Lovely bubbely News - July 2008

THCRules back catalouge now on i tunes

Great news for all of you who missed out on getting your dirty mits on some of our previous C.D.s. Issue #1 and Bookmarks Page 2 - The Darkness & Light, is now available on i tunes to download.

Released in June 2004 tangible copies of Issue #1 quickly sold out. Since then we have had a lot of people interested in getting hold of copies of the album, now you've all got the chance to download from i tunes for a mere £7.99. and £4.74 for the E.P.

Also available to download is our second E.P. 'Bookmarks Page 2 - The Darkness & Light' and of course soon our brand spanking new album due for release in september. So get on and download your

i tunes now!!

Please click here to be directed to the THCRules on i tunes >>

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Sad News - July 2008

Gig Cancelled on the Isles of Scilly, Scillonian Club Loses Licence...

Unfortunately I'm the bearer of bad news today. The gig at the Scillonian club, St. Mary's, I.O.S. on August 1st has been Cancelled!! Sad news I know, we where really looking forward to coming over and I know a lot of people on the island to where also looking forward to the event.

The Reason for this late cancellation has come about due to pressure from the local council with regards to noise, the issuing of a noise violation order from the Environmental Health office and consequently the Scillonian Club losing their Live Music & Entertainment Licence.

Terrible news for all involved, we can only hope that between the Scillonian Club and the local authorities a swift compromise is reached so that live music can return to the club, and so to can we!!

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Scorching Hot News - July 2008

The Chronicles of the new album...!

It's getting closer now, I can almost smell it! No it's not the latest in the unfortunate series of stu quotes, but it's the monster of all new albums from... us! The album is going into be mixed and pressed in the next couple of weeks, and so will be unleashed on you lucky folk soon after. So please wait with baited breath watching this space untill you here the word from us... It's coming and it's close we promise!!

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Bubbling Hot News - June 2008

It's Still a Hitchcock give away...

A Free MP3 bonanza has started at the Hitchcock H.Q. and to get your hands on one of these free bad boys all you need to do is sign up to The Hitchcock Rules fan club.

It's no joke, by signing up to the THCRules fan club you'll get our monthly email newsletter, our gig alert letting you know when we're playing near you next, you'll get chances to enter THCRules competitions to win cool 'The Hitchcock Rules' things and finally receive 1 free MP3

Providing us with any of the following:

Name*:

Email Address*:

Home Address:

Phone Number:

We hope to hear from you soon.

THCRules x

*Required

Piping Hot News - January 2008

Cabin Fever... The Cornish tour!!

So it's on, we started to get cabin fever at the Hitchcock H.Q. and and figured the best remedy is to pass it on. So like a plague of zombies from 28 days later, we're off to spread our virus... well actually we're off to play a whole load of Cornish gigs!

The gigs which are throughout cornwall over the next couple of months will be a great chance for everyone to see the band showcase their new material from their forthcoming album after a long break from the southwest live music circuit.

All the latest dates are on our gigs page, just follow the link...

Gigs Page >>

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Hot News - November 2007

We Made it...

We Made It...

So we made safely around the country on our first tour for what seems like forever! Thank you so much for everyone that came out to join us on our strangely sober adventures and helped to make it amazing.

So here we are back on the dry land of Cornwall and the studio once more where we are starting work to finish these new songs. Now I know there's no gigs coming and we're sorry but it'll be worth the wate I promise you all. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the new stuff on the web... the end is in sight!!!

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Confusing News - September 2007

New Video...

Ta da, and it's alive, Our second video is here "The Insider Job". It's 3 minutes of utter madness in a film noire kind of way, go and check it out either on our Multimedia page or on You Tube...

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Piping Hot News - August 2007

U.K. Tour, October 2007

So it's on, we got bored at the Hitchcock H.Q. and decided that we needed a jolly boys outing in the van! So in October we're off on tour again, Yippie!

We're playing two weeks of gigs around and about the country from the 4th @ the Ride Cafe, Pymouth to the 14th @ the 12bar, Swindon and everywhere in between.

Keep a watchfull eye on our gig page for updates and hopefully see you on the road.

Gigs Page >>

Lotsa love

THCRules x

News - July 2007

New Album Demo: #4

Sorry, sorry for the wait but finally the first 20 demos for the album are done... yippie! So you can give the first for a listen on our Home Page or at my our Myspace site. I will be changing songs every couple of weeks so please keep coming back and checking them out.

Hope you're loving the new stuff, and please drop us a line to let us know what you're thinking:

demos@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Olds - April 2007

New Album Demo: #3

Sorry, sorry I know it's taken me an age but I finally posted the Third demo from the upcoming album on MYSPACE! The song is "CANCUN" and I know you'll love it, please keep an eye on our myspace as new demos are being posted all the time...

Hope you're loving the new stuff, and please drop us a line to let us know what you're thinking:

demos@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Chared news - February 2007

New Album Demo: #2

So I know you're all waiting eagerly for the arrival of the new album, so I've posted the second demo from the upcoming album on MYSPACE to ease your itchy mouse fingers! The song is "The Insider Job" and I hope you enjoy it, please keep an eye on our myspace as new demos are being posted all the time...

Hope you're loving the new stuff, and please drop us a line to let us know what you're thinking:

demos@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Lotsa love

THCRules x

Chilli Hot Hot News - January 2007

Let The Journey Commence ...

It was typical for sailors in the early days of cross Atlantic journeys to not sight land for many a long month. To not speak to anyone other than their own crew for years on end with nothing but weavle filled tappits for sustenance. If you can imagine the helplessness that these poor souls felt trapped in the unsanitary conditions of early 19th century voyages, if you can picture the same horizons looming over head day in day out without hope of alteration, if you can empathise with the sullen crews that undertook these gargantuan tasks for little more than the cost of their very own pair of woollen stockings, then you are almost halfway to understanding exactly what The (HMS) Hitchcock Rules has been up to for the past few months.

Yes! It’s true. The second album is coming!

Like a giant galleon of love heading under full sail to the bay of orgasmo! The Hitchcock rule’s second album will be out this summer.

It has not been a journey without trial and turmoil and indeed it is still far from over. Joe and Dax (the Hitchcock cabin boys) have tried to throw themselves over board now at least twice a piece, there were some cannons fired by first mate Dan (the cutter cole) towards the infamous Captain Robin of stannary during the battle of “disabled toilet” last month and a water leak sprang out of nowhere during the other night’s monsoon but still we’re making headway.

The mice at first aid studios have heard the tracks so many times now that they are featured as backing singers. (lets hope those little paws are to small to fill out their PRS forms.) We have already caged two of the little fellas who were suspected to be working for Joe Francis and the Ammunition. (You just can’t be to carefull.)

Our aim was to demo around forty tracks to be reduced down to around ten. We have already put a live recording of “driver for the queen” and now 'Insider Job' up on myspace for your inspection and may eventually put up some others but the majority of the songs will be kept top secret until the release date is finalised; however every now and again we are sure to let one loose at a live show.

We are batting a few ideas around for an album name already, so, if you have a one then send it in to us along with your name and email address and we will add it to the white board in the studio (newalbum@thehitchcockrules.co.uk). If your name wins then we will insert you on the credits along with the mice and give you anything you want from the Hitchcock arsenal of merchandise.

We are also taking pre orders for the album. You don’t need to part with a penny. The album will cost £10 in the shops but if you sign up to our e mail list then it will be yours for half price within the first two weeks of release! Just drop us a line fans@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Lots of love from the Hitchcock crew
Hopefully see you out there on the high seas.

Arrgghhh!

Nearly News - January 2007

The New Album... Demo #1

So THCRules have spent the last couple of months locked away in the catacoombes of First Aid Studios writing and recording their new album due for national release in the summer.

As a treat for all you Hitchcockers I'll putting demo's of the new songs on our MYSPACE site every two weeks. The first of which "Driver For The Queen" is up now, so drop by our myspace site and give it listen.

Hope you enjoy the new stuff, and please drop us a line to let us know what you think:

demos@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Lotsa love

THCRules x

News - November 2006 - January 2007

Thank you for Your Help

In November 2006 The Hitchcock Rules entered the Pringles Unsung Competition and with your votes we made it to the grand finals which where held in London in January. We managed to finish the national talent search as runners-up, so a massive thank you is instore for all you that voted for us... THANK YOU x

www.pringlesunsung.com

Lotsa love

THCRules x

News - November 2006

Join The Hitchcock Rules Street Team.

The Hitchcock Rules Street team needs your help. We are looking for a select few people from different areas of the UK to join our street team, the positions are voluntary but do come with certain benefits.

All members of the various street teams will be asked to help promote The Hitchcock Rules and their gigs in the lead up to the events in their area.

In return we promise to give our street team members entry to gigs they've help advertise for free and also to send them all publicity material such as demos, posters and Tee-Shirts.

Anyone interested in joining The Hitchcock Rules street team should get in contact >>here (THCRules Needs you!)>>

Look forward to hearing from you,

THCRules x

News - November 2006

Taking A Break

The Hitchcock boys are putting a stop to the touring. After two years of non stop gigging around the country they have finally earnt a well deserved rest. The boys will be spending the winter locked away in their studio writing and recording the new album which is due for release in the spring. Watch this space for updates and etc on the band and the album...

THCRules x

Old News - October 2006

Issue #1 is no more...

Well it was bound to happen at some point, Issue #1 (our debut album) has completly sold out. So the lucky few who did manage to get a copy should cherish like it were the only thing keeping them alive, the peeps that didn't should beg, borrow or steal themsleves copies of the C.D. as there will be no more...

THCRules x

Old News - September 2006

Bookmarks Page 2 Launch Party, Friday 13th October

Thanks everyone who came along and all who helped out to make this event such a huge success...

First Aid Records, Piran Surf and KT Active present to you the release party of Bookmarks Page 2 at Princess Pavilions Falmouth on Friday 13th October. As well as the launch of our brand new E.P. the night will be featuring live music from 8 awesome bands.

See ya there, THCRules x

News - August 2006

Iso Bar Gig Cancelled...

Sorry everyone, we've had to cancel the gig tomorrow (17th August) at Iso Bar, St. Ives... so don't go! well actually you can just we won't be there so go there get drunk, then go home and leave us an abusive Myspace message (it'll cheer Ryan up, he's got some hideous disease)!

THCRules x

News! - May 2006

Bookmarks Page 1 Out Now

The Brand Spanking new Multimedia EP from The Hitchcock Rules is out now. Yippie I hear you cry from the rooftops! Bookmarks Page 1 will be on sale here for 2 and a half squids (or bag of magic beans)! They're selling like proverbial hot cakes so get yours while you can...

Please Click here to order yourself copy of Bookmarks >>

Old News! - July 2006

First Aid Records Summer Party - (Thanks to all who turned up, played worked and got really drunk with us!)

First Aid Records, Piran Surf and KT Active present to you a Grand Night Of Dionysian Revelry on Thursday the 10th of August, featuring live music from 4 awesome bands. With a 1.00am lisence and a Jagermeister promotion it's sure to be a hedonistic night of drinking and debauchery!!

Tickets are £4.50 online £5 on the door and are available from the THCRules shop >> and from the following outlets:

The Surf Shop, St. Agnes

Piran Surf, Perranporth

Solo Music, Truro

Big Wednesday, Falmouth

The Wateringhole, Perranporth

Also Tickets can be resevered over the phone:

01872 575 235

Old News! - June 2006

THCRules confirmed for Rip Curl's Boardmasters 2006

The Hitchcock Rules have been confirmed for the Saturday night of Cornwalls biggest and best festival, Rip Curl's Boardmasters in Newquay...

The Hitchcock boys will be sharing stage with the likes of Feeder, Starsailor, Graham Coxon and many other great artists. The SW1 Festi' takes place on the 4th&5th of August in Watergate Bay and is shaping up to be the best yet...

Please Click here for the Boardmasters official website >>

Tired old News - April 2006

The Hitchcock Rules announce more Cornish dates...

If you missed your chance to catch us in cornwall next weekend don't fret we're coming back, this weekend. Here are the new dates:

Thursday May 11th - Finn Mcoulls, Falmouth

Saturday May 13th - Solo Music, Truro (from 1:00pm, acoustic)

Saturday May 13th - Harlyn Inn, Padstow

Please Click here for the up to date gig list >>

Old News - April 2006

The Hitchcock Rules get aboard The #91 Bus!

The Hitchcock Rules's new song (Featured on their upcoming E.P. 'Bookmarks)'The Number 91 Bus' has been selected by South West Sounds to be featured on their 'best of the southwest' C.D. The song will be on the front cover of the national magazine 'Music Weekly', as part of the competition the band will be playing two showcases at the end of April, the first on the 25th in the Fleece And Firkin-Bristol and the second in the Aerial Centre-Dartington on April the 26th.

Old News! - April 2006

The Hitchcock Rules To Support Kubb...

A big thank you to Kubb, The Webb Sisters and all involved at the Princess Pavilions gig on the 29th. Also a huge thanks to all who watched and listened attentively to us, it was an awesome evening enjoyed by all. Pictures of the gig should be available soon...

News - January 2006

New Tour Diary

Most musicians will tell you that they have played in bands for as long as they can remember. Their anecdotes are set in the bars and café's, the pubs and clubs and of course the space in between.

The reason musicians feel like they have played forever is because when they think of the good times, it's only music that they remember. If they didn't play a note they were probably humming a tune.

What follows are extracts from my diaries around the dates of tours. Interspersed with the images of one Mr Richy Mulryne's photographic genius. With all the passion of a war photographer in 'Nam.

Read The Whole The Hitchcock Rules Tour Diary Here >>

Cobweebed olds - February 2006

The Hitchcock Rules on Radio Cornwall

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our radio extravaganza. The show should be available for you all to listen to again and again very soon.

"The Hitchcock Rules will be playing live on BBC Radio Cornwall on 3rd March 2006 at 6pm.

You can listen online here

Also on 103.9FM, 95.2FM, 96FM and DAB Digital Radio"

Older News - November 2005

The Hitchcock Rules are on the road.

From November the 8th until October 2006 The Hitchcock Rules will become Nomadic. Playing dates throughout the U.K.

See Gigs for more information >>

After a mini tour in August, a game of football on Bristol Downs and a month in the studio writing new material for the second album it seems that the time is right for a winter on the road.

"Up until now we have been well looked after by the crowds in the South West, hopefully the rest of the UK will be as good to us." Says Guitarist A. J.

The band have sold over a thousand copies of their twelve track debut album Issue #1, have played over a hundred dates in the South West and right now they are putting the finishing touches to a new album which will hopefully be joining them out on the road in early spring.

"If you can come and see us over the winter then please grab your scarf and gloves and come and say hello."

Also thanks again to all the venue managers, promoters and student unions who have been so kind in helping us in putting together our first tour.

If you know of a venue we should be playing or would like to sponsor our tour then please email us at gigs@thehitchcockrules.co.uk

Dusty News - June 2005

Issue #1 Review

Album Launch review by Georgina Dale
(Music journalist)

Punters literally came by the bus-load to witness the launch of Issue#1, the debut album from The Hitchcock Rules at Bunters last Thursday.

The venue was heaving, no surprise really as the band had provided a coach to bring in their loyal contingent. Clever boys! Having spent the day doing the mandatory "acoustic set" in Solo Music in Truro, it was refreshing to see just how much energy this band kicked out on stage.

There's something about the Hitchcock boys that draws you in; for some it's that when lead singer Ryan plays the piano he looks uncannily like Ralph the dog from the Muppets, for others it's their boundless vanity (every TV screen in the building beamed slideshows of "arty" band photos and kittens (!) until they took to the stage), but for most it's that these guys are genuinely talented...

Issue #1 has some flaws but they are far outweighed by the genuine gems on the album. The band's blend of smooth pop with tinges of rock, soul and, (dare I say it?) jazz, plays like the soundtrack to dark underground comic books. Starting their live set with one of the album's standout numbers was a bold move; "Gangs of the Other Side" is a fabulous track that deserves to become the soundtrack to every discerning music fan's summer.

Testament to the claims that these boys could be the next big media darlings is to try and remember the last time you saw a Cornish band play 90% original material and not clear the pub. Long may the Hitchcocks Rule...

Prehistoric News - June 2005

Issue #1 out Now!

Thanks to everyone who made it down to Bunter's Bar.

Bunters Bar in Truro played host to the Hitchcock rules album release party on Thursday night. The band played to a capacity crowd and managed to sell over 200 albums. The album can be purchased from the internet shop or from all good independent record shops.

Thanks again to Chris and his staff, the bus drivers who worked for free and everyone who turned up to make the whole night a fantastic event.

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