Athlete News http://www.blackswanalbum.com Latest Athlete News en Live At Union Chapel http://www.blackswanalbum.com/live-at-union-chapel Release date - 27/2/12 

Pre-order now available from www.athletehq.com

Recorded at London's prestigious Union Chapel venue in August 2011 this album beautifully captures the band performing 12 of their best loved tracks.  The gig was the last night of the 'Stripped Back Tour' and all of the songs were re-worked to suit a more intimate and acoustic setting.  From the delicate introduction of Half Light to the massive congregational singalong of Wires, this album encapsulates the warmth and uniqueness of Athlete live and includes all the between-song banter that made this tour so special.

Tracklisting:

  1. Half Light
  2. Superhuman Touch
  3. You Got The Style
  4. Black Swan Song
  5. Westside
  6. The Outsiders
  7. Rubik's Cube
  8. Tourist
  9. El Salvador
  10. Hurricane
  11. Flying Over Bus Stops
  12. Wires
]]> Music Athlete Thu, 02 February 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/live-at-union-chapel TIM'S NEW PROJECT L-I-N-E-S / FREE CHRISTMAS DOWNLOAD http://www.blackswanalbum.com/tim-s-new-project-l-i-n-e-s-free-christmas-download Tim has been hard at work putting together an epic project called L-I-N-E-S which features 80's synths, monastic choirs, a touch of classical piano and the amazing voice of Jon Bilbrough (Wilderthorn, Nitin Sawhney). You can catch a preview of what's coming and download their version of "Silent Night" for free at l-i-n-e-s.net

]]> Music Athlete Fri, 09 December 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/tim-s-new-project-l-i-n-e-s-free-christmas-download Interview on With Guitars http://www.blackswanalbum.com/interview-on-with-guitars http://www.withguitars.com/athlete-a-2011-celebration/

]]> Music Athlete Thu, 29 September 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/interview-on-with-guitars Carey's solo EP http://www.blackswanalbum.com/carey-s-solo-ep Our bass-man Carey has been recording under the name of Boxes and has his debut EP coming out on on Monday 26th September.

You can download it from iTunes or order the limited edition CD version from www.boxes.mu

He also has an EP launch gig at The Bowery, London on Thursday 22nd September.  Tickets/details from www.thebowerylondon.co.uk

]]> Music Athlete Wed, 21 September 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/carey-s-solo-ep Whisky tasting with Athlete http://www.blackswanalbum.com/whisky-tasting-with-athlete Thanks to the lovely people at CaskStrength and The Glenlivet we are hosting a pre-gig whisky tasting before the shows in Bristol, Oxford, Glasgow & Birmingham. If you are over 18 and would like to join us please send an e-mail to info@athletehq.com stating why we should pick you. You will need to have tickets for the gig already. The 5 best e-mails will be invited to attend along with a friend.

]]> Music Athlete Tue, 19 July 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/whisky-tasting-with-athlete Brownstock Festival http://www.blackswanalbum.com/brownstock-festival Athlete will be headlining the Brownstock Festival on Sunday 4th September 2011.  The festival takes place on a farm in the countryside of Essex and the line up includes The Milk, Killa Kela, Ms Dynamite, Pendulum, Darwyn, New Town Kings and many more.

]]> Music Athlete Tue, 19 July 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/brownstock-festival Win Tickets To Jamie Oliver's Big Feastival http://www.blackswanalbum.com/win-tickets-to-jamie-oliver-s-big-feastival Athlete are confirmed to play this year's Big Feastival event on July 3rd and we have a pair of one day tickets for you to win.

The Big Feastival is a festival like no other. The brainchild of Jamie Oliver, the event combines food from some of the UK's greatest chefs and restaurants, amazing music acts, and loads of festival fun for foodies of all ages. And what's more, it's all in the name of charity (The Prince's Trust & The Jamie Oliver Foundation).


Other acts confirmed to play over the weekend include The Bees, The Charlatans, Soul II Soul, The Mystery Jets, Guillemots and many more.

For your chance to win a pair of one day tickets simply complete this form. Normal T&C's apply.

]]> Music Athlete Mon, 20 June 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/win-tickets-to-jamie-oliver-s-big-feastival Steve & Carey team up with Burning Codes http://www.blackswanalbum.com/steve-carey-team-up-with-burning-codes

A while ago Steve and Carey added their musical skills to Burning Codes in recording some tracks for their new album.  The tracks were recorded at Athlete's studio with Steve drumming and Carey playing bass and co-producing.  The album, called River of Hope, is released on 20th June and there is a one-off launch gig at the Bull & Gate, London on that date. Also playing that night are Boxes and Iain Archer

Find out more about Burning Codes at www.burningcodes.co.uk

]]> Music Athlete Wed, 08 June 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/steve-carey-team-up-with-burning-codes Festival update http://www.blackswanalbum.com/festival-update We have been confirmed as headliners for Saturday 3rd September.  More info from www.bingleymusiclive.com

]]> Music Athlete Wed, 08 June 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/festival-update Extra London date http://www.blackswanalbum.com/extra-london-date Due to the overwhelming ticket demand we have added an extra London date to the Stripped Back tour.  The new show will be at Union Chapel on Tuesday 2nd August.

]]> Music Athlete Thu, 02 June 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.blackswanalbum.com/extra-london-date