The Cinematics

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The Cinematics
Origin Flag of Scotland Glasgow, Scotland,
Genre(s) Post-punk revival
Indie Rock
Alternative Rock
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) TVT Records
Website http://www.thecinematics.com/

The Cinematics are a Scottish band originating from the small Scottish Highland town of Dingwall and are currently based in Glasgow. They formed in Glasgow in autumn 2003, although they already knew one another from their hometown of Dingwall. Scott Rinning (lead vocals, guitar) and Ross Bonney (drums) relocated to Glasgow for university, whilst the other two band members Ramsay Miller (lead guitar) and Adam Goemans (bass guitar) moved to Glasgow to attend music college. The band were signed by Lenny Johnson, head of A&R at TVT Records in 2005 after playing at an "In the City" showcase gig in Manchester. The band cite their influences as ranging from The Clash to Talking Heads, and are making a name for themselves in supporting acts such as Editors, Mute Math, We Are Scientists, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and The Bravery. Enjoying success in the USA and continental Europe, as well as the United Kingdom, with their singles "Chase" and "Break", The Cinematics' latest single, "Keep Forgetting", was released in February 2007. Their long-awaited debut album A Strange Education was produced by Simon Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Editors, Kaiser Chiefs) and Stephen Hague (New Order, Blur, Pet Shop Boys), and released on March 6, 2007. In March 2008, their lead guitarist Ramsay Miller announced on the band's myspage blog that he would be leaving the band to look after his newborn son. Their new lead guitarist is Larry Reid, formerly of popular Glasgow-based band, Blitzhoney. Their myspace blog reports that they are currently in their hometown of Glasgow, writing their second studio album.

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[edit] At present

Highlights so far have included this year's performance in the King Tut's Stage at T in the Park and co-headlining the Sudoeste Festival with Cypress Hill, where the band played to over 30,000 people. After touring the US and Europe extensively in 2007, the band are currently back home in Glasgow writing the follow up to their debut album A Strange Education. They toured Germany in February 2008 with new guitarist Larry Reid, and plan to begin recording their second album in Summer 08. On March 6th 2008, it was officially revealed on the band's myspace and their own website that guitarist, Ramsay Miller, has parted company with the band and that Larry Reid would permanantly replace him.

[edit] Trivia

  • "Sunday Sun" from A Strange Education is a cover of the Beck song.
  • Bassist Adam Goemans is known to be a fan of all things ninja related and can often be found relaxing to 'foot meets head' movies.
  • Drummer Ross Bonney is a keen mathematician and also stated in a recent MTV interview his secret wish to be a Gorilla with superpowers.

[edit] Discography

Albums:

Singles:

  • "Chase" (October 2005) (UK #197)
  • "Break" (November 2006) (UK #129)
  • "Keep Forgetting" (February 2007)

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