Make Model
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Make Model were a Scottish 6 piece indie band formed in Glasgow
and formerly signed to EMI
.
They have released three singles to date and their debut album was due for release in 2008 but there are currently no plans to release it.
and the Reading and Leeds Festivals as well as touring with the likes of the Fratellis, Malcolm Middleton
, British Sea Power
and Blood Red Shoes
.
Their debut single "The LSB" was released on the band's personal label, The Biz Records.
Second single, The Was, became their EMI
debut and was mixed by James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco
.
It was announced on the band's website in June 2008 that Lewis had decided to leave the band, casting doubt over Make Model's future.
In February 2009 the band announced that they had split up on their official website.
In October 2009, Frightened Rabbit
revealed that Make Model's Gordon Skene was joining their band.
"The Was" - EMI
- 19 November 2007
"The LSB" (Re-release) - EMI
- 21 April 2008
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and formerly signed to EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
.
They have released three singles to date and their debut album was due for release in 2008 but there are currently no plans to release it.
History
The band formed in October 2006 and played their first show in March 2007 in Inverness. Since then they have played a host of festivals including T in the ParkT in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
and the Reading and Leeds Festivals as well as touring with the likes of the Fratellis, Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Middleton
Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...
, British Sea Power
British Sea Power
British Sea Power are an indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band members originally come from Kendal in Cumbria. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to the Pixies and Arcade Fire. The band are famed for their live...
and Blood Red Shoes
Blood Red Shoes
Blood Red Shoes are an indie rock duo from Brighton, England. They have released two full-length albums, Box of Secrets and Fire Like This, plus a slew of early singles on limited 7" vinyl pressings.-Formation:...
.
Their debut single "The LSB" was released on the band's personal label, The Biz Records.
Second single, The Was, became their EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
debut and was mixed by James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco are a United Kingdom-based production and remix team formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production...
.
It was announced on the band's website in June 2008 that Lewis had decided to leave the band, casting doubt over Make Model's future.
In February 2009 the band announced that they had split up on their official website.
In October 2009, Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit are a Scottish indie rock band from Selkirk, formed in 2003. The lineup consists of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and lyricist Scott Hutchison, guitarist and bassist Billy Kennedy, guitarist Andy Monaghan, drummer Grant Hutchison and guitarist and keyboardist Gordon Skene...
revealed that Make Model's Gordon Skene was joining their band.
Discography
"The LSB" - The Biz - 9 July 2007"The Was" - EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
- 19 November 2007
"The LSB" (Re-release) - EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
- 21 April 2008