| Glasvegas | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dalmarnock, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Label(s) | Columbia |
| Website | www.glasvegas.net |
| Members | |
| James Allan Rab Allan Paul Donoghue Caroline McKay | |
| Former members | |
| Ryan Ross | |
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Formation and early years (2003–2006)
The band's original line-up came together in late 2003, comprising James Allan on vocals and guitar, his cousin Rab Allan on guitar, Paul Donoghue on bass guitar, and Ryan Ross on drums. They toured intermittently from 2003 to 2005 around Scotland, releasing a limited edition double A-side single, "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed"/"Ina Lvs Rab" on CD in May 2004. Ryan Ross left the group in late 2004 to go to the USA. In December 2005, the band asked Caroline McKay to be their drummer. A notable early supporter of the band was Alan McGee. On 30 October 2006, the band released a self-funded limited edition 7" single, "Go Square Go!."
Glasvegas and A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2007–present)
Following the release of another limited edition 7" single, "Daddy's Gone" on 5 November 2007, Glasvegas found themselves at the centre of a bidding war from several major record labels. "Daddy's Gone" sold out and was voted the number two single of the year by NMEmagazine. After releasing their third limited edition 7" single, "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" on 14 February 2008, the band opted to sign to Columbia. They then won the prestigious Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME Awards two weeks later. Glasvegas recorded their eponymous debut album, Glasvegas, at Brooklyn Recording Studios in New York. The album was produced by James Allan andRich Costey. The album was released on 8 September 2008, and included re-recordings of "Daddy's Gone" (the second single from the album), "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry," and "I'm Gonna Get Stabbed" (retitled "Stabbed," and featuring the backing music ofBeethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata), as well as previously unreleased songs "Polmont on My Mind," "Lonesome Swan," "S.A.D. Light," and "Geraldine," which was the first single from the album.
In October 2008, Glasvegas recorded a Christmas-themed mini-album, A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss), over twelve days--ten of which in a Transylvanian church in Romania--and was released on 1 December 2008. The band headlined the 2009 NME Awards Tour in January 2009, following their own US and UK tour. They also supported Oasis on a number of their European tour dates, and also supported them on their largest UK Stadium Tour playing at Slane Castle on 20 June, 2009. They will also support U2 in Dublin's Croke Park on July 24, 2009, Wembely Stadium on August 15, 2009, Hampden Stadium on August 18, 2009 and the Millennium Stadium on 22 August, 2009.
Glasvegas received three nominations for the 2008 Swedish Rockbjörnen awards: Best International Act, Best International Album forGlasvegas and Best International Song for "Geraldine." In Q magazine's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2008, Glasvegas was voted the fifth best album of the year. Along with "Suspcious Minds" Glasvegas covered a version of Hole's "Heaven Tonight" featuring Guns N Rosesbassist Duff McKagan.
Glasvegas played Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago for the first time.
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Discography
Studio albums
- Glasvegas (2008)
- A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss) (2008)
Awards
NME Awards
The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Glasvegas have received one award from three nominations.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | Philip Hall Radar Award | Won |
| 2009 | Glasvegas | Best New Band | Nominated |
| "Glasvegas" | Best Album | Nominated |
Mercury Prizes
The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Glasvegas | Mercury Prize | Nominated |
Q Awards
The Q Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine Q. Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | Best New Act | Nominated |
MOJO Awards
The MOJO Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine MOJO. Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Glasvegas | Breakthrough Act | Nominated |
XFM Awards
The XFM Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the radio station XFM. Glasvegas have received one award from one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Glasvegas | XFM New Music Award | Won |
Vodafone Live Music Awards
The Vodafone Live Music Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by Vodafone. Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | XFM Live Breakthrough | Nominated |
UK Festival Awards
The UK Festival Awards are an annual music awards show, Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | Best Live Newcomer | Nominated |
Tartan Clef Awards
The Tartan Clef Awards are an annual music awards show, Glasvegas have received one nomination.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | VisitScotland's Best Live Act | Nominated |
Rockbjörnen Awards
The Rockbjörnen Awards is an annual Swedish music awards show, Glasvegas have received three nominations.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Glasvegas | Best International Act | Nominated |
| "Glasvegas" | Best International Album | Nominated | |
| "Geraldine" | Best International Song | Nominated |
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