Sunday 18 May 2014

The Story Ends - My Life Story call it a day

Lovers of orchestral pop will be sad to hear that My Life Story have decided to bring the curtain down on their reunion shows and finally call it a day.  However they are going out with a bang with one final show at the Shepherds Bush Empire on the 31st May.

[Update: Listen to our interview with Jake Shillingford]

Singer Jake Shillingford said:
"After 20 amazing years. We felt it was time to bow out with one last big theatre show. A final thanks to our utterly amazing and unhealthily loyal and devoted fans. Bring your memories, bring your laughter, dress up to the nines, and party like its 1994!"
My Life Story were a huge favourite on the live circuit with their flamboyant shows and loyal following, whilst enjoying a string of chart hits throughout the 90s.
Their 3 albums produced 6 Top 40 hits, including '12 Reasons Why I Love Her', 'Strumpet' and 'Sparkle', described by Melody Maker at the time as …satisfying escapism.  They even featured in last month's BBC poll for the best Britpop anthems, coming in at number 17 with '12 Reasons'.
My Life Story returned in 2006, after a six-year hiatus, with a ‘best of’ album entitled Sex & Violins. This was followed by Megaphone Theology (B-sides & Rarities). They have since performed packed-out shows at The Astoria, O2Shepherds Bush Empire and Koko.
We'll be putting on a special My Life Story edition of our show on the 28th May but why not get along to their final show? Details below:
My Life Story - Final Show
Shepherds Bush Empire, 31st May
Doors 7.00pm  Aftershow till 1am
Box Office 0844 477 2000
In addition to standard admission, fans can purchase a VIP Ticket, which includes an extra live show after the main performance, and one last meet-and-greet with the full 13 piece line up until 1am. These are limited and available on a first come first served basis.
Standard ticket holders can upgrade at the merch stall on the night.

Saturday 17 May 2014

She's In Fashion - BBC4 want your Britpop Fashion memories

We're a very stylish bunch here at the Britpop Revival Show and our sartorial elegance and chiseled good looks are perfect for radio... So it came as no surprise when a researcher for BBC4 got in touch, wanting us to help them find some like minded fashionistas for their documentary.

Seriously though, if you like your fashion as well as your Britpop, get in touch with Lucy.


Were you a fan of Britpop in the 1990s?

We are looking to speak to people who lived through the early years of Britpop in the 90s for a BBC 4 documentary on the history of music and fashion in post-war Britain.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who perhaps took fashion inspiration from bands of the time and may still have some clothing from that period or people who were influenced in any other ways by the emergence of Britpop.

If you can identify with this and wouldn’t mind speaking to a member of the team about your experiences please contact ljoyner@oxfordscientificfilms.tv
 Suede - She's In Fashion (No 13 in 1999)