Mistakes are making their own way in the music industry... (From Surrey Comet)

Mistakes are making their own way in the music industry...

12:30pm Friday 3rd September 2010 in

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It has always been the way that no matter how fresh, exciting or talented a band are, getting a deal can be trickier than two hours of Paul Daniels on the telly and with the music industry currently in meltdown more and more bands are going down the DIY route.

One such band, Kingston’s very own mistakes.in.animation have set up their own record label, This is Not Revolution Rock to release their debut EP, MTFU or GIP, and frontman Del Noble says the release fulfills a long-term ambition of his.

“I always wanted to release our first EP on our own label,” he says.

“The music industry has definitely changed and bands are far more empowered now. They can do what they like, especially with the use of the internet. In some ways it is difficult for bands at the moment but in other ways it is good, but only if you are hardworking and know what you are doing.”

Hinchley Wood resident Noble, 24, started mistakes.in.animation as a solo acoustic project in 2005 before he expanded it into a fully-fledged band. The current line-up features Dave Coleman (drums), Scarlett Philps (vocals, piano) and Jarryd Leader (bass) and the debut EP features some new tunes as well a couple of established live favourites.

“The record is a good introduction to the band,” explains Noble.

“There are going to be people who saw me when it was all acoustic so we have included a couple of those songs - it is about showcasing our abilities. I didn’t want it just to be five fast indie tunes and for people to think that is all that we are about.”

The name of the new label, This is Not Revolution Rock, is taken from the club and gig nights that Noble has promoted in Kingston and beyond over the last few years.

Although there are no immediate plans to sign other bands to the imprint, this month will also see the release of a compilation album that will feature tracks from 18 upcoming bands, including a number from the Royal Borough.

The album highlights Noble’s commitment to the Kingston scene - a scene that he and his band are proud to be stalwarts of.

“I think Kingston is up there with cities with established music scenes,” he adds.

“Places with bigger and better venues don’t get the wicked gigs we get here. The bands here really spur each other on and its not competitive but everyone wants to push themselves and be the best they can.”

MTFU or GIP is out on September 6. For more information,visit myspace.com/mistakesinanimation