Milestones (British band)
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Background information | |
Origin | Manchester, England, UK |
Genres | Pop Rock, Alternative Rock |
Years active | 2014 | –2019
Labels | Fearless |
Website | milestonesband |
Milestones were a British pop rock band from Manchester, England, formed in 2014. The band consisted of vocalist Matt Clarke, guitarist and vocalist Andrew Procter, bassist Mark Threlfall, and guitarist Eden Leviston.
History
They released their debut EP, Equal Measures, independently on 6 April 2015.[1] The band signed to Fearless Records in June 2016[2] and re-released their EP Equal Measures on 8 July 2016.[3] Frontman Matt Clarke was only 17 years old when the band signed to Fearless Records in June 2016.[4]
On 26 January 2018, the band released the lead single, "Paranoid" from their upcoming debut album titled Red Lights.[5][6] The album was released on 23 February 2018.[7][8]
On 29 October 2018, Milestones announced their separation via their official Twitter page, and that farewell shows would take place on 18 and 19 January 2019. [9][10]
Touring
After signing to Fearless Records,[11] Milestones toured with Hawthorne Heights,[12] WSTR,[13] With Confidence,[14] Mayday Parade,[15] Simple Plan[16] and more.
Lineup | Location | Date(s) |
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Fort Hope, Milestones | United Kingdom | May 2017 |
Waterparks, Milestones | Camden Barfly, London, England | 31 May 2016 [17] |
Area 11, Milestones | United Kingdom | 4 July 2016 - 1 August 2016[18] |
Hawthorne Heights, Milestones | United Kingdom | 9 August 2016 - 18 August 2016[12] |
WSTR, Milestones | United Kingdom | 24 October 2016 - 5 November 2016[13] |
Taking Back Sunday, Frank Iero And The Patience, Milestones | O2 Ritz, Manchester, England | 15 February 2017[19] |
With Confidence, Broadside, Safe To Say, Milestones | United Kingdom, Europe | 24 February 2017 - 18 March 2017[14] |
Mayday Parade, Knuckle Puck, Milestones | United States | 23 March 2017 - 26 May 2017[15] |
Simple Plan, Mallory Knox, Milestones, Trash Boat, Four Year Strong, The Bottom Line | United Kingdom, Europe | 28 May 2017 - 17 June 2017[16] |
Discography
- Equal Measures EP - Fearless Records - 8 July 2016
- Red Lights - Fearless Records - 28 February 2018
Band members
- Matt Clarke - lead vocals (2014-2019)
- Drew Procter - lead guitar (2014-2019)
- Mark Threlfall - bass guitar (2014-2019)
- Eden Leviston - rhythm guitar (2014-2019)
References
- ^ Finney, Graham. "Milestones – "Equal Measures" [EP] [Album Review]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Milestones sign to Fearless Records, share new song - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Fearless Records band Milestones release EP and music video for "Call Me Disaster" - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ Wilson, James (16 March 2018). "INTERVIEW: Milestones' Matt Clarke Talks 'Red Lights', Future Plans & Looking Up To..." PopBuzz.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Milestones announce debut album 'Red Lights' and reveal first video for 'Paranoid'". Punktastic.com.
- ^ "Milestones announce debut album 'Red Lights', release new single "Paranoid" -". ventsmagazine.com.
- ^ "Milestones release debut album 'Red Lights' today via Fearless Records – Music Mayhem Magazine". musicmayhemmagazine.com.
- ^ "Milestones' new album is out now, have a listen to 'Red Lights' - Upset". 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Milestones on Twitter - Milestones Farewell Shows". twitter.com.
- ^ "Milestones Announce Breakup, Two Final Shows". altpress.com.
- ^ "Milestones | Fearless Records". Fearless Records. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones Announce UK Tour Dates with Hawthorne Heights". New Noise Magazine. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "WSTR Announce The Inbetween Tour with Milestones". highlightmagazine.net. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones announced as support for With Confidence EU/UK tour – Stitched Sound". stitchedsound.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Mayday Parade announces 'A Lesson in Romantics' tenth anniversary tour". AXS. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones announced to support Simple Plan on their UK/Europe tour! - SOUNDCHECK - LIVE". SOUNDCHECK - LIVE. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Waterparks - Camden Barfly - 31/05/2016". Everything Alyce. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Tours: Milestones announce UK and NL tour dates". Punknews.org. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Here's Who's Supporting Taking Back Sunday On Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2017.