Gothic
country act formed by former Arab Strap
members Adele Bethel (vocals, guitar, piano) & Falkirk born David Gow (drums),
along with Ailidh Lennon (bass, mandolin, piano) & Scott Paterson (vocals,
guitar, ex-March Of Dimes). After signing to New York label Ba Da Bing, the band
released their debut mini-album, "Love The Cup" in November 2003. Close
association with Franz Ferdinand led to a deal with Domino Records in May 2004,
and the album was re-released during the summer. The band supported Franz Ferdinand
on their US tour in July, and became "artist in residence" on XFM for
a week. October saw them supporting The Delgados on their UK tour, whilst their
debut single, "Johnny Cash" taken from the album reached number 68 in
the UK charts. The band then set off on a US & European tour with Clinic until
the end of the year.In early 2005 Sons & Daughters began recording their first proper album, produced half by Edwyn Collins, and half in Conny Plank's old studio near Cologne. Upon completion, they headed out on a UK tour supporting Idlewild, before touring themselves to promote the album, "The Repulsion Box". Meanwhile, their second single, "Dance Me In" reached the UK top 40. A second single, "Taste The Last Girl" was released late summer, followed by extensive US tours with The Decemberists & Bright Eyes. The successful year ended with a short headline European tour, a short Australian tour, and a hometown gig in Glasgow.
2006 began with an Optimo re-mix of "Dance Me In" being released on 12" vinyl, which was followed up by a support slot on Morrissey's UK tour.
The rest of the year was quiet, however 2007 began with a date in April in New York. The band did however contribute a track to a literature / music album. The songs was based on a poem by AL Kennedy and was recorded Andy Miller who produced "Love The Cup". The next few months were spent recording their third album in London with ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, with the occasional date supporting Iggy & The Stoogies, and in September, at the Connect Festival in Inverary.
The band then released a limited edition 7 inch single in October, before touring the Uk in December. They released their new album, "This Gift" in January 2008, and then toured the UK (including five dates with editors) & Europe in February. This was followed by a US tour in March / April, then a tour of Italy & Spain in May. The band had another crack at the charts with the single, "This Gift", in April. Summer saw the band playing some festivals, including Glastonbury & T In The Park, as well as supporting The Raconteurs in Edinburgh. September was the turn of Northern America for a short tour.
RELEASES:
"Love The Cup" (CD mini-album, Ba Da Bing Records, 2003)
"Love The Cup" (CD mini-album, Domino Records, 2004)
"Johnny Cash" (CD / 7 inch single, Domino Records, 2004, UK charts #68)
"Dance Me In" (CD / 7 inch single, Domino Records, 2005, UK charts #40)
"The Repulsion Box" (CD album, Domino Records, 2005, UK charts #70)
"Taste The Last Girl" (CD / 7 inch vinyl single, Domino Records, 2005)
"Dance Me In (Optimo Mix)" (12 inch single, Domino Records, 2006)
"Gilt Complex" (7 inch single, Domino Records, 2007)
"Darling" (CD / 7 inch single, Domino Records, 2008)
"This Gift" (CD / vinyl / internet album, Domino Records, 2008)
"This Gift" (7 inch vinyl / internet single, Domino Records, 2008)
WEBSITE:
http://www.sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com