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Member Since5/12/2007
Band MembersPeter Ashcroft - Vocals;
Inspired by ~ Jacques Brel, Paul Smith, Lennon Vs Jagger

Phillip deAspden - Guitar;
Inspired by - Orange Juice, The Pixies, Kate Bush, The Cure, The Smiths, PJ Harvey, Jack White & New Town by Life Without Buildings

David Mathias - Delicious Bass;
Informed By - Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, The Cure, Warp Records

Richard Maung - Guitar;

Donald Murphy - Drums;
Samples, Electric Whirligigs, Synthesisers and the Cosmic Key off of Masters of the Universe
InfluencesPhil Cooper,
Hospital Dramas,
Blue Thunder,
Jingo Warriors,
The Screaming Swiss,
Argentine/German Shepherds,
"Don't Look At Me",
Dazed & Confused,
Noteworthy Skies,
Coming Up For Air,
Sounds LikeA starfish liquefying your soft parts.

Record LabelUnsigned


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   About Tin Pot Dictators
Our, surnames they all,
start with an A or an M,
What you say to that?

....Garth, that was a Haiku. Alright.

UP THE DICTATORS!


"...tin pot dictators..."
- Marc Riley (on BBC Radio 6)

"One of the most unusual bands I've seen in a while but one of the most intriguing, watch this space"
-Sandman Magazine Live Reviews 2008

"I thought you were going to be Sh*t, but you were F*cking Awesome"
-An honest Friend

"Amazing live band, this is music as it should be"
-Jess Barratt - Universal Music



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Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Dec 10 2009 11:45 AM


Hi Folks

A very very special gig below featuring ex-members of Primal Scream and Audioweb

One not to be missed so get tickets ASAP


DESIGNER MAGAZINE PRESENTS....... HONESTLY EXPRESS YOURSELF / SUPAJAMMA / THE UNIVERSAL

plus DJ sets from Dermo (Northside) / Tintin (New Order DJ)

MANCHESTER ROADHOUSE
SATURDAY 12TH DEC
DOORS 7.30PM

£5 TICKETS FROM PICCADILLY RECORDS AND ONLINE FROM - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/61322



Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!

Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!



Dec 4 2009 4:37 PM

Our latest single 'Set Me On Fire' is now available worldwide from all major digital stores and includes the exclusive remix by dance legends Utah Saints.

"Revolution is a massive tune!" - Rob Swire, Pendulum

"The missing link between Soundgarden and The Prodigy has materialised!" - Eddy Temple-Morris

"I love this band!" - Emma Scott, Kerrang!
Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Nov 23 2009 11:47 PM

HHi

THE ADS ARE ON TV SO WE CAN FINALLY SAY IT WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE PREMATURE IDIOTS.....HAPPY XMAS FOLKS!!!!

As you know we have great gigs all year round, but the fact that its nearly Xmas makes these ones doublY fantastic

Here's all the Designer Magazine gigs and co-promotes below....



* Nov 26th - Naboo (Mighty Boosh DJ Set) @ Moho

plus special guests
Echodeck
Kids on Bridges
Cassini Club
White Rabbit
The Bora

and more TBC


* Dec 2nd - Everything Everything @ Moho Live

plus special guest
Lovekorner
The Motivs

and more TBA

* Dec 5th - Faker Junior, Glassheads, The Autumn, Drive There Now @ Manchester Roadhouse

* Dec 12th - Honestly Express Yourself (ex Primal Scream) / Supajamma (ex-Audioweb) / The Universal @ Manchester Roadhouse

* Dec 16th - Dave Haslam / Hatcham Social @ Moho Live

* Dec 18TH - The Futureheads @ Moho Live

plus special guests
Red or Black
Echodeck
New York Tourists
Junkgods
Blitz Kids

* Dec 21st @ Satans Hollow - All Ages Line UP TBC

* Dec 22nd - Gideon Conn @ Moho Live

* Jan 29th - The Mandigans plus special guests @ Club Academy

* Feb 5th - After Party / The Zetlands / Venus As A Boy (I-Candy) and more TBC @ Manchester ROadhouse


FULL DETAILS ON OUR MYSPACE HERE....

http://www.myspace.com/designermagazine



Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Sep 13 2009 10:11 AM

COMING SOON FOR DESIGNER MAGAZINE - http://www.myspace.com/designermagazine

Sept 18th

THE VIOLET MAY @ Night & Day - Sheffields most talked about band at the mo - you may recognise fronman Chris McClure as the face of The Arctic Monkeys and Toddla T's debut

Support from
The Causeway
The Ambush
The Minx
No Flash


£5 from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53191



Sept 21st

SPY CATCHER (Gallows / Haunts sideproject) @ SATANS HOLLOW

Support from
Daddysmilk
San Sebastian
Too Infinity
Bi-Polar Disco

£5 from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/54850



Sept 25th

DOLL & THE KICKS @ Sub61 - As seen on 2 sold out dates with Morrissey @ Manchester Apollo

Support from

Der Die Das
The Tamalas
The Soul
and more TBC

£6 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/50385


Oct 2nd

THE THIRD MAN @ Sub 61 - Ex Kooks bassist Max Rafferty's new band

supports TBC

£5 tickets from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/58659
Golden Lab Records

Nick Mitchell



Jul 28 2009 11:34 PM

Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Jun 24 2009 4:41 PM

HEY

WE'VE GOT LOADS ON IN JUNE / JULY SO HERE'S JUST A HANDFUL OF THE GIGS SO FAR - CHECK THE MYSPACE PAGE OUT FOR THE FULL LISTINGS


ADVANCE TICKETS

July 2nd - The Dead Formats - new signings to Visible Noise @ Satans Hollow (16+) - £5 tickets from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/49825

July 3rd - Decimals - Pennie from The Automatics new band @ Sub 61 (14+) - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/49265

July 10th - The Heartbreaks - Formerly Seaside Riot and just seen at Academy 1 with The View - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/49946

Sept 25th - Doll & The Kicks @ Sub61 - fresh from 2 sold out Apollo dates with Morrissey, D&TK returun for a headline show in Manchester - £6 from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/50385












LOTS LOTS MORE GIGS ON THE MYSPACE SO CHECK THE FULL LISTINGS......... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A GIG FOR US MESSAGE US VIA THE MYSPACE


Xxx
Hungry Pigeon

Hungry Pigeon



May 20 2009 1:49 PM

..

TICKETS


Buy tickets online from any of our three online vendors



Tickets are priced at:

Full Weekend Wristband £19.50 adv

Single Day Tickets £10.00 adv




CLICK HERE TO BUY FROM TICKETLINE




CLICK HERE TO BUY FROM SEETICKETS




CLICK HERE TO BUY FROM WEGOTTICKETS






CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE...
NINE BLACK ALPS
KID BRITISH
WAVE MACHINES
MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE
THE TRAVELLING BAND
TEN BEARS
THE VORTEX
THE MAYBES
KARIMA FRANCIS
THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP
FRAZER KING
CASIO KID
GIDEON CONN
THE GAY BLADES
THE WHISKYCATS
TEN BEARS
..... with around 200 bands over the weekend



**** CHECK THE MYSPACE BLOG FOR FULL MUSIC AND ARTS LISTINGS ****

Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



May 10 2009 11:31 AM

HEY

WE'VE GOT LOADS ON IN MAY / JUNE / JULY SO HERE'S JUST A HANDFUL OF THE GIGS SO FAR - CHECK THE MYSPACE PAGE OUT FOR THE FULL LISTINGS









LOTS LOTS MORE GIGS ON THE MYSPACE SO CHECK THE FUL LISTINGS......... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A GIG FOR US MESSAGE US VIA THE MYSPACE


Xxx

ADVANCE TICKETS

June 19th - The Ruling Class @ Manchester Roadhouse - Just been on tour with The Charlatans and The Twang - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/47829

June 20th - The Sand Band @ Roadhouse - one time Coral guitarist and just played Manchester gig with Nick McCabe / The Black Marquee - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/48101

July 2nd - The Dead Formats - new signings to Visible Noise @ Satans Hollow (16+) - £5 tickets from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/49825

July 3rd - Decimals - Pennie from The Automatics new band @ Sub 61 (14+) - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/49265
Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Apr 7 2009 9:44 AM

HEY

WE'VE GOT LOADS ON IN APRIL SO HERE'S JUST A HANDFUL OF THE GIGS SO FAR - CHECK THE MYSPACE PAGE OUT FOR THE FULL LISTINGS


















LOTS LOTS MORE GIGS ON THE MYSPACE SO CHECK THE FUL LISTINGS......... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A GIG FOR US MESSAGE US VIA THE MYSPACE

Xxx
Golden Lab Records

Nick Mitchell



Mar 22 2009 11:07 PM

Vampire Blues is the duo of guitar player Jon Collin (Serfs, The Whole Voyald) and harmonium player Jon Marshall (The Hunter Gracchus, Peril Hill). They have a pretty special tape out on Blackest Rainbow. We can't recommend them highly enough.

The Fifth Band is the gobsmacking trio of Stephen Lawrie (The Telescopes), Bridget Hayden (Vibracathedral Orchestra) and Kryszt Hladowski (The Family Elan). Oof.

A Wake is the duo of Nick Mitchell and Fliss Horrocks who also play in Beach Fuzz.
This will actually probably end-up being a Beach Fuzz performance - this incarnation's first inside the UK.

Picture Book

Picture Book



Feb 22 2009 4:23 PM

yo!!! yeah man, great gig in manchester! loved the cow bell. the video is so funny!

found that orange finger puppet my jacket pocket yesterday! random!

big love

toko x
Karl (Music Promoter)

Karl  (Music Promoter)



Feb 1 2009 3:32 PM

Hi Tin Pot Dictators,

Well what can i say, but simply you rocked THE BULLET BAR, Camden last night and you really are a wonderful band live!!

Please, Please come and see us all again real soon my friends!!

With Kindest regards

Karl x
07782 492988 / 9
The Bullet Bar, Camden.

Golden Lab Records

Nick Mitchell



Jan 14 2009 5:26 PM



Tickets from www. myspace. com/goldenlabrecords, www. ticketline. co. uk and www. wegottickets. com
Mantis and the Prayer

Mantis and the Prayer



Jan 3 2009 5:57 PM

have a great 2009!

mantissssss
Paul Song Lyricist - A Pocket Full of Songs

Paul Song Lyricist - A Pocket Full of Songs



Dec 23 2008 11:12 PM

Hi! I wanna wish you & your fans a Happy Christmas as well as a great & successful New Year from Paul in da Promised Land (No, not LA:)!
Scar

Scar



Dec 8 2008 8:45 PM

ALRIGHT,
WE'VE GOT SOME NEW TRACKS UPLOADED ON OUR PROFILE PAGE, CHECK THEM OUT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

THE TRACKS WERE RECORDED AT HITOY STUDIOS (STOCKPORT).
PRODUCER BEN BANNISTER (PRODUCED MARK E SMITH, THE FALL AND RAY LUZIER, KORN)
Golden Lab Records

Nick Mitchell



Nov 19 2008 6:11 PM

the lovely SAVALAS!

the lovely SAVALAS!



Nov 14 2008 12:20 AM

Hi!!!
We are pleased to invite you @
THE SAVALAS!!!
U.K. PLASTIC TOUR 08

LONDON
NOV 18TH - THE HALFMOON - PUTNEY
NOV 19TH - THE DUBLIN CASTLE - CAMDEN
NOV 20TH - THE ROCK ATTIC - BEDFORD PARK

DON'T MISS IT !!! ENJOY THE SAVALAS !!!



We look forward to meeting you!!!
Thanx
Cheers

The Savalas
Golden Lab Records

Nick Mitchell



Oct 9 2008 3:05 PM

daniel

daniel



Sep 15 2008 10:05 AM

HIIII :D
GigDoggy

GigDoggy



Aug 25 2008 10:27 PM

This link is a blog for touring bands:

www. gigdoggy. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.
Comes along with news on web technologies, music industry trends and recording gizmos

Enjoy,

GigDoggy
Time For China

Time For China



Aug 25 2008 9:31 AM

heya best of mornings,xxxxxxxxx, just stopped by to check out your page and see how you are really...so how are you?
weve got a few gigs booked in october and november, you ca find details on our page, it wud be absolutely amazing if you could come to one of them,
weve also got a new ep that were giving away for free, you can downlaod it from here.

Hope your very well
all our love ben, time for china
Killer Bee Productions

Killer Bee Productions



Aug 18 2008 9:55 PM

how's it going, bunch of slackers?
MANCHESTER BANDS

MANCHESTER BANDS



Aug 9 2008 8:44 PM

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NOW BOOKING ABOVE SHOWS :
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DATES BOOKING

BONEHEAD (EX-OASIS)TOUR
29TH JAN - YORK
30TH JAN - LIVERPOOL
31ST JAN - BIRMINGHAM

PAUL RYDER (HAPPY MONDAYS)
6TH FEB - YORK
7TH FEB - BIRMINGHAM
8TH FEB - MANCHESTER
(ALL DAY EVENT)
The Squid

The Squid



Jul 27 2008 1:13 PM

Hey Dudes,

a 13 track Compilation of the first 6 months of the squid is now available...

The Squid : Anthology 1
(January - June 2008)

Can be gotten through myspace, or swapped for a TPD CD if pos?

Theres some sample tracks up now if you fancy a listen anyways!
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