Album Notes

Having thrilled and delighted audiences from London to New York over the last few years, Miyagi launched their long-awaited debut album ‘Lucky Face’ ('inspirational' The List, 'hellishly infectious' Peter McGee) in their hometown of Edinburgh in December 07. The album was an independent release but with tracks receiving airplay on Radio 1, XFM Scotland, BBC 6Music, Radio Tameside and Radio Scotland amongst others, the band attracted record label interest and released ‘Dragonfly’ as a download single on Slow Train Records at the start of September 08. The single has received glowing reviews and extensive airplay, with Vic Galloway (BBC Radio 1) amongst others championing the song and the band - the perfect way to round off the summer after greatly received appearances at the Wickerman Festival, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Dunstaffnage Festival. The band have been locked away over winter feverishly working on album number two into which, despite the cold, they have imbued a distinctly sunny tone. 2009 will see the band continue to take their exhilarating live show on tour around the UK, and with a summer album release on the cards it looks set to be another exciting year. Miyagi have always been a band more concerned with music than fame but after achieving national recognition at the TBreak final in 2007, followed by the critical success of their first album and single, they are ready to take tentative steps into the light. Over the last few years support slots with artists such as Mani (Stone Roses, Primal Scream), Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls), Black Affair and Attic Lights have mixed in with headline slots at venues such as CBGBs Gallery (New York), The Bull and Gate (London) and the Barfly (Glasgow). The band’s unique style with four front men singing original songs crossing genres of rock, country, funk, surf, blues and folk has won them fans and admirers everywhere they have gone. Animalistic drums, wild sax, warm country bass licks and a jangling surf guitar topped off with luscious harmonies is their signature sound. And with the addition of Claire Schiavone on cello and vocals the sound is now even bigger and better. The press are starting to take notice, the crowds are coming back as always. 2009 looks set to be a big year for Miyagi."Like a cross between the Beach Boys, Johnny Cash and the Vampire band in From Dusk Till Dawn" The Village Voice, New York“The band possess charisma and personality in abundance, and have a magnetic stage presence”T Break Review 2007 “Their eclectic mix of instruments and multiple vocal harmonies pitches the sound somewhere between Devendra Banhart and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They are indeed a talented bunch of lads.”The Skinny“Their unique blend of Dick Dale surf, blistering Rhythm and blues, Rock’n’Roll and haunting misty eyed country all conspire to create flawless and original songs that will leave you longing for more. We just cannot evangelize enough about this band!Bull & Gate, London