Band of the week are The Revolt

Oct 14 2010 by Carla Callaghan, Hamilton Advertiser

BLANTYRE/East Kilbride band The Revolt are our Band of the Week. The guys also win a rehearsal slot at the fantastic Gargleblast studios in Burnbank.

Our Thoughts: We are big fans of The Revolt – they have very sixties feel which we love. These guys have embodied quite a mature sound for a band so young. The delicate and beautiful ‘Where We Were’ must be listened to, as well as the energetic and infectious ‘Heartless’ which can be bought on iTunes.

Background: The Revolt are a four-piece rock‘n’roll band who write and perform our own material. We have a passion for rock music from the 60s and 70s and try to put our own modern twists and ideas into classic rock.

How they met: We met at a songwriting course run by South Lanarkshire Council. We shared a love for rock and roll music and became friends immediately. After the course was finished, Vince, our bassist joined and we formed The Revolt.

Members: Shared vocals/ rhythm guitar - Lewis Archibald, 16; vocals/lead guitar - Michael McGovern, 15; drums, spoons, triangle - Callum Little, 15; bass - Vincent Hynes, 14.

Best Gig: 02 Academy, Glasgow. It was our first time performing some new material so we were pretty nervous but there was a really big crowd there and our fans went mental. We had an amazing time and it’s a gig we’ll never forget.

Future plans: EP Recording at ‘The Green Door’ in Glasgow’s West End in late November. Hopefully after that an EP launch gig in Glasgow in December.

Influences: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, The Clash.

Links: search The Revolt on Facebook

Get Involved: To be in with a chance of having your band reviewed and winning some free rehearsal time at Gargleblast, send your demos, along with contact details, picture, to Carla Callaghan, Hamilton Advertiser, Press Buildings, Campbell Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AX or alternatively email your information along with a MySpace link to ccallaghan @s-un. co.uk