Name: Play for Today
Brand: The Spitfires

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AJXLP628

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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5051083172752

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Spitfires

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz is a British label that was established in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. Although Peterson left in 1989 to form Talkin' Loud, the label continued to thrive under the management of Dean Rudland. The name 'Acid Jazz' was a playful response to the popular 'acid house' movement of the late 80s. Despite its name, Acid Jazz produced records that were not necessarily jazz or acid music, but they quickly became synonymous with 90s style and sophistication. In fact, the term 'acid jazz' began being used to describe any record with a similar vibe. Today, Acid Jazz remains an influential force in the music industry.

Eddie Piller
Gilles Peterson
Dean Rudland

The Spitfires are a Watford-based group who have released five studio albums, one live album and several singles, and have extensively toured the UK and Europe since their inception in 2012. The band scored a national UK number 1 vinyl single in April 2016 with ‘So Long’, a number 2 vinyl single in May 2017 with ‘Move On’ and their first two albums reached number 6 in the UK independent album charts. Led by lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Billy Sullivan, their work ethic, sharp style and powerful song-writing mixed with acute social commentary has made this fiercely independent band one of the most popular underground success stories in the UK today.
With over 400 gigs under their belt, The Spitfires have built up a passionate following that travel over land and sea to shows. This enables gigs to be more than just an ordinary concert but rather an exciting event for fans. Notable DJs such as Gary Crowley (BBC London), Steve Lamacq (BBC6Music) and Rodney Bingenheimer (KROQ) are fans of the band's music. They have also had the opportunity to support renowned artists like Paul Weller and The Specials.
Billy Sullivan will bid farewell to The Spitfires with a final concert at London Ballroom on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 as he embarks on his solo career.

After four albums, including two number one UK National Vinyl and Indie Chart releases, hundreds of gigs across the UK and Europe to a loyal, hardcore fan base, The Spitfires take their final flight with a farewell. For their triumphant final release, the band entwines influences from New Wave, 2 Tone and Britpop, with electronic hooks and big choruses. Play For Today, places the listener straight into heart of British suburbia - depicting the lives and stories of bored housewives, cliquey local pubs and cocaine-ridden businessmen. With broad strokes of light/shade, humour and sarcasm, it’s a ‘Parklife’ for Gen Z… Produced by Simon Dine (Dexys, Paul Weller, The Waterboys), the band continues to strive, musically and sonically. The Watford-based group offer new textures alongside their characteristic pop nous and raw passion, all the while driven by frontman and lyricist Billy Sullivan’s astute social commentary. Advance single ‘Save Me’ sets the tone for Play For Today, exploring escapism in a warped, conservative version of suburbia, while hinting at the more electronic element that runs throughout the album. The culmination of a career to date, Play For Today sees the Spitfires leave their final mark, here and now, making way for a new beginning.

Play for Today

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