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Prides
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresSynthpop
Years active2013 (2013)–present
LabelsIsland, Virgin
MembersStewart Brock
Callum Wiseman
Lewis Gardiner
Websitewww.pridesband.com

Prides are a Scottish synthpop band formed in Glasgow in 2013 and made up of Stewart Brock (piano, lead vocals), Callum Wiseman (guitar, piano, vocals) and Lewis Gardiner (drums). On 17 February 2014, the band released the EP named "The Seeds You Sow" which contains three songs.

The band performed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Glasgow with the track "Messiah" on 3 August 2014.[1]

The band are managed by Ally McCrae and Joel Mark and signed to Island Records.

Their song "Out of the Blue" is in FIFA 15.

Prides announced details of their debut album The Way Back Up on 18 May 2015 and released it worldwide on 10 July 2015. It will later be produced on vinyl, following the initial CD and digital release.

Members

  • Stewart Brock – piano, lead vocals
  • Callum Wiseman – guitar, piano, vocals
  • Lewis Gardiner – drums

Discography

Albums
  • The Way Back Up (2015) #24 UK
Singles
  • "The Seeds You Sow" (2014)
  • "I Should Know You Better" (2014)
  • "Out of the Blue" (2014)
  • "Messiah" (2014)
  • "Higher Love" (2015)

Media

In a recent advertisement for Sourz drinks, the music featured was composed specifically by Prides. They sang "Messiah" in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games on 3 August and has featured in a number of TV shows including Taking New York.

References

  1. ^ Duncan, Amy (3 August 2014). "Who are Glasgow synthpop band Prides? 10 facts after Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony gig". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 4 December 2015.