I Was a Cub Scout were a two-piece synthpop/indie rock band from Nottingham, England, consisting of Todd Marriott (vocals, synthesizers, guitar, formerly of Through Winter) and William Bowerman (drums, formerly of Sixteen Hours).[1][2] The band started in 2005, and split in July 2008.
Marriott started the project in June 2005, becoming a band with the addition of Bowerman in 2006.[3][4] After releasing their first single they were signed to XL Recordings label Abeano. "Pink Squares" was released in November 2006, and followed in 2007 with "I Hate Nightclubs" and "Our Smallest Adventures".
A compilation of tracks from the band's early singles, Iwasacubscout, was released in 2007. The band's first album proper, I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope, was released in February 2008, preceded by a new version of "Pink Squares", released as a double A-side with "Echoes", which peaked at no. 71 on the UK Singles Chart.[5] The album was well received by critics, with Stewart Mason of Allmusic calling it "ultra-catchy synth pop", and the NME commenting on "positive songwriting which makes life that little more liveable".[6][7]PopMatters' Andrew Martin called it "a damn fine effort worthy of a listen".[8] The tour to promote the album was interrupted after Marriott was hit in the face with a glass at their concert in Southampton.[9]
The duo added James Spence of Rolo Tomassi, Daniel Mothers of Reno Dakota + Franko Fraize and Sam Hudson of Youth Movies as touring members.[10] Follow up single "The Hunter's Daughter" was withdrawn prior to release after the band announced their split in June 2008, citing "countless problems over the past year or so", although they continued to complete their UK tour into the following month.[11][12][13]
Post-split activitiesedit
Since the split, both former members have created new bands. Todd Marriott has formed YGT, an electronic duo with Tom Mclean.[14][15][16]
Immediately after IWACS split, Bowerman formed the instrumental band Brontide. Bowerman also plays live and also session drums for La Roux and is tour drummer for Summer Camp and Paul Mullen (of yourcodenameis:milo) also announced on his Twitter that he had been recording with Will and Gordon Moakes of Bloc Party.[17]
^"Todd Marriott's promise". Retrieved 13 August 2010.
^"Paul Mullen tweet on new side-project". Retrieved 17 December 2009.
External linksedit
Bandcamp
MySpace page
May 02, 2024
scout, were, piece, synthpop, indie, rock, band, from, nottingham, england, consisting, todd, marriott, vocals, synthesizers, guitar, formerly, through, winter, william, bowerman, drums, formerly, sixteen, hours, band, started, 2005, split, july, 2008, backgro. I Was a Cub Scout were a two piece synthpop indie rock band from Nottingham England consisting of Todd Marriott vocals synthesizers guitar formerly of Through Winter and William Bowerman drums formerly of Sixteen Hours 1 2 The band started in 2005 and split in July 2008 I Was a Cub ScoutBackground informationOriginNottingham EnglandGenresIndie rock popYears activeJune 2005 July 2008LabelsAbeano XLPast membersTodd Marriott William BowermanWebsiteiwasacubscout wbr bandcamp wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Post split activities 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Compilations 3 3 Singles 4 References 5 External linksHistory editMarriott started the project in June 2005 becoming a band with the addition of Bowerman in 2006 3 4 After releasing their first single they were signed to XL Recordings label Abeano Pink Squares was released in November 2006 and followed in 2007 with I Hate Nightclubs and Our Smallest Adventures A compilation of tracks from the band s early singles Iwasacubscout was released in 2007 The band s first album proper I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope was released in February 2008 preceded by a new version of Pink Squares released as a double A side with Echoes which peaked at no 71 on the UK Singles Chart 5 The album was well received by critics with Stewart Mason of Allmusic calling it ultra catchy synth pop and the NME commenting on positive songwriting which makes life that little more liveable 6 7 PopMatters Andrew Martin called it a damn fine effort worthy of a listen 8 The tour to promote the album was interrupted after Marriott was hit in the face with a glass at their concert in Southampton 9 The duo added James Spence of Rolo Tomassi Daniel Mothers of Reno Dakota Franko Fraize and Sam Hudson of Youth Movies as touring members 10 Follow up single The Hunter s Daughter was withdrawn prior to release after the band announced their split in June 2008 citing countless problems over the past year or so although they continued to complete their UK tour into the following month 11 12 13 Post split activities editSince the split both former members have created new bands Todd Marriott has formed YGT an electronic duo with Tom Mclean 14 15 16 Immediately after IWACS split Bowerman formed the instrumental band Brontide Bowerman also plays live and also session drums for La Roux and is tour drummer for Summer Camp and Paul Mullen of yourcodenameis milo also announced on his Twitter that he had been recording with Will and Gordon Moakes of Bloc Party 17 Discography editStudio albums edit I Want You to Know That There Is Always Hope 2008 Abeano Compilations edit Iwasacubscout 2007 Abeano Singles edit Year A side B side s UK Singles Chart 1 5 Release date 2006 That s Not A Crate That s A Box Of Heaven Part Two 4 September 2006 2006 Pink Squares Teenage Skin 119 27 November 2006 2007 I Hate Nightclubs Oh What a Fiasco 116 12 March 2007 2007 Our Smallest Adventures Our Smallest Adventures GoodBooks remix 3 September 2007 2008 Pink Squares Echoes live 71 4 February 2008 2008 The Hunter s Daughter Worker Bees Close to Me 16 June 2008References edit a b Lester Paul 2007 New Band of the Week No 44 I Was A Cub Scout The Guardian 16 February 2007 Retrieved 1 December 2017 West Marc 9 March 2007 BBC Oxford Introducing I Was A Cub Scout BBC Oxford Introducing British Broadcasting Corporation Retrieved 3 June 2014 I Was A Cub Scout Split BBC Retrieved 1 December 2017 Hopkin Kenyon I Was a Cub Scout Biography Allmusic Retrieved 1 December 2017 a b Iwasacubscout Official Charts Company Retrieved 1 December 2017 Mason Stewart I Want You to Know That There Is Always Hope Review Allmusic Retrieved 1 December 2017 I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope Review NME 15 February 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 Marton Andrew 2008 I Was a Cub Scout I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope PopMatters 13 July 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 I Was A Cub Scout cancel Leicester gig after onstage attack NME 24 February 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 Scout s Honour Clash 13 May 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 Cub Scout Get Reel Clash 29 May 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 I Was A Cub Scout split up NME 6 June 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 I Was A Cub Scout Split Clash 9 June 2008 Retrieved 1 December 2017 Super Ace 19 06 2009 Blog Post Retrieved 17 December 2009 YGT MySpace Page Retrieved 17 December 2009 Todd Marriott s promise Retrieved 13 August 2010 Paul Mullen tweet on new side project Retrieved 17 December 2009 External links editBandcamp MySpace page DrownedinSound band page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title I Was a Cub Scout amp oldid 1221432398, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
