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"A force to be reckoned with" - Emily Pilbeam, BBC
"Wonderfully Ramshackle" Richard Pitt,
BBC introducing
ACTUAL RADIO
TRACK OF THE WEEK MAY 2019
BBC RADIO 6
THE TOM ROBINSON SHOW
10/06/19
MY SONG BRO
BEST LYRICS
MAY 2019
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ABOUT
SHORT BIO
Fast, Punky and a little bit Funky. The Bugles are 5 mates hell bent on giving you a good time. Infectious hooks, singalong chorus’ and a riotous energy. They will have you moving before the night is out! As BBC Introducing's Phoebe Pilmbeam put it: "The Bugles are a force to be reckoned with".
KEY FEATURES
NOTABLE SUPPORTS
Benjamin Zephaniah @ Leatherhead Theatre: 31/08/2019
SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTACT
MUSIC
WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
16/08/2019
DEBUT EP
FAT CATS
12/07/2019
single
GIVE UP
31/05/2019
SINGLE
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
22/03/2019
SINGLE
VIDEO
MEDIA/RADIO/PLAYLIST FEATURES
REVIEWS
These guys write tunes to keep you singing and dancing for days as their explosive vibrant energy and enthusiasm radiates from every track on the EP... The Indie Buddie 14/09/19
A ramshackle wide-eyed and raucous enthusiasm that’s tough not to want to admire… Rats on the Run
13/08/19
They've "Got something really wonderfully ramshackle about them... a pretty fine live prospect as well" - Rich Pitt, BBC introducing West, 22/06/19
"If you are looking for a rowdy aural pick-me-up, check out the latest from UK funk-punkers The Bugles. “Give Up” is an absolute rager"- BuffaBlog 21/06/19
The Bugles are a "funk punk-rock band with a hint on Blues..." and they have "burtst onto the music scene" - Indie Central Music 20/06/19
Winner of My Song Bro 'Best Lyrics' May 2019: The Bugles - What's Happening? - "Very clever ... some of the best lyrics we've got"
"THE BUGLES are just awesome. Fun, effervescent, positive, rockin’ – the band just gives it all up for the enjoyment of it all ... The infectiously fab band will get you dancing, to be sure." - Come Here Floyd Blog 11/06/2019
"‘Give up’ is a spicy upbeat little gem ... This cheeky number is laced in jubilant catchy guitar lines that playfully weave through the infectious bass groove... One listen to this track and it will be in your head for days." 01/06/2019
"'Whats's Happening?' is a scruffy punk belter from 'The Bugles'. ... The Bugles are a force to be reckoned with" Review by BBC introducing's Emily Pilbeam 03/06/2019
"British outfit take influence from the ska-punk sound for this fresh and upbeat new gem" 04/06/2019
“Talk about starting strong, Big future ahead for The Bugles”
Liam Clarke 102 Touch FM 07/04/2019
"Fast paced and rocky" Lucy Leeds, Union Jack Radio: Underdogs, best of British 03/04/2019
RADIO/PODCAST FEATURES
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Dean James Fresh Unsigned: Show 58 27/09/19
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EGH Radio: 24/07/19
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Actual Radio: Loxleys Corner: 23/07/19
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Right Chord Music: Lost On Radio: 20/07/19
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Union Jack Radio: Underdogs Best of British 17/07/19
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Red Road fm: Feelin alright radio show: 13/07/19
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BBC Radio Bristol: BBC Introducing West: 22/06/19
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BBC Radio 6: Tom Robinson, BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING MIXTAPE: 10/06/19
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102.4 Touch FM: First break show, 09/06/19
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Actual Radio - Loxleys Corner: 'The Bugles - Give Up' Song of the week: 04/06/19
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Dr Johns Rock surgery: 04/06/19
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Red Road fm: Feelin alright radio show: 01/06/19
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EGH Radio: 29/05/19
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Union Jack Radio: Underdogs, best of British: 29/05/19
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102.4 Touch FM: First Break Show: 07/04/19
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Union Jack Radio: Underdogs, Best of British:03/04/19
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Jacks Punk Rock Demonstration: 01/04/19
PLAYLIST FEATURES
WHEN THE HORN BLOWS
TOP TRACKS
151 FOLLOWERS
THE INDIE FOLX: INDIE FRIDAY
52,512 FOLLOWERS
FOR THE LOVE OF THE BAND: NEW MUSIC JULY 2019
4789 FOLLOWERS
PUNK ROCK // PUNK ROCK 90s
513 FOLLOWERS
'ROCK AND ROLL NATION'
1405 FOLLOWERS
'CALTIFY MX: CHILL DAYS'
2409 FOLLOWERS
HYPEMACHINE 'LATEST'
3826 FOLLOWERS
ROCK: FRESH NOISE
3614 FOLLOWERS
360 THE BEST INDIE MUSIC
1485 FOLLOWERS
SKA PUNK PARTY MONSTERS
534 FOLLOWERS
MUSIC YOUVE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD BUT NEED TO:
867 FOLLOWERS
FOR THE LOVE OF THE BANDS
INDIE 2019
503 FOLLOWERS
TALK ABOUT POP MUSIC: NEW MUSIC EXPRESS:
47 FOLLOWERS
LOST ON RADIO: RIGHT CHORD MUSIC:
27 FOLLOWERS
ALTERNATIVE TRACKS
3 FOLLOWERS
