Vital's previously reported Integral division, which supports indies on specific releases where they need a more expansive marketing infrastructure (and which has successfully supported releases by the likes of Jose Gonzalez and Enter Shikari), has announced it will be working with Dance To The Radio on the release of the much anticipated debut album from The Pigeon Detectives.
I know this because Dance To The Radio Projects Manager Mick McCarthy just told me this: "The marketing power of Integral has enabled bands like The Pigeon Detectives and Enter Shikari to aim for the top of the singles and album charts. We have been very ambitious at Dance To The Radio and were determined for it not to be a leg-up label. We want to provide a long term future for bands and are proud of what we have achieved so far but we know there is a long way to go and a lot of hard work to do. Exciting times ahead!"
Confirming their involvement in the Pigeon Detectives release, Vital MD Peter Thompson added: "By the end of 2007 The Pigeon Detectives will be known to everybody. The twelve perfect pop songs on their debut album will make them the band everyone loves to singalong to and with a live show to die for the band will be massive. Integral is proud to work with yet another immensely exciting act and looks forward to helping the Pigeons get to the top of the charts and having a bloody good time getting there!"
The album is due for release on 28 May. If you fancy seeing what the fuss is about beforehand, perhaps you could try one of the following live show?
14 May: Sunderland Manor Quay
15 May: Glasgow Oran Mor
16 May: Liverpool Carling Academy
17 May: Manchester Academy 2
21 May: Southampton University
22 May: Cambridge Junction
23 May: London Astoria
25 May: Northampton Roadmender
26 May: Leeds Town Hall
27 May: Leeds Town Hall