Maybe this is our time?
It's a long way to the top, if you want to rock and roll. Indeed. But for Cardiff band The Scooters - it's where they're heading. Touted as the finest unsigned band in Wales, The Scooters feel that finally - this is their time.
Formed in 1996, The Scooters have built a reputation as a "must see" live act. Brimming with boundless energy, melodies to weep for and a dedication to their craft that leaves many gasping, their live act leaves you humming their songs as if they were your favourites. See them once, and you'll wonder how you survived without them.
The new album, Peepshow, is sure to raise some eyebrows. It's infectious stuff. In a world where angst and misery seem to dominate - it's refreshing to find a band with a lighter touch and an ear for a tune. The 8 self-penned songs (and a couple of hidden surprises) are the sound of a band confident in what they're doing. There's a hint of California sunshine with a wealth of Welsh passion, but this is unmistakably The Scooters' own sound. The songs fill any room, any stage - colourful observations, and an ease of musicianship - all part of the Scooters experience.
At the end of July 2001, it's off to the States. This whistle stop tour will take in some of the West Coast's top clubs, and include return visits to the Viper Room, Spaceland and The Mint, as well as appearances at festivals and a number of radio stations.
In preparation for the American tour, the band have started radio promotion in the States. After only their first week they have achieved radio play on 47 stations across America. The promotion continues....
" In a bid to take the roof off, they combined harmonies which the Beatles, in their days beyond the romantic ballad, would have approved of, with the sound, drive and power that all modern rock bands aspire to." Swansea University Post
"Peepshow is a stunning debut album by a band that you will be hearing about for years to come." Bucketful of Brains
"An accomplished work, Peepshow is near-40 minutes of pop power that meets every discerning pop enthusiast's expectations." The Power of Pop
"The Scooters are a must-see pop/rock act with melodies and harmonies that have you humming their songs even before you know the words. When you leave their performance you feel happy, relaxed and good about life - a welcome change in these angst-filled times." Music Connection
"Already big news in Cardiff, The Scooters are set to bring a smile to the rest of the UK, and if their bouncing, pirouetting audience continue to journey with them, they may be difficult to ignore." Melody Maker
".... head and shoulders above most bands presently playing. After witnessing this show, it's obvious that The Scooters are primed for success, and it's only a matter of time before the bidding begins." Music Connection
