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The Westfield Mining Disaster
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Member Since1/4/2006
Band Members



Meet the Miners...


InfluencesThe Velvet Underground
Orange Juice
The Go-Betweens
Pavement
The Monochrome Set
The Brilliant Corners
Sparklehorse
Silver Jews
Punk Rock
John Peel
Sounds Like'lovely, witty guitar pop... exactly what's missing from British pop music nowadays (reminiscent of Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice)'
- Cactus Killer Radio

'twee music meeting Americana on English Country Gardens... this strange little band from UK will entertain your domestic afternoons with their sweet and sour fantasy-pop'
- Sleep Walking Blog

'a slo-fi post-Tramway burn of insight, retrospection and perhaps a little latent Pastelism. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised by the quality though, given WMD Paul Towler's connection with the Haywains.'
- In Love With These Times

'lilting Americana lite... a musical landscape packed with everyman douchebags content to witter on about real life's tedium'
- Venue Magazine

'a fifth vinyl release on cult indiepop label Cloudberry, this is a rather lovely debut effort for Bristol's The Westfield Mining Disaster, all jaunty jangly guitars and 'doobeedoo' boy/girl vocals'
- Sounds XP

'simple guitar pop songs that float nicely in and out of alt-country territory. I've complained before about the lack of UK bands dabbling in this genre, so it's always nice to find some willing to give it a shot'
- Another Form of Relief

'songs of pure country-glazed jangle and heart felt pining. Orange Juice meets The Byrds.'
- Closet Trekkie

'a twisted take on guitar-pop, mixing jangly guitars with a hybrid of alt-country, dark brooding lyrics and no-frills charm - their roots are in 'C86' era indie-pop having previously founded 80's twee-pop veterans The Haywains'
- Moles Bands

'Hank Williams saved my life is melodic, catchy country feel pop. Does it work? Well yes it does. We love this jangly tune, it is far too catchy for its own good. Play it in the car and you will find yourself grinning and singing along. Brilliant!'
- Bristol Rock

'you will not find a better example of the arcane art of guitar pop anywhere on iTunes. This collection of bittersweet happy-sad slices of real life will put tears on your cheeks, a smile on your face and a tap in your toes'
- Organaon/iTunes

'don't think of the American Southwest, more like Southwestern UK, what's tumbling through the air are fine pop melodies – smart, fun, sometimes melancholy little songs'
- Erasing Clouds

'a melodious, hook drenched indie leaning pop group... more than just a gig - an event! Cracking stuff!'
- Wunderbar Listings

Record LabelCloudberry Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Westfield Mining Disaster
We like pop songs bearing the spirit of punk and the warmth of soul. We also like the DIY ethic and vinyl records.

Formed in 2006, we write about issues close to our hearts - mostly true stories. But don't worry all you romantics out there - we'll always throw in the odd slushy number for good measure! We aren't hip scenesters - we just aim to make the kind of music we like.

Many thanks for visiting!


Currently Available Releases...


'Hank Williams Saved My Life'
7" Vinyl on Cloudberry Records out now.
Click here
to order.



'Judy Greer' plus two brand new songs.
3 Track 3" CD on Berlin label Edition 59 out now.
Click here
to order.



Songs by The Westfield Mining Disaster also appear on the following compilations:



'A Piece Of Cake' Compilation CD
Released by Big Pink Cake.

'Ces Étranges Objects De Désir' Compilation CDR
Sold With Anorak City Fanzine Issue 4.

'Doin' It For The Kids '08' Compilation CD in aid of Yorkhill Chrildrens Foundation.

'Black Stone On Top Of A White Stone EP Fanzine and Compilation CD released by Cloudberry Records.

'Honey, The Dog's Home' Compilation CD in aid of Bristol Dog's Home released by The International Lo-Fi Underground.

'Series Two, Volume 4' CD
Released by Series Two Records.


   The Westfield Mining Disaster's Friend Space (Top 16)
The Westfield Mining Disaster has 1884 friends.
 Cloudberry Records 


 The Haywains 


 Jerry 


 Sugarglider 


 BIG PINK CAKE 


 edition 59 


 Cactus Killer Radio 


 Hank Williams 


 Rocker 


 The Hi-Life Companion 


 Johnny Rench 


 The Head Club 


 the experimental pop band 


 stew 


 Paul 


 The Short Stories 





The Westfield Mining Disaster's Friends Comments
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Slow Reverse

Slow Reverse



Nov 4 2009 5:22 PM



Hi , The Westfield Mining Disaster

Thanks for buying our CD.

We're really glad you enjoy it.

It's a pleasure to know that our album travels abroad 


Cheers !!



Eggnog Series Two EP Club

Eggnog Series Two EP Club



Nov 2 2009 9:29 PM

Please support our Indie Pop "EP CLUB" presented by Series Two Records and Eggnog Records. It is a collaboration between an Indie Pop label in Nebraska and one in New Zealand. The indie pop EP CLUB's include artists from around the world.

If you would like to grab some free downloads or find out how to own your very own EP CLUB, read here      http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=448702614&blogId=512180204

hugs,
Christopher

This is EP Club number 1. So proud )  Thanks to Andy @ Fensepost for the great photo.


BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Nov 2 2009 9:28 PM

Bubblegum Records

Bubblegum Records



Sep 23 2009 3:48 PM

The Fauns

The Fauns



Sep 8 2009 5:02 PM

Hello Paul and co... What wonderful joyful music you make. I'm enjoying "Trouble Makers" in particular over the shop sound system... It makes me want to kiss some shy girls. Very very nice. M
edition 59

edition 59



Sep 8 2009 5:02 PM

Hello Paul,

best wishes from Berlin. I hope all's well with you. If
you interested following a link of an interview by PENNYBLACKMUSIC
about EDITION 59.


EDITION 59 Interview


Best wishes, Werner
Lunacy

Lunacy Attic



Sep 2 2009 5:02 PM

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Petra Bastani



Sep 2 2009 5:02 PM

Petras Pfundsweiber

Thank you for the Add.
Have a nice Day, Petra Bastani alias Pfundsweibpetra

Our Little Empire

Our Little Empire



Aug 5 2009 1:36 PM


BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Jul 30 2009 8:15 AM

BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Jul 21 2009 4:25 PM

Thanks to the wonderful Westfields! We loved having you on board the Big Pink Cake all weekender, your set was marvellous and your choice of film was fantastic. Thanks for making it a really special time. XX Matthew and Heather
Christopher

Christopher



Jul 10 2009 8:29 AM

For yourself & your friends :)

Here's a free 19 song pop mixtape if you would like to have it :)
http://www.indiepages.com/nebraskapopfestival/popfestmix.zip

have a lovely week.

hugs,
Christopher

http//www.flickr.com/photos/paiirs/
The Cathode Ray

The Cathode Ray



Jul 6 2009 9:21 AM

Hey! We've got three new demos up which we hope you'll enjoy...
Izzy Plastic & The Manicans

Izzy Plastic & The Manicans



Jun 23 2009 8:19 AM

heyo, thanks for the add

Izzy
X
BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Jun 23 2009 8:19 AM

BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Jun 15 2009 8:26 AM

Retrospect

Retrospect



Jun 11 2009 11:12 AM

The next Red Rooms : LIVE event is on Saturday 25th April with...

WORLD IS STATIC
HOSTAGE RESCUE TEAM
THE BLESSED ORDER OF FALLEN STARS
YOUR CASKET OR MINE?


Add yourself to our Facebook Events page for discounted entry by clicking here!

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Centascope

Centascope



Jun 11 2009 11:12 AM

Hi The Westfield Mining Disaster

Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

andreas

andreas



May 29 2009 9:03 PM

you are truly wonderful. i always get the chills when i listen to your songs - just as music is suppose to do. keep up the good work and i will be looking forward to listening to more beautiful pop songs from you in the future :)

take care,
andreas
sombrero

sombrero



May 22 2009 9:35 AM

BOB

to celebrate the BOB website extravaganza there's a new bunch of demos up over at sombrero.
treat yourselves
~This Elegant Chaos~

~This Elegant Chaos~



May 20 2009 8:16 PM

Hello from Scotland!!

Thank you for accepting our Request.
I can't think what took us so long to find you. Your songs are fantastic...we hear elements of The Orchids, The Go-Betweens and The Chesterfields....always a good sign.

Consider us fans!
Take care,
~TEC~
BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



May 2 2009 8:45 PM

BIG PINK CAKE

matthew heather



Apr 7 2009 8:48 PM

OffBeat Promotions

OffBeat Promotions



Mar 20 2009 9:00 AM

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The Short Stories

The Short Stories



Feb 26 2009 8:46 PM

tom_poster
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