"McFly
From the screams that emanate from the crowd when they catch even a glimpse of a member of McFly (10/10) it’s pretty obvious what we’re dealing with here. The 4-piece take to the stage and storm into recent hit “Party Girl” and it’s pop at its saccharine best. It’s simple but it works and it’s easy to see where comparisons to The Beatles and The Beach Boys come from. On record McFly are as slick and polished as everything else in the charts but there’s something about this band live that has real edge. Tracks like “Lies” off their self-released album “Radio:ACTIVE” aren’t a far cry away from bands such as All Time Low and Simple Plan and this poses another question- If McFly had been marketed differently, could they have been featured in magazines such as Kerrang or Rocksound? They’re a lot heavier than a fair few pop-punk bands featured in those publications and they’re certainly a lot better live than most, plus, the songwriting itself is faultless.
Lead singer Danny holds the crowd in the palm of his hand whether it’s telling them to get up or get down and everyone does what they’re told. He leaps around the stage and spins like a pinwheel during breakthrough single “The Girl With 5 Colours In Her Hair” and bassist Dougie could easily be playing in a hardcore band the amount he rocks out. An acoustic medley of “It’s All About You/Obviously” reminds everyone why they fell in love with the band in the first place and for those like myself who were fairly ambivalent towards the group shows how gifted these individuals are. It’s really obvious when an artist or band dials in a performance. You can just tell. Yet even though McFly do this every single day, they play as if their lives depend on it and they put every part of themselves into it.
It’s genuinely nice to see a band at this level play for themselves whilst at the same time make sure everyone in the crowd is entertained. As mentioned earlier, a full live band enhances live sound to no end, example given- Tinie Tempah. It’s funny then that McFly play a cover of the aforementioneds hit “Pass Out” complete with a reggae breakdown and surprisingly it’s brilliant. Yes, it may show how White and Middle Class McFly actually are, but it’s funny as hell and they pull it off perfectly; a moment only topped by Dougie saying “Penis” then suddenly regretting it given the average age of the crowd.
McFly are truly impressive, although it may take neigh-sayers a while to warm to this opinion; it’s pretty hard to change peoples perceptions of bands especially if they listen to rock or metal but it’s well worth it. Pop is in all music to a degree and if you’re already bordering by listening to YouMeAtSix or Forever The Sickest Kids you really should give McFly a chance. Quite simply they’re one of the best pop bands working today and by far one of the best live acts the mainstream has to offer. Exceptional night."
Rock Kent (sivulla on myös kuvia keikalta)
Harry ja Tom kiipeävät skotlantilaisen Ben Nevis -vuoren huipulle kerätäkseen rahaa Cristinan koulun käyntiä varten. Lisää tietoa hyväntekeväisyystapahtumasta saat täältä. Muista myös lahjoittaa!
Zukien (Dougien vaatemallisto) virallinen sivu on nyt avattu, voit tilata Zukien vaatteita täältä!
lauantai 2. heinäkuuta 2011
sunnuntai 26. kesäkuuta 2011
The Cube, Llangollen festival, Wembley, Argentiina
Anteeksi pieni päivityskatkos. Tässä kuitenkin tulee kaikki artikkelit ja videot viimeisen viikon ajalta.
"McFly’s Tom Fletcher Plays for £50,000 on “The Cube"
ITV’s The Cube came back for a special episode this past weekend. A member of the band McFly, Tom Fletcher, stepped inside The Cube and played for charity. For essentially most of America who has no idea who they are, from what I gather, McFly seems a bit like the Jonas Brothers of England. They were also on our equivalent, Minute to Win It, and we saw how that went over. Having McFly on The Cube went over pretty much the same there. However, it was a great episode and in our constant desire to shove this amazing show down your throat we have to show you some.
Our clip begins as Tom plays one of the hardest games on The Cube, “Sidetrack” for £50,000. We’ve seen the game take tens of thousands from contestants before. However, will The Cube take Tom’s money, or can he get the £50,000 for charity? Check it and the rest of the clip out below.
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Buzzerblog
"McFly hits Wrexham
The McFly boys are set to hit Wrexham town centre on Saturday 18th June as a preview of their appearance at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Locals are invited to get up close and personal with life-like cardboard cut-outs of Danny, Harry, Dougie and Tom and receive a special offer on concert tickets.
They are one of the biggest boy bands in the UK and a few weeks before they are due to headline the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod closing concert, McFly will drop by Wrexham town centre.
Shoppers in Queen Square, Wrexham, will be given the chance to have their picture with the rock foursome in their cardboard guise between 11.00am and 2.00pm.
For those who capture themselves on camera with Danny, Harry, Dougie and Tom and upload it to the LIME facebook page, there’s a special offer available for the concert. A deal of four McFly tickets for the price of three will be available for those who upload their pictures. This offer can be claimed by phoning the ticket hotline on 01978 862001.
McFly join a host of established stars scheduled to appear at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They include Lulu, Russell Watson, Julian Lloyd Webber, Ruthie Henshall, Rick Astley, Faryl Smith and Kiki Dee.
Tickets are still available for McFly’s concert on Sunday 10th July. For more information, visit www.llangollen2011.co.ukor phone the ticket hotline.
Mervyn Cousins, Chief Executive for the Eisteddfod, says: “We’re thrilled to be hosting McFly at our closing concert this year and what a perfect way to get people excited about the show than to allow them to have their two minutes with the ‘boys’. We hope that the whole of Llangollen will be rocking away on the Sunday with one of the UK’s most recognized bands.”
Llangollen Festival
"Presenting: two McFly boys being mildly homoerotic…
We’re not sure why Tom Fletcher decided to lean in to give his bandmate Danny Jones a damn good tonguing over the weekend while they were performing at Alton Towers, but he did and Danny, it seems, wasn’t too keen on reciprocating because he turned his head away from Tom’s persistent tongue as it was being thrust at him.
How very rude, although perhaps he was just perturbed from a full-on snog by Tom’s new moustache which, let’s be honest, is enough to put anyone off.
Anyway elsewhere at Alton Towers yesterday we also spotted The Saturdays, JLS and Eliza Doolittle performing as well. None of them did anything homoerotic. Just in case you were wondering."
Mr. Paparazzi (kuvia sivulla!)
"60 seconds with... Harry Judd from McFly
The drummer of Britain’s biggest pop-rock band talks about the things he couldn’t do without on his rider on tour.
Beer or coffee? Beer.
Crisps or popcorn? Crisps.
Treats from home or local cuisine? Local cuisine. You have got to experience the culture of where you are. It is a lot of fun being taken to nice restaurants but then again, sometimes you do miss Marmite. So I always take some Marmite with me.
Bed at midnight or party ‘til 5am? Preferably bed before midnight. It would have been different in the past but at the moment it is definintely bed before midnight.
Alarm clock or woken by friends? Alarm clock please.
Cards or monopoly? I think I would have to say cards because you can play more games and it is easier to carry.
DVD or computer game? DVD.
What is the ultimate item you could take on your rider? I would take a personal masseuse. Touring for a couple of months at a time means your shoulders get tight. It would be good to get on the bus and get a rub down.
McFly headline Music On The Hill at Kings Hill near West Malling on Saturday, June 25."
Kent Online
McFlyn kuvaaja Dean Sherwood kirjoitti tarkan päiväkirjamerkinnän McFlyn Wembleyn keikalta kuvien kanssa. Voit lukea sen täältä.
MTV haastatteli McFlyta heidän Argentiinan vierailullaan:
"McFly’s Tom Fletcher Plays for £50,000 on “The Cube"
ITV’s The Cube came back for a special episode this past weekend. A member of the band McFly, Tom Fletcher, stepped inside The Cube and played for charity. For essentially most of America who has no idea who they are, from what I gather, McFly seems a bit like the Jonas Brothers of England. They were also on our equivalent, Minute to Win It, and we saw how that went over. Having McFly on The Cube went over pretty much the same there. However, it was a great episode and in our constant desire to shove this amazing show down your throat we have to show you some.
Our clip begins as Tom plays one of the hardest games on The Cube, “Sidetrack” for £50,000. We’ve seen the game take tens of thousands from contestants before. However, will The Cube take Tom’s money, or can he get the £50,000 for charity? Check it and the rest of the clip out below.
"
Buzzerblog
"McFly hits Wrexham
The McFly boys are set to hit Wrexham town centre on Saturday 18th June as a preview of their appearance at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Locals are invited to get up close and personal with life-like cardboard cut-outs of Danny, Harry, Dougie and Tom and receive a special offer on concert tickets.
They are one of the biggest boy bands in the UK and a few weeks before they are due to headline the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod closing concert, McFly will drop by Wrexham town centre.
Shoppers in Queen Square, Wrexham, will be given the chance to have their picture with the rock foursome in their cardboard guise between 11.00am and 2.00pm.
For those who capture themselves on camera with Danny, Harry, Dougie and Tom and upload it to the LIME facebook page, there’s a special offer available for the concert. A deal of four McFly tickets for the price of three will be available for those who upload their pictures. This offer can be claimed by phoning the ticket hotline on 01978 862001.
McFly join a host of established stars scheduled to appear at this year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. They include Lulu, Russell Watson, Julian Lloyd Webber, Ruthie Henshall, Rick Astley, Faryl Smith and Kiki Dee.
Tickets are still available for McFly’s concert on Sunday 10th July. For more information, visit www.llangollen2011.co.ukor phone the ticket hotline.
Mervyn Cousins, Chief Executive for the Eisteddfod, says: “We’re thrilled to be hosting McFly at our closing concert this year and what a perfect way to get people excited about the show than to allow them to have their two minutes with the ‘boys’. We hope that the whole of Llangollen will be rocking away on the Sunday with one of the UK’s most recognized bands.”
Llangollen Festival
"Presenting: two McFly boys being mildly homoerotic…
We’re not sure why Tom Fletcher decided to lean in to give his bandmate Danny Jones a damn good tonguing over the weekend while they were performing at Alton Towers, but he did and Danny, it seems, wasn’t too keen on reciprocating because he turned his head away from Tom’s persistent tongue as it was being thrust at him.
How very rude, although perhaps he was just perturbed from a full-on snog by Tom’s new moustache which, let’s be honest, is enough to put anyone off.
Anyway elsewhere at Alton Towers yesterday we also spotted The Saturdays, JLS and Eliza Doolittle performing as well. None of them did anything homoerotic. Just in case you were wondering."
Mr. Paparazzi (kuvia sivulla!)
"60 seconds with... Harry Judd from McFly
The drummer of Britain’s biggest pop-rock band talks about the things he couldn’t do without on his rider on tour.
Beer or coffee? Beer.
Crisps or popcorn? Crisps.
Treats from home or local cuisine? Local cuisine. You have got to experience the culture of where you are. It is a lot of fun being taken to nice restaurants but then again, sometimes you do miss Marmite. So I always take some Marmite with me.
Bed at midnight or party ‘til 5am? Preferably bed before midnight. It would have been different in the past but at the moment it is definintely bed before midnight.
Alarm clock or woken by friends? Alarm clock please.
Cards or monopoly? I think I would have to say cards because you can play more games and it is easier to carry.
DVD or computer game? DVD.
What is the ultimate item you could take on your rider? I would take a personal masseuse. Touring for a couple of months at a time means your shoulders get tight. It would be good to get on the bus and get a rub down.
McFly headline Music On The Hill at Kings Hill near West Malling on Saturday, June 25."
Kent Online
McFlyn kuvaaja Dean Sherwood kirjoitti tarkan päiväkirjamerkinnän McFlyn Wembleyn keikalta kuvien kanssa. Voit lukea sen täältä.
MTV haastatteli McFlyta heidän Argentiinan vierailullaan:
maanantai 20. kesäkuuta 2011
MOTW:n viimeinen jakso!
McFly on the Wallin viimeinen jakso tuli TV:stä Iso-Britanniassa viime keskiviikkona. Jos haluat katsoa sen jakson hyvälaatuisena, sinun täytyy kopioida tämä osoite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvveDJmuZMo&feature=sh_e_top&list=SL tänne kenttään, jonka yläpuolella lukee "Enter URL". Sitten vain klikkaa "Go" ja voit nauttia McFly on the Wallin viimeisestä jaksosta! :)
McFly on The Wallin viralliselle sivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, Falling in Love ja Downing drink.
McFly on The Wallin viralliselle sivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, Falling in Love ja Downing drink.
sunnuntai 12. kesäkuuta 2011
Tom The Cubessa, artikkeleita
Eilen illalla TV:stä tuli vihdoinkin Tomin The Cube -jakso, joka kuvattiin jo kuukausia sitten. Tässä on tuo jakso viidessä osassa:
Osa 2
Osa 3
Osa 4
Osa 5
Jaksosta kirjoitettiin muutama artikkelikin, tässä linkit:
"McFlying visit to The Cube" - The Sun
"McFly’s Tom Fletcher joins Phillip Schofield on The Cube!" - Unreality TV
"Will McFly's Tom Fletcher beat THE CUBE?" - Sugarscape
"McFly frontman fundraising on 'The Cube'" - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT)
Ja vielä kaksi artikkelia Brasiliasta:
"McFly fala sobre namoro, primeiro encontro e rolos!" - Capricho
"Fãs pagam até R$2 mil para encontrar ídolos no camarim" - Ego
Osa 2
Osa 3
Osa 4
Osa 5
Jaksosta kirjoitettiin muutama artikkelikin, tässä linkit:
"McFlying visit to The Cube" - The Sun
"McFly’s Tom Fletcher joins Phillip Schofield on The Cube!" - Unreality TV
"Will McFly's Tom Fletcher beat THE CUBE?" - Sugarscape
"McFly frontman fundraising on 'The Cube'" - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT)
Ja vielä kaksi artikkelia Brasiliasta:
"McFly fala sobre namoro, primeiro encontro e rolos!" - Capricho
"Fãs pagam até R$2 mil para encontrar ídolos no camarim" - Ego
torstai 9. kesäkuuta 2011
MOTW jakso 5
Jos haluat katsoa McFly On The Wallin viidennen jakson hyvälaatuisena, sinun täytyy kopioida tämä osoite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuJ6rGmwxnM&list=SL tänne kenttään, jonka yläpuolella lukee "Enter URL". Sitten vain klikkaa "Go" ja voit nauttia McFly on the Wallin neljännestä jaksosta! :)
McFly on The Wallin viralliselle sivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, The Heart Never Lies ja Make me laugh.
McFly on The Wallin viralliselle sivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, The Heart Never Lies ja Make me laugh.
maanantai 6. kesäkuuta 2011
McFly Popstar to Operastarissa
McFly esiintyi eilen Popstar To Operastar -ohjelmassa viulisti David Garrettin kanssa. He esittivät sekoituksen Paul McCartney & Wingsin Live and Let Diesta ja 5 Colours in Her Hairista.
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McFlyn kiertuemanageri Tommy Jay Smith myös twiittasi McFly-fanille, että Iso-Britannian ja Irlannin meet and greetit pidetään luultavasti elokuussa. Päivämääriä Tommy Jay ei tiennyt.
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McFlyn kiertuemanageri Tommy Jay Smith myös twiittasi McFly-fanille, että Iso-Britannian ja Irlannin meet and greetit pidetään luultavasti elokuussa. Päivämääriä Tommy Jay ei tiennyt.
torstai 2. kesäkuuta 2011
MOTW jakso 4, pari artikkelia
Jos haluat katsoa McFly On The Wallin neljännen jakson hyvälaatuisena, sinun täytyy kopioida tämä osoite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkFdOn5oX2c&list=SL tänne kenttään, jonka yläpuolella lukee "Enter URL". Sitten vain klikkaa "Go" ja voit nauttia McFly on the Wallin neljännestä jaksosta! :)
McFly on the Wallin nettisivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, Broccoli ja Marshmallows.
Tämä artikkeli ei sinänsä ole totta niin kuin ehkä luitte Twitteristä, video oli vain muokattu hassusti:
"McFly Laughs On: 'Paul McCartney Is A Decrepit, Old Man'
British teen pop/rock band, McFly, is all grown up and they have a thing or two to say about their new sound, new collaborations, and the rock legends that we love.
McFly traveled to Argentina over the weekend to play for their Latin American fans and on the way had a quick chat with Terra. The guys have matured since their past albums, but that didn't stop them from throwing a few cheap shots at Sir Paul McCartney.
'We were in Rio actually on that day and we had to leave to go back to Sao Paolo. Unfortunately, we missed the concert, but we watched online and it's incredible to hear [Paul McCartney] sing the classic Beatles songs. He's a complete legend obviously, and hopefully we'll get to that age someday,' McFly singer Tom Fletcher said.
'He's a really old, decrepit, old man,' drummer Harry Judd chimed in.
McFly has been promoting their sixth album, 'Above the Noise,' throughout the world and talked about how they created a different sound for their comeback. Working with Taio Cruz and producer Dennis Austin, their new music has taken a more mature tone.
Jumping on the reality TV bandwagon, the young studs will have their own show appropriately titled 'McFly on the Wall.' Cameras will follow the bandmates on their 'Above the Noise' tour and take fans behind the scenes for an all access look at McFly.
Watch our interview with McFly in Buenos Aires and get to know the guys up close and personal!"
Terra (haastatteluvideo löytyy sivulta)
Tässä vielä pari linkkiä brasilialaisiin artikkeleihin, jos haluatte suomennella niitä esim. Google kääntäjällä.
"McFLY fala sobre nossas celebridades favoritas" - Capricho
"No último show da turnê no Brasil, McFly contagia adolescentes na Capital" - Zero Hora
McFly on the Wallin nettisivulle myös lisättiin kaksi uutta videota, Broccoli ja Marshmallows.
Tämä artikkeli ei sinänsä ole totta niin kuin ehkä luitte Twitteristä, video oli vain muokattu hassusti:
"McFly Laughs On: 'Paul McCartney Is A Decrepit, Old Man'
British teen pop/rock band, McFly, is all grown up and they have a thing or two to say about their new sound, new collaborations, and the rock legends that we love.
McFly traveled to Argentina over the weekend to play for their Latin American fans and on the way had a quick chat with Terra. The guys have matured since their past albums, but that didn't stop them from throwing a few cheap shots at Sir Paul McCartney.
'We were in Rio actually on that day and we had to leave to go back to Sao Paolo. Unfortunately, we missed the concert, but we watched online and it's incredible to hear [Paul McCartney] sing the classic Beatles songs. He's a complete legend obviously, and hopefully we'll get to that age someday,' McFly singer Tom Fletcher said.
'He's a really old, decrepit, old man,' drummer Harry Judd chimed in.
McFly has been promoting their sixth album, 'Above the Noise,' throughout the world and talked about how they created a different sound for their comeback. Working with Taio Cruz and producer Dennis Austin, their new music has taken a more mature tone.
Jumping on the reality TV bandwagon, the young studs will have their own show appropriately titled 'McFly on the Wall.' Cameras will follow the bandmates on their 'Above the Noise' tour and take fans behind the scenes for an all access look at McFly.
Watch our interview with McFly in Buenos Aires and get to know the guys up close and personal!"
Terra (haastatteluvideo löytyy sivulta)
Tässä vielä pari linkkiä brasilialaisiin artikkeleihin, jos haluatte suomennella niitä esim. Google kääntäjällä.
"McFLY fala sobre nossas celebridades favoritas" - Capricho
"No último show da turnê no Brasil, McFly contagia adolescentes na Capital" - Zero Hora
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