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'''Hurts''' are a British [[synthpop]] duo from [[Manchester]] composed of singer [[Theo Hutchcraft]] (originally from Richmond in North Yorkshire) and synth player [[Adam Anderson (musician)|Adam Anderson]].Before Hurts, singer Theo and synth player Adam were previously in bands named "Bureau", later to be renamed "Daggers".<ref name="news.bbc.8439832" />
'''Hurts''' are a British [[synthpop]] duo from [[Manchester]] composed of singer [[Theo Hutchcraft]] (originally from Richmond in North Yorkshire) and synth player [[Adam Anderson (musician)|Adam Anderson]]. Before Hurts, singer Theo and synth player Adam were previously in bands named "Bureau", later to be renamed "Daggers".<ref name="news.bbc.8439832" />


In July 2009, the band featured as "Band of the Day" on [[Guardian.co.uk]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lester |first=Paul |title=New band of the day 593: Hurts |publisher=[[Guardian.co.uk]] |date=2009-07-27 |url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/27/new-band-hurts |accessdate=2010-01-06 |location=London}}</ref> They finished in fourth position in [[BBC]]'s [[Sound of... (BBC poll)|Sound of 2010]] poll.<ref name="news.bbc.8439832">{{cite news |title=BBC Sound of 2010: Hurts |work=BBC News |date=2010-01-05 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8439832.stm |accessdate=2010-05-04}}</ref>
In July 2009, the band featured as "Band of the Day" on [[Guardian.co.uk]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Lester |first=Paul |title=New band of the day 593: Hurts |publisher=[[Guardian.co.uk]] |date=2009-07-27 |url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/27/new-band-hurts |accessdate=2010-01-06 |location=London}}</ref> They finished in fourth position in [[BBC]]'s [[Sound of... (BBC poll)|Sound of 2010]] poll.<ref name="news.bbc.8439832">{{cite news |title=BBC Sound of 2010: Hurts |work=BBC News |date=2010-01-05 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8439832.stm |accessdate=2010-05-04}}</ref>

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Hurts

Hurts are a British synthpop duo from Manchester composed of singer Theo Hutchcraft (originally from Richmond in North Yorkshire) and synth player Adam Anderson. Before Hurts, singer Theo and synth player Adam were previously in bands named "Bureau", later to be renamed "Daggers".[1]

In July 2009, the band featured as "Band of the Day" on Guardian.co.uk.[2] They finished in fourth position in BBC's Sound of 2010 poll.[1]

The band's song "Wonderful Life" was notably remixed by Arthur Baker. In early 2010 they officially released their debut single, "Better Than Love" with a video featuring Romanian actress Laura Cosoi, and played their first ever live shows. Their song "Illuminated" was also the soundtrack to Sky1 HD's advert in spring/summer 2010, and again in February 2011. This song was released as a single in May 2011.

Their debut album called Happiness was released on 6 September 2010.[3] It contains a duet with Kylie Minogue entitled "Devotion". To promote the release of their debut album, the band collaborated with author Joe Stretch to produce an interactive audio book narrated by Anna Friel. It is found on the online music player Spotify, with the first entry being found by searching for "a5m4".[4]

For The Sun's "Biz Sessions", Hurts played Kylie Minogue's "Confide in Me" live, which was then released on YouTube.[5]

In September 2010 it was announced their UK tour was sold out, and that Hurts would support Scissor Sisters on their UK tour later that year.[6] Hurts appeared on Sky Sports show Soccer AM to promote their album and their single "Stay".

The duo released "All I Want for Christmas Is New Year's Day" in December 2010.[7] News of the single was confirmed on their label RCA's official website, as well as by their A&R team. They tweeted: "News just in! Hurts will release a Chrimbo single 'All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day' this December. We've heard it & it's AMAZING." The song was available on iTunes free of charge for one week from 14 December. The video premiered on 2 December on their website. Hurts recently announced they were approached to work with Leona Lewis.

Hurts will appear at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury Festival, T in the Park, Rock am Ring/Rock im Park, Latitude Festival, V Festival, M'era Luna, Pinkpop Festival and Elevation Festival in the summer 2011.

Members

Discography

Main article: Hurts discography

References

  1. ^ a b "BBC Sound of 2010: Hurts". BBC News. 5 January 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  2. ^ Lester, Paul (27 July 2009). "New band of the day 593: Hurts". London: Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  3. ^ "Hurts — News | Happiness Is Coming". Informationhurts.com. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  4. ^ Hurts — News | Hurts soundtrack Interactive audiobook
  5. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4i6W1DfWbA
  6. ^ Hurts — News | UK Tour is Sold Out
  7. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a289628/hurts-to-release-christmas-single.html
  8. ^ a b http://www.camdennewjournal.com/reviews/music/2010/apr/rock-and-pop-interview-theo-hutchcraft-manchester-synth-duo-hurts
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