SECOND SINGLE "RICH MAN's DAUGHTER" TO BE RELEASED ON 19th APRIL

DEBUT SINGLE "LIVE AND LIVE LONELY" NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

What is Music? review our gig at Manchester Student Union:

01/03/2010

"Finally came the headliners, My Albatross. Their folk-rock balladry translated easily to the acoustic stage, and their rich, practiced vocal harmonies more than made up for the loss of intensity that resulted from the electric-acoustic transition. The highlights of their set were 'Rich Man's Daughter' and recent single 'Live and Live Lonely', which (judging by audience reaction) was a contender for song of the night. Personally, my favourite song was 'Changes', if only for the guitar breakdown at the end where a half-time feel and fantastic vocal melody add up to something truly special. As with every time I see them, I can't help but feel that My Albatross are a band made for much bigger stages than the ones they currently play. A yearly festival goer, I know the kind of tunes that get two thousand people singing along, and the simple fact is that in My Albatross' set these songs abound."

Liam Walsh has written about the new single:

16/02/2010

"After garnering rave reviews from the likes of Radio 1, Radio 2, 6Music and Xfm, My Albatross retreated into the studio to polish their artillery and work on their follow-up single. The time is now right, and after redoubling their efforts to become a major name on the uk alt-rock scene, their second single, Rich Man’s Daughter, arms the boys with everything they’ll need to take on the music industry (and probably the world too).

Glasgow born Dave takes lead vocals again on ‘Rich Man’s Daughter’, a punchy 2 minute affair. The other track ‘I Don’t Love You’, has Sam lending his haunting vocal, which could compare to the fragility of Anthony Hegarty from Anthony and The Johnsons."

Happy New Year to all our fellow Trossers out there

12/01/2010

Happy New year to all you fellow Trossers out there. 2010 looks set to be a big year for My Albatross what with singles, festivals and the possibility of a tour but before we get too far ahead of our selves lets recap on the Story so far.

In June 2008 the boys left London and headed for the Capital of the North (just for the craic like). What seemed like sheer lunacy at first (especially to their London Fans) soon paid off as the nurturing bosom of the Manchester New Music Scene gave them everything they needed to develop into their current incarnation as a ‘reet proper three piece Manchester band. 2008 was also the year they met the Inimitable Danny Donnelly who (after a rather successful performance at Danny’s legendary Blue Cat Café, which He informs me they “Smashed”) promptly signed them to the soon to be legendary Blue Cat Records.

The rest of 2008 was devoted to creating 15 demo tracks barely scratching the surface of the three songwriter strong band’s back catalogue and ranging from 80’s New wave electro punk to intimate heart wrenching country.

By November the planets were aligning: They had the talent, the songs and the backing. All that was missing now was direction. That’s when Manchester Music Mogul Liam Walsh (Ask Me PR) stepped in to lend a hand.

In the summer of 2009 it was Liam’s contact Al ‘Cappuccino’ Groves that produced the lad’s current single, the luscious ‘Live & Live Lonely’. Al worked with the lads to create that unmistakable ‘My Albatross’ sound that you are enjoying now.

In autumn 2009 things really start to take off with ‘Live & Live Lonely’ catching the attention of the music industry; getting plays on BBC Manchester, Radio 6, Radio 2, XFM and Radio1 and their live shows earning them compliments from such dignitaries as Johnny Marr of ‘The Smiths’ and Mani of ‘The Stone Roses’.

Winter 2009 brought a veritable media snow storm with interviews from Pete Mitchell on XFM ‘Razor Cuts’, Sam Walker BBC Manchester and a slot on the BBC introducing stage at the ‘In the City’ festival where they were honoured by the presence of Hugh Stevens of BBC Radio 1. 2009 was nicely rounded off by Sam Walker, the face (or rather voice) of unsung Manchester music talent, inviting the boys back on her show for mince pies, mulled wine and to play a little Christmas ditty. With most bands opting for tongue in cheek versions of classic Christmas songs Sam and Dave chose a more left field approach and, in the words of Mr Donnelly; ‘smashed it’ with a haunting rendition of Steve Earle’s ‘Nothing But A Child’.

That pretty much brings us up to date (Christmas merriment and New Years Debauchery not with standing).

2010 looks to be the most exciting instalment yet in the My Albatross Manchester adventure with their next single ‘Rich Man’s Daughter’ due for release in February, plans for a nationwide tour and of course festivals galore.

This band really is going from strength to strength but don’t take my word for it, see for yourself take a stroll around the site, scroll down to check out videos and look through the news archive, check out photos of the band on the home page (they sound better then they look), check out gig dates, listen to some of their tracks or if you like what you hear download their current single via the link in the releases section… well what else are you gonna do, check out LOL CATS on YouTube… again?

Enjoy, and here’s to a ‘Smashing’ 2010.

Live Review from Tincan.tv

18/11/2009

Kelly Murray has posted a review of our In The City set on Tincan.tv:

"They may be made up of a Scotsman, an Irish man and an English bloke, but My Albatross have settled in the best British city so they're already on ten points and my Christmas card list.

Repping Manchester on the ‘BBC Introducing' stage at Moho, despite some technical difficulties - ever wonder if such difficulties look more like a soap opera backstage? More CCTV in greenrooms please - the boys pull through like pros and manage to deliver a big build-up tune worthy of a Dawson's Creek cameo in the form of ‘Great Expectations'. With the floppy haired perfect-for-a-teen-heart-throb Sam Jenkins taking lead vocals, the country/rock tale of epic proportions echoes out to flood the room. Indoor shivers anyone? Brrr!"

Live Session and Interview on XFM

13/09/2009

We were in the studio with Pete Mitchell at XFM performing 3 tracks and giving an interview as part of his Razor Cut Sessions. You can listen to the show in full here.

Acoustic Session and Interview on BBC Manchester

06/09/2009

We were in the studio with Sam Walker on Sunday, giving an interview and performing acoustically for BBC Manchester Introducing. You can listen to the show in full here..

Live and Live Lonely Music Video

05/09/2009

The music video to our debut single Live and Live Lonely, starring Owen and Stacey Frost.

Live and Live Lonely Live from Sandhill Studios...

05/09/2009

The band performing the latest single Live and Live Lonely at Sandhill Studios.