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'''Viva Brother'''<ref name="changeofname">{{cite web|publisher=[[NME]]|url=http://www.nme.com/news/brother/57619|title=Brother forced to change their name to Viva Brother|date=28 June 2011}}</ref> are an English pop-rock band hailing from [[Slough]] that was previously known as '''Brother'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/05/new-band-brother |title=Brother (No 880)- Could these four boys from Slough, who revisit the rougher, rawer end of Britpop, signal the revival of the lad band? |publisher=guardian.co.uk |date=5 October 2010 |accessdate=15 January 2011 |location=London |first=Paul |last=Lester}}</ref> The band's debut album was released on Geffen in August 2011 to mixed reviews.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/05/new-band-brother | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Paul | last=Lester | title=Brother (No 880) | date=5 October 2010}}</ref> They were signed to major global [[record label]] [[Geffen Records]] in October 2010 and to [[EMI|EMI Publishing]] in November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indierockandrollradio.com/news/latest/149-featured-band-brother-aiming-big-discovers-oasis |title=Featured Band (5): Brother Aiming Big, Discovers Oasis |publisher=indierockandrollradio.com |date=25 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1043387&c=1 |title=Signings signal EMI's return to rock |publisher=musicweek.com |date=22 November 2010}}</ref> They are currently working with [[Blur (band)|Blur]] and [[The Smiths]] producer [[Stephen Street]].<ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/brother/54450 Brother: 'We want to be the biggest band in the world' – video | News | NME.COM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Viva Brother'''<ref name="changeofname">{{cite web|publisher=[[NME]]|url=http://www.nme.com/news/brother/57619|title=Brother forced to change their name to Viva Brother|date=28 June 2011}}</ref> are an English pop-rock band hailing from [[Slough]] that was previously known as '''Brother'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/05/new-band-brother |title=Brother (No 880)- Could these four boys from Slough, who revisit the rougher, rawer end of Britpop, signal the revival of the lad band? |publisher=guardian.co.uk |date=5 October 2010 |accessdate=15 January 2011 |location=London |first=Paul |last=Lester}}</ref> The band's debut album was released on Geffen in August 2011 to mixed reviews.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/oct/05/new-band-brother | location=London | work=The Guardian | first=Paul | last=Lester | title=Brother (No 880) | date=5 October 2010}}</ref> They were signed to major global [[record label]] [[Geffen Records]] in October 2010 and to [[EMI|EMI Publishing]] in November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indierockandrollradio.com/news/latest/149-featured-band-brother-aiming-big-discovers-oasis |title=Featured Band (5): Brother Aiming Big, Discovers Oasis |publisher=indierockandrollradio.com |date=25 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1043387&c=1 |title=Signings signal EMI's return to rock |publisher=musicweek.com |date=22 November 2010}}</ref> They are currently working with [[Blur (band)|Blur]] and [[The Smiths]] producer [[Stephen Street]].<ref>[http://www.nme.com/news/brother/54450 Brother: 'We want to be the biggest band in the world' – video | News | NME.COM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
They describe their sound as “Gritpop” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acidlove.net/band-info.html |title=Brother: Info |publisher=acidlove.net |date=1 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=145&p=9323&more=1&c=1 |title=Radar Band Of The Week – No. 23: Brother |publisher=nme.com |date=28 October2010}}</ref> and count bands such as [[Blur (band)|Blur]],<ref>http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/04/uk-and-comers-brother-are-masters-gritpop</ref> [[Stone Roses]] and [[The Smiths]] among their influences.<ref name="Brother">{{cite web|url=http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/leisure/article-18971-brother/ |title=Brother |publisher=sloughexpress.co.uk |date=8 December 2010}}</ref> However, prior to their debut as Brother the band had gone under the names [[Kill the Arcade]] and [[Wolf Am I]]. During this time the band wrote, recorded and performed music primarily in the pop-punk emo genre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://louderthanwar.com/blogs/oh-brother-new-band-brother-are-dividing-opinion-what-do-you-think|title=Oh Brother! New band Brother are dividing opinion – what do you think? |publisher=Louder than War |date=Jan 12, 2011}}</ref>
They describe their sound as “Britpop” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acidlove.net/band-info.html |title=Brother: Info |publisher=acidlove.net |date=1 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=145&p=9323&more=1&c=1 |title=Radar Band Of The Week – No. 23: Brother |publisher=nme.com |date=28 October2010}}</ref> and count bands such as [[Blur (band)|Blur]],<ref>http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/04/uk-and-comers-brother-are-masters-gritpop</ref> [[Stone Roses]] and [[The Smiths]] among their influences.<ref name="Brother">{{cite web|url=http://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/leisure/article-18971-brother/ |title=Brother |publisher=sloughexpress.co.uk |date=8 December 2010}}</ref> However, prior to their debut as Brother the band had gone under the names [[Kill the Arcade]] and [[Wolf Am I]]. During this time the band wrote, recorded and performed music primarily in the pop-punk emo genre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://louderthanwar.com/blogs/oh-brother-new-band-brother-are-dividing-opinion-what-do-you-think|title=Oh Brother! New band Brother are dividing opinion – what do you think? |publisher=Louder than War |date=Jan 12, 2011}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/28/viva-brother-famous-first-words-review|title=Viva Brother: Famous First Words - review|publisher=The Guardian |date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/28/viva-brother-famous-first-words-review|title=Viva Brother: Famous First Words - review|publisher=The Guardian |date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>


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In June 2011, they were forced to change their band name from Brother to Viva Brother due to lawsuit from another band, also called [[Brother (Celtic Rock band)|Brother]].<ref name="changeofname" />
In June 2011, they were forced to change their band name from Brother to Viva Brother due to lawsuit from another band, also called [[Brother (Celtic Rock band)|Brother]].<ref name="changeofname" /> it has also been highlighted that this name is comically bad and fulfils the bands existence as an indie spinal tap.


The Bands debut album given the cringeworthy name 'famous first words' recieved widely negative review as common sense prevailed and the fact the bands music lacks creativity and is basically a copy of a copy of the Beatles was highlighted by many a punter.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 00:30, 3 August 2011

Viva Brother
OriginSlough, England
GenresBritpop, Gritpop
Years active2010-present[1]
LabelsGeffen
MembersLeonard Newell
Joshua Ward
Samuel Jackson
Franklin Colucci
Websiteacidlove.net

Viva Brother[2] are an English pop-rock band hailing from Slough that was previously known as Brother.[3] The band's debut album was released on Geffen in August 2011 to mixed reviews.[4] They were signed to major global record label Geffen Records in October 2010 and to EMI Publishing in November 2010.[5][6] They are currently working with Blur and The Smiths producer Stephen Street.[7]

They describe their sound as “Britpop” [8][9] and count bands such as Blur,[10] Stone Roses and The Smiths among their influences.[11] However, prior to their debut as Brother the band had gone under the names Kill the Arcade and Wolf Am I. During this time the band wrote, recorded and performed music primarily in the pop-punk emo genre.[12] [13]

Upon playing their debut release - "Darling Buds of May" - on his BBC Radio 1 show, DJ Zane Lowe stated "We like [the song's] classic song structure, it harks back to a time of craft in British song-writing, before the edginess. It’s classic...”[14] Lowe also picked-up on the band's blog site www.acidlove.net. The site featured a video of the band setting-up and playing a guerrilla gig in front of the railway station of their hometown, Slough, along with a promo video they had shot using money they had earned playing local gigs.[15][16] Lowe's playing of their demo resulted in the band being signed to Geffen Records.[11]

During February and March 2011 the band went on an UK tour with Indie pop/UK garage rapper The Streets and performed several gigs at the influential South by Southwest.[17]

"Darling Buds of May" was released on February 28. "A Britpop sound but with a 2011 edge" according to Katie Territt of stereoboard.com, adding "it’s a song that has all the swagger of Liam Gallagher at his best, all the hype of Pete Doherty at his worst, and all the “gritpop” guitar you’ll ever need. A classic song, and a classic band in the making." [18]


On 5 March 2011, Viva Brother appeared on early morning football show Soccer AM. They revealed that the name for the album was to be named Famous First Words, after discussing it in the canteen just half an hour before the interview. It is due for release in August 2011.


In June 2011, they were forced to change their band name from Brother to Viva Brother due to lawsuit from another band, also called Brother.[2] it has also been highlighted that this name is comically bad and fulfils the bands existence as an indie spinal tap.

The Bands debut album given the cringeworthy name 'famous first words' recieved widely negative review as common sense prevailed and the fact the bands music lacks creativity and is basically a copy of a copy of the Beatles was highlighted by many a punter.

Discography

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK
2011 "Darling Buds of May" – Famous First Words
"Still Here" –
"New Year's Day" –

References

  1. ^ Radar Band Of The Week – No. 23: Brother - Radar Band of the Week - NME.COM - The world's fastest music news service, music videos, interviews, photos and free stuff to win
  2. ^ a b "Brother forced to change their name to Viva Brother". NME. 28 June 2011.
  3. ^ Lester, Paul (5 October 2010). "Brother (No 880)- Could these four boys from Slough, who revisit the rougher, rawer end of Britpop, signal the revival of the lad band?". London: guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  4. ^ Lester, Paul (5 October 2010). "Brother (No 880)". The Guardian. London.
  5. ^ "Featured Band (5): Brother Aiming Big, Discovers Oasis". indierockandrollradio.com. 25 November 2010.
  6. ^ "Signings signal EMI's return to rock". musicweek.com. 22 November 2010.
  7. ^ Brother: 'We want to be the biggest band in the world' – video | News | NME.COM
  8. ^ "Brother: Info". acidlove.net. 1 September 2010.
  9. ^ "Radar Band Of The Week – No. 23: Brother". nme.com. 28 October2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/04/uk-and-comers-brother-are-masters-gritpop
  11. ^ a b "Brother". sloughexpress.co.uk. 8 December 2010.
  12. ^ "Oh Brother! New band Brother are dividing opinion – what do you think?". Louder than War. 12 January 2011.
  13. ^ "Viva Brother: Famous First Words - review". The Guardian. 28 July 2011.
  14. ^ BROTHER: “DARLING BUDS OF MAY” PLAYED ON ZANE LOWE « Plugged In PR 2010
  15. ^ "Brother: Video". acidlove.net. 1 September 2010.
  16. ^ "It's big time Brother". London: thesun.co.uk. 6 November 2010.
  17. ^ Brother: Live
  18. ^ http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/162948/9

External links

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