Glasvegas

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Based in Glasgow, Scotland, indie rock quartet Glasvegas (a combination of Glasgow and Las Vegas) draw their musical inspiration from rockabilly, doo wop, and pop/rock from the '50s and '60s. Cousins James Allan (singer and principal songwriter) and Rab Allan (guitar), bassist Paul Donoghue, and drummer Caroline McKay first came to the attention of Alan McGee while playing a gig in 2006. The following year, the group's "Daddy's Gone" single was released on Sane Man Recordings and ranked as the second best track of 2007 by NME. The track also came to the attention of Lisa Marie Presley, who was so impressed that she not only met the bandmembers for drinks in Edinburgh, but also invited them to record material with her. Their second single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry," arrived in 2008. Glasvegas signed with Columbia Records soon after, resulting in the release of their eponymous debut, which landed them a 2009 Mercury Prize nomination. The band's sophomore effort was written, demoed, and tracked at a beach house in Santa Monica, CA, before undergoing final production under the direction of producer Flood in London. The resulting Euphoric Heartbreak was released in April 2011. ~ Katherine Fulton, Rovi

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  • Shine Like Stars
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    Shine Like Stars
  • Euphoria, Take My Hand
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    Euphoria, Take My Hand
  • The World Is Yours (Audio)
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    The World Is Yours (Audio)
  • EUPHORIC /// HEARTBREAK \  Album Trailer
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    EUPHORIC /// HEARTBREAK \ Album Trailer
  • You Are My Sunshine/Daddy's Gone (Live)
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    You Are My Sunshine/Daddy's Gone (Live)
  • It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry
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    It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry
  • Flowers & Football Tops
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    Flowers & Football Tops
  • It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry (Live At The Glasgow ABC2 Venue)
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    It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry (Live At The Glasgow ABC2 Venue)
  • Daddy's Gone (Clean 2008 Version)
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    Daddy's Gone (Clean 2008 Version)
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    Metallica scale the heights; beat Glasvegas in epic chart battle
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    Arena tonight, Glasvegas have a sold-out gig at Leeds' Cockpit... In other non Glasvegas vs. Metallica chart news, Elbow's Mercury Prize winning album...
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    Glasvegas: a bunch of sellouts
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    We previously reported that Scottish rockers Glasvegas were undertaking their first world tour in 2009, but even veteran crystal-ball gazers like us c...
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    Glasvegas to tour the world in 2009
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    NME hype-babies Glasvegas are finally ready to meet the world beyond fish, chips, and questionable dentistry: the band is set to tour the U.S., Canada...
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    Glasvegas announce full U.S. tour
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    After selling out a short run of dates stateside this month, Glasvegas have announced that they are coming back to Obama's land for a lengthy U.S. tou...
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    Glasvegas announce full U.S. tour
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    After selling out a short run of dates stateside this month, Glasvegas have announced that they are coming back to Obama's land for a lengthy U.S. tou...
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  • Glasvegas
    Glasvegas to tour the world in 2009
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    NME hype-babies Glasvegas are finally ready to meet the world beyond fish, chips, and questionable dentistry: the band is set to tour the U.S., Canada...
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    New Glasvegas Album Due In The Second Half of 2011
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    Last time we heard from Scottish rockersGlasvegasthere was some trouble on the horizon, with thedeparture of drummer Caroline McKaysetting a lengthy h...
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    Glasvegas Release Teaser Trailer For New Album (Video)
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    slashes in the title represent "the ascent, the crest of a wave, and then the crash,"according to singer James Allan. Thanks James, sounds like you go...
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    Glasvegas Announce Sophomore Album
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    Glasvegas: "The World Is Yours": Two years ago, Brit-rock wailers Glasvegas earned themselves a ton of ink, virtual and otherwise, for their self-titl...
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    Glasvegas Aims for 'Epic' Sound on 'Euphoric Heartbreak' | Billboard.com
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    are planned for the fall. Back on home turf, the quartet will tour the United Kingdom April 23-May 11, followed by other European gigs. Key promotiona...
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 18 Tuesday
    Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK The Cluny
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  • Jun 19 Wednesday
    Manchester, UK The Deaf Institute
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  • Jun 20 Thursday
    London, UK XOYO
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Aberdeen, UK The Garage
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  • Jun 28 Friday
    Edinburgh, UK The Liquid Room
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  • Jun 29 Saturday
    Glasgow, UK O2 ABC
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  • Jun 29 Saturday
    Glasgow, UK O2 ABC
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  • Oct 12 Saturday
    Glasgow, UK Hydro Arena
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Discography

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  • Euphoric Heartbreak (2011)
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    Euphoric Heartbreak (2011)
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  • Glasvegas [Bonus Tracks] (2008)
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    Glasvegas [Bonus Tracks] (2008)
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