Toseland (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | classic rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Frontiers Records |
| Associated acts | Toby Jepson, Little Angels, Deep Purple, Black Stone Cherry, The Darkness, Reef (band), Katie Melua, Marshall Law |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | James Toseland Roger Davis Zurab Melua Ed Bramford Joe Yoshida |
2013 - Life Is Beautiful[edit]
Former twice World Superbike champion[1] James Toseland formed the band Toseland following an accident on the track which forced the end of his career as a motorcycle racer [2]. James began writing songs with former Little Angels vocalist/songwriter turned producer, Toby Jepson. [3]
In April 2013 Toseland’s first EP, ‘Life Is Beautiful’ was released along with a music video, which received over 170,000 views and was immediately A Listed by Planet Rock (radio station).[4]
The band also hit the road for their first shows, including appearances at Download Festival[5], Goodwood Festival of Speed [6], Planet Rock Stock and tours supporting Reef (band) and a reunited Little Angels. [7]
The single and video ‘Renegade’ was released in October and was once again A listed by Planet Rock Radio. [8] The band continued to tour the UK for the rest of the year.
2014 - Renegade[edit]
Toseland started 2014 opening for Status Quo[9], before releasing the debut album ‘Renegade’ in March via James’ own 52 Music label. [10] The album spawned 3 more singles and videos (‘Crash Landing’ [11], ‘Singer In A Band’ and ‘Just No Way’). The album went on to sell over 10,000 copies. [12]
Along with more headlining shows[13], the band played Chris Evans (presenter)' CarFest[14], Steelhouse Festival in Ebbw Vale, Wales, Triumph Live [15] and Camden Rocks [16], as well as heading to Italy to play their first shows abroad supporting Michael Monroe. [17] They also made a notable appearance at The Calling festival alongside Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Thunder (band) and Richie Sambora. [18]
2015 - Hearts And Bones[edit]
April 2015 saw the release of the first new material from the band since the debut album was released, in the form on the ‘Heart & Bones’ EP and video.[19] Once again produced and co-written with Toby Jepson, the EP featured 2 new tracks (the title track and ‘The Closer I Get’) along with a rocked-up cover of The Teardrop Explodes hit ‘Reward’. The band – featuring Zurab Melua (Guitar), Ed Bramford (Guitar), Roger Davis (bass) and Joe Yoshida (Drums) – hit the road headlining shows in the UK to support the release. [20][21]
Metalville Records in Germany signed Toseland to release ‘Renegade’ in Europe and North America, adding 2 bonus tracks taken from the ‘Hearts & Bones’ EP. The album was issued in August, also featuring brand new artwork.[22]
2016 - Cradle The Rage[edit]
In March 2016 Toseland released their second album ‘Cradle the Rage’. Toby Jepson had handled production duties again, and Mike Fraser ([AC/DC], [Bryan Adams], [Mötley Crüe]) was brought in to mix.[23]
Over the course of the year ‘Puppet on a Chain’[24], ‘Too Close to Call’ and ‘We’ll Stop at Nothing’ [25] were all issued as radio singles with music videos. Planet Rock continued to provide invaluable support to the band with plenty of airplay, and they were constantly on the road. [26][27]
This year also saw Toseland spend more time abroad touring all over Europe with the likes of Deep Purple and Black Stone Cherry.[28]
2017 - We'll Stop At Nothing[edit]
April saw the release of a double A-side single (featuring ‘Fingers Burned’ – taken from the ‘Cradle The Rage’ album - and the previously unreleased track ‘Bullet’), along with a headline UK tour.[29] In Europe Metallville Records released the single as an EP, adding an otherwise unavailable acoustic version of ‘We’ll Stop at Nothing’ and ‘Reward’ (taken from the ‘Hearts & Bones’ EP). [30]
Toseland were also asked to re-record their single ‘We’ll Stop at Nothing’ along with the ChorusUK choir to be used as the official song for the Special Olympics Great Britain.[31] The band performed the song, along with ChorusUK, at the opening ceremony at Bramall Lane in Sheffield. [32]
As 2017 comes to a close, the band will play London shows supporting Jimmy Barnes and The Von Hertzen Brothers and have announced that they have signed a worldwide record deal with Italian label Frontiers Records.[33]
Toseland have announced through their social media channels that they have now begun work writing album number three, which is planned for release in the Autumn of 2018.
Band members[edit]
- James Toseland- Vocals, Keyboards
- Roger Davis - Bass
- Zurab Melua - Guitars
- Ed Bramford - Guitars
- Joe Yoshida - Drums
Discography[edit]
- Life Is Beautiful - EP (2013)
- Renegade (2014)
- Hearts & Bones - EP (2015)
- Cradle The Rage (2016)
- Fingers Burned - EP (2017)
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ “James Toseland Superbike Champion” 9th September 2011. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ [1] “James Toseland forced to retire” 11th September 2011. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “James Toseland Interview on Music” 7th August 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ ““Toseland – Life Is Beautiful (Official Video)” 16th April 2013. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland confirmed for Download Festival 2013” 29th April 2013. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2013” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland to support Little Angels” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland to release first single” 3rd October 2013. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland supporting Status Quo” 6th March 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland releases debut album” 26th March 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland Crash Landing video premiere” 27th February 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland – Official UK Charts” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland at Rock City, Nottingham” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland at Car Fest North” 6th August 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Triumph Live” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Camden Rocks 2014 Review” 31st May 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland to support Michael Monroe in Italy” 8th April 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Calling Festival 2014” 23rd June 2014. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland – ‘Hearts And Bones’ Pledge” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland ‘Hearts And Bones’ review 12th April 2015. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland at The Asylum, Birmingham 2015” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland to release debut album in North America” 30th July 2015. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland announce new album ‘Cradle The Rage’” 11th December 2015. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland – Puppet On A Chain video exclusive” 18th February 2016. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Watch Toseland’s ‘We’ll Stop At Nothing’ video”11th August 2016. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Steelhouse Festival 2016 review”1st August 2016. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland at Winter Storm festival 2016” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland UK Tour and European Deep Purple shows” 1st July 2016. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland announce new single ‘Fingers Burned’/ ‘Bullet’” 16th March 2017. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland – ‘Fingers Burned’ European EP” Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland releases We’ll Stop At Nothing for Special Olympics GB” 31st May 2017. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland releases video for Special Olympics GB anthem” 26th May 2017. Retrieved 28th November 2017
- ↑ “Toseland sign to Frontiers Records” 9th November 2017. Retrieved 28th November 2017
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