Fear Of Music (Manchester, UK)

Thank you England ! This country just explode of wonderful bands right now ! The latest is " Fear Of Music" with their debut cd " Actor/Actress". This is my favorite CD right now =) And some fact about the band then ?

Fear of Music are a four-piece indie/alternative band from Manchester, England. They formed in 2001 as a threesome consisting of Jo Rose (vocals/guitar), Ali Esmaail (bass) and Chris Stanley (drums). Mike Ward joined the band in 2003 as an additional guitarist after being introduced to the other two members by Rose.
They signed to Sony/BMG Records in 2005 and are managed by Nettwerk Management.
Their 2006 release, entitled Fast.Faster.Fastest. EP, was produced by acclaimed music producer John Leckie who has produced albums by Radiohead and The Stone Roses among other artists.
They are named after an LP by the band Talking Heads.
In February 2007 the band released the We Are Not The Enemy EP. Which was produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. Who has worked with bands such as Placebo, Hope of the States and The Horrors. He was then called upon to record the bands debut album, which is now finished and waiting for a release.
In May 2007 they toured with the Manic Street Preachers for six dates.
In September 2007 Chris left the band. He is still on good terms with the band and they are currently rehearsing with a new drummer, Rick Morgan.
Throughout mid 2007 the band worked on their debut album, Actor/Actress with Dimitri Tikovoi. The album will be released in stores on August the 11th, but can be brought from the website now. The first single is First to Go which has a release date of June the 2nd and will be available in CD, 7" and downloadable form.
Along with filming a video for First to Go, one was also made for Better Living Through Chemistry, making this the next likely single release.

Music Style: Alternative/Indie/Rock

Myspace Link: http://www.myspace.com/fearofmusic