10th May , 2011

‘CALIFORNIA SUN’ RELEASE DATE

The Outfield’s lead single, ‘California Sun’, from their forthcoming new album, Replay, is a careful blend of melodic brilliance and intricately woven vocals that will illuminate the radio airwaves this summer. The anticipated release date is May 24, 2011. The single will also include an extra track, the Revolver (Beatles) influenced “Malibu Beach’.

Single Details:

‘California Sun’
Written by John Spinks
Keyboards by David Kahne
Produced by John Spinks with The Outfield and Brent Bitner
Executive Production by John Spinks
Recording/Production at The Outfield Studios, The Limehouse Studio and Abbey Road Studios

‘Malibu Beach’
Written by John Spinks
Produced by John Spinks with The Outfield and Brent Bitner
Executive Production by John Spinks
Recording/Production at The Outfield Studios and The Limehouse Studio

4th April, 2011

THE OUTFIELD ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM TRACK LISTING

The track listing for The Outfield's brand new studio album, "Replay", has been revealed today. The new album will feature 12 brand new songs that find the band 's sincere confidence colliding with polished musicianship. Sonically, "Replay" is a culmination of The Outfield's signature sound elements in a resulting apex of their abilities. The album glides along with gorgeous melodies and harmonies while being grounded with classic rock intelligence along the way. The album is due to be released this summer (2011).

Tracklisting:

Aladdin's Cave
California Sun
A Long, Long Time Ago
In Your Copmany
Who Would You Be?
Shake Your Thing
New York City
Process
Wonderland
Call It Out
Disraeli Years
Sandman

** Running order subject to change

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22nd February, 2011

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM JOHN SPINKS

Hi Everyone,
Thank you all so much for your kind words of support wishing me well. Please know that this recent news was a total surprise to me and my family. Over the past five years I'd been totally focused on music thinking I'd beaten my illness. Had I not had a precautionary scan, I would have had no idea of my present condition, albeit I still look and feel fine? It would appear that the disease is at an early stage so I'm hoping the doctors can control things with modern day medicine. It's not in my nature to be negative so I'm just carrying on without letting this news distract me.
Please know that I'm still working flat out to finish the new album. I rehearsed with Tony and Alan on Saturday and I spent most of Sunday finalizing drum mixes with Alan. The record is all but done and we hope to master the CD inside the next two weeks. It's been a long journey this past year or so as we've literally written and recorded a complete new set of songs from those we had when Alan came back on board. Hand on heart, we all believe this is our strongest album since 'Play Deep', and we hope you enjoy the new music.
Thanks also for all the support you've given Brent to help raise the bands profile on all the social sites like Facebook during the past year. We are forever humbled at having such loyal fans!
On behalf of the three of us, here's to a great 2011 summer !!!
For now,
John

10th November, 2010

‘YOUR LOVE’ FEATURED ON NEW TV SERIES

The Outfield’s massive hit, ‘Your Love’, will be featured on an episode of Glory Daze, a new one-hour comedy series on TBS
(http://www.tbs.com/shows/glorydaze/). The episode will air November 23rd at 10pm. The comedy centers on a group of friends who are trying to navigate college life in 1980s Wisconsin. Glory Daze stars Saturday Night Live vet Tim Meadows and is created by Walt Becker (Wild Hogs) and Michael LeSieur (You, Me and Dupree). Check your local listings.

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4th November, 2010

MTV: THE EARLY YEARS

The Outfield's Tony Lewis will be a guest on this special broadcast for Fox News Radio. KVOL will turn back the clock to Aug. 1. 1981, the day MTV launched the first all music television network. This two-hour special will feature songs from MTV's first day ever, from unforgettable hits through those formative years, rarely-heard clips and interviews, as well as live interviews with MTV VJs, Music Execs, Producers and, of course, Musicians. ?You'll get a chance to hear from the people who made MTV possible, from the producers behind the first videos and the bands who helped launch MTV. Listen here http://kvol1330.com/ at 11:00 am (CST), 12:00 pm (EST) November 6, 2010.

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26th June, 2010

THE OUTFIELD: NEW TRACKS AND INTERVIEW

The Outfield recently took time out of their busy recording schedule to speak with Perrynoid about their forthcoming new album. Listen to John, Tony and Alan reflect on this latest recording experience and find out which band member is a Susan Boyle fan…? Also, listen to new tracks such as, ‘California Sun’, “Who Would You Be’ and more!

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09th May, 2010

JOHN SPINKS INTERVIEW PART ONE

As The Outfield get ready to release their long-awaited new album, John has been speaking to BFBS Radio in the UK about the band's career. Some exclusive cuts from the band’s current sessions will be premiered on the BFBS Rock Show on Thursday 13th May (2200 UK time; DAB in the UK or www.bfbs.com) but, for now, here's a taster of what listeners can hear - and an online Outfield biography for new fans. Presenter Damian Watson starts by taking us back to 1986.

Listen now by clicking on the player above.

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30th April, 2010

THE OUTFIELD: CAPTURING GENERATION ‘Y’

The Outfield continue to cross the generation barriers with their flawless power pop hit ‘Your Love’ taken from their multi platinum debut album Play Deep. The hit single elevated The Outfield’s stature from East London heroes to international superstars.

Indie rock band I See Stars from Michigan recently covered ‘Your Love’ for the newly released album Punk Goes Classic Rock. In addition, ‘Your Love’ is featured on the Adventureland Soundtrack, a 2009 comedy by Miramax Films

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29th March, 2010

TONY LEWIS INTERVIEW

The Outfield’s lead singer and bassist Tony Lewis took a break from recording to speak with music journalist Ross Catalino. The Outfield is creating quite a buzz in the music industry once again as their highly anticipated new album nears completion. In this time of bands touring their greatest hits collection over and over, John Spinks, Tony Lewis and Alan Jackman have recorded a vibrant collection of new songs to tour behind. In this interview, Tony Lewis discusses what keeps the band motivated and why they sound like Led Zeppelin. You can read the interview here.

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8th FEBRUARY, 2010

THE OUTFIELD: INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN HENNESSEY DOWNLOAD

It’s been twenty years since the three original members of The Outfield were last amongst us, and music journalist Martin Hennessy spoke with the band live from London, England on Saturday February 6th. The interview touches base with the band’s career from the recording of Play Deep to their current recording sessions for their upcoming 2010 release. An outtake from The Outfield’s recent recording sessions entitled ‘Baby I’m Crazy’ is featured on the program and is already being dubbed as ‘the best Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page never wrote’. While there is splash of a Led Zeppelin feel, Tony Lewis leaves you with no doubt with his pristine and soaring vocals in the songs intro as to whom this song belongs to. You can download the full interview on iTunes or Talking 80's Music.

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25th AUGUST 2009

INTERVIEW WITH GORDON BECKHAM

August 25th, John and Tony did a live radio interview with Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox last night. Gordon has been using Your Love as his own 'walk up' (to bat) music throughout his career. The guys had a great time on air and both wish Gordon continued success for the future.

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30th JUNE 2008

KATIE PERRY

New artist, KATIE PERRY hits Billboard top 10 charts & iTunes #1 albums chart with her new album "One of the Boys"! Katy covers The Outfield's "Your Love" with slight lyrical changes & a modified title (Use Your Love) on her recent EP, "UR So Gay." Perry can be seen in this Artisan News interview chatting about her inspiration to do an Outfield cover.

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