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3rd March 08 - A note on the Northerner...
Just a quick note to those interested. Although the Alps are billed as a Greenwich quartet (which we are as thats where we've all lived for the past 10 years), Daniel is originally from Bridlington Yorkshire which is why he sounds northern, Sam is originally from Essex but grew up in Hastings which is also where Dave originates from and Hezi comes from Israel. There you are, sorry for any confusion.
Further proof of Dan's northern origins can be found in this article from The Brid Free Press!
14th December
Hi all, sorry for the lack of updating on this page, there's obviously been loads of news! We're releasing the album mid March, the next single 'Something I Might Regret' will launch a couple of weeks before it and you can go see the new video for it on our facebook page or at themusic section of this site. Facebook wise we need you to come be our fans as the page has just gone up and its looking a bit thin so come pledge allegiance and help us make next year our biggest yet.
Our last gig of this year's on 22nd December at new x inn so come make sure you see us before the album promotion kicks off.
Merry Christmas!
Sam x
23rd June
Get a free Hunted and Haunted Ring tone. Hit the below link-pic.
6th June
I have made a blog! check it out here. i'll be trying to update it with trivial ramblings once a week, big news will still appear here as it comes in.
29th May 2007
We've just posted our brand new single hunted and haunted on myspace. Its due out 2nd July, head over there for a preview listen and let us know what you think.
From January to now (May 2007)
New news at last! Sorry we've been so quiet of late. Its been a very busy time for the alps and we've shamefully neglected our site and you lot like children grown bored with their toys. We will try and be better about this in the future and we are very sorry for our tardiness. Myspace has a lot to answer for.
Over the last 6 months we have been hard at work furiously raising cash with which to record our debut album. This process is actually well under way and we've already got the bulk of the cash raised but we need more. The best news is that we're recording the album with one of our favourite producers of all time Dave Allen and his right hand man Mark Ralph the former being the Cure's producer on Disintegration, Wish and Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me amongst other amazing works. Mark Ralph has worked on loads of stuff including a recent Others album and does class remixes with the like of the filthy dukes. A winning combination no?
The first single from the album will be 'Hunted and Haunted' and will be available as a download only track with a penned in release date of 2nd July 07. We'll be starting work on the promotion for this very soon and will be embarking on a country wide tour from June onwards. Dates will appear on Myspace as time goes on. We're also in need of some suggestions for the album title... get on myspace and let us know what it should be.
That's all for now. We will be posting more details of the album over the next few weeks along with other news as it happens, promise. alps x
16th June 2006
Alps get top billing on Tiscali Showcase album due for release July-
Tiscali Showcase - Volume 1, presents the best in emerging, signed & unsigned talent around. Acts who are utilising the new digital age to it's fullest effect and moving from bedroom to stardom by engaging with fans online. Come join the digital revolution.
The full track listing is:
1. The Alps - World at War
2. Rebus - Daylight Fading
3. Fleeing New York - Hollywood Bowl
4. Triggerbox - Techno Boy
5. The Dirty Feel - Get Down
6. Constantine - Shrinking Star
7. Gliss - Blue Sky
8. Mad Staring Eyes - Walking The Streets
9. Modern American Science - Where Pieces Join
10. Lowgold - Every Train
11. Four Day Hombre - The First Word is the hardest
12. Motion Picture Soundtrack - When the lights go out
13. Everything on Black - Trust
14. Cinimo - A Mess
15. S. Rock Levinson - Dr. Levinson's Lament
16. The Suffrajets - Sold
17. The Shakes - Daylight
To review, this album and see live performances by the featured acts go to www.tiscali.co.uk/showcase
2nd March 2006
3rd February
'Last Dance' has been added to Xfm's evening playlist. Help us get played as much as possible by requesting via text and email as much as you can! Text 'I want Alps now' to 83936 or click the mailto's to email the dj's direct below.
February
Get yourself + a friend guest-listed for the 'Last Dance' Video Launch Party - taking place Tue 21st Feb at the Blink Gallery in Soho from 6:30pm. With FREE DRINKS + NME Birthday Party Dj's. Just e-mail us with the name of the B-Side of debut single 'World at War'. Over 18's only!
'Last Dance' now available from HMV Online with FREE UK Delivery (click here) and is downloadable from I-tunes! Help our chart position by buying a copy or 2 right now!
13th December
'Last Dance' recieved its debut airing on Ian Camfield's Music Response Show yesterday.
We need more plays than that though so feel free to request it at any and every opportunity by emialing the dj's below -
Or you can send a request via text to - 83936
6th December
Hello all! This month we are working hard on new material for next years album as well as the video for the new single 'Last Dance'. We'll be needing extras for the shoot so if you fancy being in the vid, keep checking back, we'll post a time and venue soon. We need pretty girls and boys who can dance about the place and look cool. We will provide booze and you can hear us play for free!
We'll also be posting news of the 'Last Dance' tour very soon, we're hoping to visit most major towns in the UK in January and February including one night in Milan on 11th or 12th Jan, so keep an eye out for the new dates which we will post when they're all confirmed.
Last Dance will be appearing in 2 computer games out next year. Capcom's new version of Final Fight and EA's Fifa Street. Should be interesting! 6th December
More news coming soon. Until then,
the alpsx
8th September 2005
We have FREE tickets to give away for our Wednesday 14th September gig at The Marquee. We're headlining and the night is part of the London Now Breakthrough Festival. Also playing: Dead! Dead! Dead!, The Shakes & Kody. If you'd like tickets reserving - drop us an email at alps@planetofthealps.com Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
30th August 2005
Thanks to everyone who've been to see us over the past couple of weeks. The schedule has been relentless but we're not stopping! Thursday sees the start of our second session with Tom Stubbs at The Library Studios and we're desperate to get on with it. Watch this space for news on single number 2 very soon.
PS - Thanks to all those comp winners who showed up backstage at Reading on Friday, it was an ace gig and we appreciated your support. Next year we'll do the main stage. x
24th August 2005
Alps T-shirts now available! They're only 10 quid each £1pp There are 2 sizes available - Girls fitted and Mens medium. If you want one one, email us at elusive@planetofthealps.com
8th August 2005
For those of you attending this years Reading festival, we have 20 passes up for grabs that will give you access to the VIP area where you can see us play mid-afternoon on Friday 26th in the exclusive Tiscali Sessions tent. For your chance to receive your free pair of passes, just email the answer to the following question to alps@planetofthealps.com -
What is the name of the highest peak in the Alps mountain range?
Is it
A. Mont Dan
B. Mont Sam
C. Mont Blanc
You already have to have a ticket to the Reading festival to qualify for this comp!
1st August 2005
200 Limited edition signed copies of 'World at War' are now available to pre-order from HMV Online. (Click here)
'World at War' will be available to buy from all good record stores from 15th August!
30th July 2005
World at War has been added to Xfm evening session playlist. We need you to request like crazy to get us more plays! Click the below mailto's to make our favourite Xfm DJ's play it more!
29th July 2005
WAW Video now available to view at -
21st July 2005
The Alps have been invited to play a mid-afternoon slot on the Friday of the Carling Reading Weekend Festival (26th August). The performance will take place in the exclusive Tiscali Showcase tent located in the VIP area. Click here for more info...
19th July 2005
Zane Lowe gave World at War its second spin on Radio One last night but this time at the much more respectable hour of 19.30. Watch this space for news on more airplay very soon.
11th July 2005
Further to our recent Radio 1 airing, we've just found out 'World At War' is receiving plays on Indie 103.1fm in Los Angeles on a show called called 'Passport Approved'. The show also gets broadcast across the US on KNRK Portland, KEDJ Phoenix, KROG Medford, WEQX Albany, New York and Manchester.
Music Programmer Sat Bisla said he loved the track and would be playing 'World at War' more in the run up to release. It's a great start, and it signals the time to begin requesting 'World at War' to all radio stations so get emailing, texting and ringing if you can! Thanks again Indie 103.1, hope to see you next time we're in LA.
4th July 2005
Listen to 'World At War' on Radio 1's Lamacq Live show click here
30th June 2005
Steve Lamacq is set to give The Alps their first ever airing on Radio1 this Monday 4th July. It will be debut single 'World at War's' first play on a radio station ahead of its release on 15th August. Lead singer Dan Heptinstall commented - 'It's the perfect start for the single, once it's out there there'll be no stopping it'.
Tune into to Steve Lamacq on Radio 1 this Monday from 9pm
21st June 2005
Alps will headline the Camden Barfly on Saturday 2nd July. For details click here.
1st June 2005
'World At War', recorded with Tom Stubbs (The Departure), is now set to be the debut single. Release is likely to be late July/early August... The video, which is now at editing stage & looking ace, will be included on the cd along with the Xfm session version of Eleventh Hour. Watch this space for further details...
4th May 2005
David Hasselhoff was amongst the gig goers last night as the Alps wowed the crowd at the Metro on Oxford Street . The swarve Mr Hasselhoff was flanked by two OAP security guards that have possibly been with him since his days as leather clad 80's heart throb Michael Knight. The Hoff was seen after the show wearing an Alps badge but refused to have his picture taken with fans as news of his presence spread like wild fire though the over excited Metro crowd. Hoff commented to the band as they came off stage that they were 'awesome' and that had come down to the show to see some of London's live music ahead of his guest spot on Jonathan Ross this week. Will he wear the Alps badge??? We will see!
28th March 2005
Highlights and an exclusive interview with The Alps at their recent gig at Tiscali showcase can now be seen at Tiscali's music homepage - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/music/showcase/the_alps.html
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