The Truths (band)
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The Truths are a British rock band formed by Anthony Neale (vocals) and Joe Taylor (guitar) in 2004. They are currently signed to Aardvark Records
. Their debut album 'Above All' is produced by Hugh Jones (Echo & The Bunnymen
, The Charlatans) and Dare Mason (Placebo
, Elton John
, Prince
), it is mastered by Dave Blackman (Keane).
After the breakup of Anthony's band Mainstream
, Anthony moved to Poland where the band had been very successful (apparently outselling Blur
at one point). Having signed as a solo artist to BMG/ZIC/ZAC under the moniker of Antosh (his Polish nickname), releasing and recording records for many major Polish artists including Myslovitz
, O.N.A
, Smolik
and Nosowska
, Anthony returned to England and formed The Truths originally around his solo album.
(2004)
Anthony and Joe met through a mutual friend and started working on Anthony's songs and immediately a strong musical partnership was formed. Through Joe, James Goddard(bass) joined the band bringing Simon Ward-Wilson (keyboards, guitar) with him. After supporting Rooster
at Princess Pavilions, Dave Neale (drums) was impressed with the band and joined them shortly after Roosters
demise.
(2007)
The band moved to London to tour extensively and although they were courted by several major labels and nominated for a London Indie Award, the recession raging within the music industry at that time saw labels such as Sanctuary, V2
and Independiente all disappear leaving the band label-less.
(2008/2009)
The band recorded their debut album 'Above All' with Hugh Jones and Dare Mason. Hugh Jones, showing such faith in the band, worked for free.
(2010)
The band were signed by Andrew Reeve and Alex di Savoia to Aardvark Records
. The label had wished to sign the band for several years after witnessing their amazing live shows in London and Anthony's ongoing solo career as a remixer, producer and guest vocalist had brought him into contact with the label in 2006. Critical response to their live shows and debut album has been ecstatic, prompting one journalist to exclaim "The Truths are the best band I’ve seen in ten years”, Stoked magazine calling them “a sexy, aggressive wall of sound”, The Guardian
calling them “absolutely f*****g amazing!” and NME
proclaiming "rock is back!"
Aardvark Records
Aardvark Records is a British record label started by Andrew Reeve and Alex di Savoia, which releases indie rock, Americana, alt country, dance music, electronica, adult contemporary and pop music...
. Their debut album 'Above All' is produced by Hugh Jones (Echo & The Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas had joined as the band's drummer, and their debut...
, The Charlatans) and Dare Mason (Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
), it is mastered by Dave Blackman (Keane).
History
(2001)After the breakup of Anthony's band Mainstream
Mainstream (band)
Mainstream were a British shoegazer band, briefly famous in the late 1990s. They were formed by Mewton, Hartnell and Neill. Later they were joined by Peter Mullaney and later still Mark Aviss. After performing several successful gigs they attracted label interest...
, Anthony moved to Poland where the band had been very successful (apparently outselling Blur
Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
at one point). Having signed as a solo artist to BMG/ZIC/ZAC under the moniker of Antosh (his Polish nickname), releasing and recording records for many major Polish artists including Myslovitz
Myslovitz
Myslovitz is a Polish rock band, whose music incorporates elements of college rock, shoegazing, and, arguably, Britpop. Since 2003, EMI Group has been attempting to establish them internationally, with considerable support from MTV Europe...
, O.N.A
O.N.A.
O.N.A. is Polish rock/Heavy Metal band, formed in 1994.-Band members:* Grzegorz Skawiński - lead guitar* Waldemar Tkaczyk - bass guitar* Zbigniew Kraszewski - drums* Wojciech Horny - keyboard* Agnieszka Chylińska - vocals...
, Smolik
Andrzej Smolik
Andrzej Smolik is a Polish musician, composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He began his career as a keyboard player in the band Wilki in 1993. Later he collaborated with Wilki's vocalist, Robert Gawliński on the production of his solo album Solo. In 1996 and 1997 Smolik worked with...
and Nosowska
Kasia Nosowska
Katarzyna Nosowska is the lead singer of the Polish rock band Hey. She is also known for her solo career, which in contrast to Hey's guitar-driven rock delves more into electronica...
, Anthony returned to England and formed The Truths originally around his solo album.
(2004)
Anthony and Joe met through a mutual friend and started working on Anthony's songs and immediately a strong musical partnership was formed. Through Joe, James Goddard(bass) joined the band bringing Simon Ward-Wilson (keyboards, guitar) with him. After supporting Rooster
Rooster (band)
Rooster were an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2002. Comprising singer-songwriter Nick Atkinson, guitarist and songwriter Luke Potashnick, backing guitarist and vocalist Ben Smyth, bassist Nick Howell and drummer Dave Neale, the band released two studio albums and five UK top-40...
at Princess Pavilions, Dave Neale (drums) was impressed with the band and joined them shortly after Roosters
Rooster (band)
Rooster were an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2002. Comprising singer-songwriter Nick Atkinson, guitarist and songwriter Luke Potashnick, backing guitarist and vocalist Ben Smyth, bassist Nick Howell and drummer Dave Neale, the band released two studio albums and five UK top-40...
demise.
(2007)
The band moved to London to tour extensively and although they were courted by several major labels and nominated for a London Indie Award, the recession raging within the music industry at that time saw labels such as Sanctuary, V2
V2 Records
V2 Records is a record label that is owned by Universal Music Group as of October 2007. The label was founded in 1996 by Richard Branson, five years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI....
and Independiente all disappear leaving the band label-less.
(2008/2009)
The band recorded their debut album 'Above All' with Hugh Jones and Dare Mason. Hugh Jones, showing such faith in the band, worked for free.
(2010)
The band were signed by Andrew Reeve and Alex di Savoia to Aardvark Records
Aardvark Records
Aardvark Records is a British record label started by Andrew Reeve and Alex di Savoia, which releases indie rock, Americana, alt country, dance music, electronica, adult contemporary and pop music...
. The label had wished to sign the band for several years after witnessing their amazing live shows in London and Anthony's ongoing solo career as a remixer, producer and guest vocalist had brought him into contact with the label in 2006. Critical response to their live shows and debut album has been ecstatic, prompting one journalist to exclaim "The Truths are the best band I’ve seen in ten years”, Stoked magazine calling them “a sexy, aggressive wall of sound”, The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
calling them “absolutely f*****g amazing!” and NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
proclaiming "rock is back!"