Thursday, January 03, 2013

2012 REDUX: The band spent a weekend in Kent doing overdubs and polishing two new tracks Hardly Know Me and I'll Keep You Safe for single release. The two songs became The Others first single for 4 years: Hardly Know Me (Radio Edit), I'll Keep you Safe, Hardly Know Me (Full Length) was released via the Mediawerks label on Itunes on 26/04/12 a tour followed:

Gigs 2012:
02/02/12 - London - New Slang Club @The Hippodrome, Kingston
02/05/12 - Exeter - Indie Club @The Cavern
03/05/12 - Cardiff - Jealous Lovers @GwdiHw
04/05/12 - Glasgow - Captain’s Rest
05/05/12 - Sunderland Independent
06/05/12 - Sheffield Frog’n’Parrot
11/05/12 - London Half Moon Putney
12/05/12 - Winchester Railway
22/07/12 - Sheffield Tramlines Festival
18/08/12 - Brighton Albert
16/11/12 - London Surya
17/11/12 - Bristol Horts

ON 24/12/12 The Others released "(Demos For) Songs For The Disillusioned" for free via Bandcamp they quickly ran out of their free download allocation and uploaded the tracks to Soundcloud and Last.fm

This release solicited a (fairly) big reaction from the press, most prominently from NME.COM

Overseas press also picked up on the story, both in France and Spain as well as various UK online magazines.

2011 REDUX: Rehearsals and Writing New Songs continues apace. The band play their first gig in 4 years a Sold Out Show at The Lexington, London. The band is now a five piece: Dominic Masters, Johnny Others, Jimmy Lager, Joseph Gardner Lowe, Eddie Darko.

The band arranged a last minute Xmas gig in December at The Windmill again this was Sold Out. The next weekend they spent two days in Kent recording 8 new songs. These "live" tracks would later be shared for free as "(Demos for) Songs For The Disillusioned".

Gigs 2011:
24/09/11 - London - The Lexington, Islington
03/12/11 - London - The Windmill, Brixton

Saturday, April 02, 2011

2009/2010 REDUX

The Others In NUTS magazine

This week! Pictured above a baboon's arse.

Apparently we played a gig on a tube. This will enhance future visits to the pub:

4:24 AM

25 Jan 2010

New photos from January 2010

Taken by Eddie Darko. We are now a 5-piece!

26 Nov 2009

Dominic Masters cruises in to 19th place in this weeks NME 25 Best Rock Stars Of The Decade, him and the rest of the The Others are currently writing and recording their third album pencilled in for release in the summer 2010.

11:57 PM

Rehearsals booked for October 2009

October Schedule:4 Day's Rehearsals Booked in October. Days,Times & Locations Agreed.1st Rehersals since February 2008. The Others NewsFlash.

Dominic Masters, the Others' king of misfits, is back
Freaks and misfits, rejoice! The Others are reforming – and maybe now Dominic Masters will be recognised for the genius he is.

I met up with Dominic Masters for sushi a couple of weeks ago. It was a brilliant night out and it reminded me how enigmatic the Others frontman is.
I'm convinced Masters is a genius, although in what area I can't be sure. Sometimes I think he would be great as a television personality, but I always end up coming back to his recorded material with the Others. The band's Alternative TV-inspired punk rattle has always been underrated and under-appreciated.
The good news is that Masters feels he has unfinished business with his band. So 2009 has thrown up yet another musical surprise: the return of the Others. They would never admit it (at least not publicly), but journalists were always obsessed with the band, thanks in no small part to Masters's charisma. Soon after the Others announced their return, I ran into an NME journalist who was adamant that if the band had broken up after their debut album and admitted the whole thing was a gimmick, it would have been a classic pop culture event in the grand tradition of the Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle or Bill Drummond's The Manual (How to Have a Number One Hit the Easy Way). But it wasn't a ruse. The Others and Dominic Masters were far too "4 real" for gimmicks.
Masters is a brilliant salesperson and marketer, who gives great copy, whether it's regarding drug use, the nature of sexuality or the internal workings of the music industry. His regular guerrilla gigging was a stroke of genius (especially the one on the London Underground train), as was the band's openness with their fans (Dominic's phone would ring all the time; he got thousands of calls a day).
Masters is one of the biggest characters I've ever met: a total hedonist, both musically and in person. But the freaky media personality of "Dominic Masters – spokesperson for the Libertines generation" threatened to overshadow "Dominic Masters – singer in an ace post-punk band". And so, when the debut album didn't go Top 10, the press had their knives sharpened and they wielded them. NME ran a Whatever Happened to Dominic Masters-style piece, portraying him as a drug casualty. Whatever, I'm proud of the Others and Masters. His frankness about his permissive lifestyle scared and shook up more than a few people (including Q magazine, a victory!) but appealed to a lot of confused kids.
I have fond memories of the Others during the summer of 2004. To fully experience the band, you had to see them live. Master's songs struck a chord with the kids (with explosions of class war such as This Is for the Poor), meaning that the band's fanbase soon grew into a weird, dispossessed family roaming the country. Masters was an East End urchin Dylan to Pete Doherty's Woody Guthrie.
For Masters, there was never any difference between being in a band and being in the audience. And by exhibiting his freak flag he became a pied piper for weirdos – the anxious and the bullied who followed him around, telephoned and texted him constantly and became frequent overnight guests at his house. The Others were a celebration of life's misfits, and, hey, isn't that what rock'n'roll is about? I've got to say – welcome back, the Others, you have been missed.
From Alan McGee's Guardian Blog.

9:54 AM

- On NME.COM again!
- Mark Beaumont is picking up on the story about our third album. You can read it here: Mark Beaumont's NME blog.
  
  Also started talking to promoters about some live shows - though we won't be playing for a while still. Lots of interest from Wales at the moment which is nice!
  
  10:17 PM
  
  Free download - Probate (single edit) on myspace player
  
  As soon as we have properly started demoing tracks for the third album we will put them on the myspace player :-
  
  http://www.myspace.com/theotherstheband
  
  Until then...
  
  Probate was the closing track of the second album (Inward Parts). A limited edition "single edit" was released to accompany some of the 2007 live dates.
  
  Some of you may not have heard this version of the track before. Enjoy.
  
  Cheers
  
  The Others
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  Last night the band were namechecked in this popular British soap opera.
  
  Watch the clip here:
  
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  Keep up with The Others' journey towards the creation and release of their third album provisionally called "The Downs" here:
  
  http://twitter.com/TheOthersUK
  cheers
  
  NME.com are running the story about us writing the next record. Read about it here:
  
  http://www.nme.com/news/the-others/43169
  
  10:53 PM

2008 REDUX:

Gigs:

19-01-08 – Casbah - Coventry
20-01-08 – The Loft - Castleford
22-01-08 – The Venue - Newcastle
23-01-08 – Hoxton - Bar And Grill
30-01-08 – Rome - Jailbreak
01-02-08 – Fucecchio - La Limonaia
02-02-08 – Bologna - Covo
03-02-08 – Ancona - Thermos
04-02-08 – Lecce - Istanbul Cafe
08-02-08 – Brixton Jamm – Love Music Hate Racism

Releases:
Digital Download Only -
Probate (single edit)/It Doesn't Matter To Me/Looking For A Product

From http://www.hopenothate.org.uk

The launch of the RAR HOPE NOT HATE club night at Brixton Jamm

Campaign news

| credit: Geoff Martin
on: Monday, 11 February 2008

Source: Militant Entertainment

The launch of the RAR/HOPE NOT HATE club night at Brixton Jamm on friday 8th Feb was a stunning success. The club was packed out with music fans and press fired up for the usual
RAR mix of pop and politics and for some of us old-timers it was a lovely trip down memory lane so it was a pleasure to have Jerry Dammers from the Specials and Skegsy from the Ruts on hand to reminise about the good old days and to compare the visible signs of middle age. Essex lad
the Marlers got us underway followed by the Mentalists who proved once again that the judges on Channel Fours Mobile Act Unsigned know nothing. Then the Krak did their stuff and proved what a wise move it was for the Militant Entertainment lable to sign them up - they will be massive and between successive toe-tappers of the highest order they sent out an anti-bnp message to the growing crowd. Local heros the Thirst showed why they are tipped by the NME to be massive this year - Pete Doherty made it down but due to a hold up at the studio in Wandsworth wasn't able to do a tune but we all appreciated his support for this important night. And so we headed into the small hours with The Others. The lost bass player was eventually
located and the place went nuts with beer sloshed about, a stage invasion and general mayhem. Dominic Masters did the honours with an expletive laced tirade against the fascists. Top work Dom Dammers DJ'd the main bar and I stumbled off out into the south london night with me voice hoarse, me knees aching and a little bit Guinnessed up but happy that we'd done Red Saunders and the RAR legacy proud. Geoff Martin
Militant Entertainment

4:41 AM

AND AN INTERESTING USE OF "GUERRILLA" FROM AAAMusic:

The Others @ Limonaia

Manuele Vestri - 09/02/2008

Fucecchio, IT, 31st January 2008

Another British Invasion gig at the Italian club Limonaia.

This time is up to The Others to entertain the avid italian audience.

Their fame of being rebel and to produce "guerrilla gigs" has preceeded them, and they did not fail to do so in the heart of Tuscany too.

The gig has been labelled by the crowd as the "best live" for 2008, which really gives an idea of how the performance was.

The band entertained the italian audience with tracks form their second album Inward Parts, but I suppose the audience was much more impressed with the guerilla act put on stage by Dominic rather than the actual music.

The night was a sure success and the band also enjoyed themselves, receiving compliments by everyone and also being challenged in an alcohol competition by one of the locals, who, needless to say, won it. British may have the best music, but Tuscan win in heavy drinks competitions!

Photos: Manuele Vestri

11:34 PM

Reviews of new single Probate
From http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Articles/Others-Probate/

The Others - Probate

(Lime Records)

8/10 - A must-listen.
The Others

This is indie music with a dangerous bite! The Others have great tone and melody, but they also have the scope to notch up the anger for high-impact blistering moments.

'Probate' has been recorded in a way that captures the electric atmosphere of a live show, while maintaining studio-quality standards. The length of the song, which is eight and a half minutes, does nothing to diminish its impact; it's plain and simple brilliant.

'Looking For A Product' is like Chicane crossed with The Enemy and 'It Doesn't Matter To Me' is a tidy demo recording that provides a charming addition to the single for ardent fans.

The Others have got a great sound, strong views and the determination to mix both together.

Written By: Steve (6000 - More Information) View The Mag Team

The single's out March 24th if you were wondering

Ta

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1:29 AM
go into Dominic's myspace to read his blogs on our Jan UK and Italian gigs-

ww.myspace.com/dominicmasters

5:13 PM
5 Feb 2008
Italia- Grazie! :)

we've just returned from a 5 date tour of Italy and always we had a brilliant time!

check Dom's blog as i'm sure he's sure to write up a full report of our time there.

once again we were looked after and driven around by our friend Eric who also booked the gigs, hotels and restaurants.

we covered a good few thousand kilometers from Rome and Bolonga to the very south in Lecce.

it was lovely to see all our friends from previous Italian gigs, aswell as meeting lots of new people.

also we were lucky to have the company of Sally, Katherine and Harley from the UK (thanks for putting up with/looking after us! ) cheers also to Richard who came over for the Ancona date!

The gigs were great- made so by all of the people that turned up- and as always we were treated wonderfully by everyone.

we very much enjoyed the usual Italian hospitality and it's safe to say we took full advantage of the plentiful alcohol etc....... it's not often Dominic has to be carried up to his room!

from Rome to Bolongna to the beautiful town of Fuccecchio- on to our 'spiritual Italian home' Ancona and finally down to Lecce- thanks to everyone who came to the gigs, all soundguys and tecs, to Laura, Macca, Danielle, Marta, Serena, Fran, Elisa, Lucy, Molly and everyone else- and most of all to Eric- a huge thankyou!!

see you again soon :)

The Others x

5:07 PM
- Love Music Hate Racism gig Brixton- 8th Feb
- we're pleased to be playing another gig for LMHR.
- it's at Brixton Jam on Friday 8th Feb
  
  there are 2 other bands and DJs
  
  we're on at midnight- admission £8 -all proceeds to LMHR
  
  we're also hoping to get a few cheap entry places
  
  it's a great cause and should be a really good night- see you there!

2007 Redux - taken from the myspace blog.

Gigs:
12-01-07 - Proud Gallery - Year Zero Club, Camden, London
09-02-07 - St Aloysius Social Club, Euston, London
26-04-07 - Cologne - Prime Club - Germany
27-04-07 - Hamburg - Molotow - Germany
28-04-07 - Berlin - Lido - Germany
29-04-07 - Munich - Atomic Cafe, Germany
27-05-07 - Redbridge Green Fair
07-07-07 -The Bitter End - Romford
16-07-07 - Melange Club - London
18-08-07 - The Wherehouse - Tottenham, London
26-08-07 - The Cross - Crowborough, Mid-Sussex
09-08-07 - Alchemy Bar - Wolverhampton
10-08-07 - The Cell - Lincoln
11-08-07 - The Star And Garter - Manchester
12-08-07 - Rainbow - Birmingham
13-08-07 - Independent - Sunderland
03-11-07 - The Junction - York
04-11-07 - The Brudenell Social Club - Leeds
10-11-07 - The Bitter End –Romford
15-11-07 – The Vibe Bar - London
04-11-07 – Alchemy Bar - Wolverhampton
07-11-07 – Pemberton Centre - Rushden

6 Aug 2007

Manchester Live Review From www.noordinarymusic.com
THE OTHERS / NEW RHODES
In The City, Dry Bar, Manchester
27 Oct 2006

In The City, the annual event that sees Manchester host the biggest city based music festival in the country, introduces both music lovers and industry officials to the best in new music and unsigned talent. You could say its England's very own mini SXSW!

There are a decent number of people watching as New Rhodes work their way through the best of their new album, but it's safe to say that most are there to pass the time until the true headliners of the night-The Others- take to the stage!

After an absence from the scene for a while, The Others return with new album 'Inward Parts'. From start to finish, fronted by the now infamous Dominic Masters- who spends more time in the crowd and on top of the speakers, than on the actual stage – they work there way through an almost perfect set list of old and new songs. They clearly know how to work the crowd, which by this time has surged forward and become a sweaty pit of hardcore fans that all seem to want to get as close to they band as they can! It has been a long time since I have been to a gig with as much atmosphere and attitude as this – without glow sticks, at least! Old favourites such as 'William' and 'Lackey' receive an incredible response, with everyone, as far as I can see, joining in. The new songs ('The Truth That Hurts', 'Thick As Thieves') have a different tone to them which makes it clear that the band have developed since they were last touring. The key to the shows success though is Dom; there are few leads that give out as much energy, intensity and 'give a shit' attitude as he does tonight. The Others are back and pretty soon, if tonight is anything to go by, everyone is going to know about it.

The Others Setlist
Guard My Kind, Lackey, Looking For A Product, Truth That Hurts, Always Be Mine, Desolate, Stan Bowles, Watch It, Got No Money, William, Why Should I Try?, Thick As Thieves, Probate, Poor

Review by Louise Mooney
Tottenham gig- Sat 18th August
3:54 PM
come to the Wherehouse on Saturday 18th August for our next gig.
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should be a bit of a party atmosphere-

it's £5 to get in. venue is very near Tottenham Hale tube, and for late homegoing there are night buses

more details to follow x

5:58 PM
8 May 2007
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Cheers Ilford :)

Thanks to everyone that came to the Redbridge Green gig.

we had a great time. shame the weather wasnt a bit better, but it was still a good day.

thanks to Richard for putting us on. Cheers Ringo!

see you soon

The Others x

7:20 PM
1 May 2007
Cheers Germany!

We've just got back from 4 gigs in Germany where we had a great time :)

Our tour manager and driver Uli, looked after us brilliantly and we could not have done it without him. Cheers Uli.

Huge thanks to Bernie, the promoter for booking us, and making it possible for us to play in Germany.

It was also a great pleasure to meet and gig with The Hedrons and The Wombats. lovely people and both great bands!

Cheers also to Richard and our other friends who added to the pleasure of the trip :)

As always it was cool to meet lots of new people at the gigs, thanks to everyone who came to see us.

There was one hitch before we left however, when Johnny realised that he'd lost his passport. This was about 11pm on Wednesday. our flight was 8am on Thursday......so no bass player!

In stepped Middo, the hero of the tour. our friend and tec, he was coming over with us anyway, and he offered to stand in for Johnny.

He'd never played with us before, and didnt know how to play any of the songs on bass, but we had less than 24 hours til the first gig so no problem!

Middo stayed up all night listening to the albums, and we had a few hours before the gig at Cologne to practice. thanks to his musicianship and hard work we managed to play the gigs.

In Munich Tord from The Wombats played bass with us on 'Desolate' which went really well. cheers Tord!

Johnny was very disappointed that he couldn't make it this time but he'll be there when we return.

the gigs were all really good, the highlight was probably Berlin Lido with a 400 plus capacity crowd and electric atmosphere. This gig also went out live on Germany's Radio 1. Cologne, Hamburg and Munich were also really cool.

needless to say, the drink flowed and partying was had :)

we're looking forward to coming back!

thanks again to everyone who came to the gigs, and everyone that looked after us over there, particularly Uli and Bernie

cheers! The Others x

10:09 AM
28 Apr 2007

Live stream of tonight's Berlin gig

There will be a live stream of tonight's Berlin gig at www.radio1.de from 10pm

cheers

6:57 PM
22 Apr 2007

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Others videos on youtube

take a look at these videos.

all sorts of stuff for your viewing pleasure!

www.youtube.com/limerecords

cheers

10:55 PM

20 Apr 2007

get tickets for the German gigs

Tickets for the gigs in Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin and Munich

available here:

www.fkpscorpio.com/kuenstler.asp?nummer=148114

cheers

9:31 AM

10 Apr 2007

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Johnny's blog

Hey I have a weekly music column over on ww.Indieoma.com. Go see, read and make your own profile if you wish.

Ta

J

5:15 PM
23 Mar 2007

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German tour...

German tour about to be confirmed ..watch this space->

or this one <-

dates and venues to be announced very soon

"vier bierres bitte!"

12:30 AM

11 Mar 2007

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Inward Parts released in Germany, Holland & Belgium

Our new album 'Inward Parts' was released on 9th March in Germany, Holland, and Belgium.

check our website for details www.letskilltheothers.info

the album is also scheduled for release elsewhere in Europe, USA, Canada, Asia and Australasia in the near future!

we also hope to see you soon for gigs

cheers. The Others x

4:02 PM
4 Jan 2007

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First gig of 2007 - Get yr guestlist here

First gig of 2007 will be at Proud Gallery, Camden.

We have an unlimited £3 list. Please post yr details below to get on it.

Thanks

see you there

www.myspace.com/yearzeroclub

Jan 12, Proud Gallery Camden, Others onstage at 10. Doors are 8 til 1, it's £3 before 9pm and £6 after.

Also featuring:

THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER (DJ SET)!

DJs: Mark Beaumont (Kill All Hippies/NME), Phelim O'Neill (Smitten/Carling Weekend/Sonic Cathedral)

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Follow the band on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theotherstheband

and list the latest live dates that are confirmed:

9 Oct 2007