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Formed in 2006, Go:Audio signed to [[Epic records]] in May 2007. Their promotional single, ''Woodchuck'', was released to many radio and music television stations in late January the following year to promote the 4-track ''[[Woodchuck EP]]''. It received heavy rotation, most notably from [[Kerrang! Radio]] which helped make the accompanying music video one of the most played on YouTube in the [[United Kingdom]] that month. The band's first official single, "[[Made Up Stories (song)|Made Up Stories]]" was released on [[26 May]] [[2008]] and the video, in which a hand-picked group of fans participated, was frequently shown on [[Kerrang! TV|Kerrang!]], [[Scuzz]] and [[Starz TV|Fizz TV]] (now known as Starz TV). Following the single's release the band announce via their [[Myspace]] page that their debut album would carry the [[Made Up Stories (album)|same title]]. Recording for the album took place in [[Sussex]], [[England]] and was completed by early June 2008 for a [[25 August]] release. The album was leaked in late June 2008, and a decision was made to delay the release date until [[19 January]] [[2009]]. The second single from ''Made Up Stories'' was "[[She Left Me]]", released on August 11, the first day of their UK headline tour. The band debuted an acoustic version of the track on August 6 on Rocklouder.co.uk.<ref>[http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5768/GoAudio---She-Left-Me-Acoustic.html "She Left Me" acoustic], Rocklouder</ref><ref>[http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5771/GoAudio-Postpone-Album-Release-Till-2009.html Go:Audio postpone album release till 2009], Rocklouder</ref> In September 2008 the band left Epic Records citing no longer feeling they could move forward with them.<ref>http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5884/GoAudio-Get-Dropped.html Rocklouder</ref> On 10 January 2009, Go:Audio issued a blog entry via Myspace stating that they had postponed the release of their album to rerecord certain songs that they were not entirely happy with, and to record a new single ''[[Drive to the City]]'' which would be included on the album. This third single was released on 20 April 2009, and was well received<ref>[http://www.dailymusicguide.com/Reviews/go-audio-epic-19032009-2034.aspx "Review on the Daily Music Guide"] dailymusicguide.com</ref>, reaching number one on the MTV2 Music Chart. Go:Audio posted a blog on their Myspace asking fans to choose b-sides for this single, giving them 4 songs to choose from (high demand caused all 4 tracks to be chosen eventually). The album, featuring a revised track-list to the leaked version, was released on 11 May 2009 following a Release-Show at the [[Camden]] [[Barfly]], and debuted at #95 in the Official UK Album Chart. |
Formed in 2006, Go:Audio signed to [[Epic records]] in May 2007. Their promotional single, ''Woodchuck'', was released to many radio and music television stations in late January the following year to promote the 4-track ''[[Woodchuck EP]]''. It received heavy rotation, most notably from [[Kerrang! Radio]] which helped make the accompanying music video one of the most played on YouTube in the [[United Kingdom]] that month. The band's first official single, "[[Made Up Stories (song)|Made Up Stories]]" was released on [[26 May]] [[2008]] and the video, in which a hand-picked group of fans participated, was frequently shown on [[Kerrang! TV|Kerrang!]], [[Scuzz]] and [[Starz TV|Fizz TV]] (now known as Starz TV). Following the single's release the band announce via their [[Myspace]] page that their debut album would carry the [[Made Up Stories (album)|same title]]. Recording for the album took place in [[Sussex]], [[England]] and was completed by early June 2008 for a [[25 August]] release. The album was leaked in late June 2008, and a decision was made to delay the release date until [[19 January]] [[2009]]. The second single from ''Made Up Stories'' was "[[She Left Me]]", released on August 11, the first day of their UK headline tour. The band debuted an acoustic version of the track on August 6 on Rocklouder.co.uk.<ref>[http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5768/GoAudio---She-Left-Me-Acoustic.html "She Left Me" acoustic], Rocklouder</ref><ref>[http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5771/GoAudio-Postpone-Album-Release-Till-2009.html Go:Audio postpone album release till 2009], Rocklouder</ref> |
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In September 2008 the band left Epic Records citing no longer feeling they could move forward with them.<ref>http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5884/GoAudio-Get-Dropped.html Rocklouder</ref> On 10 January 2009, Go:Audio issued a blog entry via Myspace stating that they had postponed the release of their album to rerecord certain songs that they were not entirely happy with, and to record a new single ''[[Drive to the City]]'' which would be included on the album. This third single was released on 20 April 2009, and was well received<ref>[http://www.dailymusicguide.com/Reviews/go-audio-epic-19032009-2034.aspx "Review on the Daily Music Guide"] dailymusicguide.com</ref>, reaching number one on the MTV2 Music Chart. Go:Audio posted a blog on their Myspace asking fans to choose b-sides for this single, giving them 4 songs to choose from (high demand caused all 4 tracks to be chosen eventually). The album, featuring a revised track-list to the leaked version, was released on 11 May 2009 following a Release-Show at the [[Camden]] [[Barfly]], and debuted at #95 in the Official UK Album Chart. |
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On their 8 date tour in April 2009 they had [[Saving Aimee]] and [[Eighth wave]] as their support acts. On this tour they began to play older tracks which had not been heard live for a few tours, alongside new tracks which had yet to have been heard by fans. |
On their 8 date tour in April 2009 they had [[Saving Aimee]] and [[Eighth wave]] as their support acts. On this tour they began to play older tracks which had not been heard live for a few tours, alongside new tracks which had yet to have been heard by fans. |
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Go:Audio, formerly known as The Vacancy, are a 4-piece pop rock band from the United Kingdom. They are based in London. The band's sound follows the standard formula of pop-punk but includes an electronic edge incorporated by the use of synthesizers and programming tools. Additionally, they do not have a bass player and state they have no desire to use one.
They released their debut EP, Woodchuck in March 2008 and along with the success of singles Woodchuck and Made Up Stories. They released their first full length album on May 11, 2009, titled Made Up Stories.
History
Formed in 2006, Go:Audio signed to Epic records in May 2007. Their promotional single, Woodchuck, was released to many radio and music television stations in late January the following year to promote the 4-track Woodchuck EP. It received heavy rotation, most notably from Kerrang! Radio which helped make the accompanying music video one of the most played on YouTube in the United Kingdom that month. The band's first official single, "Made Up Stories" was released on 26 May 2008 and the video, in which a hand-picked group of fans participated, was frequently shown on Kerrang!, Scuzz and Fizz TV (now known as Starz TV). Following the single's release the band announce via their Myspace page that their debut album would carry the same title. Recording for the album took place in Sussex, England and was completed by early June 2008 for a 25 August release. The album was leaked in late June 2008, and a decision was made to delay the release date until 19 January 2009. The second single from Made Up Stories was "She Left Me", released on August 11, the first day of their UK headline tour. The band debuted an acoustic version of the track on August 6 on Rocklouder.co.uk.[2][3]
In September 2008 the band left Epic Records citing no longer feeling they could move forward with them.[4] On 10 January 2009, Go:Audio issued a blog entry via Myspace stating that they had postponed the release of their album to rerecord certain songs that they were not entirely happy with, and to record a new single Drive to the City which would be included on the album. This third single was released on 20 April 2009, and was well received[5], reaching number one on the MTV2 Music Chart. Go:Audio posted a blog on their Myspace asking fans to choose b-sides for this single, giving them 4 songs to choose from (high demand caused all 4 tracks to be chosen eventually). The album, featuring a revised track-list to the leaked version, was released on 11 May 2009 following a Release-Show at the Camden Barfly, and debuted at #95 in the Official UK Album Chart.
On their 8 date tour in April 2009 they had Saving Aimee and Eighth wave as their support acts. On this tour they began to play older tracks which had not been heard live for a few tours, alongside new tracks which had yet to have been heard by fans.
They also announced they are on their own record label 'Rubix Records'. [6]
Currently writing and recording new material[7], while appearing at music festivals such as T in The Park, Oxegen, among others, the band are set to headline their own tour in October, beginning September 30 in Belfast and ending in London on October 17[8].
Members
- James Matthews - lead vocals
- Joshua Wilkinson - synthesiser, programming, backing vocals
- Zack Wilkinson - lead guitar
- Andy Booth - drums, percussion
Discography
Albums
Made Up Stories (2009)
EPs
Woodchuck EP (2008)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album/EP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | UK Rock Chart | UK Indie Chart | |||
| 2008 | "Woodchuck" | - | - | - | Woodchuck EP |
| "Made Up Stories" | 33 | - | - | Made Up Stories | |
| "She Left Me" | 41 | - | - | ||
| 2009 | "Drive to the City" | 90 | - | - | |
References
- ^ Go:Audio at AllMusic
- ^ "She Left Me" acoustic, Rocklouder
- ^ Go:Audio postpone album release till 2009, Rocklouder
- ^ http://www.rocklouder.co.uk/articles/5884/GoAudio-Get-Dropped.html Rocklouder
- ^ "Review on the Daily Music Guide" dailymusicguide.com
- ^ "Go:Audio MySpace update", Myspace
- ^ Go:Audio record new material.
- ^ Go:Audio October tour and festival appearances.