LOS ANGELES, CA – January 24, 2011 – Fans have been eagerly anticipating new music from Beady Eye (Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock). The wait will be over for North American audiences when Dangerbird Records releases the debut album from BEADY EYE on March 1. Different Gear, Still Speeding features 13 brand new songs written by the band and recorded at RAK Studios in London last fall with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band, The Smiths).
In addition to the U.S. and Canadian releases on Dangerbird Records, Different Gear, Still Speeding will be released worldwide outside of North America on the band’s own Beady Eye Records, and boasts “The Roller” as its first official single. Canadian and U.S. fans can view “The Roller” video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcOJu0g8dbw. “The Roller” is shipping to radio on Monday, January 24 and will be available in February at iTunes (exact date tba). Clickhere for an mp3 of “The Roller.”
Previously, the first music from Beady Eye was released online last fall, with “Bring the Light” downloaded or played more than 350,000 times in 24 hours.
“Like just about everyone else on the planet, I’ve been a fan of Liam’s voice since I first heard it, and I’m thrilled to be a part of his evolution as an artist,” Jeff Castelaz, CEO of Dangerbird said. “Beady Eye is a fresh new act with its own sound, and we’re honored to have them join Dangerbird’s gang.”
Beady Eye was formed by three former members of Oasis, including enigmatic front man and lead vocalist Liam Gallagher. The multi-platinum and Grammy nominated Oasis sold over 70 million albums worldwide spanning seven studio albums awarded with six Brit awards, 15 NME awards, nine Q awards and four MTV Europe Music awards, just to name a few. Beady Eye’s inaugural European Tour in March this year sold out within 30 minutes of going on sale. They will be joined by Matt Jones on keyboards and Jeff Wootton on bass for these dates. U.S. dates are being finalized and fans can sign up at http://www.beadyeyemusic.com/ to be the first to receive the news.
ABOUT DANGERBIRD RECORDS:
Co-founded by CEO Jeff Castelaz and Chief Creative Officer Peter Walker in 2004, Dangerbird is now home to more than 30 bands and producers, while encompassing six divisions: record label, management, music publishing, merchandising, licensing and a recording studio. Key Dangerbird Records artists include Silversun Pickups, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Limousines, and Minus the Bear.