THE EARLY SHOW
Hi everyone, next week is official Winter Olympics week. There will be street parties, a torch relay (bring batteries) and your boss says you can work from home because the tube’s going to be a nightmare.
That should give you plenty of time to learn the words to our smash-hit new single I Prefer The Early Stuff which is released by Freakscene Records next Monday 28 May on download through (deep breath) iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Xbox Live, Rhapsody, Google Play (sounds like a condom brand), Simfy, Deezer, Nokia Music and (whisper it) Tesco. Me? I’m definitely getting my copy from Deezer.
Want to try before you buy? Fine. You can hear the song that XFM’s John Kennedy called “The entire rock and roll dream encapsulated in three and a half minutes” right here on The Winter Olympics Soundcloud (though, obviously, this isn’t quite as good as buying it).
‘The Early Stuff’ will also be released on limited edition Oyster card and travelcard holder (for the super commuter) via The Winter Olympics Church of Merch and at our completely FREE launch party at the Wheelbarrow in Camden (55 Camden High Street, London) on Wednesday 30 May at 7.30PM.
Our special guests on the night will be the magnificent Muncie Girls and the don’t-let-me-down-gently sounds of DJ Massive Disappointment from Art Brut. If that’s not enough excitement for you, there’s free wi-fi, hot pies and discounted Jägerbombs all night. Here’s the flyer:
The Winter Olympics at The Wheelbarrow
Wednesday 30 May (8PM - Midnight)
55 Camden High Street
London, NW1 7JH
Click here for the Wheelbarrow website
Click here for a map of the venue
Check out this scary rare film of TWO at the Wheelbarrow (NSFW)
SINGLES NIGHT
Hi everyone. How are you? It seems an age since we last spoke. How long does it have to be between gigs before we can call it a comeback?
I’m delighted to say that we have news for you. On Monday 28 May your Winter Olympics will be releasing a BRAND NEW SINGLE (our first for our friends at Freakscene Records) called I Prefer The Early Stuff.
Released on download and (yes) Oyster Card ‘Early Stuff’ is taken from the patiently-awaited album Profit and Loss which ’drops’ on Monday 1 October and will be available on vinyl/cd/download and (of course) as a book. The song, and this probably goes without saying, is about girls and bands. Who has time to think about anything else?
To celebrate the release we will be throwing a COMPLETELY FREE killer party at The Wheelbarrow in Camden on Wednesday 30 May. We’re playing live with your soon-to-be new favourite band Muncie Girls. After the bands DJ Massive Disappointment from Art Brut will be letting us down gently on the wheels of steel; hot pies and jagerbombs are punishingly cheap all night. Oh yes. And it’s FREE!
The Winter Olympics at The Wheelbarrow
Wednesday 30 May (8PM - Midnight)
55 Camden High Street
London, NW1 7JH
Click here for the Wheelbarrow website
Click here for a map of the venue
Click here to watch the amazing new Muncie Girls video
Check out this scary rare film of TWO at the Wheelbarrow (NSFW)
SINGLE DETAILS
I Prefer The Early Stuff is released on 28 May 2012 on Freakscene Records. You will be able to get it on iTunes, eMusic, Amazon and from our website. We will be reminding you about this. The single will also be available on limited edition Oyster card with extra special features from the Church of Merch and at the Wheelbarrow show.
There are two versions of the song. A kiddie-friendly no swearing radio edit, and a Kidderminster-friendly fruity version. Both were recorded behind the Tesco and at (the other) Abbey Road, Croydon by producer Paul of Sound. They were mastered by ‘deadly’ Doug Shearer at The Pierce Rooms in Hammersmith. Doug’s previous credits include Venom, Jamelia and the Fall. That’s pretty much what the record’s supposed to sound like.
Click here to learn the words
Click here to find your local radio station and request the song
Want to see a video? Wait until the 28th (it will be worth it)
speak to you soon
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I MISS THE NINETIES LAUNCH PARTY
Like a fat man in a wedding photo we just can’t hold it in any longer. I Miss the Nineties, the new single by The Winter Olympics, is coming out on Monday 14 March, and to celebrate we’re throwing a killer FREE party on Wednesday 16 March. That gives you TWO whole days after buying the single on Monday morning to learn all the words… That goes for both band and audience.
This ABSOLUTELY FREE event is at The Wheelbarrow on Camden High Street. On the bill so far are:
THE WINTER OLYMPICS
Your favourite band, the Kings and Queens of rock, pop and soul, the Lords of Loud. Us. Brand new recipe, same great taste.
SECRET TEEN HEARTTHROBS
We can’t tell you who our very special secret guests are, but my God you’ll thank us for booking them.
Click here for more information
ALPHABET BACKWARDS
James Hitchman, front-man of upbeat Oxford hit-machine Alphabet Backwards giving a rare, exclusive acoustic performance.
GOLD FUTURE JOY MACHINE (DJ SET)
A soundtrack of riotous rock and roll and block rocking party hip hop from East London Warehouse killers Gold Future Joy Machine.
PIE BAR
A bar. Selling pies. And mash.
REALISTICALLY PRICED BOOZE
Wednesday night Jagerbomb? £3.50 please madam. You’re welcome.
More excitement to be announced soon…
Did we mention that it was FREE ENTRY?! And that there’s a pie bar?
Venue details, directions can be found here
Click here for the Facebook event page. Let us know that you’re coming.
The Winter Olympics are a dance punk indie rock and roll band from London, England. They are not remotely like the other bands.
