Rachael: writes the words, lead vocals, flute, melodica and casio.
Mike: synths, backing vocals, keys and guitar
K!d Farthing (Matt): violin, electronics, the clever stuff.
We, the band read everything that gets sent to this site, but if you want to chat about these various things, best to chat to these folks
Legal: paul.lennon@stathamgilldavies.com
Bookings: TBC for now mail@runtotorun.co.uk
Press:TBC for now mail@runtotorun.co.uk
TV & Radio: Steve Ager at: steve@chachaman.co.uk
Influences
sufjan, seabear, the postal service, passion pit, metronomy, au revoir simone, my brightest diamond,andrew bird and a kerzillion more
PRESS:
"Like Sufjan Stevens going mad with samplers and keyboards" The Manchester Evening News
"A curious mix of anti-folk and airy, Postal Service-indebted electronica" The NME
""Run Toto Run have spent the last few months having their name bandied around, mainly as one of the new bands you'll be hearing a lot more of in the future, and by the sort of DJs and publications people trust on these matters." CMU DAILY
"A delightful blend of high tech and lo tech acoustic and marvellous song writing" Tom Robinson-BBC 6Music
“ … another indication that Manchester is crawling with talent” Steve Lamacq
“Their Hype Machine-topping version of Passion Pit's 'Sleepyhead' points to sound musical brains: RTR’s big break may not be far off. ” NME Online
"Micachu if she had tunes? Four Tet if they weren't so blokey and serious? Then they go and fuck up any remaining preconceptions by chucking in a sort of electro-oompah beat and fairground organs. Talent, individuality, star quality and tunes - ITC might well be an international event but sometimes you don't actually have to look past your own backyard for the stars." www.manchestermusic.co.uk
“ We love everything that is layered around Rachael Kichenside's immaculate vocals” Record of the Day
"A great little record" Steve Lamacq about Plastic Gold.
"Reminiscent of an electronic Belle & Sebastian or a modern-day St Etienne...everyone here appears to be completely under her spell, dancing like loons. "
The News of the World.
"This is BY FAR the best cover/remix/version I've heard of the track yet. Amazing work!" Derek Davies- Neon Gold Records about the RTR Passion Pit cover
"Run Toto Run represent the glitzy, glamorous side of Manchester through full on quirky indie-pop"
City Life
“ Urban Life favourites and hotly tipped by the BBC. Run Toto Run look
set to storm the live scene this summer. Check them out in tiny venues
while you still can.” Urban Life
“Lead singer Rachael Kichenside has the single most beautiful voice you are likely to hear this year. The Liverpool Echo
"Label sweet as gingerbread with much love to give seeks happy ears to folk with. We're pant wettingly excited about their first pickings from Run Toto Run and Stickboy" The Fly
"Floating our boat at Hitsheet Towers....A charming folk-pop record to add to the resurgent genre from the cool Manchester based label Lost and Lonely Singles Club" Hitsheet
"Absolutely gorgeous"
"Rachael has presence, her smile could melt the hardest of hearts" BBC Manchester
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The year we've been together has been an exciting one. We played our third gig at Glastonbury, made the In The City list after only a couple of months of being together, The BBC Sound Poll in January, have had national radio play on Radio 1, 2, BBC 6 Music, XFM. It's been a time of changes as well, our sound has changed a lot since we were last in the studio. Come see us live. You'll see.
Run Toto Run- new demos up's Friend Space (Top 12)
Yea well, I was going to come talk to you when I left (we have mutual friends) but you had a little mob of people around you asking questions so I thought I'd leave it :-S
Hope you enjoyed the night, free bar so I'm guessing you did ;)
Nicely done tonight guys/girl, only managed to catch one band but it was worth coming down. Very different to the last time I saw you but I liked it : )
Hey guys! Remember us? We met you at Whatfest in Northwich a few months back...anyway, i noticed you won a Noisettes support slot and so did we! Small world. Anyway, hope all is well x
I will be talking with Rachael from Run Toto Run during my online radio show this Saturday (Sep 19). The show is live fromnoon-3 pm UK time and Rachael will be on at around 2pm. to hear the interview live or to listen to an archive of it later go to: myspace.com/thesaturdaysession
It will also be in the guests section on my website: jimosullivan.net
hey guys, glad to see the good review in notw!! :) just made me wanna check you out live even more!! irish plans haven't by any chance developed since last time i asked have they??
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