Cuba Cuba (band)
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Cuba Cuba are a Welsh pop-rock band from Cardiff, South Wales, formed in 2007.
They are currently signed to Walnut Tree Records
and are part of the Escape Artist Management roster along with fellow Welsh band Tiger Please
. Critics have often compared their sound to the likes of Bloc Party
, Friendly Fires
, The Killers, Minus The Bear
and Phoenix
.
They have enjoyed spot plays from BBC Radio 1 DJs Huw Stevens, Jen Long, Ally Mccrae and Bethan Elfyn as well as recording two Radio 1 Introducing live sessions in 2009 and 2011. The band have also enjoyed airtime on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Wales, XFM, Nation Radio and many more outside of the UK. Tracks from their debut album have also been used on television programmes for the BBC, ITV, ESPN, S4C,WRU TV and CCFC TV. They have played support slots for such acts as Friendly Fires, The Airborne Toxic Event, Joy Formidable, Funeral For A Friend, Lights, Funeral Party as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Reading and Leeds 2011, Swn 2011, Surfstock 2009 and In The City 2009.
In 2009, Cuba Cuba released their debut EP 'Tales from the Cabin', which received positive reviews from Rock Sound, Kerrang and Big Cheese Magazines. Xtaster noted 'If they continue to build on their promising beginnings, Cuba Cuba stand every chance of being the latest Welsh export.' In 2010 their music video for track 'Icarus' reached No.4 in the Lava TV Top 20 Chart and No.5 in the Lava TV most requested chart. May, 2010 saw them release their debut single 'Home Is The Fire' which has featured as backing music to S4C's Heineken Cup Programmes, ITV's 'Captains Climb', ESPN Cricket and WRU TV.
Cuba Cuba spent the summer of 2010 finishing their debut Album with Producers Todd Campbell (Straight Lines, Tiger Please) and Tristan Ivemy (Frank Turner, The Holloways). The album was released on Walnut Tree Records on June 27, 2011 titled 'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?'
The album has received positive reviews from the press so far. Alter The Press gave the album 9/10 noting that it was "an absolute triumph"
In the summer of 2011 Cuba Cuba played the BBC Introducing Stages at Reading and Leeds Festivals.
'Home Is The Fire' 4 track Single (2010) via Walnut Tree Records
'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?' 11 track full length Album (2011) via Walnut Tree Records
They are currently signed to Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records established in 2007, is a British independent record label specialising in limited run releases from new and upcoming bands from around the United Kingdom.-History:The label was founded by Tom Beck...
and are part of the Escape Artist Management roster along with fellow Welsh band Tiger Please
Tiger Please
Tiger Please is an Indie / Alternative five-piece band from Cardiff, Wales. The band formed in August 2008. The band's influences are U2, Sigur Ros, Kings Of Leon, John Mayer and Counting Crows. They signed with Walnut Tree Records in 2009 and released their debut EP They Don't Change Under Moonlight...
. Critics have often compared their sound to the likes of Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
, Friendly Fires
Friendly Fires
Friendly Fires are an English band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. Their self-titled debut album was released on 1 September 2008 and was announced as one of the shortlisted twelve for the 2009 Mercury Prize on 21 July 2009.-History:Friendly Fires...
, The Killers, Minus The Bear
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the group features current and former members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving...
and Phoenix
Phoenix (band)
Phoenix is a Grammy Award winning French indie rock band from Versailles, founded by Thomas Mars, Deck d'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz.-Formation and early years:...
.
They have enjoyed spot plays from BBC Radio 1 DJs Huw Stevens, Jen Long, Ally Mccrae and Bethan Elfyn as well as recording two Radio 1 Introducing live sessions in 2009 and 2011. The band have also enjoyed airtime on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio Wales, XFM, Nation Radio and many more outside of the UK. Tracks from their debut album have also been used on television programmes for the BBC, ITV, ESPN, S4C,WRU TV and CCFC TV. They have played support slots for such acts as Friendly Fires, The Airborne Toxic Event, Joy Formidable, Funeral For A Friend, Lights, Funeral Party as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Reading and Leeds 2011, Swn 2011, Surfstock 2009 and In The City 2009.
In 2009, Cuba Cuba released their debut EP 'Tales from the Cabin', which received positive reviews from Rock Sound, Kerrang and Big Cheese Magazines. Xtaster noted 'If they continue to build on their promising beginnings, Cuba Cuba stand every chance of being the latest Welsh export.' In 2010 their music video for track 'Icarus' reached No.4 in the Lava TV Top 20 Chart and No.5 in the Lava TV most requested chart. May, 2010 saw them release their debut single 'Home Is The Fire' which has featured as backing music to S4C's Heineken Cup Programmes, ITV's 'Captains Climb', ESPN Cricket and WRU TV.
Cuba Cuba spent the summer of 2010 finishing their debut Album with Producers Todd Campbell (Straight Lines, Tiger Please) and Tristan Ivemy (Frank Turner, The Holloways). The album was released on Walnut Tree Records on June 27, 2011 titled 'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?'
The album has received positive reviews from the press so far. Alter The Press gave the album 9/10 noting that it was "an absolute triumph"
In the summer of 2011 Cuba Cuba played the BBC Introducing Stages at Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Band members
- Morgan Isaac – vocals, guitar, keyboards, clarinet
- Danny Owen – keyboards, guitar, vocals, xylophone
- Sion Fenwick – guitar, vocals
- Michael McCabe – bass, vocals
- Lewys Isaac – drums, vocals
Releases
'Tales From The Cabin' 6 track EP (2009) via Smalltown Records'Home Is The Fire' 4 track Single (2010) via Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records established in 2007, is a British independent record label specialising in limited run releases from new and upcoming bands from around the United Kingdom.-History:The label was founded by Tom Beck...
'Where Else Is Safe But The Road?' 11 track full length Album (2011) via Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records
Walnut Tree Records established in 2007, is a British independent record label specialising in limited run releases from new and upcoming bands from around the United Kingdom.-History:The label was founded by Tom Beck...