The New 1920 - South Wales Fast Rising Foursome!

THE NEW 1920

Colin Francies - vocals

Pete Leakey - guitar, vocals

Drew Elliot - bass, vocals

Ryan Jenkinson - drums

Although their time has been short so far, The New 1920 already have plenty to boast about. Having spent years earning their stripes in much loved UK bands Douglas and thisGIRL, they quickly took the Cardiff scene by storm and weren't content to stop there.

In their own words, The New 1920 "mix equal parts indie and rock together with rhythmic vocal melodies and hook filled choruses, delivering songs that are sharp bursts of kinetic energy designed to dance to." And that's exactly what thousands of kids were doing in early 2007 when the band were invited to open for The Lostprophets on their European tour, selling a limited pressing of 1000 CDs in just 12 dates along the way. It's no coincidence the same thing happened when the dancefloors were shaking at their shows with the likes of The Blackout, Dartz!, Kids In Glass Houses and at a multitude of summer festivals this year.

It's not just on the live front where they've enjoyed success. Their music has already graced the airwaves of BBC Radio One, XFM and were even awarded the 'band of the week' accolade by New York 's Channel 1301 station. With their debut single set to land in November, supported by tours through to the end of the year, you can be sure this won't be the last you'll hear of this fast-rising foursome.

It's time to dig out your dancing shoes and welcome the arrival of the next big band from the ever productive South Wales conveyor belt of exciting music.

The New 1920 's debut single, 'Torpedo Libido' will be co-released on 12 th November by Big Scary Monsters Records and (Sam Duckworth, AKA Get Cape Wear Cape Fly's) Mannequin Republic Records , as part of BSM's "Meet and Greet" singles series.

The New 1920 gigs w/ Kids In Glass Houses

13.10 - Aberdeen , Moshulu
14.10 - Edinburgh , The Hive
15.10 - Newcastle , Academy 2
16.10 - Leeds , Cockput
17.10 - Stoke, Sugarmill
18.10 - Colchester , Arts Centre

Gigs In The City

21.10 - Manchester , Roadhouse (w/ Scouting For Girls)
22.10 - Manchester , Night And Day

www.myspace.com/thenew1920