, WAVE MACHINES, THE MUSCLE CLUB and GLINT (NYC)

AGP x

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May 18 2009 11:56 PM

You guys are fantastic. A good band but as people extremely friendly and supportive. I appreciate all you've done for me and my old band. Hope you can play on the 20th. x
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