Posted on AlterThePress.com on July 5th 2011.
Having recently completed a successful UK tour supporting Futures, last weekend Manchester’s Pegasus Bridge announced they will be splitting up later this year. However before calling it a day, the quartet will be releasing a new double a-side single and playing several shows throughout the summer before a final farewell in their hometown in September.
Bassist Alex Howick recently caught up with Alter The Press to discuss the split, the new single, their recent tour with Futures and more.
Alter The Press: You’ve recently finished a UK tour with Futures. How was it?
Alex Howick: The Futures tour was incredibly humbling; we were able to go to places, many which we’d never been to before, yet there were people singing along every single night. Birmingham and Manchester were especially crazy. It was a great bill to be a part of.
ATP: Off the back of that tour, last weekend you announced you were splitting up. How did the decision come about?
AH: Over the past few months, some really huge offers have come our way. Whilst most of us were excited by this, it pushed some to the realisation that this wasn’t what they wanted. It was a realisation which was crushing for all involved and left us with no alternative. This should have been the start but it turned out to be the end. However, my best friends are in this band and the last thing I want is for any of them to be unhappy.
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Posted on Alter The Press in November 2009
Our latest single review round-up includes new singles from 30 Seconds To Mars, Frank Turner and Pegasus Bridge.
30 Seconds To Mars - Kings and Queens
Released on November 30th on Virgin Records
Jared Leto and company are back and sounding as brash and grand as ever with ‘Kings and Queens’, the first single from new album ‘This Is War’. The bands cinematic brand of rock sounds loud and proud as ever, with Jared crying out ‘We were the kings and queens of promise’ in a chorus that sounds bright both musically and lyrically.
As a first single it gives a lot of hope for the new album, as it proves to be instantly favourable.
4/5
Frank Turner - Poetry of the Deed
Released on November 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Epitaph Records
From the superb album of the same name, Frank Turner releases the title track ‘Poetry of the Deed’. It is more of the high standard folk-punk rock that we have come a customed from Turner in recent years. As always Turner’s passionate voice strikes a chord that is instant and favourable. Add to a neat performance by Turner’s backing band and you’re left with a great song from one of the best British singer-songwriters right now.
4/5
Pegasus Bridge- Yoko/Paris (Double A-Side)
Released on December 7th on LAB Records
The latest signee’s from the consistent LAB Records, Pegasus Bridge show variation with this double A-side debut release. ‘Yoko’ is a upbeat, quirky number with a tight rhythem section and a simple melody. Whilst ‘Paris’ sees the Manchunian band showing off their softer side. A slow, calm ballad with an intense, passionate build up that shows off the bands songwriting skills well, and perhaps even more importantly their ability to be a little diverse.
Definitely a band worth keeping an eye out for in 2010.
