MUSIC NEWS - The Irish pop/rock trio, The Script were THE breaking new band of 2008 in the UK and their native Ireland, and now have announced a date for their anticipated America release of their self-titled debut album, THE SCRIPT (via Epic Records / Sony Music) on guess when? --- March 17th / St Patricks Day. The news of the album’s release is even more notable as word is out that VH1 has just picked The Script for their You Oughta Know promotion that will begin airing in March '09. Other You Oughta Know artists have been Adele, Sara Bareilles, Leona Lewis and Duffy, all of whom are 2009 Grammy Nominees ! We wish the same good fortune for the Dublin guys.
The talented trio’s debut has already spawned numerous hit singles abroad, including the band’s first official US single, “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” which reached #1 in 5 countries. THE SCRIPT is currently double platinum in the UK, 5x platinum in Ireland, and is a story of both tragedy and triumph, struggle and survival, the journey of 3 Dublin boys from the wrong side of the tracks.
The Script are Dubliners Danny O’Donoghue (keyboards and vocals), Mark Sheehan (guitar) and Glen Power (drums). Danny and Mark met in their teens on the streets of Dublin. 2008 was a whirlwind year for The Script. The UK release of their debut album hit #1, they performed at the World Music Awards and they received The Best Irish Band Award, participated in the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize Concert, headed out on the road for their first UK headlining tour with all dates selling out in less than 24 hours (with dates in Ireland selling out in 10 minutes) and just last week enjoyed the excitement of seeing their album return to # 1 on the UK album chart. Can't wait? -pick up an import copy of The Script
See them this weekend (Sat, Jan 31) as they perform tunes from the album on The CBS Saturday Early Show. And, look for the band to perform a special St. Patrick’s Day show on release day in NYC at The Highline Ballroom and a US tour announcement.
Comments