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Nacional
Post punk / Indie / Alternative

"What's it all about alfie?"

Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/18/2008
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   Nacional: General Info
Member Since2/26/2007
Band MembersRobert Armstrong, Jamie Hamilton, Michael O'Hara, Jonny McGiffen, Colin Healy

Management: John McAlinden

Email: johnm@mcalindens.net
InfluencesEjaculation, Northern Soul, the eighties, Italia '90, Michael Douglas' mirrored sunglasses, Shane Meadows.
Sounds LikeClosed eyes, The North, Connection & burnt hands
Record Labelart/goes/pop
Type of LabelIndie




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Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Maggie May’s Glasgow
Mar 18 2009 12:00A
S X S W 18th-22nd March Austin, Texas

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   About Nacional
Nacional are a Glasgow based unit formed in November 2006, hailing from Broxburn, Leeds, Manchester, Aberdeen and Glasgow. We play regularly in flats, kebab houses and on aeroplanes. Having grown arms and legs we can also venture around so please do pick up that telephone. This year achievements include playing the Late n Live stage at Glastonbury Festival, a T.V apperance alongside Moby on Channel M. Supporting Pivot at Nice N Sleazies and winning The Magnus Magnusson Award from Caledonian University. In the coming months we will be featured on The Art Rocker compilation-Sweet FA, The Italian Rolling Stone Magazine as well as the Art Goes Pop compilation to be featured on BBC Radio 1.

Nacional have been confirmed to play a showcase at the 2009 South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas which will coincide with their next single release 'On T.V' Current single on sale on Art Goes Pop Records is the magnificent double A side Telephone/Yorkshire

YOU CAN PRE-ORDER TELEPHONE/YORKSHIRE FROM ROUGH TRADE. TO DO SO CLICK RIGHT * HERE *



They had this to say: nacional seems to derive their energy from the early to mid-eighties magic of bands like the june brides or the wedding present so therefore stand apart quite brightly from todays crop, and all the better for it with two sides of catchy, emotive indie that grab you instantly. already being tipped by xfm and 6 music by the time you read this it'll probably be sold out.

Featured on Steve Lamacq and Colin Murray –Radio 1

“...I urge you to listen to Nacional...their song Yorkshire is an absolute peach...” (Jim Gellatly X F M)

“...good song that!!” (Vic Galloway- Radio Scotland)

The Skinny Review- Telephone/Yorkshire- August proves a lean time for singles, but can anyone emerge gleaming from the garbage? Nick Mitchell gets his ears dirty.......................................................................On cue, Nacional come to the rescue of a damp squib month with Telephone (4stars, 4 Aug). The latest signing to the Art/Goes/Pop label (who've also supported Scottish up-and-comers Popup, Isosceles and The Low Miffs) could do with the full producer treatment, but the raw ingredients are there for a great band - and single of the month.

The Daily Record Review- Nacional - Telephone/Yorkshire- SPIKY art pop debut from a Glasgow four piece who are like Editors' brighter, happier brothers. Telephone pleads with a girl to pick up the telephone (maybe if you texted...). Like Blondie's great Hanging On The Telephone the world's most famous method of communication has another great tune written about it. Those cheeky angular Wire-like guitars bite as the rhythms make you dance like Joy Division's Ian Curtis. While you can hear Editors in the music of Robert Armstrong, Jamie Hamilton, Michael O'Hara, Jonny McGiffen and Colin Healy, it's more open and less mealy mouthed with the great lyric: "your mother told me I would never be of any use to you". Yorkshire, the second song on this double A side has the naughty humour of Hull legends The Housemartins coupled with the shouty indie insisteness of Teardrop Explodes. It seems the songwriter has a real problem with mothers. One lyric has: "I just talked to your mother but her face looked like death/it's blue and grey". Not a tune for the wedding then.

bloodshedinthewoodshed- “They're based in Glasgow but are from all over the shop. That's about as much as i know about them to be honest, other than the fact that they're signed to art/goes/pop, have a release in the pipeline and are fanfuckingtastic. I heard one of their tracks a couple of months ago, and completely fell for. i love it.”

http://selectedhistory.blogspot.com/ Another band I saw this week were Nacional at ABC2. Nacional are on SH's fave record label ever ever ever, Art Goes Pop (http://www.myspace.com/artgoespop) The show was being taped for Radio One; there was a large and somewhat unneccesary BBC trailer outside the venue.

Nacional have definite promise. I've only heard two songs, one on their myspace page, one on an A/G/P sampler, and they were the two best songs of the night. Their expansive guitars would suit a venue better than the ABC2, but they came across well, I hate to use the word 'epic'... but it's hard trying to describe what is in essence a straightforward guitarbassdrumsinger rock band that aim to be more than that.

http://burningworld.blogspot.com/2008/04/north-of-border.html This was all Mr Vincent's idea. A series of regional playlists showcasing new and exiting bands from different parts of the UK. Vince has decided to start with Scotland and I must say the ten tracks he has selected are seriously good. The one I keep coming back to is 'Yorkshire' by Nacional. This is the first track I've heard by the Glasgow five piece who apparently are signed to the mighty Art Goes Pop label along with fellow Scots Isosceles amongst others.

Nacional - Yorkshire (Art Goes Pop) I think this track sounds excellent. I don't know if they have released anything yet but you can bet your left butt cheek I'm gonna find out.


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EP: Nacional - Telephone/ Yorkshire Amelia's Magazine It was just another average Saturday. No post had arrived save for a reminder of how much I owe the Student Loans Company. Or so I thought. Then the latest audio offering from Art Goes Pop slid through my letterbox. This envelope, emblazoned with a Nacional sticker, was the one I had been holding out for. Nacional (a Glasgow based quintet of very fine looking lads) have been set to release their first EP for what seems like forever, and finally I had it in my grubby mitts. They’ve been gigging like demons for over a year (playing every venue known to man, including Glastonbury) and their dedication is reflected in the tightness and maturity which marks the evolution from early MySpace demos to these fully fledged EP tracks. With a dirty bass line underpinning Telephone, Nacional deliver a brutally honest dissection of a relationship gone wrong. These simple yet heart wrenchingly honest lyrics are sang with such emotive presence that they prove an antidote to the pseudo romanticism offered by those who name check Baudelaire in an attempt to construe lyrical depth. Having never visited Yorkshire (except through my childhood love for television series Last of the Summer Wine – that’s cool, right?) an ode to the moors and dales might have been expected from their B-side. Instead Yorkshire delivers a dissection of the expectations and mistakes made in adolescence. This tune gets you by the throat within the first twenty seconds and from that point on it soars. Nacional have produced a majestic EP and I dare you to dislike it.

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Nov 18 2008 8:10 PM

Rob my love, i did get in the tobie ok. He belted home like Kowalski in nam!! hahaha! Ended up stuffed wearing sunglasses somewhere back in cumbernauld with random Black clad/poseur angst wanks with big hair. haha. Thin minions of counterculture Rob. ha puppets.

Anyway bro, Music makes the soul, al giv you a bell soon!

Denny Decides! haha. "its so fuunneee..." lol xxxx
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Nov 18 2008 5:32 PM

yo sweet will be good to see you.
not sure when we'll be playin after 10 i'd think but we'll be down all nicht.
see you then
ali
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Nov 18 2008 12:29 AM

pretty taken with you too x
Euan Wilson





Nov 15 2008 3:54 PM

Hey good tunes! I'm a sound engineer working from Central Sound Studio in Glasgow.
If you are ever looking to record new material in a fully equipped professional recording studio please get in touch!! peace
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Nov 13 2008 7:24 PM

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Nov 13 2008 6:54 PM

hello, cheers for the add.
I like your music, really good.

Hope you enjoy mine, let me know what you think.
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Nov 13 2008 3:32 PM

nice work mate- look out chicago rob is on his way! : )
The Instinctive Racoon





Nov 13 2008 2:32 PM

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it's the last of the year so get down early it's gonna be a busy one! :)

iR xxx
♥SOSE♥





Nov 11 2008 6:40 PM

helooo guys,

Rob,your brother told me to check your band out and you guys are really really awesome..love the vocals :D
Sof x

o and a massive well done on going to texas too!
Kenny





Nov 10 2008 8:43 PM

Austin, Texas.
Am i reading this properly? Thats amazin guys!!!!
Bulge Promotions





Nov 10 2008 1:24 PM

Thanks for the show last night guys, really really enjoyed it!

Would you be ok to send through a couple of mp3's if i send my email address? Iv not got a record player.

I might give you a shout nearer the time about a ticket for the QMU gig if thats ok?

Thanks again guys,

Much Love BULGE x
ashleighmay; smile.smile.smile





Nov 9 2008 6:41 PM

hiee
thanks for accpetingg me :P
u guys are awesomee :)
x
Caustic Lake





Nov 7 2008 12:28 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the add! Be sure to download the single if you get a chance!
Ross
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Nov 4 2008 8:56 PM

afternoon joshua! thankyou for the kind words, it's all quite exciting eh?! i'm gonna be heading home for a few days next week. reckon you & matty are up for a celebratory pint? north bar? a/g/p wanna do another single with us, we would be very happy if you decide to do the artwork again. you game? Rx


it is very exciting indeed rob! yep im up for a drink if your around. what day would be best and ill ask matt.
and yeh doing the artwork a second time would be amazing!! thankyou!josh
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Nov 1 2008 3:47 PM

SXSW? Hats off to you fellas, bout time people started to take notice... How was the Big Smoke? Can the orphans play with yous in Glasgae next year? bob
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Oct 30 2008 9:09 PM

WayHey!
I am sooo chuffed for you. I knew you would make it.. I am gonna play you on my show tomorrow and announce the great news that you are playing in Texas.. Yee Haw!
Love n Dolcelatte
SB x
danta





Oct 29 2008 2:45 PM

lookin forward to it blokes.
trying to get a decent crue along n all.
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Oct 28 2008 10:10 PM

HEY! well done for getting in to SXSW.. its awesome! if theres anything us leeedsies can do to help you get there let us know!!! hope you are all well! joshx
Robert





Oct 28 2008 8:38 PM

Alright Bobs. I'll be seein you at Dublin Castle then.
D.J. Mood





Oct 27 2008 5:02 PM

SENDIN SOME SWEET LOVE ;) I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEK ;)
The Elvis Suicide





Oct 27 2008 4:33 PM

London Gig!: The Halloween Monster Mash at The Salisbury Hotel, Green Lanes London Nov 1st:an eclectic mix of spooky entertainment, live: -The Elvis Suicide +Belle Humble+Guests. Also expect an eclectic mix of live comedy before us and DJs into the wee wee hours, come in fancy dress and let your freak flag fly. This ball of bacchanalian delights starts at 10pm and finishes very late! This costs a bargain £6 on the door £5 advance (contact us).

"sleaze-rock bombast that sounds like the Stooges having a drunken bar brawl with the Pixies."
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Oct 22 2008 1:07 PM

Hey Rob, excellent news re.sxsw congarts! Sat was a blast you guys were great, it was a pleasure to have you play, hopefully have you back again sometime,

cheers
jamie
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Oct 21 2008 7:04 PM

Yo Robbo! Our new EP - "alt. e.p." is finally finished - fancy a copy?

Rxv
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Oct 16 2008 7:48 PM

Hey.!
here is the link for the show featuring the interview with Nacional..
http://web. mac. com/sammy. b
Enjoy.!
Peace n CHEESE
SB x
Aimz





Oct 8 2008 4:31 PM

Ayarr mateys, Friday was class, well enjoyed it. I have a t-shirt now, I'm official! Glasgow uni, next Friday or Saturday? And where o where do I get tckets.
Also, took some pics on Friday, if you send me an email address I'll send them on to you xx
Wee Lis