Jumps Single Cover

Today we are releasing our new single “Jumps” along with a live studio recording of “Still Be Bad”. The single is available from Bandcamp as a digital download. We are also doing a limited run of handmade badges that will be given out free at the launch tonight in Whelan’s. We’ll be doing more runs with different designs which will also be available from Bandcamp and selected music shops.
Jumps by SOSB

We went to the UK. We packed the Joy Machine* top to bottom with gear and hopped on the old Jonathan Swift. Our ferry captain sounded like Bill Oddie. Milo in Leeds first, them Proud Camden and finished up with the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. Our main gig laptop had a catastrophic failure but luckily we had a backup and Fiona Chambers‘ machine was substituted in. Proud Camden liked us enough asked back to play Saturday 24th September so obviously we’re doing something right.

SOSB at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

We Played Festivals. We had a wild time closing the main dome in No Place Like Dome in Sligo. Caught This Way Up‘s set beforehand, savage hip hop coming out of Sligo. Knockanstockan rocked harder this year than ever before, really well organised and beautifully laid out.

Dublin Gigs. Whelan’s asked us to do a free Thursday night show which went down a treat. We were supported by the wonderful Reko. Proper dancing from a big crowd, nice one. Ourselves and Ghosties played The Joinery at the start of August, a cool little art space in Arbour Hill who have been putting on some great events over the summer.

The Future. We’re putting together a big event in the middle of September, all the juicy details to follow. Then we’re off to the UK again to do four more dates and eat delicious Vietnamese food in Hoxton. On the 29th of September we’re playing the IMRO showcase along with Cars Love Girls, Last Days of 1984 and Bear Bones. That’s in Crawdaddy and should be a blast. Into October and 2FM and Today FM are curating a night at Hard Working Class Heroes which we’re really looking forward to playing.

That’s it for the moment. Thanks a million to everyone who came to see us this summer and to all the promoters and crew involved. It really feels like it’s starting to come together in a big way and people are taking notice so heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make that happen.

Oh and we have a new single coming out, so we’ll see you soon.

*2000 D Renault Megane Scenic

• Wednesday 13th July – Leeds – Milo Bar, Doors 8pm
• Thursday 14th July – London – Bad Sex @ Proud Camden, Doors 7:30pm, Free before 10pm
• Saturday 16th July – Brighton – The Hydrant, Doors 8pm
• Sunday 17th July – London – Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, Doors 6:30pm, Free Admission

We leaving early tomorrow morning, dragging a load of gear with us. We don’t travel light. Can’t wait though!

UK Dates

We’ve confirmed the first few dates of our UK mini-tour with gigs in Pop Southampton and Sheltered @ The Hoxton Bar and Kitchen. Go to the Gigs page for more details. See you there Englanders!

Photo by Mark Duggan

A huge thank you to everyone to stayed up well past bedtime to celebrate the launch of our new EP “Colour”, you guys were easily the best crowd we’ve ever had! Thanks to our manager Peter for all the hard work he put in over the last few weeks and to Montage Populaire for supporting us.

The EP is available here. The download is now pay-what-you-want with no minimum charge. You can also order physical CDs and we’ll have merch and stuff up there soon.

The plan for the next few weeks is to demo a few more tracks, play a few more Dublin gigs and then it’s over to the UK for a few dates in mid-July. Can’t wait!

Colour

Pre-sales of our new EP “Colour” are available now from bandcamp.com. It’s a pay-what-you-want release, with a small administration cost (for the moment). A number of bundles are available (more to come):

• Physical and digital – €5 plus postage
• Physical, digital and launch tickets – €9 plus postage

Check it out. By pre-ordering, you’ll help fund the printing, duplication and promotion of this EP. Cheers!

DJing at Pygmalion, 2010

We’ve some important (and sad) news to announce:

“Although it is very sad and tough for all three of us it is necessary for myself and the band to part effective immediately. After heartfelt discussions and slightly too lengthy bro-hugs my time w/ SOSB is over. We’re planning a couple on-stage things including a “farewell to me” show, date TBA… Much love & see you at the gigs!” – Adam

You can read more here. A huge thank you to Adam from Rob and Richy for his kind words, and for all the work he’s put into the band over the last few years. We’re truly grateful for the music and the memories. See you soon buddy!

Ed Costello is taking over on drums for now, and work continues on new material. Stay tuned.

Fashion Mercenary – Radio Edit by SOSB

The CD comes free with the zine which will be available in The Winding Stair (Ormonde Quay), Indigo And Cloth (South William Street) and Monster Truck (Temple Bar). More locations to be announced.

This Friday Rob and Richy are DJing at “R. Mutt’s Kunsthole”, a temporary sibín/Berlin bar in Monster Truck Project Space on Francis Street. Don’t worry, no Slade. We’re back to proper gigging after Christmas with two gigs in Dublin on the 7th and 8th of January, check the Gigs page for more details.

Happy Christmas, everybody!

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We are playing the festival at 10:50 on Saturday in the lovely new Grand Social venue in the former Pravda. If you can’t make it on Saturday please come have a bant on Friday in The Pint (Eden Quay). Happy weekend!