Reverend and The Makers

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Formed 2005.

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Biography

Reverend and The Makers are an indie pop band based in Sheffield, England and signed to Wall of Sound. The band is fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed "The Reverend".

The band's debut album The State of Things (2007) has helped them gain success in Britain, as well as spawning UK Top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the World". The band released their second album, A French Kiss in the Chaos (2009) which led to the band being invited to support Oasis on their last ever tour, playing venues such as Wembley Stadium. The band's third studio album entitled @Reverend_Makers after the band's Twitter handle was released on 18 June 2012.

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Latest Blog Posts

Blogs from the BBC

  1. Reverend & the Makers - 'Silence Is Talking'

    Wed 8 Jul 2009 11:46 Oh weird. In the same week the 'comeback' single from the Twang hits the shelves,... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. A French Kiss In The Chaos 2009

    Review of A French Kiss In The Chaos

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    An accomplished indie album, produced to a high standard.

  2. The State Of Things 2007

    Review of The State Of Things

    Reviewed by David McGuire

    To be heavyweights Reverend & The Makers need to preach a different sermon.

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  1. Heavyweight Champion Of The World

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  2. Shine The Light

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  3. Open Your Window

    BBC Radio 2 | Liza Tarbuck 02/02/2013

     
  4. Out Of The Shadows

    BBC Radio 2 | Liza Tarbuck 13/10/2012

     
  5. Sundown On The Empire (Adrian Sherwood Remix)

    BBC 6 Music | Don Letts 03/09/2012

     

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