Why we're musicians not actors

We're hoping to put up our promotional video this week, to raise funds so we can FINALLY get a professional EP recorded.

We have tried many times before to record something halfway decent, and we did manage to get some tracks down DIY style; however we now reeeeally want to have something we can be super proud of that does our music justice. After four years together we figure it is ABOUT TIME!

So, we will be asking for support from everyone we know to help us achieve our goal. We met up on Sunday before rehearsal to record the promo video. We actually only had a vague idea of what we would be doing and saying... and have learned that if we do this again maybe some sort of plan would be a good idea!

When it's out later this week, check out our sparklingly cringe-worthy out-takes for a good big chuckle!

xx

Big fat update squished into one tiny post

We hope you had a fantastic Christmas holiday; Eid; Diwali; New Year and Chinese New Year (Kung Hei Fat Choi to you all) and that 2011 so far is a fabulous one for you!

Yes, it has been THAT LONG since the last Layers post and there is no excuse at all. Really, there is none, though I thought long and hard about giving one.

In this Layers bulletin, you will find out what we've been up to for the past few months, and what is ahead! So... here goes:

- We finished four shiny new tunes at the start of the year, including one about a crazy man who talks to lamposts; a duet with me and Anna which is kind of therapy in verse form and a song about wanting to run out of a work meeting to play with mystical creatures. Finally putting all the experience I gained in previous office jobs to good use!

- We got some photos done by photographer Gethin Nadin, which can be seen on http://www.myspace.com/thelayersgroup

- We played a fantastic gig at Proud, Camden, with Hotvox in February and will be playing for them again with some more funky bands soooon! Photoooos above!

- Our 2011 EP is in the construction stages. We are raising money to do this asap, and more info will be available soon. Please check back with us for details!

Much love,

The Layers