The press are already calling this “The Pairing of the Century” and I’m calling it the best news since I found out there were plans to do a version of Moulin Rouge on ice. I can’t go on about this too long, we’re chuffed to bits. Here’s the dates: 18.02.11 Edinburgh Liquid Rooms 19.02.11 Buxton [...]

yes, i am bored.

There comes a time when one has to take responsibility for what one has tried to do. This can take many forms, including touring. Touring is one of the great treats in life, grown men going in search of respect, fun and what the gods used to call “good times“. I dont know if you [...]

Hooray! Our new album Shakes is officially released today! Its Rough Trades Album of the Week, honest, look: http://www.roughtrade.com/ I packed all the cds up and gave them to them last week. I’m worrried that there might be a hair caught in the wrapping of one or two of them. I have the same fears at [...]

Ok, I’ve combed the hair of each band member and we are ready to play. Our next gig is supporting Darren Hayman at The Luminaire on Tuesday 5th October. The Luminaire is always great and i think we’ll compliment the hayman experience well. its almost sold out but heres a link to the event: http://www.wegottickets.com/luminaire/event/91463 After [...]

YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON DAN MICHAELSON AND THE COASTGUARDS NEW ALBUM: SHAKES At last i can tell you the how, when and whereabouts to get our new record.. seems to have taken a while to get to this point but the point is now gently pressing against your thigh, begging your attention.. how lovely. [...]

As is often my way,  just the other day i was sitting in a local pub by myself, having a pint and doing the crossword. As usual, after an early burst of success with 1  across and 3 down (one of those long ones like: “every so often 4,2,1,5″) I ran out of steam and [...]

heres a quick rundown of what our choices may or may not mean when it comes to buying the Coastguards single Love Lends A Hand...

First off. I’d like to give a huge and warm thankyou to everyone who voted for us on Radcliffe and Maconies Pick n’Mix show. We have officially been this weeks Single of the week and it felt good. By way of celebration, we have two announcements to make…

Thats not true, it just struck me as funny.. mind you I'm a bit tipsy so most things tickle me. Anyway, another week has been spent screen printing the future of The Coastguards so here's a quick photo diary: