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.
FLASH NEW THIRD-PERSON BIOGRAPHY (Updated June 2009):
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.
Rob will head out on his fourth UK tour in September and plans to record his debut full-length album later in the year, which will be preceded by a download single or two in 2010.
'ARMCHAIR HISTORIAN' EP AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES OR CD!
'Armchair Historian' EP (Wide Of The Mark, 2008)
Six tracks of catchy folk-pop including 'Ode To David Starkey' and bonus remix.
"There’s some class material here...a promising artist to watch out for." - 7/10, Die Shellsuit Die
We've got shows available at The Boathouse, Corner House and Nusha in Cambridge. Message here or email acousticstage@hotmail.com if you're interested in a show or have another enquiry.
hi rob, how ya doing mate ? did you have fun at 'moondogs' in reading ? we had a great gig there. anyway, we've just uploaded the 4 new tracks from our new ep 'with something amiss'. have a good listen and let us know what you think.... hope you're well. sid. brassneck.
Hi there, I have a few new releases on the horizon so here we go...
Firstly my new album as Tim Holehouse (folk/blues/americana) "From the dawn Chrous..." is out on dislocation deity records on Vinyl (red), CD and Download (itunes, amazon, napster etc). its 10 tracks with many of my good friends playing on the record... featuring string arrangements by Brian Inglis. For more details mail me here or myspace.com/timholehouse. Available via pay pal or cheque payment. CD (£5, 8 Euros and $10) Vinyl (£7, 10 Euros and $12).
My first Timothy C Holehouse (ambient/drone/leftfield) album is out on Dead Pilot records available on CD with screen print card sleeve. Available from myself and dead pilot records www.deadpilot.co.uk records) Price (£5, 8 Euros and $10)
Collaboration record with VEEE DEEE (Japan) a CD of our collaborations from both the UK and Japanese tour. Available on CD from Dislocation Deity records. (£5, 8 Euros, $10 and via Veee Deee in Yen).
Tape series release, with a Timothy C holehouse noise collages with Petals (in cute packaging) and Left Lung/ Right lung (in a sock) tape cassette series available from Analogue Dislocation/Dislocation Analogue. Price (£3, 5 Euros and $6).
Also i will be launching The dawn chorus album at this event.
DATE: Sunday 29th March 2009 DOORS 7.30pm ADM £4 Live acts: Tim Holehouse + Rob Himself + Former Utopia Genre: acoustic/alternative Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton TIX: on the door TEL: 020 8671 0700
TIM HOLEHOUSE (London) So Tim Holehouse, who the hell is he? Well, he's the ex-Among the Missing and Soon the Darkness member who swapped screaming with his shirt off for quiet contemplation and acoustic guitars via a world tour last year. The resultant album, 'From The Dawn Chorus' pushes the americana-blues envelope with great
hi dude, thanks for the add - good name too! and I like your style, it's awesome, looking forward to seeing you live mate! all the best, from one rob to another!
I strongly agree. You can jump onto the bill on the dates we've got booked in May & June if you fancy? Both in Leeds, like. Let us know if you fancy it.
no worries rob, have a possible replacement acoustic gig in the afternoon of 4th april at a place called the 'moondog cafe' in reading. email craig at info@moondogcafe.co.uk and see if you can play too.
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