Milestones were a British pop rock band from Manchester, England, formed in 2014. The band consisted of vocalist Matt Clarke, guitarist and vocalist Andrew Procter, bassist Mark Threlfall, and guitarist Eden Leviston.
Milestones | |
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_2016.jpg) Milestones in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England, UK |
| Genres | Pop Rock, Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 2014–2019 |
| Labels | Fearless |
| Past members | Matt Clarke Andrew Procter Mark Threlfall Eden Leviston |
| Website | milestonesband |
History
editThey released their debut EP, Equal Measures, independently on 6 April 2015.[1] The band signed to Fearless Records in June 2016[2] and re-released their EP Equal Measures on 8 July 2016.[3] Frontman Matt Clarke was only 17 years old when the band signed to Fearless Records in June 2016.[4]
On 26 January 2018, the band released the lead single, "Paranoid" from their upcoming debut album titled Red Lights.[5] The album was released on 23 February 2018.[6][7]
On 29 October 2018, Milestones announced their separation via their official Twitter page, citing pursuit of new dreams and taking a break as their reasons for the breakup. Their final farewell shows took place on 18 and 19 January 2019.[8][9]
Touring
editAfter signing to Fearless Records,[10] Milestones toured with Hawthorne Heights,[11] WSTR,[12] With Confidence,[13] Mayday Parade,[14] Simple Plan[15] and more.
| Lineup | Location | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hope, Milestones | United Kingdom | May 2017 |
| Waterparks, Milestones | Camden Barfly, London, England | 31 May 2016 [16] |
| Area 11, Milestones | United Kingdom | 4 July 2016 - 1 August 2016[17] |
| Hawthorne Heights, Milestones | United Kingdom | 9 August 2016 - 18 August 2016[11] |
| WSTR, Milestones | United Kingdom | 24 October 2016 - 5 November 2016[12] |
| Taking Back Sunday, Frank Iero And The Patience, Milestones | O2 Ritz, Manchester, England | 15 February 2017[18] |
| With Confidence, Broadside, Safe To Say, Milestones | United Kingdom, Europe | 24 February 2017 - 18 March 2017[13] |
| Mayday Parade, Knuckle Puck, Milestones | United States | 23 March 2017 - 26 May 2017[14] |
| Simple Plan, Mallory Knox, Milestones, Trash Boat, Four Year Strong, The Bottom Line | United Kingdom, Europe | 28 May 2017 - 17 June 2017[15] |
Discography
edit- Equal Measures EP - Fearless Records - 8 July 2016
- Red Lights - Fearless Records - 28 February 2018
Band members
edit- Matt Clarke - lead vocals (2014-2019)
- Drew Procter - lead guitar (2014-2019)
- Mark Threlfall - bass guitar (2014-2019)
- Eden Leviston - rhythm guitar (2014-2019)
References
edit- ^ Finney, Graham. "Milestones – "Equal Measures" [EP] [Album Review]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Milestones sign to Fearless Records, share new song - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Fearless Records band Milestones release EP and music video for "Call Me Disaster" - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ Wilson, James (16 March 2018). "INTERVIEW: Milestones' Matt Clarke Talks 'Red Lights', Future Plans & Looking Up To..." PopBuzz.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Milestones announce debut album 'Red Lights' and reveal first video for 'Paranoid'". Punktastic.com.
- ^ "Milestones release debut album 'Red Lights' today via Fearless Records – Music Mayhem Magazine". musicmayhemmagazine.com. 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Milestones' new album is out now, have a listen to 'Red Lights' - Upset". 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Milestones on Twitter - Milestones Farewell Shows". twitter.com.
- ^ "Milestones Announce Breakup, Two Final Shows". altpress.com.
- ^ "Milestones | Fearless Records". Fearless Records. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones Announce UK Tour Dates with Hawthorne Heights". New Noise Magazine. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "WSTR Announce The Inbetween Tour with Milestones". highlightmagazine.net. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones announced as support for With Confidence EU/UK tour – Stitched Sound". stitchedsound.com. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Mayday Parade announces 'A Lesson in Romantics' tenth anniversary tour". AXS. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Milestones announced to support Simple Plan on their UK/Europe tour! - SOUNDCHECK - LIVE". SOUNDCHECK - LIVE. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Waterparks - Camden Barfly - 31/05/2016". Everything Alyce. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Tours: Milestones announce UK and NL tour dates". Punknews.org. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Here's Who's Supporting Taking Back Sunday On Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2017.