Background information
Origin	Sunderland, England
Genre(s)	Indie Rock Post-punk revival
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Vagrant/StarTime International 679 Recordings (discountinued)
Website	http://www.thefutureheads.co.uk
Members
Ross Millard Dave Hyde Barry Hyde David "Jaff" Craig
Former members
Peter Brewis

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Biography

The band began as a trio of Barry Hyde (vocals and guitar), Jaff (bass), and Peter Brewis (drums). Ross Millard (vocals and guitar) joined soon after having been in a band with Jaff in college. They used the Sunderland City Detached Youth Project building (where Brewis and Hyde worked) as a free practice space, fitting since the project was intended to get young people off the streets by using music. They first performed in 2000, and through word-of-mouth their reputation in the local area grew. Hyde's younger brother Dave (who replaced Brewis, who went on to join fellow north east rockers Field Music) joined later, and their first single was released in 2002. In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is an electrically-amplified string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Field Music is a band from Sunderland, England. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

In an interview with Channel 4’s 4Music, Barry revealed that Dave was given a gold guitar by his parents when he was young. But Barry had taken it off him to learn to strum his first chords. Dave was left with nothing, forcing him to take up the drums. It has been suggested that Channel Four Television Corporation be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A chord is a geometric figure. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ...

The Futureheads released their self-titled debut album in September 2004. Five tracks on this record were produced by Andy Gill of Gang of Four. Their music has been described by some as energetic, witty, and cheerful in style. The song "Decent Days And Nights" from the album was featured in the videogame soundtrack to Burnout 3: Takedown on PlayStation 2 and Xbox as well as EA's Rugby 2005. The Futureheads was The Futureheads self titled debut album. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gang of Four is an English post-punk group from Leeds. ... The PlayStation 2 , abbreviated PS2) is Sonys second video game console, the successor to the PlayStation and the predecessor to the PlayStation 3. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ...

In February 2005, "Hounds Of Love", a cover of a Kate Bush song, was released as a single in the UK charts. It reached Number 8 in its first week. It was named best single of 2005 by NME. The band recently toured the US and later supported the Foo Fighters on their most recent UK tour. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hounds of Love is a 1985 album by Kate Bush. ... Kate Bush (born Catherine Bush 30 July 1958, Bexleyheath, Greater London) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... Sometimes confused with the Canadian music magazine Music Express The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a music magazine in the UK which has been published weekly since March 1952. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... This article is about the band. ...

They performed at BBC Radio One's One Big Weekend, held in their home town of Sunderland over the weekend of 7-8 May 2005. 8 May 2005 also happened to be the day Sunderland A.F.C. were to pick up the Coca-Cola Championship trophy on the final day of the 2004-5 season. In tribute, the Futureheads performed a set live at the Stadium of Light as pre-match entertainment. BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station, specialising in popular music aimed at a young audience (children, teenagers and young adults). ... Radio 1s Big Weekend (sometimes refered to as One Big Weekend) is an music festival run by BBC Radio 1. ... The Wearmouth Bridge Sunderland (pronounced: , or ) is a city in North East England which was formerly a county borough, and is now part of the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... The Football League Championship logo The Football League Championship (often referred to as The Championship for short or the Coca-Cola Football League Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the FA Premier... This article is about the home stadium of Sunderland A.F.C. This is the only stadium that bears this name, although it is also the translation of the unofficial name of a Portuguese clubs stadium. ...

A stand-alone EP "Area" was released in November 2005 while the band were working on their second album News and Tributes (name inspired by the Munich air disaster in 1958), which, according to NME in February 2006, took only five weeks to produce. The first single from the album was Skip to the End released on May 15. The album News and Tributes was first released on June 13, 2006. News and Tributes is the second full length album by The Futureheads, released on May 29, 2006. ... A plaque at Old Trafford Football Ground commemorating the Munich air disaster The Munich air disaster took place on February 6, 1958, when the British European Airways Flight 609 crashed in a blizzard on its third attempt to take off from an icy runway at the Munich-Riem airport in... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sometimes confused with the Canadian music magazine Music Express The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a music magazine in the UK which has been published weekly since March 1952. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Skip to the End is the first single from The Futureheadss second album News and Tributes. ... News and Tributes is the second full length album by The Futureheads, released on May 29, 2006. ...

The Futureheads were dropped by their label in November 2006. They have said they are pleased about this because it gives them more freedom as a band, and they have the opportunity to find greener pastures.

In the midst of a well deserved break (June 2007), they are currently writing and recording demos for their new album, slated for a Spring 2008 release.

Discography

Albums

The Futureheads (July 12, 2004) 679 Recordings #11 UK

News and Tributes (May 29, 2006) 679 Recordings #12 UK

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EPs

Nul Book Standard EP (2002) Project Cosmonaut

1-2-3-Nul! EP (2003) Fantastic Plastic Records

Areasingle.jpg Area EP (November 28, 2005) 679 Recordings

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Singles

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Compilations

• Music from the OC: Mix 4 (2005 · Warner Bros./Wea)
• Grandma's Boy Original Soundtrack with the song "Meantime".

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See also

• List of bands/musicians from North East England

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External links

• Official site
• Review Summary At Metacritic
• The Futureheads profile and articles on This Is Fake DIY
• Futureheads interview with Three Monkeys