Clocks announce new single release: Old Valve Radio

7 March 2008

Clocks signed to Island Records in 2007 and have since been writing and recording their debut album with Elliot James (Bloc Party, Fields and Little Man Tate). ‘Old Valve Radio’ is their first single proper on the label released on April 7.It’s a driving, stomping smash of an indie-pop song replete with big hooks and a big chorus. Serious summer festival sing-alongs surely await this new entrant in the search for the UK’s best new pop-rock boy band.Their influences are clear – from classic 60’s pop to cheeky Britpop and through to present day indie-pop bands, and with talent like this, they won’t have far to go to reach the top of their game.‘All I Can’ was released as a taster for the band right at the top of this year. Backed by ‘That Much Better’ it was available on limited 7” and download only. This will remain available throughout their forthcoming tour. ‘That Much Better’ has also been confirmed as Bebo’s Single Of The Week starting Feb 16.To complement the bands debut album campaign, they secured two of the best and most sought after artists to design their artwork – Mr Pete Fowler and Mark James (SFA, Magic Numbers, Monsterism, Gruff Rhys) have put pen to paper (or actually paint to wood) and created 12 beautifully and individually cartooned Russian Dolls that will each, in turn, feature on single and album sleeves.The dolls currently play host to a USB featuring ‘All I Can’ audio, video, an early ‘That Much Better’ video and a Clocks wallpaper. These are available from the band on tour or via their website – www.clocksband.com

Clocks are currently halfway through their tour with One Night Only followed by a support slot with Scouting For Girls. Dates are:

ONE NIGHT ONLY:
6 Mar Manchester Academy 3 (U14s w/Adult)
8 Mar Edingburgh Liquid Rooms (14+)
9 Mar Barrow–In-Furness The Canteen (14+)
10 Mar Glasgow Oran Mor (14+)
12 Mar Stockton-on-Tees Georgian Theatre (14+)
13 Mar Birmingham Academy (U14s w/Adult)

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS:
24 Mar Guildhall Southampton
25 Mar Brighton Dome
27 Mar Academy Newcastle
28 Mar Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
29 Mar Academy 1 Manchester
30 Mar Academy 1 Birmingham
1 Apr Hexagon Reading
2 Apr Shepherds Bush Empire London
3 Apr Shepherds Bush Empire London
4 Apr Shepherds Bush Empire London
6 Apr Academy Bristol
7 Apr Uea Norwich
8 Apr Octagon Sheffield
9 Apr 53 Degrees Preston
11 Apr University Hull
12 Apr University Leeds
13 Apr Rock City Nottingham