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'''Dance To The Radio''' is an independent [[record label]] run by Whiskas of [[¡Forward, Russia!]]. Named after the refrain of the [[Joy Division]] song [[Transmission (song)|Transmission]], the label has released some highly sought after 7" [[single (music)|single]]s by the likes of [[iLiKETRAiNS]], [[The Pigeon Detectives]], [[Yes Boss (band)|Yes Boss]], [[Napoleon IIIrd]], [[This Et Al]] and [[¡Forward, Russia!]]. They have been featured a number of times in [[NME]] and in [[Artrocker]] for being a notable success of the [[DIY]] ethic in the [[indie (music)|indie music scene]] at the moment. |
'''Dance To The Radio''' is an independent [[record label]] run by Whiskas of [[¡Forward, Russia!]]. Named after the refrain of the [[Joy Division]] song [[Transmission (song)|Transmission]], the label has released some highly sought after 7" [[single (music)|single]]s by the likes of [[iLiKETRAiNS]], [[The Pigeon Detectives]], [[Yes Boss (band)|Yes Boss]], [[Napoleon IIIrd]], [[This Et Al]] and [[¡Forward, Russia!]]. They have been featured a number of times in [[NME]] and in [[Artrocker]] for being a notable success of the [[DIY]] ethic in the [[indie (music)|indie music scene]] at the moment. |
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Their first full scale single release was ''Twelve'' by ¡Forward, Russia! which reached number 36 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Their second release, again by ¡Forward, Russia!, was a re-release of limited edition debut single ''Nine'' which also became a top 40 hit. Since these, three more ¡Forward, Russia! singles have been released; "Eighteen", "Nineteen" and "Don't Be A Doctor" the latter of which was a limited White Label Release. Other releases include singles from [[The Pigeon Detectives]], |
Their first full scale single release was ''Twelve'' by ¡Forward, Russia! which reached number 36 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Their second release, again by ¡Forward, Russia!, was a re-release of limited edition debut single ''Nine'' which also became a top 40 hit. Since these, three more ¡Forward, Russia! singles have been released; "Eighteen", "Nineteen" and "Don't Be A Doctor" the latter of which was a limited White Label Release. Other releases include singles from [[The Pigeon Detectives]], Yes Boss, Sky Larkin, Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames, Bobby Cook and Grammatics |
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They have released [[Extended play|EPs]] for bands like iLiKETRAiNS and Napoleon IIIrd, |
They have released [[Extended play|EPs]] for bands like iLiKETRAiNS and Napoleon IIIrd, four compilations compliations as of 2007, and numerous albums, including ''[[Give Me a Wall]]'' by ¡Forward, Russia!, "[[Wait For Me (The Pigeon Detectives)|Wait For Me]]" by The Pigeon Detectives, and [[Look Busy]] by Yes Boss. |
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As of the end of 2007 the label had released 40 records. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* Richard Todd – Finance Manager |
* Richard Todd – Finance Manager |
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* Kate Peddie – Tour Co-ordinator |
* Kate Peddie – Tour Co-ordinator |
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==Complete Discography== |
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DTTR001 - [[Forward Russia]] (Nine) / [[This Et Al]] (He Shoots Presidents) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR002 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : LEEDS) Limited CD <br> |
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DTTR003 - The Lodger (Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR004 - Napoleon IIIrd (EP1) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR005 - iLiKETRAiNS (Before The Curtains Close) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR006 - [[Forward Russia]] (Twelve) 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR007 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : What We All Want) CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR008 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] (I'm Not Sorry) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR009 - Yes Boss (Get Dropped Quick) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR010 - Shut Your Eyes and You'll Burst Into Flames (Signal Noise) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR011 - [[Forward Russia]] (Nine) 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR012 - [[Forward Russia]] (Give Me A Wall) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR013 - [[Forward Russia]] (Nine Remixes) Digital Download **NEVER RELEASED** <br> |
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DTTR014 - Yes Boss (More Or Less / They Think It's All Over) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR015 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[You Know I Love You]]) Limited 7" <br> |
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DTTR016 - [[Forward Russia]] (Eighteen) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR017 - Shut Your Eyes and You'll Burst Into Flames (Drop The Decade) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR018 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[I Found Out (Pigeon Detectives) |I Found Out]]) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR019 - Yes Boss (Tongues in Knots) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR020 - Yes Boss (Look Busy) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR021 - [[Forward Russia]] (Nineteen) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR022 - Voltage Union (On Your Marks) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR023 - Sky Larkin (One Of Two) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR024 - Yes Boss (See It Through) Limited 12"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR025 - [[Forward Russia]] (Don't Be A Doctor) Limited 10" <br> |
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DTTR026 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[Romantic Type]]) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR027 - Sometree (Hands and Arrows) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR028 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : Something I Learned Today) CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR029 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[I'm Not Sorry]]) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR030 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[Wait for Me (The Pigeon Detectives)|Wait for Me]]) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR031 - The Scare (Bats! Bats! Bats!) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR032 - Sky Larkin (Summit) Radio Promo **NEVER OFFICIALLY RELEASED** <br> |
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DTTR033 - Bobby Cook (Deja Vu) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR034 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[Take Her Back]]) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR035 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : Out Of The Woods and Trees) CD/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR036 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[iTunes]] Festival Digital EP) Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR037 - Sky Larkin (Molten / Keepsakes) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR038 - Grammatics (Shadow Committee) Limited 7"/Digital Download <br> |
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DTTR039 - TBC <br> |
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DTTR040 - [[The Pigeon Detectives]] ([[I Found Out (Pigeon Detectives) |I Found Out 2007 Version]]) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download<br> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 02:06, 24 October 2007
| Dance To The Radio | |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Whiskas |
| Genre | Indie Rock Alternative Rock |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | Leeds |
| Official website | http://www.dancetotheradio.com |
Dance To The Radio is an independent record label run by Whiskas of ¡Forward, Russia!. Named after the refrain of the Joy Division song Transmission, the label has released some highly sought after 7" singles by the likes of iLiKETRAiNS, The Pigeon Detectives, Yes Boss, Napoleon IIIrd, This Et Al and ¡Forward, Russia!. They have been featured a number of times in NME and in Artrocker for being a notable success of the DIY ethic in the indie music scene at the moment.
Their first full scale single release was Twelve by ¡Forward, Russia! which reached number 36 in the UK Singles Chart. Their second release, again by ¡Forward, Russia!, was a re-release of limited edition debut single Nine which also became a top 40 hit. Since these, three more ¡Forward, Russia! singles have been released; "Eighteen", "Nineteen" and "Don't Be A Doctor" the latter of which was a limited White Label Release. Other releases include singles from The Pigeon Detectives, Yes Boss, Sky Larkin, Shut Your Eyes And You'll Burst Into Flames, Bobby Cook and Grammatics
They have released EPs for bands like iLiKETRAiNS and Napoleon IIIrd, four compilations compliations as of 2007, and numerous albums, including Give Me a Wall by ¡Forward, Russia!, "Wait For Me" by The Pigeon Detectives, and Look Busy by Yes Boss.
As of the end of 2007 the label had released 40 records.
See also
Current Staff
- Whiskas – Head Of A&R
- Mick McCarthy – Projects Manager
- Ali Tant – A&R / Label Manager
- Simon Stevens – A&R / Office
- Colin Oliver – Operations Manager
- Richard Todd – Finance Manager
- Kate Peddie – Tour Co-ordinator
Complete Discography
DTTR001 - Forward Russia (Nine) / This Et Al (He Shoots Presidents) Limited 7"
DTTR002 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : LEEDS) Limited CD
DTTR003 - The Lodger (Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion) Limited 7"
DTTR004 - Napoleon IIIrd (EP1) Limited 7"
DTTR005 - iLiKETRAiNS (Before The Curtains Close) Limited 7"
DTTR006 - Forward Russia (Twelve) 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR007 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : What We All Want) CD/Digital Download
DTTR008 - The Pigeon Detectives (I'm Not Sorry) Limited 7"
DTTR009 - Yes Boss (Get Dropped Quick) Limited 7"
DTTR010 - Shut Your Eyes and You'll Burst Into Flames (Signal Noise) Limited 7"
DTTR011 - Forward Russia (Nine) 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR012 - Forward Russia (Give Me A Wall) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download
DTTR013 - Forward Russia (Nine Remixes) Digital Download **NEVER RELEASED**
DTTR014 - Yes Boss (More Or Less / They Think It's All Over) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR015 - The Pigeon Detectives (You Know I Love You) Limited 7"
DTTR016 - Forward Russia (Eighteen) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR017 - Shut Your Eyes and You'll Burst Into Flames (Drop The Decade) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR018 - The Pigeon Detectives (I Found Out) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR019 - Yes Boss (Tongues in Knots) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR020 - Yes Boss (Look Busy) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download
DTTR021 - Forward Russia (Nineteen) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR022 - Voltage Union (On Your Marks) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR023 - Sky Larkin (One Of Two) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR024 - Yes Boss (See It Through) Limited 12"/Digital Download
DTTR025 - Forward Russia (Don't Be A Doctor) Limited 10"
DTTR026 - The Pigeon Detectives (Romantic Type) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR027 - Sometree (Hands and Arrows) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR028 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : Something I Learned Today) CD/Digital Download
DTTR029 - The Pigeon Detectives (I'm Not Sorry) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR030 - The Pigeon Detectives (Wait for Me) 12" LP/CD Album/Digital Download
DTTR031 - The Scare (Bats! Bats! Bats!) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR032 - Sky Larkin (Summit) Radio Promo **NEVER OFFICIALLY RELEASED**
DTTR033 - Bobby Cook (Deja Vu) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR034 - The Pigeon Detectives (Take Her Back) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
DTTR035 - Various Artists (Dance To The Radio : Out Of The Woods and Trees) CD/Digital Download
DTTR036 - The Pigeon Detectives (iTunes Festival Digital EP) Digital Download
DTTR037 - Sky Larkin (Molten / Keepsakes) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR038 - Grammatics (Shadow Committee) Limited 7"/Digital Download
DTTR039 - TBC
DTTR040 - The Pigeon Detectives (I Found Out 2007 Version) 2 x 7"/CD/Digital Download
External links
- Dance To The Radio's Official Website
- ¡Forward, Russia!'s Official Website
- / The Pigeon Detecties's Official Website
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