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Last Updated : 10th Mar 2020

Refuge Island Press Kit

Thanks for taking the time to check out the band, please let us know if there is any further information you might require please email us at refugeislandmusic@gmail.com

Band Biography

Refuge Island is a four-piece Indie Punk band, from Kilwinning, Scotland.

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REFUGE ISLAND consists of 4 human beings that play musical instruments to create a fast and furious sound that makes you want to throw yourself against other humans in a kind and loving manner. Whatever brings you to one of their shows they’re guaranteed to give you some sexy moves whilst giving your ears a good clean out.

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They released their third single "Vulgarism" on the 8th March 2020, along with a video (video released 13th March 2020), and is available in all major online stores, and has been lined up to be played by many radio stations across the UK and abroad.
They have supported many bands such as False Heads, The Black Delta Movement, Our Fold, Satyr Play, Two Tone Television and Brownbear, and have played Liverpool, Manchester, Live at Troon, Butefest, Bolton's Albert Hall, King Tuts and St Lukes, Stereo, PJ Molloys, Broadcast to name a few.

Influenced by the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Libertines, The Stooges, False Heads, Trampoline and Slaves to name a few, the band is working hard on new music and will be touring across the UK in 2020.

Vulgarism out now 

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"Fighting in the Disco - The explosive sound of Refuge Island" - Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

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Band members are :

Willie RI - Vocals

Darren Mitchell - Guitar

John Martin - Bass Guitar

Stephen Andrews - Drums and Percussion

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Contact details and online presence

Email : refugeislandmusic@gmail.com
Manager : Dave Locock

Tel : 07928673542 - please leave message and number, we will call you back
You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, links to our online sites are :
Website : https://www.refugeisland.co.uk
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/refugeisland
Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/refuge_island
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbogmdcvoN-QMZ40QRSXRQ
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/refugeislandmusic

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Music

Our Soundcloud is a private account and contains unreleased and non public material - public links are shown for released tracks

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In love with a liar - UNRELEASED

Videos

Fighting In The Disco - Released 29th March 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHlfJbgHB0

Above Board - Released 12th Feb 2018

Our debut single - https://youtu.be/LttK8MZh4yc

Reviews

PurCulture : "Fighting In The Disco"

"Jesus, this song is good. It has electrifying power chords changing before your very ears of comprehension."

Original article here : https://purculture.com/whatsnew//review-refuge-island-fighting-in-the-disco

Gig.Mouth : "Fighting In The Disco"

"Ayrshire’s Refuge Island now bring their own high-energy brand of punk rock to the table"

Original article here : https://gigmouth.wordpress.com/2019/05/02/refuge-island-fighting-in-the-disco

Mockit Music : "Fighting In The Disco"

"More frantic, fearless punk from these Ayrshire tearaways. After a recent string of chaotic Glasgow gigs at the infamous Priory, they are fast becoming the ones to watch amongst the scene"

Original article here : https://mockitmusic.wixsite.com/mockitmusic/blog/mm-new-music-weekly6

Small Music Scene: King Tuts New Years Revolution Festival

"would dish out a batch of other pungent, aggressive punky numbers"

Full review here : https://smallmusicscene.com/2019/01/12/bad-hombres-king-tuts-ktnyr19-small-goes-gigging/?fbclid=IwAR0Ds_T0oNFPPGSvyah0sJFxBQYo4h9mqzpKiJOKjZ2RG1AESmliO8UZHrM

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Patchchord News: Live at Troon Festival

"Noisy and in your face, Refuge Island are full of brashy punk attitude- love it"

Full review here : http://www.patchchordnews.com/festival-review-troon-comes-alive-to-the-sound-of-music-livetroon-2018/

Gigslutz :

"Above Board - single review"

"The track emits a captivating rage with singer/songwriter Wullie O reflective of a man possessed. The expulsion of energy clocks in at just over two minutes and with the discharge of frantic guitar playing ensuring the debut offering penetrates the airwaves in a manner that slaps any dreamy listener awake."

http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/listen-refuge-island-board/

Third Class Ticket radio show :

"There is no need to take REFUGE from this band. It’s in your face Indie Punk of the highest standard."

Full review here

https://thirdclassticket.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/its-all-above-board-for-debut-single/

The Glasgowist : Above Board Review

"the debut single Above Board is a modern love story with an edgy perspective"

Full review here : http://www.glasgowist.com/refuge-island-release-debut-single-above-board/

Tech Spec and stage plot

Tech Specification - Click here to download

Typical stage plot - Click here to download

Upcoming gigs

7th March 2020, Stereo, Glasgow

22nd March 2020, The Bungalow, Paisley