Treetop Flyers release their new single ‘It’s About Time’ through Communion Records on 18th September, and will mark the release with a single launch party at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen on Tuesday, 19th September.
Self-produced at Courtyard Studios, Oxfordshire, ‘It’s About Time’ was recorded by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Band Of Skulls) and features the b-side ‘Become A Stranger’.
Their debut single ‘Things Will Change’, which came out through Communion Records in May, enjoyed considerable airplay. The band also recently won Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent competition.
The band will also play a string of UK festival and headline shows over the coming few months.
Treetop Flyers Live
2nd Aug – London Union Chapel (supporting Athlete)
5th Aug – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
6th Aug – Exeter, Lemonfest
7th Aug – London, Apple Cart Festival
12th Aug – Coventry, Taylor John’s House
13th Aug – Cornbury, Wilderness Festival
10th Sept – Nottinghamshire, Headstock Festival
15th Sept – Brighton, Green Door Store
16th Sept – Exeter, Acoustica Festival
17th Sept – Southsea, Southsea Festival
19th Sept – London, Hoxton Bar & Kitchen
20th Sept – Kingston, The Cricketers
21st Sept – Manchester, The Castle
22nd Sept – York, Fibbers
23rd Sept – Middlesbrough, Westgarth 2
24th Sept – Newcastle, Cumberland Arms
25th Sept – Glasgow, Stereo
26th Sept – Leicester, The Musician
27th Sept – Cambridge, Portland Arms
28th Sept – Leeds, Oporto
29th Sept – Hebden Bridge, Trades Club
“’Country-Soul’ is about right,” reckons Reid Morrison of Treetop Flyers, whose beautifully tangled roots soak up a timeless musical current. “We’re not full-on Country or Soul. Our songs have a harder edge and embrace a more contemporary sound. Our influences range from Van Morrison and Neil Young to Ronnie Lane and The Coral. We have this cauldron and we put all those influences and others in”
Formed in 2009 and based in West London, all five members have been in bands before: Reid fronted the country-skiffle group Morrison Steam Fayre. American ex-pat Tomer was part of New York City’s Robbers On High Street, who regularly toured with The National, Killers and Interpol. Guitarist Sam Beer, who is also a gifted artist and painter, was a well-known solo act on the London circuit. Bassist Matthew Starritt used to play in tropical punk outfit Rum Shebeen and guitarist Laurie Sherman, once a semi-professional skateboarder, was involved with respected country combo The Barker Band.
Admired by the likes of Adele, who’s a fan of Reid’s voice, Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons and Guillemots, the band have been regular fixtures at Communion and Blue Flowers club nights. Their compelling live performances have earned them a devoted and burgeoning fan base, which recently led to a sold out Borderline show. Appearances at this year’s Glastonbury and Hop Farm festivals saw Treetop Flyers playing to packed-out tents, earning them plaudits.
Treetop Flyers are currently working on their debut album, which is set for release early next year.
