Stars On The Razz 2008

KIEREN WEBSTER
THE wild man of rock confused Laura at Rockness with his new look. The singer with Dundee band The View appeared to have a split personality with only one side of his face displaying make-up and an earring. The band went on to play a storming set.

By Bev And Laura, Daily Record, 31st December 2008

BMG Japan Listening Event

BMG Japan

Hogmanay Gig @ The Doghouse

The Doghouse is pleased to announce that The View will be headlining the Doghouse Hogmanay Party. Original Buck Rogers tickets are still valid and Buck Rogers will be appearing as well! Tickets are still onsale but only from The Doghouse or Groucho's - but you'll have to be quick. There are no more tickets available online for this Hogmanay show.

Plus we've managed to make a limited number of extra Bad Manners tickets available online or from The Doghouse. Don't be disappointed by leaving it too late this time! If you know someone who was previously told this gig was sold out then please let them know they are back onsale for a limited period.

www.myspace.com/dundeedoghouse

In The Studio

Q Magazine December 2008. Thanks to Leonie for sending this in.

The Hottest Stars Of 2009

THE VIEW
SECOND album Which Bitch? - released in February - more than lives up to the Dundee band's trademark audience chant: "The View are on fire." I love the orchestral magic of Distant Dubloon.

By Billy Sloan, Sunday Mail, 28th December 2008

Liverpool Barfly Videos

Superstar Tradesman

Skag Trendy
Recorded at Liverpool Barfly, 18th November 2008.

The Ideal Presents (Honest)

The Razz Has A Few Suggestions For What Celebs Might Really Want This Christmas.

Dundee rockers The View would like a giant first aid kit off stage for all the accidents which befall them and their fans.

Daily Record, 24 December 2008

Christmas gift from McPhail & Kyle

Head over to ryanmcphail.co.uk for a special gift from Ryan & Kyle.

Which Bitch? album details

On February 2nd 2009 The View release ‘Which Bitch?’ on Ltd. Edition CD + DVD, CD and a very special limited white vinyl LP.

There will be two sleeves for the standard edition of the album, one white and the other black, with the white sleeve used for the LP and Ltd. Edition.

Album available in both black and white covers which will be allocated at random.

DVD
Documentary (50 Mins)
Barrowlands DVD Setlist (62 Mins):
Glass Smash
5rebbeccas
Wasted Little Djs
The Don
Temptation Dice
Street Lights
One Off Pretender
Skag Trendy
Grans For Tea
Comin Down
Wasteland
Typical Time
Face For The Radio
Realisation
Shock Horror
Same Jeans
Superstar Tradesman

Which Bitch? Artwork Revealed

The View have revealed artwork for their new record Which Bitch?. Artwork is again provided by artist Ryan McPhail.

ryanmcphail.co.uk

'Allstars' Video

Drew McConnell, Carlos Barat and Kyle Falconer perform Libertines classics Don't Look Back Into The Sun and Can't Stand Me Now

Filmed at the Boston Arms, Tufnell Park, London, 16th December 2008

Scotland's Top 100

The Daily Record have picked out the top 100 male and female movers and shakers for the next year.

No. 7 KIEREN WEBSTER
The 22-year-old bass player is the glue that holds the Dundonian tearaways The View together.

HE'S SIZZLING BECAUSE
His cohorts return in the New Year, having completed their album Which Bitch? - the follow-up to their chart topping CD Hats Off To The Buskers.

Click here for Top 100

The View don't just perform...

...They break noses too!

Lead singer Kyle Falconer decided on stage diving during a performance at Barrowland in Glasgow, Scotland last month. During this, he managed to break a fan's nose!

The band were then keen to find the injured fan afterwards and make sure that he was ok. Once the unnamed man had been found by The View's management, a backstage pass was arranged and he was invited for a beer.

Aww, what nice lads!

Flecking Records, 17th December 2008

Kyle plays 'allstars' gig

Former Libertine Carl Barat joined forces with Babyshambles' Drew McConnell, The View's Kyle Falconer and Jon 'The Revend' McLure last night (December 16) to play two Libertines songs live in north London.

The collective, with Reverend And The Makers' Stuart Doughty on drums, played two songs at the Boston Arms in Tufnell Park, where McConnell and McLure's side project Mongrel were hosting a gig.

Before the ensemble gathered on stage Falconer played a short solo set with just vocals and electric guitar. Then the others joined him to play The Libertines' singles 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun' and 'Can't Stand Me Now'.

After the impromptu set, which had followed a short performance from McConnell's new three-piece punk band The Traitors, Mongrel played a full live show.

The set included 'Lies', 'The Menace' and 'Julian' – all songs set to feature on the band's debut album, 'Better Than Heavy', set for release in February.

Following the show McLure invited audience members to join them onstage for a jam, with Babyshambles guitarist Mik Whitnall among those who accepted the invitation.

NME, 17th December 2008

Fan tells of injury

A FAN who had his nose broken by Kyle Falconer of Dundee rockers The View has told how he was given five-star treatment to make up for his mishap.

Ewan Ross, 28, got smacked in the face when the frontman stage-dived into the crowd at the Glasgow Barrowland gig.

The band's management were horrified when they found out and gave Ewan and his pals access to the band's exclusive after-show party following the gig.

Ewan, left, explained: "I am the fan who got his nose broken by Kyle stage diving. It was me and a couple of mates at the gig.

"At the very end of the set, everyone was going wild. Kyle jumped into the crowd and my mate caught him just in front of me.

"But he slipped and Kyle's head smacked straight against my nose. It was quite bloody and I knew it was broken because it was wobbling a bit.

"Everyone was going a bit crazy at the end of the gig. All I saw was the lead singer flying through the air then I got banged in the face. We were right in the centre near the front, about four people back. It was packed out and there was no room to dodge any flying heads."

The Edinburgh-based engineer said: "The injury was noticable but I wasn't concussed.

"I'd had a couple of beers so it wasn't as sore as it could have been. The head bouncer told the manager who arranged for us to meet up with the band at the Barfly venue for the aftershow party.

"Me and my mates got some VIP treatment, including getting to meet all the band members, who were very apologetic. We got free drinks all night and hung out.

"The manager said he'd also try to get us tickets for The Fratellis when they play in Glasgow soon, so I'm hoping that comes off."

The View, meanwhile, release Which Bitch, their follow-up to the chart-topping album Hats Off To The Buskers, on February 2, 2009.

By John Dingwall, Daily Record, 17th December 2008

Kyle Breaks Fan's Nose

THE View have revealed they accidentally broke a fan's nose during a gig.

The Dundee upstarts have almost finished their recent tour of the UK, with more than a few mishaps along the way.

It's now been admitted that Kyle Falconer's crowd surfing antics during the concert at Glasgow's Barrowland led to a boy's nose being smashed.

The band's sound engineer Davey Dial Up confessed the incident happened after Kyle decided to dive into the audience and mingle with his fans at the end of the sold-out gig.

He said: "After the last song, Kyle launched himself from the stage into the crowd and the other three quickly follow him in. Security eventually pulled Kyle back to safety, half naked and shoeless.

"We later found out Kyle broke a guy's nose on his crash landing into the pit."

The band were obviously concerned about the mishap, so decided to offer the fan some VIP treatment to help make up for the damage.

Davey added: "The management tracked the guy down and Kyle organised to get him a pass and invited him backstage for a beer."

A member of the View's management said: "Kyle stage dived at the end of the gig and unfortunately landed on some lad in the audience.

"He obviously felt bad and they invited him backstage for a pint or two by way of apology. There's not really much to say beyond that except there was no malice involved and the band were very eager to make up for the accident."

The crowd surfing moment was captured on camera and will be released on DVD at some point next year.

The boys also revealed they warmed up for their Glasgow gig with a game of football in the main hall of the Barrowland.

The dramatic nose-break is just the latest in a string of stunts that the View boys encountered on the tour.

At the same gig, bass player Kieran Webster lost his microphone after launching it into the crowd and had to share a mic with Kyle.

Last month, the band were stopped in their tracks by the police for causing too much noise on the set of new video for song Shock Horror.

Neighbours also called in police over their raucous antics and late night music sessions at Kieran's flat in Dundee's Hawkhill.

The boys also caused a near riot on another leg of their 37-date tour, when Kyle got so drunk, he fell about on stage in Nottingham and had to be replaced on vocals by Kieran and Law singer Stuart Purvey.

Last year, Kyle was fined £1000 after admitting possessing cocaine and the band were banned from all 300 Travelodges in the UK after allegedly causing damage.

Are you the boy who got his nose smashed at the gig? If so call the Razz on 0141 309 3344.

By Beverley Lyons and Laura Sutherland, 16th December 2008

The View video shoot

A few weeks ago I was on set The Views Shock Horror Video. Shot for SonyBMG/Columbia. In the video, out last week, the band explode with paint, looks great. More on their website. Video Link here.
Timothy Cochrane
www.timothycochrane.com

Which Bitch? - track by track

ALMOST two months before its release, the Razz has been given a listen to The View's second album, Which Bitch?

And it's a cracker, the highlight being Covers, their duet with fellow Scots singer Paolo Nutini.

It starts with the Dundee band's usual jaunty acoustic style and a bar-room piano before Paolo kicks off the singing with "I pull my covers off my lady in the night/to see the cold reaction when she realises actions I've taken/to start conversation." His harmonies with Kyle Falconer are fantastic.

The chorus is underpinned by an anthemic cello, which sounds like it's from Oasis' Wonderwall and a natty trumpet which make this a sure-fire musical highlight of 2009.

And it shows that despite their party animal past, The View have become a bigger and better band that has what it takes to get into the big league.

Which Bitch? is out on February 2 next year and is the follow-up to their 2007 album Hats Off To The Buskers.

But Kyle Falconer (vocals/guitar), Kieren Webster (vocals/bass), Pete Reilly (guitar) and Steve Morrison (drums) admit they were starting to worry people had forgotten about them.

Kieren said: "If a band who I liked disappeared for the best part of a year I'd probably have moved onto something else by now, so there was always that worry at the back of my mind that other people may think the same way.

"But our second album is better than our first, without a shadow of doubt.

"This record will surprise a lot of people.

I'd say its quite challenging in places."

Here's our track by track guide:
1: TYPICAL TIME 2
The album kicks off with a song that only lasts one minute and 30 seconds. The first thing we hear is a bluesy harmonica before a jaunty piano takes us to America's wild west. Great first lyrics: "We never spoke in three weeks man/and it's starting to freak me out/I hope there's no one gelling my bird together with all their sweet and utter charm".

2: 5REBBECCAS
This year's great comeback single. It's a fast and furious blend of Oasis and Status Quo and shows this is a band that could get a stadium jumping.

3: ONE OFF PRETENDER
The View rapping? Oh yes, this mid-tempo rocker will soon have the fans in the mosh pit going wild.

4: UNEXPECTED
A brooding cello and gorgeous strings, this sweet ballad is definitely unexpected.

5: TEMPTATION DICE
Kicks off with a rendition of Happy Birthday before the band kick into classic raw View. They do The Libertines better than they did.

6: GLASS SMASH
Another change of direction as The View go new wave and sound like they've just stepped out of the Eighties, complete with Bono mullets.

7: DISTANT DOUBLOON
The View turn ringmasters in this gypsy circus epic complete with lush orchestration. Potential James Bond theme anyone?

8: JIMMY'S CRAZY CONSPIRACY
With seven outstanding songs, this feels like a step back into the ramshackle View of the first album, although there's a nice Beatles bit of brass.

9: COVERS
An incredible coup with guest vocalist Paolo Nutini duetting with Kyle. Kyle had claimed earlier this year that they kidnapped the Paisley boy - just as well they did. Stunning.

10: DOUBLE YELLOW LINES
Another cracking tune which sounds like The View but bigger and bolder. A top post-party tune with lyrics: "Yellow lines by the side of the road/take me home tonight".

11: SHOCK HORROR
This will be released on the same day as the album, February 2 on 7" and download. It's another slice of old-skool View raucous.

12: REALISATION
With its pipe it starts off sounding like a medieval folk ditty but the booming bass and call and repeat shouts as the lyrics go: "world domination makes you feel so small" make it of the now.

13: GIVE BACK THE SUN
Getting to the end of the album now, this is nice mid-tempo rock number but doesn't bring anything to the party.

14: GEM OF A BIRD
And so the band go off into the night with this lovely slow acoustic ballad.

By Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 12th December 2008

On Tour - Aberdeen & Glasgow

Aberdeen

Well its up to the Granite City today for some unexpected sunshine, which is a nice surprise. I think today is the first time in while that the band have seen some natural light. I also know they are well aware our good mates The Law are back supporting us for the rest of the tour, so that’s going to mean some more late nights.

Its straight into work and manage to get the band in for a short but sweet sound check so we can be sure we don’t have a repeat performance of last night’s technical problems. So this all done the band head out to town for an early dinner, and a look around. While I stay at the venue to get on with the oh so exciting task of fixing the broken amps.

Tonight its good to see the Law back on support and they don’t disappoint, they have the whole Lemon Tree singing along to Television Satellite & pretty much every other song in there set. They say the further North you head up our lovely country the audience gets that bit more mental, this I can see in full effect tonight as the venue is packed out. Its quite funny seeing people on their friends shoulders in such a small venue. The lads bounce onto stage with almost a point to prove. I know Kieren is especially looking forward to debuting “One off Pretender” as this is the city that gave him reason to write the song.

By the end of the set the audience looked absolutely exhausted and happy with what they’ve just seen, as well the band are looking very pleased with themselves. Tonight One off Pretender has the loudest cheer without a question as it gave them chance to give there version of events and there opinion of the perpetrators.


Glasgow Barrowlands

Today is the gig that we’ve all been looking forward to as it’s the Barras.
Its special to me as this is where I got involved in the music industry 9 years ago, so I get to see my friends & family (my big brother works here). Even the band are up and about early again today. There in inspecting the stage just as soon as I had all the equipment out the boxes, each of them ready with five questions each that they all fire in quick succession. I think they plan it, I think they call it “the stress davey out game”.

It’s a long day for the boys. Photo shoots; approving the final version of New Video Shock Horror & tonight’s show is getting recorded. In saying this it keeps them out of our hair till Soundcheck. Which today they seem more than eager to get making noise. With all of them turning up on time.

So once soundcheck is over I don’t know where it came from but someone got hold of a football and we manage to get in a massive game of football in the main hall of the Barrowlands. When I say a game of football, I mean a rabble moving around the hall kicking, swearing and on occasion a yelp of pain as someone falls to the floor. It's like watching Rangers play!

So after today’s P.E. lesson they all head back to the dressing room for a well earned refreshment and back up to watch the rest of the Law’s & the Brogues soundcheck till the doors open.

Its not long till the view are gonna be taking to the stage for there second headline show at The Barras, the place looks almost swollen. Its really cool looking out from the stage seeing the place packed out front to back & from side to side.
The crowd tonight are a bit wild as full pint glasses fly past my head and what seems to be a small scale riot taking place. Soon the guys leap onto stage and burst into Glass Smash as the crowd jump around like mad. As everyone gets there breath back I look onto stage and just see the guys with massive grins on there faces, I think they know its gonna be a good one. I think Shock Horror got a really good reception, which is good as not a lot of people have heard its not been really had any radio play. Also seeing the entire crowd sing back Face For The Radio is something special. Gran's for Tea was played for the first time on tour also.

After last song Kyle launches himself from the stage into the crowd below and the other three quickly follow him in. Security eventually pull Kyle back to safety, half naked and shoeless with whatever clothing he had left ripped to shreds.

All this was captured on camera as the show was recorded for a DVD release at some point next year so keep 'em peeled for that coming out - is was truly an awesome show.

We later find out Kyle broke some guys nose on his crash landing into the pit. The management track the guy down and Kyle organises him a pass and invites him backstage for a beer.

All over now and onto the serious business of celebrating a gig. Well done the boys. We then head off to the Barfly to watch the Law boys play the aftershow also they are informed there is a free bar for band & crew. This is where it shows that im getting old as I head home for a cup of tea & a good night sleep, Rock & Roll eh!!.

Davey Dial Up x

Drew McConnell - Ribtickling

Kieren, Kyle, Reni & McPhail helped out their mate Drew McConnell recently on the video shoot of his solo song 'Ribtickling'. The boys were all asked to pose as one of the the twelve apostles for the video directed by Tim Mattia.

• See video here

Shock Horror by Dan & Julian

The View and Dan Henshaw and Julian Fletcher have enjoyed a fruitful relationship. Ever since the band burst kicking and screaming out of Dundee a couple of years ago, Dan and Julian have taken care of their visual needs – that’s every video from their platinum-selling debut Hats Off To The Buskers (when Dan and Julian were better known as core directors of collective Indica).

That campaign culminated in a tour documentary – which is also the basis for the recent video for the band’s 5 Rebeccas.

So here’s their latest collaboration, for new single Shock Horror: a good-looking and suspenseful performance video, with an undercurrent of impending violence.

Including the odd bit of piñata-torture.

The View
Shock Horror (1965 Records)
Prod co: PTE
Director: Dan & Julian
Producer: Simon Poon Tip
DoP: Denzil Amour Brown
Art Director: Sam Tidman
Hair & makeup: Lisa Grimwade
Stylist: Susan Hildebrandt
Editor: Claudia Wass
Online: The Mill
Commissioner: Dan Millar
Watch: Quicktime movie

by David Knight, Promo News, 10th December 2008

On Tour - Leicester & York

Leicester Charlotte
Well today we are rudely awoke by the stomping feet of a certain lead guitarist that in fairness has also been woken up 2 hours into his deep sleep. The reason for this Kyle & Pete have to go and perform Shock Horror for MTV Gonzo. So after the promise of a Bacon roll & cup of tea, they head off the bus leaving the rest of us to enjoy our well needed beauty sleep as we head for Leicester.

Fully rested we arrive a few hours later at the Leicester Charlotte, our venue for today.

What can be said about the Charlotte, apart from AAAAARRRRGGGHHH. Its commonly refered to as the worst gig in the country as nothing in the place works properly or at all. In saying this it gave the Kieren great incentive to come down and start

Winding up his beloved crew by saying " Ah haha you lot are going to have a nightmare tonight", not realising if his crew have a 'nightmare' he will too. So after Chris pointed out the error of his last statement he skulked off to the dressing room.

Today Leicester could quite possibly be the coldest place on earth, all of us as we leave the venue to go for dinner. We see a small group of dedicated fans queing up outside for the gig, we all agree that they must be barking mad to be out in this cold, however there dedication is well appreciated by the band as they sign some autograph's & pose for pictures with them.

As gig time comes round the Charlotte is packed out and as the Holy Ghost finish there set the crowd seem really up for it. Not to long and the band take to stage and the venue has turned into a complete sweatbox. Not to be put off the band start the set with Glass smash and as I mentioned before the charlotte is renownd for there prehistoric equiptment that's never been fixed. So half way through the first song I see a look of panic on Mo's face as about three of the mic stand's just crumple leaving him and the audience to hear pretty much nothing. It is soon remedied and the set continues.

My highlight of the gig was Superstar Tradesman as the crowd nearly deafened me as they sang it back.

York Duchess
Yesterday was a day off, I headed to London to see a dear friend and the boys had a well earned rest at the hotel.

It's the first time for most of us at the Duchess so were interested to get in and see what its like (were a right nosey bunch). The place seems pretty nice but is right next to York's legendary venue Fibbers. We are done early for soundcheck and decide to head out for a look round York. We split up into little groups with Kyle, Reni, Andy & myself all deciding to take a quick look in the city's most haunted Pub. We don't see any spirits but Kyle & Reni Partake in a few. Soon after Kieren comes to join us, then the more responsible amongst us head off for some dinner.

Tonight is gonna be a sad occasion as it's the last night we have the brilliant Holy Ghost Revival on tour with us, we all watch from the side as they whip the crowd into a frenzy.

As they finish the audience start to let you know where you are as we hear the familiar cry "YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE". So not long into the set major issues arise as there is power problems on stage, causing Pete's amp and backup amp to blow, leaving him not happy at all and me looking foolish (whats new there then). Its sorted soon after thanks to the me practically nicking Holy Ghost's amp literally from underneath them. Soon after Kyle invites Conner from Holy ghost up on stage for there special rendition of David Bowies Ziggy Stardust. (see video's below)

Tonight was one of those gig's that just seemed to be hard for the guys to get into, as this venue wasn't the best for the audience to participate as one fan said "it was like watching a gig through a letterbox, as the ceiling is to low and you won't see anything if your not right at barrier". I do agree and just wonder if this would have been more enjoyable if we were all next door at Fibbers.

Davey Dial Up x

Photos from XFM Show

A few photos from XFM show last night.

View them here

© 2008 Native Photography
www.nativephotography.co.uk

The View @ XFM

The View scrapped plans for an acoustic show last night and invited The Law's guitarist Stevie Anderson to join them onstage to play a full live show. Setlist from Manchester's XFM Winter Wonderland show was Lucy The Castle (Johnny from Twisted Wheel & Kyle), Comin Down, Wasted Little DJ's, Shock Horror, Skag Trendy, Superstar Tradesman and Same Jeans.

Photography by Shirlaine Forrest
www.shirlainephotos.co.uk

Here's Johnny!

The View delivered a world exclusive last night. Johnny from soon-to-be-Manc-legends Twisted Wheel opened The View’s set along with Kyle, with a ukele duet of The Wheel’s ‘Lucy The Castle’.

XFM.co.uk

XFM Backstage with The View

Xfm has been hanging around backstage at Winter Wonderland. My, who's this... it's The View!
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Doghouse Gig

The View played a surprise thirty minute set at The Doghouse in Dundee on Sunday evening.

With lead guitarist Pete currently sunning himself on holiday the band enlisted The Law's Stevie Anderson to take over his duties.

A packed Doghouse seen a set from the band that included a few local favourites including Superstar Tradesman and Same Jeans and also new ones 5Rebbecca's and Shock Horror.

The show was organised to celebrate the fourth anniversary under new management of the Dundee venue.

The View acous​tic show live on XFM tonig​ht

The View'​s acous​tic show at XFM'​s Winte​r Wonde​rland​ tonight (8th December) will be broad​cast live on XFM Manch​ester​.​

If you'​re not in Manch​ester​ you can pick it up onlin​e at XFM Manch​ester.

Which Bitch? Japanese Release

THE VIEW, Which Bitch? (2009 Japanese limited edition 15-track enhanced CD album, the 2nd longplayer from the Dundee-based indie rockers, includes the single '5Rebbeccas' [also scheduled to include bonus material] plus CD-Rom video, picture sleeve + obi strip, more details to follow...) 
£32.99

Eil.com

Fans queue early for The View tickets

FANS of Dundee band The View are preparing to welcome them home at a sold-out gig in the city.

Tickets for the February 13 concert at the Caird Hall went on sale at 9am yesterday.

More than 50 people queued at the box office from around 7am, with a couple of dedicated fans camping out overnight to ensure their tickets.

By mid-afternoon the concert was sold out, ensuring a crowd of 2,300 when the band return to the stage in their home city.

Lead singer Kyle Falconer, guitarist Peter Reilly and bassist Kieren Webster attended St John's RC High School in Dundee, while drummer Steven Morrison attended Harris Academy.

They initially came together around a cover band at school, before beginning to play gigs and weddings across Dundee.

Dave McGeachan, of organisers DF Concerts, said: “Once again Dundee fans have supported local boys The View and tickets sold out in a matter of hours.

“It’s a welcome return for the band. Their homecoming gigs are always phenomenal.

“This will be one of the first chances fans have to hear fantastic new material.”

By Alison Middleton, Press And Journal, 6th December 2008

Camping out with a view to a gig

Dundee nine-year-old Graham Tarbet was so desperate for tickets to The View’s concert at the Caird Hall on February 13, he persuaded his father, also Graham, they should camp out in City Square last night to be first in today’s box office queue.

The pair, from Douglas, pitched a tent last night at 8.30 and finally got their tickets just after 9.00 this morning.
Graham Sen. said the outdoor stay was his son’s idea, as he was desperate to make sure he had tickets for the Dundee band’s gig.

He said, “It was absolutely freezing. My son is the only reason I camped out — he’s a big fan. He was excited for a wee while, but then I think the cold set-in.

“But I’m sure it will all be worth it.”

Although no other fans camped out, a queue of almost 50 formed from 7.00 this morning and, by 10.30, standing area tickets had sold out and a only a limited number of seated tickets were available.

A happy John Hill of Ardler with his tickets and above, part of the box office queue.

By Jenna Cairney, Evening Telegraph, 6th December 2008

The View sell out gig within hours

TICKETS TO see The View’s hometown concert in February sold out in a matter of hours yesterday.

The Dryburgh band will play the Caird Hall on Friday, February 13, and fans camped out all night on Thursday to ensure they would be first in the queue when they went on sale at 9am yesterday.

A number of tickets had earlier been sold to fans through the band’s website.

It’s the second time in 18 months that The View have sold out the 2300-capacity venue and Dave McGeachan of promoters DF Concerts said, “Once again Dundee fans have supported local boys The View and tickets sold out in a matter of hours.

“It’s a welcome return for the band—their homecoming gigs are always phenomenal and this will be one of the first chances fans have to hear their fantastic new material.”

One Dundee father and his nine-year-old son were so desperate for tickets to The View’s forthcoming gig, they camped out in the City Square overnight on Thursday to be first in yesterday’s box office queue.

Graham Tarbett and his son Graham junior, from Douglas, pitched a tent at 8.30pm and finally got their tickets just after 9am.

Other fans joined the queue from very early morning and by 7am a trail of around 50 people had already formed.

The View’s second album Which Bitch?, the follow-up to number one debut Hats Off to the Buskers, is set for release in February.

The Courier, 6th December 2008

Interview with Pete

Officially the hardest band ever to understand...
They've had the same jeans on for four days now, the smelly sods. And they also happen to be on their UK tour, so we caught up with The View's lead guitarist Pete Reilly while their tour bus was broken down. True story...

Pete On...

Touring...
The bus broke down. They're f***ing idiots. I just woke up and it was at the side of the road, I was still in my bunk from last night sleeping! We're in Shrewsbury at the minute, where the f**k is Shrewsbury! It must be near to Wales because we've just left Wales. It's just up from Birmingham I've just been informed! The best gig we've played so far was Manchester, it was brilliant because Mani came on and introduced us, so that was pretty sweet.

Football...
I follow football big time, I support Celtic. Kieren supports Dundee, and Kyle supports Dundee United, but I support Celtic because my Dad does! There's rivalry all the time, it's just wee friendly banter shall we say! One of our engineers supports Dundee United as well so that's where most of the banter comes!

Going to games...
We go when we can, whenever. We went to see Newcastle v Man City when we were in Newcastle, it's just whenever we get a chance we'll go to a game. It was a great game, a dubious penalty as well it was pretty cool.

Celtic...
The League's sewn up man! It's always sewn up! No we'll have to wait and see, there's still plenty of time. I'd rather not speak about the Rangers game to be honest!

Strachan...
He's witty isn't he! A lot Celtic supporters are not keen on him, but I don't mind him. I'm not sure why, just a lot of fans don't see him as the right man still, they still haven't accepted him. But I think he's doing fine, he's got us in the Champions League quarter-finals twice in a row, and obviously we've done well in the League under him.

Favourite player...
It's cliche but I'd have to choose Maradona, but my favourite ever player would have to be Barry Ferguson, definitely.

‘The View’s new single, ‘Shock Horror’ is released on February 2nd 2008.’

Interview by catflapfootball.com

Shock Horror video now online!

The fantastic new video for 'Shock Horror' is now available to view on the official website.

Watch here

Video was directed and produced by the good guys at PTE Media.

Barrowlands Photography

The View at Barrowlands on 28th November 2008.
Photos again taken by twothumbsfresh.co.uk

Shock Horror video shoot...

Shock Horror - 7 inch single

Out February 2nd 2009

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7”
a. Shock Horror
b. My Mother

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The View are on Fire (Again!)

It's been a long time since I last shot The View, and a long time since I've actually enjoyed a live shoot...I was bored shooting mediocre bands in mediocre venues. I was bored, bored...bored...bored.

A few months ago at The Enemy gig, Keiren had mentioned the 'Back-to-Basics' tour, a series of smaller grungier pub/club gigs, so shooting them again was in the back of my mind for ages, eventually I seen the tour dates & venues which included Dunfermline's Velocity, Glasgow's King Tuts and Barrowlands, Kirkcaldy's White Riot and Dundee's Fatsams Live. Those are 5 dates I didn't want to miss.

I was apprehensive driving to Velocity, unsure if I had a photopass sorted, when my man on the inside txt'd me to confirm, sweet, bring it on. The gig was great, no real controversial moments and the band looked really comfortable on stage, a couple of loose moments technically but to see the boys smiling and laughing together was amazing.

The shoot was tough due to Velocity's lighting rig, designed for disco dave's dance floor diva's so everyone on stage is back lit Neon/LED, could really do with a touch more front lighting, even just occasionally would be great. I was sharing the wonderfully spacious pit with my friend Flo, a really great Tog from near Aberdeen.

Instead of moaning about the lighting, I'll let a few of my favourite photos speak for them selves...check em out.
It was supposed to be a 3-song No Flash shoot, but I managed to squeeze a few from the side of the stage...notice that little prick in the front row looking over, he thought it would be funny to rip my AAA pass off my neck and throw it into the crowd there's a word for guys like that, Twat.

Anyway's, top gig, top night...The View are officially back on Fire!!

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5th December 2008

Police Take A Different View

DUNDEE band The View were stopped in their tracks by the police while making a new video.

It's not the first time the boys have been apprehended by the boys in blue, but this time they got away with ease.
They were filming for their new song Shock Horror when they got a visit from police, concerned by the noise. An insider said: "The footage was shot about 10pm, when lots of the band's pals turned up.

"The sliding doors at the end of the studio were open on to the yard, and the police thought there was a rave party going on."
The guys play Edinburgh Playhouse, Dundee's Caird Hall, Inverness Iron Works and Aberdeen Live Music Hall in February.

By Beverley Lyons & Laura Sutherland, Daily Record, 4th December 2008

Twisted Wheel on tour with The View

It's been a mad couple of weeks for The Wheel. Since the release of Lucy the Castle on the 10th of November Jonny, Rick and Adam have been jumping from city to city and even country to country, showcasing their music in Amsterdam and Sweden as well as across the UK.

Touring with The View, Jonny found himself in the centre of a 24 hour party – exactly where he likes to be. After raucous gigs across the UK, Jonny decided against returning home to Oldham, choosing to stay on with Kyle and the rest of the View for a few more days' fun in Stoke, Glasgow and Carlisle. 'Kyle-napped' by The View's lead-singer in Stoke, Jonny spent the day exploring what the city had to offer.

Stopping at a music shop to mess around Jonny and Kyle soon came out with a ukulele each. Trying out their new instruments in pubs and bars across the city, the boys encountered a frosty reception from some boring landlords who couldn't stand their (beautiful) noise. After two days of jamming Jonny and Kyle put their ukulele skills to the test in Carlisle when they covered Lucy the Castle before The View's set.

After little break from his antics with The View, Jonny met back up with Rick and Adam, where they made their way to Sweden and then on to Amsterdam, where the band spent the day taking full advantage of sampling the cities delicacies. The gig at the Paradiso was the bands best gig abroad to date, the crowd enjoying every second of The Wheel's punk enthused stompers and dancing themselves silly in the heat.

The reaction to Lucy the Castle has been brilliant. Thanks to everyone who has bought it and everyone at the Cooler in Bristol who was havin it!

TW

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Pre-Order Which Bitch?

Play.com now have Which Bitch? available for pre-order.

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Hard Rock Cafe Show

The View have signed up to play Q The Music Club Live at the Hard Rock Café. On Thursday, February 5, the Dundee rabble-rousers preview their second album Which Bitch? - due out early next year - with an exclusive show in the intimate environs of the Hard Rock Café. Not to be missed.

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Fat Sams, Dundee Videos

The View cover The Beatles for their first ever encore - played at the last night of the current tour in Dundee. They were joined on stage by fellow Dundee bands The Law and Luva Anna.
Twist 'n' Shout (Angle 1)
Twist 'n' Shout (Angle 2)
Twist 'n' Shout (Angle 3)
Comin' Down
Skag Trendy
Face For The Radio (Angle 1)
Face For The Radio (Angle 2)
Shock Horror
5Rebbecca's
Gran's For Tea

Win XFM Tickets

XFM have concocted a fiendish Winter Wonderland-themed album cover quiz and have five tickets to the Manchester show for you to blag!

We've got five pairs of tickets to give away. All you've got to do is recognise the covers linked to Manchester and London's Winter Wonderland artists. Have you got the power?

Enter competition here

Competition closes midday (GMT) Friday December 5. Winners must be aged over 14.

Shock Horror video shoot...

Check out the blog from the 'Shock Horror' video shoot, for an idea of what to expect. As well as a few photos of the boys from the day...

The View Return

HERE’S an early 2009 diary entry for fans of THE VIEW.

The Dundee indie quartet will be releasing their second album, Which Bitch?, on February 2.

Hoping to build on their chart-topping debut Hats Off To The Buskers, the band have also announced a 12-date UK tour kicking off one week after the LP hits shelves.

Coinciding with the release of the14-track album will be new single Shock Horror.

The Scottish rockers reteamed with producer OWEN MORRIS, the man behind the band’s debut disc - not to mention OASIS classic Definitely Maybe.

And fans fearing the awkward experimental stage will be relieved to hear The View are sticking to their catchy tune formula, throwing in some grand orchestral manoeuvres for good measure.

By Tim Nixon, The Sun, 3rd December 2008

View reveal risque album title

The View have revealed their new album has a risque title.
The Scottish rockers are marking the release of their second album, Which B***h?, on Monday February 2, with a UK tour. On the same day they will release new single Shock Horror on 7" vinyl and internet download.

The View will tour the UK throughout February, kicking of at Manchester Academy 2 on February 9 and finishing at Southampton University on February 22.

The 14-track album will be released through 1965 Records on CD, vinyl and a limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD. It was recorded at Wales' Monnow Valley studios this summer and was produced by Owen Morris, who worked on their platinum selling debut album Hats Off To The Buskers.

The View recently completed a mammoth back-to-basics 36-date tour of the UK, including sell-out shows at London's Astoria and Glasgow Barrowlands.

During their February 2009 tour they will visit London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Aberdeen, Leeds, Wolverhampton, Cambridge and Bristol.

Tickets will be available from www.gigsandtours.com from Wednesday December 3.

The Metro, 3rd December 2008

Holy Ghost Revival say farewell

"We've just gotten back from being on the road with the View, our brothers from Dundee, Scotland. We didn't really know what to expect being on tour with them for 11 shows, it ended up a great experience for all of us. The View boys and their crew were lovely.. hospitable and welcoming to all of us.

One of the highlights on the View tour was playing the legendary Astoria, one of the last shows before it's torn down. The amazing Paul Murphy has posted some clips from that show, check it out if ye wish:"
Vauxhall Blues
Next Time I'll Buy
Wolf King Of LA
Flowers of Evil (as sang by our tour manager Justin)

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The View at The Doghouse

It's coming up to exactly four years since Sarah opened The Doghouse in its present form. And to celebrate, on 7th December, we're holding the mother of all parties! It's an all day event and we've got musical guests old and new. Full sets from the likes of The Law, Luva Anna, Hanney, Root System + guest appearances by members of The View and many more... Full lineup on our MySpace and Forum.

There's another VERY SPECIAL event on Christmas Eve. Stay tuned for more news but we don't think you'll be disappointed!

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On Tour - Cardiff

Cardiff

We awake in Cardiff, all suffering from sore heads for some strange reason.

It's a cracking day so we don't want to waste it by lying about so we take a wander round the streets and down to the bay.

I head back to the bus about 3 when its time to load in and the boys follow on.

They are still all suffering from sore heads so they take it out on me grumping, moaning and generally annoying me as I'm trying to get everything set up.

After soundcheck all the band and crew are treated to a great Italian meal down at Cardiff Bay.

The boys are starting to brighten up a little and are looking now all forward to tonights show.

Again tonights venue is sold out and fills up early for the support act who really dig Holy Ghost Revival.

The Point is well known for it's good sound and it doesn't fail us tonight. The View really tear up the stage with again loads of crowd surfers and even a couple of folk trying to make their way onto the stage. Kierens hand was hurting quite badly tonight as he had to take the bandage off as it was getting in the way of his playing. He's a brave laddie.

Wasted Little DJ's and Superstar Tradesman got best receptions of the night for the old songs and Temptation Dice and Shock Horror of the new ones.

Afterwards all except Kieren went to Madness for the aftershow till closing time.

Davey Dial Up x

Official Tour Details

The View have just announced a February tour to coincide with the release of their second album Which Bitch? on Monday 2nd February 2009.

Pre-sale for fans on the link below go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd December), so get in there first.

The last tour, which finished with two insane dates at the Barrowlands in Glasgow and Fat Sams in Dundee, was limited to smaller venues, so for those of you that missed out on tickets, here's your chance.

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the band's tour blog.

February 2009
9th: Manchester Academy 2
10th: London Koko (NME Awards Show)
11th: Newcastle University
12th: Edinburgh Playhouse
13th: Dundee Caird Hall
15th: Inverness Iron Works
16th: Aberdeen Live Music Hall
17th: Leeds Metropolitan University
18th: Wolverhamton Wulfrun Hall
19th: Cambridge Junction
21st: Bristol Anson Rooms
22nd: Southampton University

Tickets will be priced at £13 (except in London where they will be £15) and are available for pre-sale via www.gigsandtours.com (London tickets through www.nme.com/gigs) on Wednesday 3rd December 2008 and for general sale via www.gigsandtours.com (London tickets through www.nme.com/gigs) and a 24hr credit card line 0871 220 0260 on Friday 5th December at 9am.

Video for new single Shock Horror
The new video for the single Shock Horror will be up on the player on theviewareonfire.co.uk on Friday. We’ll send you a link as soon as it's up. In the meantime, here's a couple of pics from the shoot. The band had a great day making the video with their old friends Dan, Julian and Simon at PTE. Check out the video blog.

On Tour - Bristol

Bristol

We set off late from London. The first reason was they had all been partying hard last night after a sublime show at the Astoria, with the second and more worrying being that Kieren turns up to the bus nursing a broken hand. I didn't dare ask how he'd done it - I didn't want to know. We tried to get him to go to hospital and get it looked at but he reckoned he would be able to play.

Old tour manager Rob came to joins us for a few shows as Ian had to go and work with Kieren's favourite band The Frattelis (only joking Webby!) for a few days. All the band and crew were happy to see Rob again and it was nice to have a calming influence around the place.

The Thekla in Bristol is a nightmare to get into as it's actually boat docked in the harbour so shifting all the bands equipment onto the boat proved to be extremely difficult.

All the band except Kieren spend all day snoozing on the bus. We've have managed to find Webster a doctor have a look at his hand but unless he visits the hospital for an Xray all the Doc can do give him some strong pain killers and bandage it up.

Showtime and and the gig takes a bit to get going. Skag Trendy is probably the song that shakes the Bristol crowd up a bit. Thereafter rest of the gig goes really well with a few crowd surfers and pint throwing.

Afterwards we all sat up singing till 5am except Chris who went to bed not long after midnight.

Anyone who goes to sleep first on the bus usually has some kind of prank played on them.

His punishment was to be caked in silly string while sound asleep in his bunk, then stapling his curtains closed so he couldn't get out.

He has vowed sweet revenge on me... I'm still waiting...

Davey Dial Up x
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’Shock Horror’ video shoot blog

So, we arrived at the studios in acton at 9am and the bands bus was already there, parked up from the night before. They had driven from the gig in oxford the night before straight to the shoot. The boys were all up and about, a bit pale looking it so early an hour for them but bouncing around ready to go. The studio was a huge ex tram terminus,and as pete said, it was so cold it was like a massive fridge. But they were filming with Dan, Julian and Simon who directed all their other videos so everyone was totally buzzed to see each other and we all had a great time. The boys got suited and booted this time and it was just brilliant seeing them striding about the place in their suits. They looked amazing! We started off with all the close ups in the morning. Looked great on the little screens we were watching on. There was a shit load of powder paint involved in this shoot and the first up and raring to get covered in green paint was Kyle. We had a break for lunch just after he got totally covered so he changed his clothes but he went to the pub for lunch with green hair. Looking like the Hulk. Too funny… we were all screaming with laughter. In the afternoon Pete, Kieren and Mo all got blown up with coloured paint so they were all in a complete mess too. Such a shame to ruin their amazing suits and coats but it had to be done. Everyone on the crew, directors and camera crew etc… love working with the boys so energy was high even when it got to the evening and we'd been going all day. All the performance footage was shot right at the end of the day, about 10pm when lots of the bands friends turned up. . The big sliding doors at the end of the studio were open on to the yard, and we had a visit from the police who were driving past and thought there was some kind of rave party going on. We finished about midnight. Totally knackered but everyone just had the best time. The crew loaded the bands equipment back on the bus to go to the Astoria for gig the next day.. not too pleased with us as all the powder paint had got into the guitars and drums and they had to be taken to bits and cleaned with compressed air. Davey especially not too pleased. Ouch! Sorry about that davey…...

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More Album Details

The view have revealed details of their second album 'Which Bitch?'.

The album will be released on February 2nd 2009 and holds fourteen songs - including the single '5Rebbeccas' and the forthcoming 'Shock Horror (also out on February 2nd).

Another track called 'Covers' features a cameo appearance from Paulo Nutini.

The View recorded the new material at Monnow Valley studios in Wales this summer with producer Owen Morris (who worked on their debut album 'Hats Off To The Buskers').

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Which Bitch? Unveiled

Dundonian pop upstarts The View have announced details of their much anticipated new album 'Which Bitch?', set to be released on February 2nd.

Since they burst onto the UK pop scene with debut single 'Wasted Little DJs' The View have been one of the nation's most talked about indie groups. A sensational success story their uniquely wrought vignettes of life in a small city resonated within a universal audience.

After a year spent recording in rural Wales with Owen Morris - responsible for classics by Oasis amongst others - the band are ready to unleash the results. The View have just completed a 'back to basics' tour of small venues, and have lined up some massive dates for early 2009.

Containing first single '5 Rebeccas' the album is a varied account of love lost and found. New single 'Shock Horror' is set to be released on the same day as the album, a fantastic double barreled blast of indie rock 'n' roll.

The View release their new album 'Which Bitch?' on February 2nd.

The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Typical Time 2
2. 5Rebbeccas
3. One Off Pretender
4. Unexpected
5. Temptation Dice
6. Glass Smash
7. Distant Doubloon
8. Jimmy’s Crazy Conspiracy
9. Covers
10. Double Yellow Lines
11. Shock Horror
12. Realisation
13. Give Back The Sun
14. Gem Of A Bird

clashmusic.com

UK Tour

According to britishconcerts.blogspot.com a UK tour by The View has been announced, with tickets on sale Wednesday 3rd December. The tour consists of concerts at the following towns and cities:
Newcastle University - February 11th
Edinburgh Picture House - February 12th
Dundee Caird Hall - February 13th
Inverness Iron Works - February 15th
Aberdeen Music Hall - February 16th
Leeds Metropolitan University - February 17th
Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall - February 18th
Cambridge Junction - February 19th
Bristol Anson Rooms - February 21st
Southampton University - February 22nd

www.britishconcerts.blogspot.com

Which Bitch? Tour

The first of dates we can reveal of next years Which Bitch? tour are;
Newcastle University, Newcastle 11/02/2009
Picture House, Edinburgh 12/02/09
Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds 17/02/2009
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton 18/02/09

Tickets will go on sale this week.

Fat Sams Photos

Set 1

More of these photos soon at www.TwoThumbsFresh.com

Set 2

NME Awards Show

The View, Black Kids, Howling Bells and Roots Manuva are to play Shockwaves NME Awards shows in February next year.

Ida Maria, Tricky, Iglu & Hartly and The Wombats will play shows in Manchester and Glasgow, having already being announced London headline shows as part of the gig series.

The bands join the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Simian Mobile Disco and Mystery Jets, who also been confirmed to perform.

The View will play London Koko on 10th February.

NME.com, 2nd February 2008

Cardiff Photos

Photo's from The Point, Cardiff 23rd November 2008.

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Aberdeen Photos

Photos at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, November 27th 2008

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