Last Updated : 12th Nov 2019

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.

On a dark grim night in November 2017, four guys in Ayrshire decided to take refuge in an Indie punk sound. The rain was lashing but the sound was bold and electric, and the Refuge Island sparks were started.

With big raspy vocals and deep lyrics from Wullie RI, booming tones from John Martin on the bass guitar, power chord changes from Darren and a fast tempo from Steven, the Refuge Island concept is raw and will make your ears prick up to listen.

They released their second single "Fighting In The Disco" on the 29th March, along with a video, and is available in all major online stores, and has been played by many radio stations across the UK and abroad.
More recordings are in production and these will be released during 2019.

They have supported many bands such as False Heads, The Black Delta Movement, Our Fold and Brownbear, and have played Butefest festival, Bolton's Albert Hall, King Tuts and St Lukes

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 2019.

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

Band members are :

Willie RI - Vocals

Darren Mitchell - Guitar

John Martin - Bass Guitar

Stephen Andrews - Drums and Percussion

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

Music

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

Fighting In The Disco - Released 29th March 2019

Public Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/album/6KG2XjvWngMC2SoyI9O4uj

Above Board - Released 12th Feb 2018

Public Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/track/0uqrs1oAbO4OJDHqbsFLjb

In love with a liar - UNRELEASED - Scheduled for release in 2019

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

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/