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The Churchills
New York, NY
For those of you who haven’t heard The Churchills, tune into prime time television and all of that will change. The band’s songs have appeared on a slough of hit television shows like “ER”, “Scrubs” and “Everwood” -films suchs as, Mira Sorvino’s “Too Tired To Die”, and Comedy Central’s “Porn and Chicken.” Tracks from The Odds Of Winning have already been licensed for new episodes of “Third Watch”, “ER”, “Summerland”, “Scrubs” and “MTV’s” new show “Miss Seventeen”. Even Meadow Soprano has been seen wearing a Churchills t-shirt on “The Sopranos.”
Their latest album 'The Odds Of Winning' may be a bit darker in tone and emotion than some of their previous releases, but is equally infectious with their signature power pop gems like “Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Good Enough,” heard throughout. This new album retains all the melodic bombast and sparkling hooks of their past word, but adds a twist of bitter sadness. This depth of sad optimism set to riffs so catchy they would make all of Cheap Trick blush.
The band formed in 2000 when founding members Ron Haney and Bart Schoudel got one of their songs into the hands of Michael J. Fox, who put them on three episodes of his show “Spin City.” The band appeared playing their song “Everybody Gets What They Deserve” live on the street in the show. Since then they have been featured widely on radio and video outlets around the country, and syndicated on NPR around the world.
Their 2002 album Big Ideas was met with much critical acclaim and they have played extensively throughout Japan, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After touring the world, The Churchills are now set to break out of the small screen and into cd players everywhere.
PRESS
•Associated Press article on indie music featured The Churchills and ran on CNN.com, MSN.com, Yahoo.com and most major national newspapers. (8/05)
•Featured on Grammy.com in story about licensing music for television. (8/05)
•"Odds Of Winning is melodic and thoughtful." Performing Songwriter (8/05)
•“A triumphant return in 2005 with The Odds of Winning, a solid, soaring disc on the rock end of the power pop spectrum.” - All Music Guide (8/05)
•“One of the essential indie releases of 2005.” - INK 19 (8/05)
•”Perfect!“- Smother.net (7/05)
•”It`s one of the most mature, evolved modern pop records you`ll hear in 2005 and beyond. “ - Notlame.com (7/05)
• Featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition in an in-depth profile by Ned Wharton
• ”One of New York City’s top 10 bands.” - Billboard Magazine
RADIO PROMOTION
•Rock Radio Promotion - U.N.C.L.E. Radio Promotion.
•Secondary Pop Radio - Bill Jerome and Gary Lefkowith at ADD Promotions
#1 most added song to secondary pop radio for the week of 9/2/05
#3 most added song to secondary pop radio for the week of 8/26/05
•College Radio-Steve Theo at Pirate Radio Promotions www.piratepirate.com
•Charted #2 Alt song for Media Guide A&R Monitor for the week of 9/8/05
VIDEO PROMOTION
“Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Good Enough” video in major campaign through HIP Video Promo.
•34 new Adds for the week of August 4th including MTV Latin Amercia (including 120 Minutes), American Chart Show, Rhythms on the Rockside, JBTV, Havoc TV, Mania TV. DMX has embraced the video, airing the clip in retail locations (Vans, Wet Seal, Nordstrom, H & M, Gadzooks, Macy’s, Polo Jeans, American Eagle Outfitters and more). “The Making Of The Record” EPK appears on the enhanced portion of The Odds Of Winning and on the bands website.
Their latest album 'The Odds Of Winning' may be a bit darker in tone and emotion than some of their previous releases, but is equally infectious with their signature power pop gems like “Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Good Enough,” heard throughout. This new album retains all the melodic bombast and sparkling hooks of their past word, but adds a twist of bitter sadness. This depth of sad optimism set to riffs so catchy they would make all of Cheap Trick blush.
The band formed in 2000 when founding members Ron Haney and Bart Schoudel got one of their songs into the hands of Michael J. Fox, who put them on three episodes of his show “Spin City.” The band appeared playing their song “Everybody Gets What They Deserve” live on the street in the show. Since then they have been featured widely on radio and video outlets around the country, and syndicated on NPR around the world.
Their 2002 album Big Ideas was met with much critical acclaim and they have played extensively throughout Japan, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After touring the world, The Churchills are now set to break out of the small screen and into cd players everywhere.
PRESS
•Associated Press article on indie music featured The Churchills and ran on CNN.com, MSN.com, Yahoo.com and most major national newspapers. (8/05)
•Featured on Grammy.com in story about licensing music for television. (8/05)
•"Odds Of Winning is melodic and thoughtful." Performing Songwriter (8/05)
•“A triumphant return in 2005 with The Odds of Winning, a solid, soaring disc on the rock end of the power pop spectrum.” - All Music Guide (8/05)
•“One of the essential indie releases of 2005.” - INK 19 (8/05)
•”Perfect!“- Smother.net (7/05)
•”It`s one of the most mature, evolved modern pop records you`ll hear in 2005 and beyond. “ - Notlame.com (7/05)
• Featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition in an in-depth profile by Ned Wharton
• ”One of New York City’s top 10 bands.” - Billboard Magazine
RADIO PROMOTION
•Rock Radio Promotion - U.N.C.L.E. Radio Promotion.
•Secondary Pop Radio - Bill Jerome and Gary Lefkowith at ADD Promotions
#1 most added song to secondary pop radio for the week of 9/2/05
#3 most added song to secondary pop radio for the week of 8/26/05
•College Radio-Steve Theo at Pirate Radio Promotions www.piratepirate.com
•Charted #2 Alt song for Media Guide A&R Monitor for the week of 9/8/05
VIDEO PROMOTION
“Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Good Enough” video in major campaign through HIP Video Promo.
•34 new Adds for the week of August 4th including MTV Latin Amercia (including 120 Minutes), American Chart Show, Rhythms on the Rockside, JBTV, Havoc TV, Mania TV. DMX has embraced the video, airing the clip in retail locations (Vans, Wet Seal, Nordstrom, H & M, Gadzooks, Macy’s, Polo Jeans, American Eagle Outfitters and more). “The Making Of The Record” EPK appears on the enhanced portion of The Odds Of Winning and on the bands website.
Website: http://www.thechurchills.net