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Genres:
Alternative, Pop, Punk, Rock

Hometown:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Bio:
A Day Overdue is a 5-piece pop punk band based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Formed in early 2009, the band have developed at lightning pace, having written and released an EP on iTunes, supported My Passion on the Edinburgh leg of their Kerrang sponsored tour, and made a number of fans and new friends all across Scotland. The rest of the year looks to be very promising, with a new EP on the way entitled "Heroes And Villains" and shows already booked in a number of cities across the UK.

Formed completely through online advertising, the band members hail from four different cities yet they all share the same ambition and drive to succeed. Each member brings different skills and musical tastes to the table, giving the band's music a recogniseable yet diverse sound. Drawing influence from a range of bands including Blink 182, Guns N' Roses, Joy Division, Funeral For A Friend and Arcade Fire, the songs appeal to fans of many different genres, allowing vocalist Rob Walker's unique style to captivate the listener instantly.

So what makes us different?

First and foremost our band genuinely encapsulates what is exciting and raw about any of the biggest bands in Britain today, whilst our back story represents a triumph for internet music and new media. Five guys from five different towns in Scotland answered an online advert to create a musical quintet and each song absorbs influences from the members' diverse tastes. We write songs over the internet ahead of practice sessions, with chief song writer Dan Morrison sending ideas to lyricist Rob Walker and after a mere evening's work new tunes are born, with infectious melodies riding the waves of a pulsing and dynamic backing track.

On live shows, four good-looking talented musicians stand behind a singer who embodies every nuance of the classic rock frontman. He's sharp, his stage-banter is flawless and he's a bloody talented vocalist.

To categorise our music we could say punk, emo, rock or indie but the truth is we haven't found a shelf in which to stack our sound. We have a shy and retiring drummer who listens to heavy metal, a quiet, intelligent bassist who is in love with Joy Division and a mouthy guitarist who emulates REM and Radiohead - all before you factor in a song writing duo that digests all influences and emits something completely new and unique. A Day Overdue combines genre busting guitar riffs and driving melodies that just make you want to sing. Fun, clever, and easy to dance to, the band's anthemic and upbeat choruses push forward to support lyrics portraying heartache and hedonism in equal measure. A Day Overdue has turned indie, disco, ballads, rock and punk into post-modern monsters using synthesizers and effects to encompass fans of all artistic direction.

Singer Rob is the cousin of Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics but the boys have steered clear of making that phone call and want to establish themselves under their own steam, forging success without ties.

The ingredients are there; good looking members, unique tunes and signature branding of all merchandise in typical overstated A Day Overdue colours that has won plaudits from Myspace members and promoters. The group transcends the musical and style genres to create a whole package which is dynamic, fresh, and very slick. Bigger than life and a lot of fun, we have a loyal and ever growing fan-base gathered using Myspace and we enjoy meeting up with the friendlier ones on gig nights. Despite our unsigned status, we have managed to sell out renowned venues in Edinburgh and Glasgow and even get recognized on the bus - obviously the calling card of any successful musician.

All production and promotion is self-financed and done in-house. With a five track EP already under our belts and another already written we believe that with a little industry help we can take the UK music scene by storm. Our plans for the future of this band are massive and we possess the work ethic to go along with the talent which we believe will see us fulfill our ambitions and forge a career in music. We set ourselves increasingly challenging yet enjoyable goals and then we achieve them.

Watch out for A Day Overdue.

"Catchy little fuckers... a lot of thought has gone into this band... fantastic."
- Unsigned Finds

"One of Edinburgh's best kept secrets, the music of punky guitarpop five-piece A Day Overdue is best explained in this gorgeous quasi-anthem about harbouring angst, love and resentment but with some of the bounciest beats and tempo changes around. In short this is one catchy-arse tune..."
- Geeks.co.uk review of 'Sleepwalk Avenue'