News Archives 2016-2010
News Archives 2016
EMF-TheBand.com 20th Anniversary
October 23, 2016 / Posted by Cara
On October 23rd, 1996, a website was born. It was started as a fun college hobby, a learning experience from a small room in Ohio with a crappy old computer.
There had been an "official" EMF website, but it was very short-lived and was gone before launching this new college "project."
The site was very small, only having 6 sections: Homepage (with news and soundbites), albums, singles, pictures, videos and "stuff." It was actually called "The Unbelievable EMF!" At the time the site was started, EMF was on hiatus, so the news focused mainly on the band members' other projects. We started talking to band members in 1997, when Derry was the first to reach out and make contact. It was odd knowing this little project was actually attracting the attention of the band themselves! The site was growing and more band members were in contact, and finally in 1999, James gave our little website the go-ahead to be "official."
Ever since that day, there have been events that have sent us to the highest highs, as well as the lowest lows. Through it all though, the website has always been there to report the news. It's not updated nearly as much these days since the invention of social media's "instant gratification" and easy fan interaction. It's more of an archive of glorious days gone by, but still chock full of (most) anything EMF related that you could ever need.
A few words from Cara (Webmaster, Social Media Manager and Director of Fan Relations):
I'd like to thank the fans for giving us 20 wonderful years of love. It's not likely that we would have had many of the EMF events that we've had since 2001 without all of your undying support. Remember when we used to say, "I thought I was the only EMF fan left." Now we see that there are tens of thousands of diehard fans from every corner of the globe.
As for me, I never thought that when I first fell in love with "Unbelievable" in 1991, that I would be basically devoting my life to this band. EMF changed me for the better in every single aspect of my life, and they will never know just how thankful I am for them. After all, I am still just a fan who happened to get very lucky! I've been working on the website for literally half of my existence, and I've made some amazing friends along the way.
I always promised that I would keep the website running, and I'll still honor that promise going forward. It's not the first place to turn for the latest news anymore (that would be Facebook), but it will always be updated with the most important stories.
Thank you again to all of you for keeping the EMF machine running, and a big, special thank you to the band themselves for wanting to continue on. Just know that we will always love you and are excited for anything and everything that you do. Here's to 20 more years!
EMF headlines Indie Daze
October 5, 2016 / Posted by Cara
Check out a few behind the scenes photos that were taken in London on October 1, 2016.
Gigantic Indie All Dayer
September 8, 2016 / Posted by Cara
Gigantic Indie All Dayer ...VOL. 4�A BIG, BIG LOVE�
HEADLINERS THE WEDDING PRESENT
Plus Very Special Guests EMF
Plus POP WILL EAT ITSELF, JIM BOB (Formerly of Carter USM), THE PRIMITIVES, THOUSAND YARD STARE & MARK MORRIS (The Bluetones)
Gigantic MCs & DJs Marc & Jason Jones
10 HOURS OF GREAT MUSIC / ALL DAY REAL ALE & CIDER FESTIVAL...A BIG, BIG LOVE...
Manchester Academy
Bank Holiday - Saturday 27th May 2017
Doors 1.30pm / Curfew 11.30pm
Tickets: https://www.manchesteracademy.net/order/tickets/13319845
KYTV Cancellation
September 6, 2016 / Posted by Cara
We are very sorry to announce that the KYTV show due on 29th October has been cancelled. This was nothing to do with EMF and is completely out of our hands.
We really wanted to make sure that there was a Manchester show to replace KYTV, so we are delighted to confirm that EMF will now be appearing as very special guests at Gigantic Vol 4 at Manchester Academy on Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday May 27, 2017.
KYTV ticket holders can exchange their ticket for a Gigantic Ticket once these go on sale in the next week. We will post any ticket refund info for KYTV when we get it from the organisers.
Again, we are very sorry to anyone who was looking forward to seeing the band in October in Manchester. We will see you next May instead!
Photos from SportBeat Festival
September 3, 2016 / Posted by Cara
Photo galleries:
Stark Image Photography
Simon Rickards Photography
ConcertPhotography.co.uk
Watch the First 30 Minutes of our SportBeat Set
August 22, 2016 / Posted by Cara
See photos here and here.
25th Anniversary of "Unbelievable" hitting #1!
July 20, 2016 / Posted by Cara
25 years ago today, a little tune called "Unbelievable" hit #1 on the Billboard USA Hot 100 Singles chart.
EMF to Play SportBeat Festival in Gloucester
June 1, 2016 / Posted by Cara
We are pleased to announce that EMF will play SportBeat Festival in Gloucester on August 20th.
Purchase tickets now.
Happy 25th Birthday to SCHUBERT DIP
May 7, 2016 / Posted by Cara
EMF's debut album, SCHUBERT DIP, was released on this day in 1991.
EMF to Play KYTV Festival with Ned's Atomic Dustbin
February 29, 2016 / Posted by Cara
We are pleased to announce that EMF will be playing at KYTV Festival 2016 in Manchester.
Get tickets here.
EMF to Headline Indie Daze
February 22, 2016 / Posted by Cara
We are pleased to announce that EMF will headline Indie Daze on 1st October 2016, at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London.
(Read the full press release here)
Tickets are on O2 Pre-sale 9am, Wednesday 24th February 2016
General Sale is 26th February 2016
Priced at £28
Mark's New Website and Social Media Accounts
January 18, 2016 / Posted by Cara
MD has created a portfolio website and has joined Instagram and Facebook.
MDC Drums Website
MDC Drums Facebook
MDC Drums Instagram
News Archives 2014
Interview with James
November 29, 2014 / Posted by Cara
Our friends at Five Valleys Radio, who conducted the fantastic interview with Mark last year, are also responsible for this interview with James.
James will be chatting about the early days of EMF, the gigs of 2012, as well as what he's up to now.
New tune from DJ Milf
August 4, 2014 / Posted by Cara
This song has been picked up as the title track for a film of the same name (coming out in 2015).
Cover of "Unbelievable"
February 2, 2014 / Posted by Cara
Check out this great cover of "Unbelievable," which will appear on the upcoming album by artist Anna F.
James Atkin, Solo Artist!
January 23, 2014 / Posted by Cara
James has embarked on an awesome solo project. He's just started up a Facebook page for all the information and links you'll want in order to check out the music. Go to his page and tell all your friends to do the same!
News Archives 2013
Interview with Mark - Part 2
December 28, 2013 / Posted by Cara
Listen to part 2 of Stroud FM's exclusive two-hour long interview with Mark.
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Interview with Mark - Part 1
December 21, 2013 / Posted by Cara
Listen to part 1 of Stroud FM's exclusive two-hour long interview with Mark.
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Interview with Mark
December 17, 2013 / Posted by Cara
Listen on Stroud FM this weekend.
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Long Live The New Flesh for sale NOW in our new online shop!
July 19, 2013 / Posted by Cara
We've just opened a new online store, and are currently selling copies of our "Long Live The New Flesh" DVD / Blu-ray combo pack. This is the same item that was sold during the Pledge campaign last year and early this year. The cost is £30 for the double disc set. You get one standard DVD and one Blu-ray (both contain the same content). It's region-free meaning it will play on any player, anywhere in the world.
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Thank you!
March 4, 2013 / Posted by Cara
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Pledge Music campaign. We hope you're enjoying your audio download from the shows - keep an eye on the mail, because DVDs and other merch will be arriving in the next few weeks!
We couldn't have done any of this without you! EMF has the best and most loyal fans in the world. :)
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Live At The Guildhall DVD TEASER
January 15, 2013 / Posted by Cara
A tiny taste of what's to come on our live DVD / Blu-ray, releasing on February 28, 2013.
Pre-order via our PledgeMusic page NOW!
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News Archives 2012
All About Schubert Dip as Written by James!
December 5, 2012 / Posted by Cara
James wrote up a track by track story around all of the songs on the band's debut album. The article is featured in Future Music magazine. You can read the awesome story by clicking here.
Thanks to James for sending us his awesome contribution!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]A Message from Mark Regarding the DVD
November 7, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Listen to MD explain why we need to hit 100% on this Pledge campaign. If you haven't pre-ordered your DVD yet, what are you waiting for?
Please note that EMF does not make any money off of these pledges. The money earned in this campaign is put 100% towards creating a live DVD that YOU, the diehard fans, have been begging us for for so many years. We need to hit 100% on the pledges in order for the DVD to get made. It's as simple as that.
Order NOW from our Pledge Music page!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]We NEED to reach 100% on PledgeMusic
October 28, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Have you pledged yet? This past week, people who have already pre-ordered a copy of the Live at the Guildhall DVD, received a very special thank you - a download of a brand new, never before heard remix. If you want to hear this for yourself, head on over to our PledgeMusic page and pre-order your DVD and other cool EMF goodies! We will be adding LOADS of rare freebies on this page, but you only get to be a part of it if you order the DVD.
Please note that EMF does not make any money off of these pledges. The money earned in this campaign is put 100% towards creating a live DVD that YOU, the diehard fans, have been begging us for for so many years. We need to hit 100% on the pledges in order for the DVD to get made. It's as simple as that.
Order NOW from our Pledge Music page!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Happy Birthday!
October 23, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Today the website turns 16 years old, can you believe it?
Why not go an celebrate by pre-ordering the Live at the Guildhall on DVD?
Order NOW from our Pledge Music page!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Make a Pledge to EMF!
October 18, 2012 / Posted by Cara
We are very excited to announce that, with the help of the good people at Pledge Music, we are finally able to deliver the high quality live DVD that everyone has been asking for.
Have you ever wanted Ian's guitar, Derry's keyboard or Mark's snare? Thanks to Pledge, now is also the time to have all of your EMF dreams come true! Find these and lots of other very special and unique items on our Pledge Music page.
While you're there, make sure pre-order your copy of our Live at the Guildhall DVD - EMF performing Schubert Dip AND Stigma in full HD as well as the premier of a brand new EMF track!
Thanks for all your support. We wouldn't be able to do this without you guys.
Click here to go to our Pledge Music page!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Live at the Guildhall DVD
September 28, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Did you miss out on tickets to the upcoming Guildhall show? Do you have tickets and want to have the ultimate souvenir of the evening? Would you be interested in buying a live DVD of the Schubert Dip / Stigma gig that will take place on December 15th?
We have been waiting for a long time to have the opportunity to create a brilliant live HD DVD and this is our chance. So, if the demand is there from you guys wherever you are in the world, we are going to film a 5 camera HD shoot of both album sets, with multi track audio mix, band interview and incidental footage backstage at the aftershow.
We know that a lot of you have been asking for a high quality live DVD but we can't do it unless the demand is there. If this is something you would absolutely buy then please join the Facebook "events page" and let us now. As you know, it will involve a lot of time and expense so we can't do it without your support.
[ Post about this in the Forums ]What's the Encore?
September 20, 2012 / Posted by Cara
December 15th is going to be the BEST NIGHT EVER. What would make it even better you ask? How about YOU, the fans, tell us what you'd like to hear as an encore. This would be a song NOT on Schubert Dip or Stigma. Now is your chance to ask for the song you've always wanted to hear. Let us know and we'll see what we can do.
Post your choice on our Facebook wall: http://www.facebook.com/EMFTheBand/posts/10151231366303529
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Guildhall SOLD OUT
September 19, 2012 / Posted by Cara
If you didn't get a ticket to the Schubert Dip / Stigma show at the Guildhall, you are officially out of luck. The show is sold out! Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket, and who has continued to support the band for the past 20+ years.
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More December 15th Info
September 16, 2012 / Posted by Cara
The band line-up will be:
James Atkin, vocals; Ian Dench, guitar; Stevey Marsh, bass; Mark DeCloedt, drums; Derry Brownson, keys; with a special appearance by DJ Milf.
Local hotel info:
New County: www.thenewcountyhotel.co.uk
New Inn: www.newinn-hotel.co.uk
Travelodge: www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/395/Gloucester-hotel
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Tickets for Guildhall Show
September 15, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Tickets on sale Monday, September 17, 2012
Guildhall (£1 booking fee): https://www.gloucesteractive.co.uk/events/ftwbandselns.asp?event=12T1215&datetime=16421*70200
SeeTickets (£3 booking fee - tickets sent via registered mail): http://www.seetickets.com/Event/EMF/Gloucester-Guildhall/665963
Address to buy in person (no booking fee):
Gloucester Guildhall
23 Eastgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 1NS
Tickets are £30. Go on sale 10am BST. Age restriction is 14+
[ Post about this in the Forums ]EMF to play Schubert Dip and Stigma back-to-back!
September 14, 2012 / Posted by Cara
EMF will be playing the gig of a lifetime on Saturday, December 15, 2012.
Come join the band as they embrace their roots at the legendary Gloucester Guildhall for one very special night. The Guildhall is a huge part of EMF history as it was the backdrop for the band's breakthrough video, "Unbelievable," as well as several spectacular performances.
EMF took the world by storm in 1991 with their debut album, Schubert Dip, which featured mega-hits "Unbelievable," "I Believe" and "Children." The follow up in 1992 was the critically-acclaimed album, Stigma, which featured hits and live favorites "They're Here" and "It's You."
This evening at the Guildhall will feature not only Schubert Dip being played, but also fan-favorite Stigma being played start-to-finish for the first time ever. Many of the songs on Stigma have never been played live, while only a few others remain in the band's current live show.
After the music stops, there will be a meet-and-greet session and DJ set spun by EMF's own James Atkin and DJ Milf.
Tickets cost only £30 but are guaranteed to go very fast as dedicated fans from around the world converge on Gloucester for this early Christmas present. You don't want to miss out on what is certain to be an unforgettable experience.
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September 11, 2012 / Posted by Cara
After 4 years away, the breaking news email has returned! Be sure to sign up here so you don't miss out on any upcoming information.
[ Post about this in the Forums ]Westbury and the Return of Ian!
August 2, 2012 / Posted by Cara
BIG NEWS: Westbury Festival 2012 brings the return of guitarist Ian Dench to EMF. Ian hasn't played live with EMF since 2007, so this is sure to please the band's devoted fan base. The band will be playing their amazing 1991 debut record, "Schubert Dip," in its entirety. You definitely don't wanna miss out on this one!
[ Post about this in the Forums ]DV8Fest
May 25, 2012 / Posted by Cara
DV8Fest is proud to welcome the chart sensations EMF to headline Fibbers on Saturday 30th June and complete the line-up for this years festival which brings the big festival atmosphere to music venues across the beautiful City Of York. The band are celebrating the 21st anniversary of their legendary multi-million selling debut album, “Schubert Dip” and what better way to celebrate it than to perform the album in it’s entirety. The album features the number one hit “Unbelievable” as well as the bestselling singles “Children”, “I Believe”, and “Lies” and as well as the chance to see these songs, their performance will be a unique opportunity to see them play tracks which have they have never performed live before this anniversary.
EMF performances are rare and amazing shows and the special anniversary show is sure to live long in the memory. Festival Organiser Chris Sherrington said, “ To have EMF perform at the festival is a dream come true for us and to have them here on this 21st anniversary of the album that smashed them onto the UK scene has made us pinch ourselves. They are one of the iconic acts of the last 2 decades and promise to bring an amazing show to the Fibbers Stage. This is what this festival is all about, great performers in intimate venues with great atmospheres. I can’t wait to see the crowds reaction to the anthemic songs on Schubert Dip” EMF will be joining over 40 bands performing in venues across the City of York from 28th June – 1st July and this is one of only 3 UK performances currently planned for 2012. Other acts performing at this festival with a difference include, Terrorvision, The Psychedelic Furs, Modulate, Utah Saints, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer and the March Violest as well as many more. Day and weekend tickets for the festival are available from www.dv8fest.com /tickets and provide access to all the shows across the festival. For further information on the festival go to www.dv8fest.com or follow the festival on social networking at www.facebook.com/dv8fest or www.twitter.com/dv8fest . For further information on EMF please visit www.emf-theband.com and facebook.com/EMFThe Band
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Mark on the BBC
January 25, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Mark did a quick interview on the radio today to talk about the band getting together and doing these festival gigs.
Click here to listen to the interview.
Thanks to Steve for getting it to me!
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EMF To Play UK Festivals
January 23, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Gloucestershire chart sensations, EMF, are set to return to the stage after signing up to two county festivals this year. The band have put pen to paper and agreed to play Lakefest in Tewkesbury on Friday 18th May, followed by Westbury-On-Severn Cider Festival on Saturday 25th August.
The band are set to delight festival goers by performing Schubert Dip, their acclaimed multi-million selling debut album, in its entirety. The album features worldwide number one hit “Unbelievable” alongside the worldwide top ten singles “I Believe”, “Children” and “Lies”. The performances will also see them play tracks from the album that have never been played live.
The shows coincide with the 21st anniversary release of the album and its subsequent chart success in both the UK and US. These special performances will be the first time that EMF, who hail from Cinderford in the Forest Of Dean, have ever played the album from start to finish, a fact that adds to the excitement it will bring to organisers of both festivals and fans alike. This is also the first time in 3 years that EMF have performed together.
Organiser Martin Newell of Lakefest 2012 said, “We are thrilled to be able to announce EMF’s involvement in what will be a very memorable festival for a lot of reasons. They are one of Gloucestershire’s biggest bands in history and for them to agree to reform and play this special show for us is an honour – one that no-one will want to miss.”
Lakefest is to be held on 18th and 19th of May at Croft Farm Water Park in Bredons Hardwick, near Tewkesbury. Other exciting acts on the bill include The Levellers, Reef, Dodgy, Toploader, Chesney Hawkes and Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff.
Tickets for Lakefest can be purchased from from lakefest.co.uk/tickets.
Westbury Festival 2012 will take place over the August Bank Holiday on 25th & 26th August – full line up and ticket details to be announced on westburyfestival.co.uk.
More info on EMF can be found at www.emf-theband.com and facebook.com/EMFTheBand.
For band interviews please contact Nick Mander at nickmander@blueyonder.co.uk or Simon Rickards on 07794427633.
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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
January 16, 2012 / Posted by Cara
Watch this space, Facebook and Twitter for a very exciting announcement that will be posted soon!
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News Archives 2011
Happy birthday to us!
October 23, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Today we celebrate 15 YEARS on the web. I can hardly believe it. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this possible: the fans, the management, and especially the boys themselves.
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ASBO KID in DJ Magazine
October 5, 2011 / Posted by Cara
The Asbo Kid has picked their top 10 singles in the current issue of DJ Magazine. Click here to check it out!
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ASBO KID Remixes
October 2, 2011 / Posted by Cara
The Asbo Kid has remixed the new Pop Will Eat Itself single, "Chaos & Mayhem." You can find it on Amazon.
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Rock Band DLC
September 7, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Unbelievable is available for download this week on Rock Band!
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Twitter Impersonator
August 19, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Impersonation is not always flattering! We have a Twitter imposter named @EMFBand, and this account has nothing to do with us. We are working to get it shut down, as they're making rude comments to other users, and friends of the band!
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BLUE HIGHS
August 18, 2011 / Posted by Cara
There is an exciting new section on the website - BLUE HIGHS has been reborn as a members only section. Here you'll find rare remixes, special downloads, and anything else that will be considered "exclusive." I hope you enjoy the content. You can always send feedback as to what you'd like to see put in here for your downloading pleasure. Enjoy!
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Unbelievable is Featured in the Game "Rock Band 3!"
August 12, 2011 / Posted by Cara
EMF's biggest hit is featured in the 3rd game in the massive Rock Band series. Can someone send some screenshots?
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BBC Points West interview with Mark
July 22, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Watch Mark give advice to an upcoming band from the Forest of Dean called Pandemick. Good luck to them!
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Unbelievable #1
July 18, 2011 / Posted by Cara
20 years ago this week, Unbelievable was #1 in the USA!
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10 Years!
June 5, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Can you believe it?
Where were YOU 10 years ago today? EMF played the London Astoria on this date in 2001, capping off the original reunion in huge style. Check out lots of videos from this show on the EMF YouTube.
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Asbo Kid at Rough Beats Festival
June 3, 2011 / Posted by Cara
A message from James:
Less than two weeks until James performs at this year's Rough Beat Festival.
As a special gift, James has allocated some cheaper tickets for Asbo Kid & EMF fans.
http://www.crowdsurge.com/roughbeats by entering the password ASBOKID your fans will be able to purchase tickets discounted by from £65 to £45 each for a weekend ticket which is an amazing price for a full weekend’s amazing entertainment.
Hope to see you all there.
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James + Punk TV
May 20, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Check out James working with this band called Punk TV. The song is called "Breathing Out."
Listen now.
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UPDATE on ITV Story from March 18
April 11, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Thanks to Martin I have uploaded the video from ITV to our YouTube. (I hope ITV doesn't make us take it down, but if we have to, we will.) This way all EMF's fans from all over the world can watch this great, very candid video interview with James.
Watch the video.
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"EMF star is Unbelievable"
April 8, 2011 / Posted by Cara
A really nice blurb about James in a local newspaper today. It looks like you can only get the full story in the print piece, though.
Read the story here.
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COMPETITION
April 6, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Follow EMF on Twitter. Once we get to 500 followers, I will randomly pick one follower to get a cool prize... a rare 12"!
EMF on Twitter.
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"Pop star turned teacher"
March 18, 2011 / Posted by Cara
"Ever wondered what your favourite popstars when you were growing up are doing now?
While other groups failed to crack America, these boys had a number 1 in the states with a tune that's still played today and is currently on a cereal advert.
Have you guessed who they are? The lead singer is now working in Keighley, and he's doing an 'unbelievable' job."
Link to video story.
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Asbo Kid Festival Information
March 16, 2011 / Posted by Cara
The Asbo Kid is going to be performing at the Rough Beats Festival in North Yorkshire, UK. The Festival runs June 10 - 12, 2011.
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New Asbo Kid!
March 8, 2011 / Posted by Cara
James's project, The Asbo Kid, has a new EP out called "Fighting On The Dancefloor." It's available on iTunes, so make sure you go download it!
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Competition!
February 16, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Here is the link to the competition!
"How would you describe EMF using only 3 words?"
I will choose the most creative answers and that will be the winner, so bust out your thinking caps!
The prize is the long sleeved tee pictured below.
Contest will run until 12:00pm EST on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
GOOD LUCK!!
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Message from Derry
February 11, 2011 / Posted by Cara
As we recently marked the 9th anniversary of Zac's death, Derry wanted to give a special thanks to *all* EMF fans.
"Without the fans, I would never, ever, ever got over Zac in a million years. They are immense in every way."
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New Flickr Group
January 14, 2011 / Posted by Cara
I created a group on Flickr for those of you who have accounts and digital EMF photos laying around. Go ahead and join, and tell all your friends!
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Happy New Year
January 02, 2011 / Posted by Cara
Happy New Year to all of our fans and friends. I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season. We are now entering our 15th year on the web. Who could have imagined it?
On a side note, we lost Zac 9 years ago today. RIP Zac, we still love you and miss you.
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News Archives 2010
Welcome to the new website!
December 27, 2010 / Posted by Cara
Apologies on taking 4 years to refresh the look of the site. I hope you all enjoy the new layout, and suggestions on features to add are always welcome. Please let me know if you find any errors or broken links.
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December.24.2010
Celebrate Christmas with a gift from EMF-TheBand.com
Uploaded to YouTube now is SMOKE THE BANGER, the legendary, yet rarely seen, home video from the band from 1991.
It's broken up into 2 parts: Part 1 and Part 2
Enjoy!
December.11.2010
New Feature: Audio Player!
I have added a NEW feature to the website: an audio player! I am in the process of converting some live cassette recordings into digital format, and will be posting them for your listening pleasure. The first show, and kind of my "test show" was New Jersey in 1991. You can find it on the new Audio Player page. (It's not perfected yet, but it's a start!) Let me know your thoughts, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook (you miss out on a lot if you don't).
October.17.2010
Are YOU Following Us...?
If you aren't following EMF on Twitter, a subscriber on YouTube or a fan on Facebook, you are missing out on A LOT of cool videos. That is all I'm going to say. :)
October.14.2010
From The Archives...
I am in the process of converting all my old VHS tapes into DVD, and I have come across some awesome old EMF footage that is now being digitized.
Here is the first of the gems: one of the first US interviews with Ian and Mark from 1991.
Be sure to subscribe to EMF's YouTube to get updates as to when new videos are uploaded. LOTS MORE good stuff is going to be coming, and you don't wanna miss out.
October.12.2010
Another Cover
Stumbled on this cover of "Unbelievable" by a Spanish artist called Damills.
Take a listen: Damills - "Unbelievable".
July.18.2010
New EXCLUSIVE music
James & Tim have recorded a brand new track exclusively for the EMF website & EMF fans. The song is called "Bring It On" and was written by James's close village friends Jim Fox & Stephen Williams. The track was produced by James & Tim and was recorded in James's studio in the Yorkshire Dales. James & Tim would like and are hoping to have the other members of EMF involved with recordings at some point in the future. Hope you enjoy the tune.
Download Bring It On.
June.11.2010
This morning on New York's rock station...
Anyone who knows who Matt Pinfield is knows that the man knows music. He's currently a DJ on 101.9 WRXP in New York City. This morning he had a countdown of best "Old School" tunes and our very own "Unbelievable" came in at #1. Thanks Matt!
Link to info.
April.7.2010
Asbo Kid Summer Dates
MAY 7th - The Rough Trade Shop, Brick La, London
MAY 22nd - Avant Festival, Moscow, Russia
JUNE 5th - Rough Beats Festival, Clapham, W Yorkshire
JUNE 11th - Lynton festival, Devon
JULY 18th - Glade Festival, Winchester, Rabbit Hole Stage
Please come on down if you're in the area, James & Justin...
April.1.2010
New (Old) Live Material
Looks like there are 3 different new (old) live "albums" coming out April 12. The appear to be BBC "In Concert" albums.
Mark Goodier Sessions from 1990
Live in concert 1991
Reading 1992
I don't know any more than this. Thanks to Steve Severa for pointing these out.
March.15.2010
Site Update
I finally gave the Tour Dates section a well deserved code cleanup. If you find any mistakes or anything missing, please contact me and let me know.
January.19.2010
Bentley Rhythm Ace Gigs
19th Feb Birmingham
6th March Belfast
27th March Colchester Uni
4th April Shrewsbury
23rd April Brighton
19th June Nottingham (BRA DJ Set)
More info, email agency@rocstar.com
January.5.2010
Grammys
Congrats to Ian, nominated for 2 Grammy Awards this year. The Grammys will air on CBS on January 31 at 8pm.
Awards:
Album of the Year: I Am... Sasha Fierce
Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media: Once In A Lifetime (From Cadillac Records)
Good luck Ian! We are all so proud of you!