The Procession are a 4-piece alternative indie-rock band based in the Midlands, UK. The band formed in 2004 while at university and immediately started to make waves in their local live music scene, accumulating in playing local festivals, supporting established acts, radio appearances, and appearing in several magazine articles.
Having built up a following on the local scene with their otherworldly sound and volatile live performances, they finally caught their break after becoming the inaugural winners of BandForTheDay.com's international unsigned band competition. Seeing off over 600 entries, it was clear that The Procession were becoming a band to watch.
Now signed to Scottish label Circular Records, 2011-12 promises to be an exciting time for the band; their 4-track debut EP "Sometimes" was released in March 2011 to critical acclaim, their debut album follows in the Autumn, with the first single from the Album, "Sun Comes Around" being released on June 6th. A Full UK tour is planned, as well as numerous support and festival slots.
Never shy of experimenting with new and unusual concepts for live shows, The Procession are sure to spread their unique energy to all corners of the UK over the next 12 months.
The band has spent almost two years intensively recording their debut album, tentatively codenamed "Leaving The Future" in, amongst others, Kasabian's secret studio complex in Leicestershire.
Previews of the album have been well received, already winning the acclaim of XFM/4 Music journalist and DJ Pete Donaldson, and MTV's Phil Clifton.
Working with top Leicester rock producer Jon Fowkes, The Procession have worked tirelessly to raise the bar far beyond their earlier demo material, seamlessly blending grassroots guitar rock with swirling synthesizers, ethnic percussion and ethereal vocal harmonies. The resulting sound scape brings grunge screaming into the 21st Century...
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"The combination of tunes really entices the listener into wanting more. It's a ride through soaring choruses, meaty guitar riffs, via bare soul intimacy, and pretty refrains, all packed with more hooks than you will find in Mariah Carey's wardrobe!!" - Pete Donaldson - XFM / 4-Music
"The pro sessions that yielded the Procession's killer EP will go down in British history (or Brit-story as they call it) as more important than the day Liam and Noel fought over their childhood toy truck, John and Paul shared their first crumpet, and everyone dropped out of art school. It's that good!" - Rocktober Magazine Reviews
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"Sometimes" EP - out now on Circular Records
"Sun Comes Around" SINGLE - is released on 6th June 2011 on Circular Records. Available from all record retailers and download stores.