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After a busy week of introducing themselves and their music to new audiences at CMJ, Friends are delighted to announce their first UK shows of 2012 at Manchester’s Deaf Institute and London’s The Lexington.

In addition today, October 31, sees the release of their second single, “I’m His Girl,” on 7″ vinyl and digital download. Available here.

“Equal parts untouchable cool and indelible, hook-laden pop music” – Q

“A slick slice of indie pop with a great stuttering beat, an addictive bassline and confident vocals” – The Independent

“Pop songs pure and simple…Friends possess glowing potential in abundance” – NME

Monday, February 6, 2012 – Manchester, Deaf Institute (presented by Now Wave) Tickets

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 – London, The Lexington (presented by Live Nation) Tickets

We are delighted to present to you the video for “I’m His Girl” by Friends – co-directed by Aurora Halal and Friends’ lead singer Samantha Urbani.  As premiered on Gorilla vs Bear.

Both Caged Animals and Friends will be representing in style this week at New York’s CMJ Festival. Shows and times are: [ read more ]

Caged Animals’ album Eat Their Own is released in the UK today and the US tomorrow, it’s an incredibly beautiful record.  You can stream and order the album below.  Please note that the Vinyl LP comes with a download code to the entire album plus 5 bonus tracks not on the CD or Digitial releases, is a gatefold sleeve and our best ever Vinyl cut – it’s essential.

LP
UK – ROUGH TRADE
US – INSOUND

CD
UK – ROUGH TRADE
US- INSOUND

DIGITAL
Bandcamp
iTunes UK
iTunes US

Caged Animals have added another show to their forthcoming tour, as they will play Rough Trade East at 1pm on Saturday 1st October.  Live  it’s a family affair and the Caged collective bring a different life to the animal. Mr Caged Animal, Vincent Cacchione, is joined by partner, Magali Charron, sister Talya on bass, Cole Smith (of Beach Fossils) on guitar and childhood companion Patrick Curry curating complementary beats.

On seeing them recently in NYC, The New Yorker described their set as “something like a hip-hop influenced Velvet Underground”. You need to come and see this band. 

Sept 27 – London, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen (presented by Popular) Tickets

Sept 28 – London, Shacklewell Arms (presented by Rockfeedback) Tickets

Sept 30 – Manchester, The Castle (presented by Now Wave) Tickets

Oct    1  – London, Rough Trade East Details