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held by hands
Experimental / Pop



Leeds,
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/14/2007
Band Websitedrownedinsound.com/messageboards
Band MembersAngharad Cooper
Matthew Johnson
Paul Pearce
Stephen Roe
Sam Shipstone
Sounds Like'The minimal recordings available to the proletariat belie the majestic, emotive performances that the much expanded Held By Hands share with us when they play live. Not entirely a world apart from The Flaming Lips, Giant Sand, Arcade Fire et al, the utterly sublime catchiness of the vocal refrain of 'Trading on Past Treasures' not only makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, it will most likely plait them into a thick cord and choke tears from your eyes.' (Plan B)
Record LabelJealous Records
Type of LabelIndie




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Hello.

We're not playing shows anymore - we have "split up".

Genuine thanks to everyone that put us on, gave us food* or a place to stay.

Thanks!

*Please read this bit carefully. You know who you are. So thanks for the water & fuck off.

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A Classic Education





Jul 7 2008 10:43 AM

too damn bad..oh well
Motive Sounds Recordings





Jul 3 2008 7:08 AM

really sad to hear. all the best for the future.

mark
The Amber Sleep





Jul 2 2008 1:46 AM

really sad to hear it guys! but I look forward to seeing what you come up with next, unless you've all just had enough of that whole music thing

Graham
KITES (want august gigs)





Jul 1 2008 9:40 AM

that is a real shame :-(

you were one of the best bands i'd seen, and would have loved to hear and see you play many more times.

xx
jskah!





Jul 1 2008 7:33 AM

SADFACE. hope you guys continue doing yr own musics anyway. now i will go cry because i never made it back over to see hbh. reunion tour in america once you're all ancient?
Oh My Joss!





Jul 1 2008 7:27 AM

Aww man, dont split,

you showed alot of promise :(

xx
Gossamer Albatross





Jul 1 2008 7:16 AM

no!
you guys can't split up.
you were the bomb.
:(
x
Pirate Crocodile





Jul 1 2008 7:09 AM

That's a big old shame :-(
Not Shy Of The DIY





Jun 30 2008 1:11 PM

Gig At The Red House Sheffield - Next Satuday!!!. get involed. £4 squids in late licence - 6pm till sometime in the early hours...

PARTY GARBAGE (alcohol drinking, burrito eating punx from texas)
COP OUT (steel city skate or die pissed up youth crew, comin' thru)
OFFSHORE RADIO (leeds supergroup, super good old school punk rock clash styley! )
THE AMISTAD (socially aware melodic gruff from 'suburbs)
THE COST OF LIVING (female fronted discount/fifth hour hero esque, top tunes and good backing beards)
THE 255'S (manc dudes, ex for old times sake,)
mmothejr





Jun 28 2008 7:15 AM

Thank you for the add!!! I like your music a lot... Peace and Love from Berlin,Mmo
Tomiyama Kazuyasumaki





Jun 26 2008 8:07 AM

thanks for the add!
good music!

much love from Japan
Tomiyama Kazuyasumaki
x marklaa x





Jun 22 2008 11:53 AM

It was a pleasure travelling with you guys. I hope we can do it again sometime.

x
The Amber Sleep





Jun 22 2008 9:33 AM

good set last night you lot, we should do it again sometime

Graham x
Gossamer Albatross





Jun 22 2008 5:16 AM

cheers for hereford the other night guys. it was awesome fun.
how did the leeds show go in the end?
x
THEBANDSTAND





Jun 21 2008 7:03 AM

Geat gig last night really enjoyed it. Good luck with everything you do and hope too see you again soon. Thanks again xx
KITES (want august gigs)





Jun 20 2008 2:07 AM

fantastic, fantastic set in hereford last night! really enjoyed it. xx
O.I.B. Records





Jun 17 2008 8:36 PM

HELD BY HANDS
with
SONS OF NOEL AND ADRIAN

Brighton
Engine Room
TONIGHT!!!!!!
£4
8pm

FLYER: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g247/BootlegAl/HeldByHandsPosterlores.jpg
Stuart





Jun 16 2008 8:53 AM

Hello. I just wanted to thank you all for playing in Carlisle the other night, it was such a wonderful show. I would also like to give a special thank you to Stephen for selling some of his records to me, I was really quite excited to find an extra 7" hidden within Satanic Panic. :)

À bientôt!
Nick





Jun 16 2008 2:07 AM

amazing gig in Carlisle folks! now all i need to do is get my records back that i left at the venue and i can actually listen to your cd....
Benjamin Shaw





Jun 15 2008 8:45 AM

hello, thankyou, this is nice stuff you have here. cheers.
GET INVOLVED ®





Jun 15 2008 5:51 AM

really looking forward to tonight!

lovely sunday night gig like!

see yous soon.
xx
A NEW BAND A DAY!





Jun 12 2008 2:27 AM

Hello HBH! Thanks for adding me - I hope you enjoy A New Band A Day!

Joe - www.anewbandaday.com
phil





Jun 10 2008 5:50 AM

I will have to buy one of those, methinks. Anyway, catch you on Saturday all going to plan!
phil





Jun 9 2008 3:26 PM

i very much like the sound of your music. looking forward to seeing you in carlisle (of all places!)

how much would one have to bring to purchase one lofi tape?
KITES (want august gigs)





Jun 9 2008 10:20 AM

really looking forward to the hereford show guys :-)

kites xxx
PVH





Jun 8 2008 11:27 AM

hiya aswell
x
Andy





Jun 7 2008 8:46 AM

and steve roe, steve roe to the centre of the river.
Stagecoach





Jun 2 2008 4:27 AM

Found It Hard is beautiful.

Hope to be along to the London show.

Luka x
ellie





Jun 2 2008 3:30 AM

Your music is gorgeous
briony





Jun 2 2008 3:13 AM

Alcock? I was enjoying all the glory.
paul





Jun 1 2008 7:59 AM

Sol Seppy were a surprising great support band for Sparklehorse the other year, and the album was even better than I thought it would be. A new album from them/her this year I think.
Hopefully may come and see you guys on the 17th, depending on other gigs everywhere. where is 'The Miller' and tickets and time are you guys on stage type things? ta!
Not Shy Of The DIY





May 28 2008 7:21 AM

Gig At The Red House Sheffield - Next Satuday!!!. get involed. £4 squids in late licence - 6pm till sometime in the early hours...

PARTY GARBAGE (alcohol drinking, burrito eating punx from texas)
COP OUT (steel city skate or die pissed up youth crew, comin' thru)
OFFSHORE RADIO (leeds supergroup, super good old school punk rock clash styley! )
THE AMISTAD (socially aware melodic gruff from 'suburbs)
THE COST OF LIVING (female fronted discount/fifth hour hero esque, top tunes and good backing beards)
THE 255'S (manc dudes, ex for old times sake,)
i forgot my name *sorry*





May 27 2008 10:00 AM

your melodies so tender

*thks*
conor





May 27 2008 4:48 AM

The neu-Volk revolution is upon us. Your runic hammer of Aryan terror is falling mercilessly across this ancient land, weakened by Brussels bureaucrats and mixed race marriage. Your music stops at nothing when it comes to crushing all those who stand in the way of neu-Volk.

You may wear skinny jeans and have intricate, layered haircuts, but I still feel you are part of the skinhead army at heart.

Imperial hails, 88.

PS.When is the Skrewdriver covers album coming out? I'm excited for it!
VICTORIA AND JACOB





May 22 2008 8:30 AM

I love your sound.

Jacob x
Stuart Robinson





May 21 2008 2:17 AM

baggsy one of the tapes! x
DEJA





May 20 2008 3:37 PM

double-dash? it's just blue-drift and a couple of short-cuts. and a few hyphens apparently. i'm trying to spread a rumour that diddy kong is from argentina. don't ask.
DEJA





May 20 2008 3:30 PM

i don't own a playstation. but i've had my fair share of pro evo in the past... so can't guarantee a good game but i'll try!
& if there's mario kart i'll cause some havoc...
;-)
DEJA





May 20 2008 3:14 PM

tour, eh? nice.
see y'all in carlisle...x
Our Brother The Native





May 20 2008 2:56 PM

this is great!
-josh
More and More Tiger Promotions





May 19 2008 11:36 AM

cheers for the add boise and girl.

Graham
SEXBEAT





May 9 2008 3:53 AM

SEXBEAT 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

SEXBEAT DJs / ltd ed fanzine / cake / T shirts / badges

£5 / £3 for SEXBEAT members. Reply with your name + email address for your membership card.

Sat 10th May at the Macbeth, Hoxton Street, Shoreditch

x
YOU ANIMALS





Apr 29 2008 2:00 PM

Heya boys, i'm looking forward to driving for you for a few dates in June. It should be ace!

We have lovely new songs up on our page. Please have a listen and let us know what you think?

To keep updated with all our music, gigs, releases etc you need to subscribe to the YOU ANIMALS myspace blog.

Thanks
MarkAnimal
x x x
Gossamer Albatross





Apr 21 2008 1:55 AM

hey guys, what do you new songs sound like?!
also, who's putting you on in hereford?
mega looking forward to it.
x
DEJA





Apr 17 2008 12:42 PM

Support my remix! Foals - 'Electric Bloom' (Sporting Injuries remix) here:

http://www.last.fm/music/Foals/_/Electric+Bloom+%28Sporting+Injuries+Remix%29

Last.fm members please login to listen as it will help the progress of the track in the competition & comment if you have time!

Thanks,

DEJA x
Accidents Never Happen





Apr 15 2008 2:34 PM

New tunes uploaded!!

Our new single It made sense yesterday
is now uploaded on myspace

The single contains...
1. It made sense yesterday
2. rebel

enjoy!
Joy.





Apr 15 2008 6:12 AM

'J O Y ' @ MEZE, Newport
:::Thursday 24th April

*MAIN ROOM*
Frommars (Mars)
Aluminum Babe (New York)
Stray Borders (Cardiff)
Zissou (Chepstow)
DJ PETE
DJs STRANGEKNIFE til 2AM

*BACK ROOM*
Telegram from the Queen (Chepstow)
Gindrinker (Cardiff)
Lt. Meat (Newport)
Guest DJs GLOW
Ewen





Apr 14 2008 12:57 PM

gosh- you folks really are the titbiscuits- in an ideal world you'd be as big as Godspeed (or bigger). Great stuff!
DrunkenWerewolf Magaz