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The View

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Group. Formed 2005.

Scottish indie rock band

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Biography

The View are an indie rock band from Dryburgh in Dundee, Scotland. They also include various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop, folk and acoustic in their music.

The band are currently signed to 1965 Records and their debut single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released on August 12, 2006. The single entered the MTV Two/NME charts on July 9, 2006, eventually reaching number one on August 13, 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.

The View released their debut album Hats Off to the Buskers on January 22, 2007, which entered the UK Album Chart at number one the following week. It was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize.

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Latest News Stories Really Simple Syndication

News from the BBC

  1. Band aid saves live music venue

    Fri 8 May 2009 01:02

    A live music venue credited with helping bands like The View achieve success is saved...
  2. Good view

    Thu 15 Jan 2009 12:19

    The 'nonchalant' recording the new View album revealed
  3. Second View

    Fri 5 Dec 2008 11:50

    Dundee rockers announce the follow up to their debut

Latest Blog Posts Really Simple Syndication

Blogs from the BBC

  1. The View - 'Shock Horror'

    Tue 27 Jan 2009 11:14 Given the extent to which the View dedicate themselves to making their music - in much... Fraser McAlpine
  2. The View - '5 Rebbecca's'

    Fri 24 Oct 2008 10:42 This, everybody, is Spinal Tap. This is the moment at which we all realise that The... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Which Bitch 2009

    Which Bitch?

    Reviewed by Keira Burgess

    One band who have dodged, or shunned the draining corporate mentality.
  2. Hats Off To The Buskers 2007

    Hats Off to the Buskers

    Reviewed by Matt Humphreys

    ...When they stop trying so hard The View have a robust charm all of their own.

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