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UXL are hotly tipped to become one of the major young breakthrough acts of 2006. From Birmingham, the Tierney brothers formed UXL (formerly Elixir) over three years ago with friend Dan Clark and have evolved into an intriguing combination of energy and melody that draws on the varied musical influences of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Dylan, Hendrix, The Beatles and U2.
UXL had the usual start familiar to bands everywhere. Lots of rehearsing, recording demos, sending off demos, getting gigs, playing to three people audiences (two mates and the manager), dealing with eccentric sound engineers and loading unreliable vans in the early hours. Like most bands, UXL have also had their fair share of dodgy haircuts, mid-gig cock-ups, 10 minute sets due to over enthusiastic support acts, trawling dictionaries for new band names, spot outbreaks at photo time and general lurching from one crisis to another.
But their time together has also seen many great highs like playing at Sandwell Festival to over 20,000 people, meeting Metallica's sound engineer Mick Hughes, recording an acoustic set at the BBC studios, playing at Rockinbeerfest, the recent invite to support the legendary Wishbone Ash, the many positive reviews from the music press, and always the great support and enthusiasm shown by so many people over the times.
After all the above, 2006 sees the launch of their long awaited debut album recorded at Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton and due for release in the Autumn on the independent Mab Records label. Their first single 'Beautiful Today' is to be released 14th August (7th August on download) and a tour is currently being organized in order to promote the album. Hopefully a very busy year lies ahead.
Described as both hard-hitting and heart-warming, UXL successfully manage to draw on all the best from their musical influences and fuse these elements with their own edgy, melodic and unique sound. Quite simply they play great rock music and as one reviewer commented recently, UXL are destined for major attention.
UXL had the usual start familiar to bands everywhere. Lots of rehearsing, recording demos, sending off demos, getting gigs, playing to three people audiences (two mates and the manager), dealing with eccentric sound engineers and loading unreliable vans in the early hours. Like most bands, UXL have also had their fair share of dodgy haircuts, mid-gig cock-ups, 10 minute sets due to over enthusiastic support acts, trawling dictionaries for new band names, spot outbreaks at photo time and general lurching from one crisis to another.
But their time together has also seen many great highs like playing at Sandwell Festival to over 20,000 people, meeting Metallica's sound engineer Mick Hughes, recording an acoustic set at the BBC studios, playing at Rockinbeerfest, the recent invite to support the legendary Wishbone Ash, the many positive reviews from the music press, and always the great support and enthusiasm shown by so many people over the times.
After all the above, 2006 sees the launch of their long awaited debut album recorded at Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton and due for release in the Autumn on the independent Mab Records label. Their first single 'Beautiful Today' is to be released 14th August (7th August on download) and a tour is currently being organized in order to promote the album. Hopefully a very busy year lies ahead.
Described as both hard-hitting and heart-warming, UXL successfully manage to draw on all the best from their musical influences and fuse these elements with their own edgy, melodic and unique sound. Quite simply they play great rock music and as one reviewer commented recently, UXL are destined for major attention.
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About UXL
UXL are hotly tipped to become one of the major young breakthrough acts of 2006. From Birmingham, the Tierney brothers formed UXL (formerly Elixir) over three years ago with friend Dan Clark and have evolved into an intriguing combination of energy and melody that draws on the varied musical influences of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Dylan, Hendrix, The Beatles and U2.
UXL had the usual start familiar to bands everywhere. Lots of rehearsing, recording demos, sending off demos, getting gigs, playing to three people audiences (two mates and the manager), dealing with eccentric sound engineers and loading unreliable vans in the early hours. Like most bands, UXL have also had their fair share of dodgy haircuts, mid-gig cock-ups, 10 minute sets due to over enthusiastic support acts, trawling dictionaries for new band names, spot outbreaks at photo time and general lurching from one crisis to another.
But their time together has also seen many great highs like playing at Sandwell Festival to over 20,000 people, meeting Metallica's sound engineer Mick Hughes, recording an acoustic set at the BBC studios, playing at Rockinbeerfest, the recent invite to support the legendary Wishbone Ash, the many positive reviews from the music press, and always the great support and enthusiasm shown by so many people over the times.
After all the above, 2006 sees the launch of their long awaited debut album recorded at Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton and due for release in the Autumn on the independent Mab Records label. Their first single 'Beautiful Today' is to be released 14th August (7th August on download) and a tour is currently being organized in order to promote the album. Hopefully a very busy year lies ahead.
Described as both hard-hitting and heart-warming, UXL successfully manage to draw on all the best from their musical influences and fuse these elements with their own edgy, melodic and unique sound. Quite simply they play great rock music and as one reviewer commented recently, UXL are destined for major attention.
UXL had the usual start familiar to bands everywhere. Lots of rehearsing, recording demos, sending off demos, getting gigs, playing to three people audiences (two mates and the manager), dealing with eccentric sound engineers and loading unreliable vans in the early hours. Like most bands, UXL have also had their fair share of dodgy haircuts, mid-gig cock-ups, 10 minute sets due to over enthusiastic support acts, trawling dictionaries for new band names, spot outbreaks at photo time and general lurching from one crisis to another.
But their time together has also seen many great highs like playing at Sandwell Festival to over 20,000 people, meeting Metallica's sound engineer Mick Hughes, recording an acoustic set at the BBC studios, playing at Rockinbeerfest, the recent invite to support the legendary Wishbone Ash, the many positive reviews from the music press, and always the great support and enthusiasm shown by so many people over the times.
After all the above, 2006 sees the launch of their long awaited debut album recorded at Mad Hat Studios in Wolverhampton and due for release in the Autumn on the independent Mab Records label. Their first single 'Beautiful Today' is to be released 14th August (7th August on download) and a tour is currently being organized in order to promote the album. Hopefully a very busy year lies ahead.
Described as both hard-hitting and heart-warming, UXL successfully manage to draw on all the best from their musical influences and fuse these elements with their own edgy, melodic and unique sound. Quite simply they play great rock music and as one reviewer commented recently, UXL are destined for major attention.
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