The Cheap Thrills

The Cheap Thrills are an English indie rock band from Liverpool, England. Formed in 2010, the band signed to Eighties Vinyl Records in 2017 and have released 7” EP, Glare, in January 2017, and 12” mini album Vue Du Monde, in November 2019 in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Cheap Thrills
The Cheap Thrills performing at Arts Club in Liverpool, England
Background information
OriginLiverpool, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsEighties Vinyl Records
Websitethecheapthrills.co.uk
MembersLewis Pike
Anton Eager
Terry Eaves
Callum Fitzpatrick

Background

The band was formed in 2010[1] in the Walton area of Liverpool by schoolmates Anton Eager and Callum Fitzpatrick, who were eventually joined by Terry Eaves and Lewis Pike to complete the lineup.[2] The band made their first notable appearances in 2012 at both Kendal Calling Festival[3] and Liverpool Sound City.[4] In 2013, the band was named as one of The Guardian's Breaking Bands.[5] The following five years saw the band touring and playing support slots with bands such as Cast,[6] The Real People,[7] The Night Cafe,[8] and DMA's.[9] The band signed to Eighties Vinyl Records in 2017 and released a 7” EP, Glare.[10] This received acclaim from Gigwise[11] and Rough Trade USA.[12] Blak Hand Records released a limited edition cassette version of the EP.[13]

The band signed a management deal with End Of The Trail Creative in 2018[14] and released the single "Sentimentality", which saw the band receive their first national radio play on BBC Radio 6 Music from Steve Lamacq.[15] This was followed by "Codependence", which was named as one of Louder Than War's tracks of the year.[16] 2019 saw the band release the EP Vue Du Monde on the Eighties Vinyl Label,[17] which received national radio play from BBC Radio 6 Music DJs Steve Lamacq,[18] Tom Robinson,[19] and John Kennedy of Radio X.

Since then, the band has performed at BBC 6 Music Festival,[20] The Great Escape,[21] and Liverpool International Music Festival. In March 2020, the band made their US debut at New Colossus Festival in New York City.[22]

Band members
  • Lewis Pike - vocals, guitar
  • Anton Eager - drums, percussion
  • Terry Eaves - guitar, keyboards, synthesisers
  • Callum Fitzpatrick - bass guitar

Discography

Singles
  • "Same Old Faces" (2017) [23]
  • "Sentimentality" (2018) [24]
  • "Codependence" (2018) [25]
  • "Saint or Sinner" (2019) [26]
  • "Party" (2020) [27]

Extended plays
  • Glare 7" EP (2017) [28]
  • Vue Du Monde 12" EP (2019) [29]

See also

References
  1. "Interview: The Cheap Thrills talk us through GLARE and what we can expect next". The Pentatonic. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  2. "IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Cheap Thrills". Urban Vinyl Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  3. "The Cheap Thrills". Kendalcalling.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  4. "Liverpool Sound City 2012 line-up and rumours". Efestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  5. Burrows, Marc (2013-12-04). "Breaking Bands: The Cheap Thrills". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  6. Guy, Peter (2014-12-10). "Liverpool Christmas and New Year's Eve guide to what's on in the city". Liverpoolecho.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  7. "The Real People, The Cheap Thrills: Shankly Hotel, Liverpool". Getintothis.co.uk. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  8. "The Night Café, Paris Youth Foundation, The Cheap Thrills: Arts Club, Liverpool". Getintothis.co.uk. 2018-02-04. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  9. "LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK 2015". Liverpoolmusicweek.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  10. "Eighties Vinyl Records". Eightiesvinylrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  11. "Premiere: Listen to The Cheap Thrills new EP Glare". Gigwise.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  12. "The Cheap Thrills - Glare - 7"". Rough Trade. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  13. "The Cheap Thrills (2) - Glare". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  14. Rebecca (2017-12-15). "The Importance Of Building Up Hype: Meet The Cheap Thrills". Blog.reverbnation.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  15. "BBC Radio 6 Music - 6 Music Recommends, With Steve Lamacq". BBC. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  16. Carey, Wayne (2018-12-27). "Louder Than War: Writers Tracks Of The Year 2018 - Playlist". Louder Than War. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  17. "The Cheap Thrills 'Vue de Monde' 12" Mini Album Vinyl EP". 80scasuals.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  18. "BBC Radio 6 Music - 6 Music Recommends, with Steve Lamacq". BBC. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  19. "BBC Radio 6 Music - The BBC Introducing Mixtape, Dave Monks sits in". BBC. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  20. "BBC 6 FRINGE at Craft Taproom". Culture Liverpool. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  21. "6 Free Events at The Alternative Great Escape 2018". Afterdark.co. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  22. "NYC's New Colossus back for 2nd year, right before SXSW (2020 initial lineup)". BrooklynVegan.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  23. "Same Old Faces by The Cheap Thrills". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  24. "Sentimentality - Single by The Cheap Thrills". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  25. "Codependence by The Cheap Thrills". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  26. "Saint or Sinner - Single by The Cheap Thrills". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  27. "Party by The Cheap Thrills". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  28. "Release group "Glare EP" by The Cheap Thrills - MusicBrainz". Musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  29. "Release group "Vue Du Monde" by The Cheap Thrills - MusicBrainz". Musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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