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18th January 2011 - Twitter Page
Keep up to date with breaking news, and randomness at the Urban Myth Club Twitter page.


16th January 2011 - Join the UMC Facebook page
Join the the official Urban Myth Facebook page here. We'll be posting all kinds of info up there as well as this news page and Twitter.


15th January 2011 - Open Up - Video Preview
Here's a sneak preview of the new album


14th January 2011 - You Tube Channel launched
Check out the latest Urban Myth Club video's including fan videos that we like at our official You Tube channel.


5th January 2011 - Open Up Tracklisting
Here's the official tracklisting:
1. Wake Up
2. Surrender
3. Don't Need To Say It
4. Coming Home
5. Everything's All Right
6. Siren Of The Sun
7. We Have Landed
8. Area 51
9. Friday Night
10. Fragile
11. You Are Here
12. The Ocean Road
13. So Far Away
14. (Bonus Track)*

(See inside of CD or Digital Booklet for details)


1st January 2011 - "Open Up" release date
Happy New Year! Look out for limited edition versions of Open Up, available from 28th February. Sign up to the mailing list to get exclusive new on how you can be the first to get your hands on the new album.


4th December 2010 - New Album - "Open Up"
The wait is over! Urban Myth Club's new album is complete and is called "Open Up". It'll be hitting the shops in early spring next year.


13th January 2010 - Compilations and Releases
Happy New Year! It's been a busy few weeks with another three compilation albums forthcoming (including several mixed by Buddha Bar's DJ Ravin). Helium will be released in more territories around the world early this year. There'll also be the first few singles from the new album to look out for - keep checking back for more news soon.


12th October 2009 - Helium released in Australia and New Zealand today
For all those downunder who have been waiting to get their hands on Helium, it's out today! For more details, please visit One World Music.


8th October 2009 - Helium is "the underated album of the decade"
Lovely review we were sent today. "Helium is the underated album of the decade". Thanks Ecoutez.


4th September 2009 - Helium - Oz and NZ Release
Helium will be released in Australia and New Zealand in October 2009 through One World Music.


15th January 2009 - UMC on TV
Thank you to everyone who contacts us to let us know about hearing Urban Myth Club on TV. Recently people have heard Urban Myth Club's music popping up on shows such as BBC's Top Gear. We've also heard that unreleased tracks (maybe from the new album?) will be used in the forthcoming series of ITV1's "The Beat". If you hear any UMC tracks on the box or elsewhere, please let us know.


22nd July 2008 - Amazon Bestseller Chart
Urban Myth Club's album "Helium" has entered the Amazon Bestseller chart. For the last three weeks the album has so far reached #45 in the Dance Chart and No.1 in the Chill Out charts. The band have said:

"It's a real honour to be above artists such as Air, Goldfrapp, Groove Armada and Moby. We just want to thank everyone who has bought a copy of the album, every DJ and radio station who has played it, every festival organiser and booker who let us play it live and everyone on our christmas card list! A very special thank you to everyone who has told their friends about it! The album couldn't have done it with you!".

The chart success for Helium is another milestone for the band who have released the album on Mark's (aka Dezz) own label TRL Music.


24th April 2008 - Radiohead's Creep
Urban Myth Club have just completed a radio mix of Creep by Radiohead with vocals by the fantastic Eliza Lumley. Eliza's No.1 album "She Talks In Maths - Interpretations of Radiohead" puts a twist on eleven classic Radiohead tracks, delivering a beautiful and enchanting album.

To hear the track in full, please visit Urban Myth Club's MySpace Page


23rd April 2008 - New Compilation Track
A brand new compilation ablum - Eco Zen 2 - has just been released.

Compiled by Ben Mynott and Leigh Wood, it features Urban Myth Club's "Spacewalk" along with tracks from other artists including Fragile State, Tom Middleton, Alucidnation and Bombay Dub Orchestra.

Click here to read the full-sized flyer


11th March 2008 - An Ocean of Sun
Following the success of Urban Myth Club's music in film, TV, commercials and the media, the band have compiled a CD called "An Ocean Of Sun" for exclusive use in the media. The CD features 26 instrumental tracks indexed by down/mid/uptempo. This CD is only available direct from TRL Publishing and features exclusive unreleased material. If you work in the media and would like a copy, please contact TRL Publishing here.



2007


13th November 2007- Full of Eastern Promise
Urban Myth Club's track "Breathe" is features on a new compilation album in Asia called "PECADORES ISLAND". The album is released in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong and can be found on import. See the full tracklisting here.


24th September - Best Album nomination
Stop press! Helium has been nominated for "Best Album" in the New Music Awards held in London next month. Urban Myth Club are one of the five albums up for this coveted award. Could this be the new Mercury Music Prize? Find out more on the Glasswerk web site.


7th September 2007 - Rugby World Cup
Urban Myth Club's tracks Breathe and So Beautiful have been selected for a new Documentary and DVD about the All Blacks, tying in with the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The documentary, called "Adidas Warriors: The Story of the All Blacks" is being shown on ITV as well as currently screening on TV around the world. The DVD will be on general release shortly.


2nd August 2007 - Cafe Karma
Spacewalk features on a brand new compilation album by Big Chill's Ben Mynott called "Cafe Karma". The two CD album also featuring artists such as Tosca and Tom Middleton.

Elle Magazine seem to like it, "Gorgeous Grooves. 9/10".


28th July 2007 - Secret Garden Party madness
Dezz from Urban Myth Club delivered a two-hour set to a packed Pagoda Stage at Secret Garden Party yesterday. The festival is probably the most bonkers of the year and a firm favourite amongst the fancy-dressed-up crowd.

This year also heralded performances from other hot new acts including chart-topper Kate Nash, Reverand & the Makers and Newton Faulkner (watch out for this guy!).


26th June 2007 - Glasto Fantastico
Thank you to everyone who made Glastonbury an unforgetable lifetime experience. Even the rain and mass of mud couldn't dampen the spirits. What a great crowd! Thank you.

As well as bumping into Fat Boy Slim (who left his wellies in the mud) and having the Klaxons party into night a few coaches away, there was very little sleep had by all (the way it should be). Thanks to Borat for his constant amusement over the weekend. The band are honoured to play at the greatest festival in the world.


7th June 2007 - Glasto Update
If you are one of the lucky 170,000 who got tickets, Urban Myth Club are playing on Friday 22nd June at 1.40pm on the Lounge Stage (Dance Village).

The live band is Niamh McNally, Ian Sanderson, Louis Thorne, Ben Gurney-Smith and Dezz. They will also be joined by label-mate, the fantastic Stillman who will be playing guitar. There will also be a few other visual surprises!


1st June 2007 - Glastonbury 07!
We are delighted to announce that Urban Myth Club will be returning to Glastonbury this year. They will be playing on Friday with a six piece band plus a few surprises. More news to follow.


30th May 2007 - BBC 6 Music
Listen out on the 6 Music breakfast show. We have word that they love the new single 'Moon and the Night' and have adopted it as their "talkie" track!


30th May 2007 - Latest Interview!
Dezz from Urban Myth Club recently spoke to Room Thirteen. Check out the interview here.


29th May 2007 - New Single - Moon And The Night
Urban Myth Club's second single, Moon And The Night (radio edit) will be released on 19th June 07. The single features stunning vocals from Clare Szembek (of Captain). Listen out on national radio for the single. Initial reviews have been fantastic:

"...a jaw-dropping composition that quite clearly deserves praise from anyone who appreciates music"

"Urban Myth Club have an ability to fuse orchestrated dream-like wonderment and serenity with intoxicating and addictive if slightly surreal electronic wizardry (10/10)"

"The best cool vibes and trance beats of Portishead and Massive Attack"

"Singer Clare's icey vocals are stunning, freezing the listener to the spot"

"A Sumptuous Soundscape"

Th single will be released digitally and will be avialable on iTunes, Napster and all good digi stores.



14th May 2007 - Aussie fans - get a slice
Aussie fans - get hold of a copy of this compilation called "Elysian Vibes 4". It includes Urban Myth Club's "Breathe" and a host of other great tracks.

For the full tracklisting and more info, check here. For those of you outside Oz, it should be available on import shortly.



30th April 2007 - New Album?
We've had lots of people contacting us asking if there is a new Urban Myth Club album in the pipeline. We can reveal that a new album is planned and Dezz and Ian are back in the studio. In terms of release dates, don't hold your breath though - the last album took over two years!


2nd April 2007 - New Compilation Album
Breathe (from the album "Helium") is featured on a lovely compilation album called The Chillout Lounge put together by the amazing DJ Ben Mynott (also one half of Fragile State).

It's one of our favourite compilations fo the year, If you fancy getting hold of it, you can download it from Urban Myth Club - The Chillout Lounge. The CD has just been released and can be grabbed here:

The Chillout Lounge: Downtempo New Grooves for Late Night Lounging


19th January 2007 - Urban Myth Club hit Album Charts
Happy New Year! Spacewalk (from the album "Helium") is featured on a fantastic new compilation album called Departure Lounge: Chill (released worldwide by EMI).

The album is currently in the mainstream and electronic digital charts in lots of countries worldwide including the US, Canada, Australia and in the UK it is nicely sandwiched between Air's "Moon Safari" and Zero 7's "Simple Things"! Now that's what I call good company!

If you fancy getting hold of it, you can download it from Urban Myth Club - The Departure Lounge: Chill. The CD has just been released in some countries and for us UK'ers, it can be pre-ordered here:

UK: Amazon - 17th Feb 07
US: Amazon - Out today
Canada: Amazon - Out last week


2006


25th November - Xfm Session Feedback
Urban Myth Club want to thank Xfm and DJ Nick Luscombe for inviting the band in for a wonderful session. The "Xfm Session" is one of those rights of passage and the band are honoured to play at the station. Thanks to engineer Chris and massive thanks for Nick's wonderful comments. He said:
"The Flo-Motion Urban Myth Club Session received a massive amount of great feedback.
Cool songs beautifully produced."


19th November - Xfm Session
Urban Myth Club played a session on Xfm today, on Nick Luscombe's acclaimed Flo Motion radio show. The session featured new recordings of 'I Feel It', 'So Beautiful', 'Moon & the Night' and 'Spacewalk'. Appearing alongside Ian and Dezz, was the beautiful voice of Niamh McNally, legendary Louis Thorne on Bass and bongoing Ben Gurney-Smith on Percussion.


17th November - Propellerheads (Reason) Major Interview/Feature
Propellerheads Software features Urban Myth Club on their front page with a major new feature and interview. Read it here.


28th September - Contact Music Interview
There's a new Urban Myth Club interview just published on Contact Music. Take a peak here.

"Their mixture of haunting ambience, graceful vocals and uplifting electronica is truly sublime". Oooh, lovely!


18th September - 20,000 Friends at MySpace - Are We Addicted?
Blimey. That's like two nights at Wembly Arena. Thanks to everyone who has joined our MySpace page. We really appreciate your support and and especially your fantastic comments which we read every day. We're also writing a new track called "Gonna have to face it, we're addicted to MySpace". Actually, come to think of it, will there ever be any new music in the world? Surely all bands are so busy on MySpace they never have any time to get in the studio... Keep spreading the Myth.


9th August - Double Trouble at Secret Garden Party
Urban Myth Club will be playing two sets (Live and DJ) at the fantastic Secret Garden Party. The sunset DJ set is happening at The Pagoda, overlooking a beautiful lake, on Saturday 19th August, 6-8pm. The full band will be performing on The Re:mix stage (Eddy Temple-Morris of Xfm) on Sunday 20th at 5pm.

Other confirmed acts include ex-Blur boy Graham Coxon, recent No.1 chart topper Lily Allen, The Automatic, Jim Noir, The Egg, Dreadzone, Adam Freeland, Crazy P, Infadels, Jon Hopkins, Rob da Bank, The Young Punx, Pathaan, Utah Saints and some special guests to be announced (check web site for full line up).

"Best for...being in an idyllic setting" Guardian Guide
"Looking for the New Glastonbury?" NME
"...irreverent, rude and mischievous" Metro
"Grown-up ravers in the know." Telegraph
"One of the best-kept secrets on the festival circuit...We're booking our tickets right now" Time Out


8th August - iTunes features Helium
iTunes Canada is featuring 'Helium' this week on their store front. This adds to features for 'I Feel It' in the UK and 'Helium' across over ten iTunes stores in Europe. What we love about iTunes is they pick purely on an editiorial basis. Keep flying the flag!


24th July - Sound Generator highlights I Feel It
The folks over at Sound Generator, in their review of Pathaan's new compilation album "City Hippy", very kindly highlighted 'I Feel It' writing:

"Another single that will set your pulses racing is Urban Myth Club, "I Feel It"‚ a meticulous creation of melodies and quelling vocals. The quality and creativity is undeniably breathtaking".


17th July - 10,000 Friends at MySpace
Thanks to everyone who has joined "spaces" with Urban Myth Club at MySpace. There are now over 10,000 people worldwide who've joined the band's network. If you haven't added the band to you MySpace page yet, get over to www.myspace.com/urbanmythclub. If you are wondering what MySpace is, get over there sharpish (but put aside the next few years of your life!!).


11th July - Live at The Glade this week
Urban Myth Club are playing live this week at Glastonbury offshoot, Glade Festival. The 10,000 strong sell-out promises to be amazing featuring many of the biggest names in Eletronica and Dance. Catch Urban Myth Club headlining on Saturday night (Sunday morning - July 16th) at midnight at the ID Spiral stage.


24th July - Latest Airplay - Radio 1 - Germany
Urban Myth Club are continuing to spread acorss Europe with latest airplay on Radio Eins in Germany. Check the latest airplay here.


10th June - City Hippy Compilation
'I Feel It' is featured on Pathaan's (BBC Radio / Ministry of Sound / DJ Mag) latest and wonderful compilation album 'City Hippy'. Sound Generator's review of the compilation made 'I Feel It' "a standout track".


17th May - Latest Press Reviews
Lots of great new reviews flooding in for the Album and Single. Take a look at what the world is saying [here].


11th May - 'I Feel It' video on TV
Keep your eyes peeled for the music video of 'I Feel It' on TV. A number of stations are going to show it in the UK. We've also got word that it will be broadcast in some faraway lands such as New Zealand too, so drop us a note on the [forum] if you see it! To watch it now, take a peak [here].


10th May - Xfm session
The band will be doing a live [Xfm] session shortly. We're waiting for the date, so watch this space. [Join the mailing list] to get word before anyone else!


9th May - Secret Garden ("new Glastonbury") Line-Up announced
The Secret Garden Party line-up has just been released. Urban Myth Club DJ's will be playing a set at sunset on Saturday 19th August at the Pagoda, and the full live band play the Remix Stage (hosted by Eddy Temple-Morris) on Sunday 20th August. Also playing on the same stage are Adam Freeland, Infadels and Crazy P. Check out the official [Secret Garden Party website] - it's fantastic! Get your [tickets] now as they always sell out really fast. Here's what the press say about the festival:

"Best for...being in an idyllic setting" Guardian Guide
"Looking for the New Glastonbury?" NME
"...irreverent, rude and mischievous" Metro
"Grown-up ravers in the know." Telegraph
"One of the best-kept secrets on the festival circuit...We're booking our tickets right now" Time Out


5th May - I Feel It - Second week at No.1
'I Feel It' held on to top spot on Radio 101 in Croatia this week. Check out the latest chart [here].


1st May - Synergy gig
Urban Myth Club played in the wonderfully-furnished Synergy gig at the SeOne last Saturday. Twirling spirals and a large screen surrounded the band as they played an 80 minute set with some new material including the track "You Are Here". Thanks to everyone who made it a magical night.


28th April - I Feel it - No.1 in Croatia
I Feel It today reached No.1 on Radio 101 in Croatia. Check out the Top 40 here:
[Radio 101 Top 40 Countdown]

Originally a new entry at No. 14, the track climbed to No.6 in it's second week and rose to No.1 in week 3. And check out some of the competition! Primal Scream, Arctic Monkey, Hard-Fi, Royksopp, Snow Patrol, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paul Oakenfold, Feeder, Richard Ashcroft, Jose Gonzalez, Hot Chip, The Futureheads, Gomez, Nelly Furtado.


17th April - Helium released today
Urban Myth Club's debut album gets its full nationwide release today. It's available from Amazon, iTunes, HMV and all good record stores (always wanted to say that!) and on import worldwide.


16th April - "I Feel It" - single of the week
I Feel It has been awarded Single of the Week by Radio 101 in Croatia. Check out the full playlist here: [here]. The single entered the Top 40 Countdown Charts at Number 14 and is rising. Take a look [here]


14th April - Name our new track
The Club are currently working on a new track and want fans to name it! The track is hidden in a secret area on this site and anyone who is part of the e-team can hear it. Want to find out more about what an E-team is and how to get involved? Click [here] .


13th April - Chill Radio playlist 6 tracks
The excellent Digital Radio Station "Chill" has playlisted SIX tracks from Helium. Tune in to Chill on DAB now to hear I Feel It, Spacewalk, Schnorkle, Moon and the Night, So Beautiful and Calling. You can also get the station on Sky - channel 860 and digital cable TV. More about Chill Radio [here] and on [MySpace]


12th April - BBC 6 Music
Thanks to Chris Hawkins on BBC 6 Music who spun "I Feel It" on his show this morning. Check out the radio airplay to date [here]


11th April - Urban Myth Club E-Team Launched
Dedicated fans of Urban Myth Club can now get involved in helping to "Spread the Myth" and gain access to Exclusive content. To find out more [click here]


10th April - Great iTunes Review
Helium has received a great 5 star review on iTunes UK. Pete More wrote:
"One Day Everyone Will Have This Album: Helium is one of those sleeper albums that is spreading by word of mouth, and gathering a bigger and bigger following that you can be pretty sure it will be in everyone's collection. It's simple and beautiful soundscapes are reminiscent of Zero 7, Moby's "Play" and Groove Armada, but they have their own unique sound. The achingly beautiful centrepiece of the album "I Feel It" is an instant classic."

You can buy the album on iTunes [here] or download it from our own [emporium].


5th April - Music Week Digital feature
Urban Myth Club are interviewed in this week's Music Week about MySpace, iTunes and the advert of the digital age in the music industry.

"Urban Myth Club are true pioneers of internet collaboration. Playing their first gig at Glastonbury, the band tied that in with a digital release of their single I Feel It, on iTunes, which went Top 30. About to release their debut album Helium on their own label, Urban Myth Club also hit top spot on MySpace's Top Electronic Artists Chart.

[Read full article] or [Visit Music Web web site]


4th April - Great Album Review in Notion
Helium gets 4/5 in Notion magazine... "imagine a super leagues of acts like Zero 7, Air, Lemon Jelly and Portishead - Urban Myth Club are a new entry into that league" [Read full review]


3rd April - Helium makes Music Week Playlist
"Helium" has been chosen for the Music Week playlist! Blummin' marv! That makes it a double-whammy with "I Feel It" having also previously been selected by surely the finest music industry publication in the land. Other playlist additions are some band called Stereophonics, the rather lovely Zero 7 girly Tina Dico, Tapes N Tapes, Lavender Diamond, Pearl Jam, Sandi Thom, Mr Hudson (who we like very muchly), Bat For Lashes and Kate Havnevik who sings vocals on Royksopp's "Only this Moment" - check out her great debut album.


29th March 06 - Album of the Month
Wayhey! Helium has been given "Album of the Month" in the latest edition of Bent Magazine. [Read Review]


27th March 06 - Festival Update
Urban Myth Club will be playing at the Glastonbury offshoot Glade Festival on Saturday 15th July.
[More Info / Buy tickets].
Click here for all Urban Myth Club [Live Dates]


24th March 06 - Virtual Festivals Interview
Check out the Virtual Festivals Web Site for an Urban Myth Club interview about Glastonbury, Gerbils and Pies.


20th March 06 - Stunning Album Reviews
Early reviews have started to arrive for Helium and it's been hard to pull Urban Myth Club down from the ceiling. Here are some of our favourite quotes so far:

"As close to musical perfection as it gets"
"Urban Myth Club have created something so special"
"Helium has not only blown me away but knocked me out"
"Beautiful, stunning and simply adorable"
"Downtempo hip-hop breaks, epic orchestral landscapes, haunting female vocals - a lush album"
"An otherworldly, sumptuous listen"
"Flawless"
"Absolutely gorgeous"
"One of the best downtempo albums ever released"

Read full reviews here or better still buy your own copy now and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.


2nd March 06 - Debut Album and Single - Release Dates Announced
Urban Myth Club's album "Helium" get it's full national release on 17th April 06. You can order it on pre-release from Amazon, HMV, Virgin and just about everywhere else. Helium is also available on import worldwide, including Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, HMV (Japan) and more. The album will be available digitally on iTunes and other top digital stores.

The debut single, after charting in the iTunes Top 30 "I Feel It", is released on CD and Digital on 27th March 06. The single features the remixes including The Young Punx - one of the hottest remix teams around and superstar DJ Nuajji from Africa.


1st March 06 - Urban Myth Club confirmed for Secret Garden Party festival
Winner of the Best Festival of 2005, Urban Myth Club will be performing at the Secret Garden Party on 20th August. Further details to follow.
[More Info / Buy tickets]

Click here for all Urban Myth Club [Live Dates]


28th February 06 - MySpace No.1 Top Artist
Following on from the Arctic Monkeys, the MySpace phenomenon has hit Urban Myth Club. The band today hit the No.1 Top Artist spot in both the Electronica and Downtempo Charts. Urban Myth Club are keeping good company with the rest of the top 10 consisting of Moby, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Bjork, Groove Armada, Boards of Canada, Goldfrapp, Zero 7 and Massive Attack.

Check out Urban Myth Club on MySpace [here]


27th February 06 - Urban Myth Club to headline the Synergy Project
Urban Myth Club will be playing at the Synergy Project, SeOne Club, London on Fri 28th April. This is an amazing all-nighter with 2,500 people. Tickets £17.
[More Info / Buy tickets]
Click here for all Urban Myth Club [Live Dates]


5th February 06 - Live Update
Thurs 9th Feb: Water Rats Theatre, Kings Cross, London. Stage time 8pm. [More Info / Buy tickets]

Tues 14th Feb: Metro Club, Oxford Street, London. Stage time 8pm. [More Info / Buy tickets]. Line up include Paris Motel, The Ghost and Screamer of the Hill.


18th January 06 - First live date of 2006
Happy New Year! Urban Myth Club will be playing a short gig at the Water Rats Theatre, Kings Cross, London on Thurs 9th Feb. The band will be on stage at 8pm sharp. [Buy tickets]


2005


5th November 05 - Radio 2 Update
Bob Harris has been playing more Urban Myth Club on his shows, calling the music "absolutely gorgeous". [More]

5th November 05 - Radio 2 Airplay
Urban Myth Club debuted on Radio 2 today. Newest fan Bob Harris spun I Feel It on his Saturday night show. [More]


1st November 05 - Music Week Feature
Those lovely folks at Music Week featured Urban Myth Club in this week's magazine, including I Feel It on the covermount CD. Here's an excerpt:

"Music Week first playlisted this track in July and it's great to be able to get it on the cover CD. It's an interesting song that owes much of its appeal to a freshness and originality that sets it apart from the rest of the pack. Urban Myth Club are a lo-fi collective of songwriters, vocalists and producers who occupy a similar stylistic space to Lemon Jelly and Zero 7 amongst others. The outfit has performed at Glastonbury and The Big Chill."


28th October 05 - Czech This Out
Welcome to the web site all Czech fans of their national radio station Radio 1 (hey, they've got one too!), who have been featuring tracks from Urban Myth Club's album on the station.


1st September 05 - Adam Freeland Feels It
Superstar DJ Adam Freeland has fallen in love with Urban Myth Club. He is quoted as saying: " 'I Feel It' is a beautiful, epic piece of music destined for hugeness." Check out Adam's music and other bands on his Marine Parade label here. Adam's excellent remix of Nirvana's Smell Like Teen Spirit is a fav with the Club.


20th August 05 - Classic FM Airplay
Urban Myth Club's Album was the feature album on Classic FM's Chiller Cabinet show this weekend. Click [here] for the playlist.


8th August 05 - Big Chill Success
The sun came out and over 4,000 people basked in the beautiful grounds of Eastnor Castle soaking up the sounds of Urban Myth Club. Thanks to everyone who came and to all the people who made the album the big seller of the weekend at the Artist Shop. More thanks to Big Chill Daddy, Pete Lawrence who opened all his DJ sets with So Beautiful from the album, and to all the soundmen who keep spinning UMC tracks between sets! Read feedback and reviews here:


31st July 05 - Big Chill Update
Urban Myth Club will be performing at the Big Chill Festival at 2.45pm on Sat 6th Aug on the Chill Stage. The band were previously booked for the Sanctuary Stage but have been upgraded to the 5,000 capacity outdoor stage. The 35,000 tickets for the festival sold out in June. Sorry if you missed out. Full line-up here.


31st July 05 - New Message Board live
We're just turned live a new Message Board where you can post stuff about Urban Myth Club, discuss their music and hang out with other Mythsters from around the world. It'll also have additional news and hidden areas with access to lots of goodies. Click here to visit the forum.


27th July 05 - UMC in Ibiza
Growing support from Global DJ Pathaan (Dj Magazine, Ministry of Sound), who has reported to have "caned I Feel It" at Mambos and other clubs in Ibiza.


20th July 05 - Music Week Playlists “I Feel It“
Music Week, the bible for the Music Industry has chosen “I Feel It“ for its Weekly Playlist, alongside Bloc Party and Coldplay. They say: "A lo-fi collective of songwriters, vocalists and producers, I Feel It possesses an understated charm."


19th July 05 - UPDATE: “I Feel It“ Charts
“I Feel It“ has now made the iTunes Top 30 Singles chart, and the 3-track EP has also just entered the Top 40 electronic Album charts at number 34.


13th July 05 - “I Feel It“ Charts
“I Feel It“, has entered the iTunes Top 50 singles chart, and it's not been promoted yet! Thanks to everyone who has bought it so far. If you haven't got it yet and have iTunes, click on this: I Feel It - EP. If you don't have iTunes, you can download the single here. Radio promotion starts soon, so please e-mail your favourite station and DJ to request it.


1st July 05 - Debut Single - “I Feel It“
“I Feel It“, Urban Myth Club's debut single is available worldwide - released on iTunes. The single is already featured on stations including Radio 1, XFM and in North America.

Featuring the amazing vocals of Clare Szembek, the track has been been awarded the "Tip for the Top" slot on Enda Caldwell's Top 40 chart show. Also available is the I Feel It EP (3 tracks) including two further mixes of the single. Go fill your boots! Click here to buy ==> I Feel It - EP


1st July 05 - Mile High Club
Breathe, from the forthcoming album, has been chosen for the Virgin Atlantic playlist by Pete Lawrence.


24th June 05 - Album News!
The debut Album from Urban Myth Club is called Helium. Join the mailing list to be the first to find out how you can get hold of your copy.


22nd June 05 - Off to Glasto
Urban Myth Club are on their way to Glastonbury, playing this Friday, 7.30pm in the Dance Lounge - part of the new Dance Village. There might even be a few early copies of the new album available after the show, so keep your eyes peeled near the front. Have a great festival!


13th June 05 - Exclusive Album News
News on the forthcoming album will be announced to the Urban Myth Club mailing list only. Sign up now to get some very exclusive info!


13th June 05 - Glasto Gig
Big thanks to everyone for making the Glasto Warm-Up Gig a huge success.


6th June 05 - XFM Airplay
Nick Luscombe, of XFM, is playing the single "I Feel It" on his Flo Motion show.


1st June 05 - Glasto Secret Warm-up Gig
Urban Myth Club will playing a secret Glastonbury Warm Up Gig on Saturday June 11th @ The Zodiac, Oxford. Doors - 8pm (£6, £5adv). Tickets available from the Zodiac Web Site or from the box office (Tel: 01865 420042).


25th May 05 - Festival Update
We can now confirm specific times for the Summer festival appearances:
GLASTONBURY: Friday 24th June 2005 , Dance Lounge Tent (in the new Dance Village), 7.30pm.
(Tickets to Glasonbury sold out in two hours. Hope you got one!)
THE BIG CHILL: Saturday 6th August 2005, Sanctuary Tent, 10.30pm.
On stage, Urban Myth Club are a seven-piece outfit.


3rd Apr 05 - Urban Myth Club to play Glastonbury 2005
Urban Myth Club are confirmed to play Glastonbury 2005. More details to follow.


24th Mar 05 - Urban Myth Club confirmed to play at The Big Chill festival (5-7th Aug)
Pete Lawrence announces Urban Myth Club are confirmed to play at the wonderful Big Chill festival. Pete announced the line up on Rob De Bank's One Music show on Radio 1, and spun Bird's Eye View and Spacewalk. The Club salute you.

Set in the ground of Eastnor Castle, the Big Chill, will this year host 30,000 sun-drenched music-lovers. Don't miss out on one of the highlights of the festival season. Tickets are already on sale and will sell out soon.


Mar 05 - Heavy Rotation in N. America
Tracks from the forthcoming album continue to reach new listeners over the pond.


Feb 05 - Studio Lock-in
With demand for the album growing daily the team are camped in the studio. All kinds of things are kicking off which we can't tell you about just yet. Watch this space.


Christmas 04 - More Radio Airplay in North America
"Breathe" and "Bird's Eye View" make heavy rotation.


19th Dec - Radio Airplay in North America
Six tracks from Urban Myth Club have been placed on the playlist of Clear FM. "I Feel It" opens the Vancouver Chills show.


Dec - New Track - "I Feel It" in the can
A dead cert for the album, the latest track, I Feel It, is completed featuring vocalist Clare Szembek.


Nov - New Track - "Breathe" comes to life
After many hours in the studio, latest track "Breathe" is born. Check the web site in the New Year for previews.


Oct - The Album...
After the amazing reaction to the Club's debut EP, an album is now scheduled for 2005.


Sep - Club Update
New tracks in the pipeline... Urban Myth Club are inundated by vocalist offers. Still on the lookout for more amazing vocalists. Contact the Club if you know your fate.


Aug - Featured Vocalists
Urban Myth Club start their search for exceptionally talented vocalists to feature on forthcoming tracks. Spread the word...


14th Jul - 5,000th track downloaded
The 5,000th track from The Secret EP was downloaded yesterday. It was purchased by Nik Taylor from Worcestershire. Thanks to everyone who made this milestone possible.


2nd Jul - Urban Myth Club on the BBC
Urban Myth Club are featured in the Singles column on the excellent BBC Collective web site.


25th Jun - Digital Download available
Urban Myth Club takes on iTunes! You can now download the EP from the shop.


3rd May - Release Date Announced
The Secret EP (Ltd Edition) has been given a provisional release date of mid-June. Check the site in a few weeks for more info on where to buy it and how to pre-order it.


20th Apr - The Secret EP
Urban Myth Club's new release will be called: "The Secret EP". It will feature three to four tracks by the collective. There has been speculation about whether an album will follow. At the moment, nothing has been set in stone, but it could happen, depending on the availability of the Clubbers.


20th Feb 04 - New Material
Urban Myth Club are currently in the studio working on new material. No release date has been set.