Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] Does It Offend You, Yeah?, named for a quote from the BBC television series, were formed in 2006 in Reading, UK by James Rushent and Dan Coop and soon joined by and Morgan Quaintance. They released their first album,, in Spring 2008. It was written and performed by James Rushent, Rob Bloomfield and Dan Coop. Vocalist performed the lead vocals on 'Let's Make Out'. In 2008, Does It Offend You, Yeah? Was accompanied on stage by guitarist Morgan Quaintance.
Does It Offend You, Yeah? Were the ninth most-listened-to new band of 2008 on and were included in the best alternative music list of 2008 on USA. They were announced as a breaking Artist in 2008. In 2009, Chloe Duveaux (from ) and Matty Derham (from ) joined the band. Their follow up album,, was released in 2011, and peaked at number 3 in the UK Dance chart and number 11 in the Indie chart. Some have compared them to dance acts like,, and, as well as others like.
Compares them to bands like due to their heavier, more 'live' sound. The group is known for its raucous live shows, which often end with and broken instruments. Vocalist James Rushent would sometimes destroy the drumkit by running and diving into it. The band have appeared on US television on and. They have also appeared on British television programmes Sound () and Transmission ().
They also appeared alongside artists,,, and as part of The Converse Century Celebration advertising campaign. Lead singer James Rushent co-produced 's top five hit ', as well as their song '. Rushent has also remixed songs for acts such as, and. Bloomfield has remixed songs for,, and. In April 2012 the band released a statement via Facebook that they are now on 'indefinite hiatus'.
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Free Download Laura Marling Alas Rapidshare Programs For Parents. The statement also revealed that both James Rushent and Dan Coop are working on an electronic music project. In November 2015 a new EP with the title 'How To Kiss a Dragon and Walk Away From It' was announced on Facebook for early 2016. When asked if the band had broken up, the band clarified in the comments that the status of the band was 'complicated, not as black and white as people may see it.' The band said that if most people think of a band as 'start writing, do an album, major label promotion wheel starts up, do a tour/sell the t-shirts, have a holiday, start writing, do an album.then yes, we've broken up.'
The band then went on to clarify that if others think of a band as 'a couple of mates fucking about when we have enough time from our day jobs, and have enough tracks for an EP.then yes, we're still a band.' Tours [ ] In 2008, Does It Offend You, Yeah? Completed a headline US tour which reached its climax at the historic club in Hollywood. At the show, lead singer James Rushent broke his leg during their last song, although he managed to hobble back on stage for an encore before being rushed to hospital. At the start of 2008 they went on the, alongside. They then completed their own headline tour of the UK supported by South Central and They went on to open for and on their respective 2008 North American tours.
They were also the opening act for on the last date of their UK 2008 club tour. Does It Offend You, Yeah? Have made festival appearances at,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NASS Fest and As well as Strawberry Festival and Zebra Festival in China.
The band supported on their and Irish leg of the Tour and played at the Warrior's Dance Festival in, England. They toured with on the UK leg in November 2010 and completed the tour alongside and in Northern America. The Band embarked on a headlining UK tour in March 2011 to promote their latest album.
They were supported by Hounds and Tripwires. In August 2015 the band announced a final, one off gig at the Electric Ballroom in London on 12 December 2015. DJ projects [ ] Does It Offend You, Yeah? Also DJ at various clubs and festivals across the world. They have done so on the same bill as acts such as,,,,,,,, and. Final show [ ] The band shared a transmission via their Facebook on 11 August announcing they will play their final show at the Electric Ballroom on 12 December 2015. Setlist included all songs from 'You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into' and most of 'Don't Say We Didn't Warn You', as well as new songs 'Let's Go' and 'Stormy Weather'.