Alexis Blue - 2007

2007

2007 saw the band receive a new lease of life, and continue to gig around the country gaining popularity. Chris Stewart, Andeh's older brother, was drafted in on bass guitar, and with a new lineup and supports alongside The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The Wombats and Parka saw them achieve recognition from the industry. In March the band were picked by A+R representatives for Polydor Records to be in the final 30 of O2's Undiscovered competition to play the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London. However they failed to make the final 11. Again, in March, the band were asked to headline Club NME in Middlesbrough, playing a high profile set at the popular Middlesbrough Empire.

Their debut single 'You Won't Get Much Sleep' was released July 9, 2007 on limited edition blue vinyl along with the b-side 'Break The Routine'. The single was also be available on iTunes and various other online digital record stores. 'You Won't Get Much Sleep' sold out within weeks in both the UK and Japan.

The music video for the single was created by Tomfoolery Pictures Ltd and tells the story of an Alexis Blue fan who returns to her bedroom following a gig to find the band, who previously were in pictures and posters, now in the room and take her off to their 'poster/picture world'. Green Screen technology was used to create key scenes, the band were also 'paled down' using make up to create an eerie feel. This video was broadcast on MTV2 during September & October as well as the large BBC video screen in Liverpool City Centre.

To support the release, a small tour was undertaken, including Birkenhead, Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich, Liverpool and the band performing at Glastonbury Festival two weeks prior. In May the band signed a Publishing deal with Yell Music, who also work with popular Columbia band Midtown (band).

In October, Liverpool group The Wombats personally asked the band to play at their Album Launch Party on the River Mersey which took place on October 18. November saw the band play their largest Liverpool gig to date, where they headlined the Liverpool Barfly Theatre. This special gig was filmed for future DVD release by visual company Tomfoolery Pictures Ltd using 3 still and 3 handheld HD cameras. The year ended with a special Liverpool Xmas/New Year headline gig which was held on a stage laden with Christmas trees and lights.