24 Nov 2015

X21

The Wholls

Defcon 2 Records

WE SAY

In something of an unprecedented move, we’re once again featuring this incredible debut single by The Wholls a mere five weeks after we last did. Why? Well, the feedback after our first run has been astonishing. We heard Huw Stephens giving the song some big love at Radio 1 when he played the track a few days afterwards and it sounded superb. Now, US TV sync supervisors are jumping aboard, majors look set to pounce, and the band are booked to perform to an estimated TV audience of two billion worldwide, when they open up proceedings at this year’s Miss World contest in China on December 19. Press and online continue to build, Channel 4 have spent an entire day filming with the band for a big TV project early next year, there’s constant and growing support from BBC Introducing and more gigs are on the way, including Proud Galleries in Camden on December 2. When the debut album drops, these fellas will be one of the biggest buzz-acts at every festival they play next summer. No messing about, here's the hottest new British band to focus on as new year approaches. 

CONTACTS

Label: Lisa Stanway / Guy Stanway, Defcon 2 Records, +44 (0)1564 742 774
Publishing: Alex Kassner, Kassner Music, +44 (0)20 7385 7700
National Radio: Eden Blackman, Ish Media, +44 (0)20 3327 1956
Regional Radio: Jo Hart, Hart Media, + 44 (0)20 7209 3760
Press & Online: Katie Gwyther, Fear PR, +44 (0)7950 192 680
TV: Pippa Evers, Dawbell PR, +44 (0)20 3327 7111
Club: Dave Roberts, Wild Promotions, +44 (0) 7970 157 027 
Club & Live: Lisa Stanway, Defcon 2 Records, +44 (0)7989 471 852
Management: Kate Amarnani / Guy Stanway, Room 8 Management, +44 (0)7779 406 143 / +44 (0)7971 054 123 

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