From: 26 July 2008
To: 26 July 2008
with Graystar + The Common Empire. Blair St, free.
The Debuts are a brand-spanking new four-piece based in Edinburgh. With their keyboard-led indie-rock anthems, they have already racked up support slots with Hard-Fi, Ocean Colour Scene, The Dykeenies, Delays and Cosmic Rough Riders, securing their place as one of Scotland's most promising unsigned bands.
Graystar has created an EP of beautifully poignant songs that gently etches its way into your heart". - The Skinny
"Beautiful songs". - BBC Scotland
"It's a privilege to come across this band which looks good, plays well and performs highly original songs." - BBC Merseyside
"A collection of fresh anthemic indie turns from this Liverpool/Edinburgh quintet." - The List
"A depth of songwriting that is overlooked by a lot of bands these days, the quality of the songwriting is what really shines through." - Is This Music
Dumfries band The Common Empire have gone from strength to strength after they earned a 45 minute slot at the Wickerman festival last year as winners of the South of Scotland battle of the bands. Their sound has an emphasis on all things Indie Rock N Roll, inspired by Oasis, The View, The Libertines.