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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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Jul 11 2009 2:30P
The Cube (Big Pink Cake All Dayer) Bristol

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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.



Our Next Show...




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



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

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

'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.

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


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 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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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

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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





Jun 23 2009 8:19 AM

heyo, thanks for the add

Izzy
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Jun 15 2009 8:26 AM

Red Rooms : LIVE





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?


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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





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





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~


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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~
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May 2 2009 8:45 PM

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Apr 7 2009 8:48 PM

Off Beat Promotions





Mar 20 2009 9:00 AM

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Feb 26 2009 6:29 PM

Thanks for the add! Please check out our
Profile
or website at
DirectStereo. com
The Short Stories





Feb 26 2009 8:46 PM

tom_poster
Series Two Records





Feb 21 2009 8:49 AM

Series Two Records released a new 9 CD compilation album.
CLICK HERE FOR Full Track list and Purchasing information for the January 2009 compilations by Series Two Records
The compilation 9 CD set features 204 artists and 700 minutes of music. The Compilations feature artists from all over the world including bands from (13) states of the USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France,Italy, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Croatia, Indonesia, Singapore, Poland, Philippines, Brazil, Belgium, Switzerland, and Israel.
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Farrington Hootenanny





Feb 6 2009 10:58 AM

Guys .... TVM for the add, appreciated.
Dave B :)
Tiny Tide





Feb 2 2009 5:44 PM

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Jan 18 2009 7:45 PM

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Jan 16 2009 5:29 PM

i hope you have an amazing 2009!

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lazers, robots & junk

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great dynamo





Dec 30 2008 5:15 PM

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Jan 4 2009 7:32 PM

Thankyou Paul for your amazing set on NYE it was brilliant and I loved loads of the stuff you were playing. Thanks for adding some great tunes, you'd be welcome back anytime.
XX Matthew and Heather
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Dec 29 2008 10:39 PM

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Dec 15 2008 6:35 PM

sorry missed your gig the other night! Bloody Tim was supposed to take me & Tom along, but we hadn't seen him all week as he'd been ill, and he went off without even reminding us, or letting us know!!!
Still, never mind, no doubt we'll see you soon.
Caryne





Dec 13 2008 9:03 PM

Hello,
Hope your gig went well? It's annoying that it was a night that we couldn't make (Dave, my partner, is at work) but. hopefully, one day, we will get to see you.
Caryne
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