Adam Himself: drums, vocals (he also records everything, cos he's cool like that)
Influences
The Smiths, Death Cab For Cutie, David Dondero, Frank Turner, Hundred Reasons, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, The Wildhearts, Million Dead, Bruce Springsteen, Chris T-T, Three Litre, David Starkey, Allison Weiss.
"During a period notorious for overtly brash releases, Rob has provided some welcome relief with a more homely take on the festive season...and let us remember it was the simple pleasures Kevin MacAllister was pining for" - Surrey and North Hants What's On
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Rob Himself began life playing and singing in various bands, most notably grindcore trio Mfkzt. Three years ago he jacked in the screaming to focus on his love of big sing-a-longs and delicate melodies, whilst retaining his old band's slightly tongue-in-cheek, fully DIY ethos.
Since late 2005, Rob has released 3 demos and played all over the place, sharing stages and living room floors with the likes of Ghost Mice, The Xcerts, Tim Holehouse, Chris Helme, My Summer As A Salvation Soldier, Ill Ease, Bonsai Kittens, Naomi Hates Humans, Flatlands, Witchsorrow, Anya Marina, Canterbury and Above Them amongst countless others.
In October 2008, having recruited drummer and producer Adam Pollard to his two-man band, Rob released 'Armchair Historian', his debut EP proper - six tracks of catchy, witty, heartfelt folk-pop. This was followed by a 9-date UK tour and another in April 2009 in support of the EP's iTunes release.
After completing his fourth DIY tour in September, Rob hit the studio with Adam to record his debut full-length album, due for release in spring 2010.
"Rob Himself's unplugged pop-rock tonight sounds like The Wildhearts during a power cut, and it's brilliant." - Kerrang!
'ARMCHAIR HISTORIAN' EP STILL AVAILABLE NOW VIA DOWNLOAD OR CD!
'Armchair Historian' EP (Wide Of The Mark, 2008)
Six tracks of catchy folk-pop including 'Ode To David Starkey' and bonus remix.
"A light-hearted and well-crafted selection of accessible folk-tinged shanties but if you dig deeper each song has more to offer...a very enjoyable listening experience." - Ninehertz (click to read more)
"Terms like lo-fi and DIY don’t have to mean shoddy sound or packaging, no no no, this is done just right....Just good songs and fine words and real simple clever honest emotion." - Organ Magazine (click to read more)
The states, mon ami, was understandably frickin' awesome. Can't wait to go back. The 17th you say? Well, I guess it would only be polite for me to show up. Dunno about playing, i've got a few coming up, might be nice to sit in the corner and drink rather than having to pretend like I play songs! Hope you're good bud! x
Brah, number 1. How the hell are you??? Number 2. Xmas single = AWESOME idea. Number 3. You need any help with anything along those lines, just give me a shout i'll be only too happy to help and quite frankly I don't do enough good charity work. Number 4. How's the recording going? Hope everything's going okay hombre! x
It was incredible thanks buddy. Sold all the merch @ the first show. Crazy times. Almost 5000miles in 2 weeks. How's the gigging been going. We need to arrange some more shows soon.
Awesome times my friend! Havent had time to give yours a proper listen, but trust me I will. thanks for the kind words. JEW cover was amazing! Moooore soon! Matt x
So I here whispers that you're playing with us @ Goblets tomorrow? Going to be awesome. Bring a copy of your record and I shall make a purchase or we can do a swap and I'll give you a copy of the debut Hometown Show cd? write back.
Hey How's it going? Just dropping by to say hi & thanks for the friendship!! Hope you like the tunes! Feel free to join us on facebook as well!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Feud/35284581680 FEUD
Well thankyou bro, i'm really glad you liked! it'd be awesome if we could play some more shows together somewhen soon!!! i need a valid reason to pull out my cyndi lauper impression!!
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