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03 July 2015, 09:30 | Written by The Line of Best Fit
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​Go behind the scenes with the Southend-on-Sea-based four piece in a pictorial feature documenting everything from their live shows to videos, artwork, festival appearances and a radio 1 playlisting. Photos by Kana Waiwaiku, videos by Kana Waiwaiku / Asylums and artwork by Tony Branch. Asylums’ latest single, “Joy In A Small Wage” is out now, and they’re set to play Village Green Festival on 11 July, Y Not Festival on 30 July and Koko in London on 4 September.
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The only online presence they had before the band launched social media
2 Live at The Black Heart The band gigged in secret for 6 months
Live at the Black Heart. The band gigged in secret for 6 months.
3 The band launched Cool Thing Records at the same time as Asylums This press shot was shot in the same bedroom where they run the label
The band launched Cool Thing Records at the same time as Asylums. Shot where they also run the label
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The Death of Television. The debut cover was inspired by 80s anti piracy adverts + Buzzcocks sleeves
5 Cool Thing Launch Night The band started a chaotic label club night in a sweaty Southend basement
Cool Thing Launch Night. The band started a chaotic label club night in a sweaty Southend basement
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Debut video. The band made a debut video featuring sock puppets of each member - total budget £0
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I've Seen Your Face In A Music Magazine. Inspired by the golden era of music weeklies.
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Video 2. Another DIY video shoot in the bedroom Asylums run their label from.
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First tour. Video 3 was shot on tour with The Vaselines.
10 First Radio Session The band were asked into XFM to record an exclusive session for John Kennedy
First Radio Session. The band were asked into XFM to record an exclusive session for John Kennedy
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Wet Dream Fanzine. Sleeve & video artwork heavily influenced by 70s Hustler mags & Open University
12 EP launch For their debut EP launch tickets were made out of graphited vinyl records
EP launch. For their debut EP launch tickets were made out of graphited vinyl records
14 Debut EP The exclusive sleeve art shows the band playing pinball with their careers
Debut EP. The exclusive sleeve art shows the band playing pinball with their careers
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The Great Escape. Two capacity shows at 2015's Brighton event & some heavy drinking
15 The Scala Carl Barat of The Libertines asked the band to support at his sold out headline show
The Scala. Carl Barat of The Libertines asked the band to support at his sold out show.
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The £0 note. Promos of ‘Joy In A Small Wage’ single feat imitation monopoly from Asylums bank.
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Video 4. For Asylums 4th DIY video, the band portrayed manic banks fighting each other for £0s.
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Record Store Day. For RSD the band played a capacity show at Southend's beloved SOUTH record store
19 Camden Rocks 2015 The band celebrate an amazing Camden Rocks show and their first international booking for Rock The People Festival
Camden Rocks 2015. The band celebrate an amazing Camden Rocks show & their 1st international booking
20 The Forum Alan Mcgee booked Asylums to support the reformed Black Grape
The Forum. Alan Mcgee booked Asylums to support the reformed Black Grape.
21 Radio 1 Playlist After 10 months of elbow power Asylums are play listed on Radio 1
Radio 1 Playlist. After 10 months of elbow power, Asylums are playlisted on Radio 1
22 Cool Thing Kids Stickers Imitation Garbage Pail Kids stickers are available for each member via their online store
Cool Thing Kids Stickers. Imitation Garbage Pail Kids stickers are available for each member online
23 Festival Season Asylums are booked for a series of festivals summer 2015
Festival Season. Asylums are booked for a series of summer 2015 festivals
24 Glastonbury 2015 BBC Introducing book Asylums
Glastonbury 2015. BBC Introducing book Asylums
25 The Album Asylums are in the final stages of finishing their debut record with Gallows Frank Carter Producer Thomas Michener
The Album. Asylums are in the final stages of finishing their debut LP.
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