Films of Colour are an English alternative rock band, formed in 2008 at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, Essex, England. They originally started gigging under the name of Spires but as there were other bands already established by this name, they later changed their name to Films of Colour. After seeing them at their second gig, they were taken under the wing of Phil Catchpole where he developed their sound and put them in the studio and finally on tour with Cage the Elephant. Paul Carey joined the band as a Co-Manager in 2009, but when Phil Catchpole left in 2010, Paul Carey continued on and took command as their sole manager. On 4 October 2010, the band released their first single "Actions" with the B-side "Circles". The single was released digitally and on limited edition 7" Vinyl by Fierce Panda’s sister label – Label Fandango. The band's sound were compared to acts such as Radiohead, Muse, Coldplay, early Bloc Party and Swedish act – Miike Snow. Simon Williams, head of Fierce panda described the band "as the best band he's signed since Radiohead and Coldplay". Picked up as The Guardian’s New Band of the Day, Best of Myspace Winners, The Independent newspaper’s Barometer: One to Watch and Steve Lamacq’s Favourite New Band. There was radio support from 6 Music, Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 2 as well as holding the number 1 spot for two weeks on Amazing Radio
In 2011, the band released a cover of the "Slow Burn", a song off of the 2002 album - Heathen by David Bowie. The band received personal endorsement from the legendary producer - Tony Visconti who had produced and played on the original. It was picked up by David Bowie'sofficial website and listed as an exclusive download. Visconti has worked on numerous albums, working on the majority of releases from David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, T. Rex and most recently, the latest Kaiser Chiefs album, The Future Is Medieval. He said in an interview : This endorsement brought the band great exposure and shot the band into the public eye, getting features in the Evening Standard, The Sun, NME online and Q online hot list.
Capital/Persinette
In May 2011, the band entered back into Studio 1 at Strongroom Studios, Shoreditch with producer Duncan "Pixie" Mills and Tom Bailey to record their next single A-side "Capital" along with B-Side "Persinette". This had its first airplay on Q Radio as well as the Selector Radio show which was broadcast in over 29 Countries worldwide and to an estimated audience of over 2 million listeners by The British Council. Featured in the Londonist as "the most 'Londony' song", Capital/Persinette was released on 25 July 2011 on Believe Records.
In October 2010, "Actions" by Films of Colour, was used as backing music for Matt Cardle in the series of The X Factor In December 2011, "Persinette" by Films of Colour, was used as backing music in the Christmas special of UK's E4 show - Made in Chelsea.
In 2012, the band appeared at the prestigious emerging music festival, which is held annually in Austin, Texas. They made several high-profile appearances, including a spot on BMI's evening showcase at Easy Tiger Patio on 15 March 2012. After being announced on the official SXSW website in 2011, the band have gone on to be featured in many lists as "Ones to watch", including being voted No. 1 in the 10 for 2012 readers poll conducted by influential UK music blog There Goes the Fear in late 2011.
