| 9th July 2009 |
Free Track
Join our Mailing List and you will receive a link to download a previously unheard demo recording of an Outcry song.
Just click on the Mailing List link on the left. |
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| 7th July 2009 |
Outcry Sign Management Contract
Today, Outcry put pen-to-paper on a management contract with RMC Music Management, who will be managing Outcry for a minimum of 18 months.
Their website can be found at www.rmcmanagement.co.uk. |
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| 6th July 2009 |
TunA the Day
Unstoppable will be "Catch of the Day" on the TunA the Day website tomorrow.
TunA the Day is an online community for people who love music and discovering new artists.
Check out the website at www.tunatheday.com. |
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| 8th June 2009 |
New Track - Unstoppable EP
The final track Just A Whisper is now available to listen to on our website and our popular social networking pages.
Leave us a comment on our pages and let us know what you think.
We're not sure about the name though so if anyone has any suggestions, let us know and you might get to name one of our songs!! |
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| 5th June 2009 |
New Tracks - Unstoppable EP
Lying Eyes and Unstoppable are now available to listen to on our website and our popular social networking pages.
Leave us a comment on our pages and let us know what you think.
Another track will follow soon... |
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| 23rd May 2009 |
Outcry on iTunes
Diehard Lover is now available for download on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, IMVU, Lala, Shockhound and Amie Street.
Just search for us on your chosen Store or if you have iTunes installed, just click the button below:
More tracks to follow.... |
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| 22nd May 2009 |
New Social Networking Links
To make it easier to find and visit our pages on the most popular social networking sites, we have created some links you can use, which will redirect you to our page on that particular site.
All you need to do is add a forward slash "/" and the name of the social network to the end of the Outcry domain name.
MySpace - www.outcryonline.co.uk/myspace
Facebook - www.outcryonline.co.uk/facebook
Bebo - www.outcryonline.co.uk/bebo
YouTube - www.outcryonline.co.uk/youtube
Twitter - www.outcryonline.co.uk/twitter
iLike - www.outcryonline.co.uk/ilike |
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| 21st May 2009 |
Outcry Back in the Studio
Outcry will be heading back into the studio at the beginning of June.
A further three tracks will be recorded using a different producer to experiment with the Outcry sound.
Please get in touch if you have any suggestions on song choices. We love to hear from you! |
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| 23rd March 2009 |
Outcry through to Final Heats of 1Click2Fame
Outcry are now in the £100,000 part of the 1Click2Fame competition.
We received high enough ratings on our videos to qualify for the Final Heats and are now among just 100 performers competing for the £100,000 sponsorship prize.
Our highest rated video "Get Out" is the performance that has been entered into the Final Heats.
All 100 performers in the Final Heats now start from zero votes, and we need to get as many people as we can to vote for our video every day to make it through to The Finals.
Please help us by voting for "Get Out" EVERY SINGLE DAY at www.1click2fame.com/performances/173.
Voting for this round closes at 7pm on the 27th of March. |
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| 10th March 2009 |
Outcry on Twitter
Outcry have joined the Twitter revolution!
Please visit www.twitter.com/outcryonline and become a follower to keep up-to-date with the Outcry world in bite-size chunks.
Links to some of our other social networking pages can be found on the Add Us page. |
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| 5th March 2009 |
Road to V
Outcry have registered with Road to V for a chance of performing at the V Festival this year.
Please visit http://roadtov.com/bands/outcry/, become a fan and show your support - it is the fans who decide the winner!
More information on current competitions can be found on the Competitions page. |
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| 25th February 2009 |
New Gig Dates
Lots of new dates have been arranged for you to see your favourite unsigned band over the next few months!
Some new songs are also in the works so come along whenever or wherever you can and you might hear a new song or two that you just can't get out of your head!
Spread the word for us and bring along your friends and family - everyone is welcome.
Details can be found on the Gigs page. |
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| 23rd December 2008 |
Season Greetings
Outcry would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
2008 has been a promising start for Outcry and there's lots more to come in 2009. Watch this space!
Why not celebrate New Year with Outcry?
- Details can be found on the Gigs page. |
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| 1st December 2008 |
OxfordBands.com Demo Review
In a recent live review of local soft rock quartet Outcry, I described them as a hybrid of Interpol and Elton John. I realise that such a description may not be the most needle-sharp and that the faithful readership of Oxbands demands more. Can I do better when describing their recorded work?
Before I do, you should know that Outcry are mixed up with some of the least cool institutions in modern England, namely "Britain's Got Talent" and Jamie Oliver (who listed them as one of his twenty four favourite unsigned bands. Remember that this was the man that gave Toploader a career before attaching any importance to this endorsement). Still, let's keep an open mind.
On balance, I like about half of it. David McMahon is an intuitive, soulful singer and on potent, minor-key songs like "Lonely Nights" and "Darkness" he exudes charisma and class. He is backed by highly competent musicians who sometimes betray their callowness by egregious Santanaesque guitar solos and piano glissandos, but there is plenty here for a decent producer to work with. There's nothing very new, but it's stylish and unusual for Oxford. If you only listen to a single Outcry song, try the excellent %quot;Lonely Nights" which boasts a superb Otis Redding-influenced vocal which even betrays a touch of acridity at some points. This will no doubt distress Simon Cowell. Fuck 'im.
In contrast, best steer clear of glutinous ballads such "Diehard Lover", unless you are compiling a "Friday Afternoon Cheese" CD. Other numbers are hard to remember, such as the competent but colourless "Moving" which brings us far too close to Elton John (dismissed, superbly, in about 1973 by Robert Christgau as a "puling phoney"- can anyone add anything?). The acoustic guitar solos on this song are of the sort that you used to get at 22.55 on Channel Five before it got all Tim Marlowe-and-public-service on us.
As I say, half of this is worth hearing. Sometimes innocuous, sometimes cynically commercial, Outcry nevertheless have a few big tunes which a monster audience can enjoy. If they go on to success, let's hope they do it the right way, by which I mean building up an organic following, rather than winning the theatre of stupidity that is BGT. And hopefully Jamie Oliver will have been long-since throttled by an irate Rotherham pie eater when their first record goes platinum.
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| 3rd November 2008 |
New Recording
Last week, Outcry spent a day in the studio recording another one of their songs called "Darkness".
Visit our MySpace, Facebook or Bebo pages and have a listen. Don't forget to leave a comment to let us know what you think!
Links to our pages can be found by clicking on Add Us. |
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| 20th October 2008 |
Britain's Got Talent Selection
A short while ago, Outcry submitted an application to Britain's Got Talent for the 2009 competition.
We can now reveal that Outcry have been selected from the thousands that applied and will audition at 6PM on Tuesday, 28th October 2008 at NEC, Birmingham.
Any support on the day is welcomed, providing you have your own transport arrangements. |
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| 15th October 2008 |
Outcry are UK's Number 1
Outcry are now ranked #1 on UK searches for the word "outcry" on Google.
Outrcry are also ranked top on Yahoo UK searches. |
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| 28th September 2008 |
OxfordBands.com Gig Review
(The Wheatsheaf - 27th September 2008)
Bicester's Outcry is an ambitious four-piece who deliver a strange but wholesome confection pitched midway between Interpol and Elton John. The former are evoked principally in Joe O'Neill's downstrummed guitar picks and the latter in Mark Roberts' solid if unspectacular low-end piano playing. To be fair to him, the absence of a bass player forced him to take this role so that the bottom didn't drop out- to be honest, I could see no legitimate artistic reason for dispensing with the bassist- for a band clearly intent on mass appeal, they need to fill this hole.
The fact that Outcry have it in them to conquer Radio 1 (or more likely Radio 2) is largely down to their muscle-bound frontman David McMahon, whose voice evokes everyone from the previously-mentioned bespectacled national treasure to Robbie Williams and Fine Young Cannibals' Roland Gift. He's even a decent rapper, so far as I could make out: the Wheatsheaf's sound system turned most of his spoken output into so much aural sago. Still, he has presence, range, control and strength and with all that, I expect Outcry to get a good deal bigger in the future. One last thing: a cabal in the audience (I'm guessing MAGS: Mums and Girlfriends) applauded through the intros as if it really were Elton or Robbie up there rather than four nervous newbies from North Oxon. Sweet.
Check out the full review on the gig at www.oxfordbands.com.
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| 26th September 2008 |
Operation: HijackFM
Join Outcry in their brand new monthly media drive operation codenamed "HijackFM"
Objective: Once a month, Outcry need your help to "hijack" radio stations in order get our songs played.
Target: This month's target is FoxFM (102.6/97.4)
When: This month's operation will be conducted on: 10/10 @ 10 (10th October 2008 at 10AM and 10PM).
Your Mission (should you choose to accept it): All you have to do is text, e-mail or phone FoxFM at 10AM and/or 10PM on the 10/10 (10th October 2008) and request one of our recorded tracks.
SMS: Text 'FOX' plus your message to 82122 (standard rate)
Phone: 01865 871026
E-mail: Fill in the form at www.foxfm.co.uk/contactus.asp
THIS MESSAGE WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 1 MINUTE.....
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| 20th September 2008 |
Orange unsignedAct
It has been announced that we were not selected in the Top 50 acts for Orange unsignedAct. Thanks to all those that voted though and keep voting for us in our other current competitions, which can be found on the Competitions page.
Feel free to leave comments for Orange UnsignedAct to let them know what a mistake they made!
www.orangeunsignedact.co.uk/acts/outcry
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| 1st September 2008 |
Outcry in Competition
Check out our new page where you can find details about the competitions Outcry are currently involved in. Just click on the Competitions link.
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| 30th August 2008 |
Vodafone National Music Nomination
Outcry from Oxford have been nominated for the Live and Unsigned award at the prestigious Vodafone Live Music Awards taking place on 18th September 2008. The Vodafone Live Music Awards celebrate a year in live music and will be hosted by Steve Jones and Juliette Lewis.
The ceremony will take place at the Carling Academy in Brixton on the 18th of September 2008 and is set to be a star studded event with performances confirmed so far from The Ting Tings and Estelle and other surprises on the night. The Awards will be held in front of a specially invited audience of thousands of celebrities and music industry professionals and lucky competition winners. The winning act will be announced on the night and will be invited on stage to collect their trophy from guest Presenters from the World of music and entertainment.
Future music are partnering the award for the UK's best Unsigned Act. Future music currently organise Live and Unsigned; a national music competition for unsigned bands and singers. The competition is the biggest music talent search in the UK for original and live music.
Chris Grayston, Managing Director of Future music explains "We are always interested in discovering and exposing unsigned talent in the UK, we have such a strength and depth of musical ability in this country which we should acknowledge and celebrate. These awards are such an exciting opportunity to all Nominees with press exposure, A & R at the final, let alone looking great on the CV. It's great that a Company such as Vodafone are not just supporting established acts but also encouraging and acknowledging unsigned talent in the UK."
Vodafone sponsorship Manager for the UK Belinda Stevenson "We are very excited to be working with Live and Unsigned at the Vodafone Live Music Awards 2008. They are a great fit for our Unsigned Act award and we look forward to discovering some big talent together."
The unsigned winning act on the night will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and the press. Not only will they be involved in interviews with over 100 journalists in the media centre at the ceremony, including an interview with XFM, they will additionally be featured on T4's overall coverage of the event, broadcasted on Sunday 21st September. Whilst the winning act gets to take away the trophy on the night, the short listed nominated acts will also receive invites to both the awards and the highly exclusive after show party.
With maximum exposure and publicity for all acts involved, Outcry will no doubt have their fan base galvanised to attend and support at the Awards, including eager family and friends to support their bid for this exciting opportunity. Hopefully with local and national support Outcry will land the prestigious title of the UK's best Unsigned act come the 18th September.
For more information go to www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com or www.vodafonemusic.co.uk To contact Future Music via e-mail, please write to info@LiveandUnsigned.UK.com or call on 023 8052 9966.
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| 30th August 2008 |
Celebrity Endorsement
Check out Jamie Oliver's website. He's been reviewing unsigned bands and has listed Outcry in his personal Top 24!
www.jamieoliver.com/unsigned
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| 8th July 2008 |
New Photos Added
Check out the new photos we have just added to the site:
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| 4th July 2008 |
Outcry Winners at National Music Awards!
Outcry from Oxfordshire achieved fourth place at the National Final of Live and Unsigned. From over 10,000 registered applicants, Outcry battled through to the grand final and stormed the competition competing initially in the Birmingham heats.
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The grand final was a showcase of the very best unsigned talent from across the UK, with each act representing themselves and their own region.
The grand final, held in Fairfield Halls, Croydon was a star studded event, boasting thousands of audience members including celebrities and professionals from the music industry witnessing the unsigned battle of the year.
The judges, alongside an energized audience, voted Outcry fourth overall for the competition on the day. Chris Grayston, judge on the night and head of A&R at Future Music commented "I can't believe the standard of talent today, we've seen these acts come so far throughout the competition and their development and strengths have been really evident- the competition was tough, very tough, but I know we've chosen the right winners. What's even more amazing is before the competition Outcry hadn't done a gig!"
Also on the judging panel was legend of the charts, Mark Goodier, who was stunned with the level of professionalism and talent "I'm shocked all these acts are unsigned! This event was so professional; it was a showcase of extremely talented individuals who I can see appearing in the Top 40 for many years to come."
Live and Unsigned is a national music competition for unsigned acts and singers to compete live. It stands as the biggest music talent search in the UK for original music. The competition encourages the contestants to do their own thing; be individual, original, perform their own genre and style Live. Therefore, all contestants that appeared in the grand London Final performed original songs and flaunted their own style and preferences.
An act that did just that was B-kay and Kazz, who were last year's winners of the competition. The brothers are now on the cusp of releasing their single 'You Know it's right'' which is released on the 21st July. Auditions for Live and Unsigned 2009 begin in January 2009 across the UK. The competition is for all unsigned acts, bands or solos for more information go to www.LiveandUnsigned.Uk.com. Check out Outcry at www.outcryonline.co.uk |
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| 27th June 2008 |
Outcry on ITV
In the buildup to the final of Live & Unsigned, Outcry were interviewed by ITV News. See the interview in full on ourYouTube page now!
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| 20th May 2008 |
Vote For Outcry NOW!
In the run up to the Grand Final of Live and Unsigned you can now vote for your favourite band - Outcry of course!
Simply text unsigned37 to 84222 to register your vote.
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| 25th April 2008 |
Outcry on TV
Outcry will be on Red TV (Channel 186) on Tuesday 29th April 2008 and repeated Saturday 3rd May 2008, including coverage of the Live and Unsigned Regional Final (Birmingham/Wolverhampton).
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| 25th April 2008 |
Outcry on the Radio
Listen to Outcry, including an interview with Dave on:
- BBC Radio Oxford's "The Download" show on Saturday 26th April 2008 between 6pm and 7pm.
- Oxford's 107.9 and Jack FM on Sunday 27th April 2008 on the hour between 9am and 1pm.
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| 21st April 2008 |
Outcry Progress to Grand Final of Live and Unsigned
At this moment, Outcry is one incredible performance away from winning the entire competition and being crowned Live and Unsigned best Band or Solo act. Taking place in London, the Grand Final will showcase the best unsigned talent from all over the UK.
Click here to read the full press release in pdf format.
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Sky TV have announced that they will be covering the Regional and National finals of Live and Unsigned..
Click here to read the full press release in pdf format.
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| 2nd April 2008 |
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Get your hands on your very own Outcry T-Shirt!
The T-Shirts are available on eBay - simply click here to purchase.
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| 27th March 2008 |
New Studio Photos
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Check out our latest photos taken during recording of our latest song "Diehard Lover".
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| 25th March 2008 - Press Release |
National Final Beckons
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Click here to read the press release.
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| 25th March 2008 |
Support Outcry in Regional Finals of Live and Unsigned
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Date: Sunday, 13th April 2008
Time: Doors Open - 8.30pm, Show Starts - 8.45pm,
Duration - Approx. 2 hours
Venue - Wulfrun Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
Competition tickets cost £7.50 each and can be purchased by contacting a band member directly or through the Contact Us link.
Coach tickets (optional) cost £10 each (£5 for children) and can be reserved/purchased by contacting Sharon Meakin on 07736 450828
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| 15th March 2008 |
Outcry Progress to Regional Finals of Live and Unsigned
Outcry would like to thank all those who supported them at the Regional Semi Finals of Live and Unsigned.
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Despite stiff competition the boys are now through to the Regional Finals, just one step away from the national finals in London.
More information about the Regional Final will be available soon.
For more information please use the Contact Us link on the menu, or visit the Live and Unsigned website at www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com
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| 14th March 2008 |
New Track, Diehard Lover is available to listen to on this website. You can also listen to the new track on MySpace.
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| 28th Jan 2008 |
Local talent shines in the UK's biggest Live talent contest in a bid to be signed
Outcry from Oxford has made it through from over 10,000 singers and bands across the country to perform at the live stages of Live & Unsigned.
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Outcry made it through the Birmingham auditions at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton amongst hundreds that queued patiently for their turn in front of the Judges.
The Regional Semi-Final is on Saturday 15th March 2008 at Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton and starts at 8.30pm. Each act performs one song and the judges will vote for their favourite act. The audience also gets to vote and this contributes towards the overall decision so the more support we bring, the better!!
Tickets cost £6 but Outcry will also be arranging for transportation to and from the event and will incorporate this into a slightly higher ticket price.
For more information please use the Contact Us link on the menu, or visit the Live and Unsigned website at www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com
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| 10th Jan 2008 |
In addition to our own website and our pages on MySpace, Outcry can now be found on YouTube, Bebo and Facebook. Just follow the Add Us link.
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| 17th Dec 2007 |
We are pleased to announce that on Sat 26th January, Outcry will be taking part in Live and Unsigned, a national music competition for unsigned bands.
With over 10,000 registrations in 2007 it is the biggest music talent search outside that certain ITV TV show. The difference with Live and Unsigned is that acts taking part are encouraged to do their own thing; be individual, original, perform their own genre and style Live. The competition’s aim is to find potential recording artists.
For more information about the competition visit the official website at www.liveandunsigned.uk.com. |
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| 10th Dec 2007 |
| Joe O'Neill has joined Outcry. |
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| 2nd Dec 2007 |
| Outcry are pleased to launch their new website. |
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| 3rd Nov 2007 |
| Outcry have today completed their Demo, samples of which are available to listen to on our pages. |
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