Colours of One

Colours of One
Colours of One performing at Cardiff University in September, 2011
Background information
Origin	Bridgend, Wales, UK
Genres	Alternative, rock
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Rogues Gallery
Website	Colours of One
Members	Mike Simmonds-Dickens Paul Jones Lewis Morgan Matthew "Miff" Tuck
Past members	Chris Dower Ben Humphreys Rhys Hart Ben Hughes

Colours of One are a four-piece alternative rock band from the surrounding areas of Bridgend, Wales. As of 2016, the line-up consists of lead vocalist Mike Simmonds-Dickens, bassist Lewis Morgan, guitarist Miff Tuck and drummer Paul Jones.

The band's name is inspired by a lyric in Incubus' song 'Redefine'. The line is "So modify this third rock from the sun by painting myriads of pictures with the colours of one".

History

'Evil i' and Kicks EP (2007-2009)

The original incarnation of the band came together in early 2008 under the name of 'Evil i', a play on the common expression ‘evil eye’; on the basis that much of the band's lyrics at that time were observational in the form of social critiques; and so the band was effectively acting as an 'evil eye'. 'Eye', however, was flipped to 'i', reflecting that social criticism must be accompanied by self-criticism as each individual cannot help becoming a product of their surroundings.

The band took their energetic and adrenaline-fueled live shows all over the UK, and throughout this busy year, the band continued to write new material to add to their next planned mini-album. In March 2009, the band decided that another name change was imminent, since they felt the name 'Evil i', whilst relevant to the lyrical material being written at the time, was misrepresentative of their sound, suggesting a more metallic and heavier sound than the band actually produced. The band eventually decided on the name Colours of One.

Colours of One and Bad News Makes Big Noise (2009-2011)

In 2009, the band set up an independent record label called Rogues Gallery Records as a means to gain a wider release for their new EP, entitled 'Bad News Makes Big Noise'. The EP was released digitally on 29 November 2009, but after securing a distribution deal with Cargo Records in 2010, was physically released into stores across the UK and Europe on 17 May 2010.^[1] The EP received favourable press across numerous music sites,^[2][3] webzines and online music stores, and was critically acclaimed by Classic Rock and Rocksound magazines. Tracks from the album also had considerable airplay on many radio stations all over the UK, including TotalRock in London, Ian Camfield's show on XFM and BBC Introducing in Wales with Bethan Elfyn.^[4] They have also been featured in Kerrang!'s Local Heroes section. They also featured in cult music & fashion publication, Disorder magazine, in February 2011.[10]

Colours of One have played extensively across the UK throughout 2010 and 2011, playing alongside many up-and-coming bands such as Wales' Tiger Please, Straight Lines (band), Attack! Attack! UK and Dopamine (band) as well as Starseed (band)^[5] and Jurojin from London.

At the end of 2010, 'Bad News Makes Big Noise' was included in the BBCs "Top Welsh Albums of 2010",^[6] alongside Lostprophets, Bullet for My Valentine and Manic Street Preachers.

Apparitions (2012-2013)

Much of late 2011 and early 2012 was spent writing and recording a follow up to Bad News Makes Big Noise, entitled "Apparitions". During this time, the band parted ways with bassist Chris Dower, and were joined by Ben Hughes on bass. Building up to the release of the EP, the band released single "Echoes", accompanied by a music video that debuted on Kerrang! TV.

Apparitions was officially released on 10 September 2012, with a launch show with physical copies available taking place in their hometown venue Hobos on 8 September 2012. The band played sporadically for the rest of the year in support of the EP, and commenced filming for the second single, "Dust & Chalk" in December.

Debut album (2017)

Following a period of relative inactivity, it was announced via the band's website on 27 February 2017 that the band had entered the studio to begin tracking of their debut album.

Members

Current

• Mike Simmonds-Dickens - lead vocals & guitar
• Matthew "Miff" Tuck - guitar
• Lewis Morgan - bass guitar
• Paul Jones - drums & percussion

Former

• Ben Humphreys - bass guitar
• Chris Dower - bass guitar
• Rhys Hart - guitar
• Ben Hughes - guitar

Discography

EPs

• 'Kicks (2008)
• 'Bad News Makes Big Noise (2010)
• 'Apparitions (2012)

Singles

• 2012: Echoes
• 2013: Dust & Chalk

References

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External links

• Colours of One Official
• Colours of One on Facebook
• Colours of One @ Myspace