Music

Sammy Ault, Michael Meadows, Timmy Bollons and Thomas Ford met at Nottingham Trent University where they realised they could write serious music together.

I Only Date Models filled up the Bodega Social Club in the summer and say they would give up 'their dignity and self respect to get signed'.

Music influences

Drummer Tom Ford, says: "We enjoy anything from old school hip-hop to metal and even a bit of Phil Collins.

"Although we do not consciously attempt to emulate anyone else, our influences must have some bearing on our sound."

The band say they've been listening to minimal progressive French disco recently but if they had to choose one CD to rescue from a fire, it would be a Now That’s What I Call Music! compilation.

They do support the Nottingham music scene but say the local promoters could do a better job. Tom says:

"Nottingham has the potential to host some really good nights.

"However, a lot of big bands bring their own tour support and promoters are rather blasé about getting local bands on the bill. That has an adverse effect on the local scene."

I Only Date Models

Ideal night out

If they can't find a good local gig to go to, their ideal night out in Nottingham would consist of going to the Bodega Social Club, Coco Tang, the Stealth V Rescued club night and McDonalds.

Tom says that their best song is One Day (I Will Light Up Your Sky) but wishes the band could write catchy songs that last a lifetime like Happy Birthday and the Friends theme tune.

I Only Date Models will soon be in the studio to record two new tracks and are playing Nottingham’s Jack Wills Fresher tour in October 2009.

You can catch artists like I Only Date Models on The Beat. The Beat is BBC Radio Nottingham's official Introducing show.

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