Jets to zurich

Jets to Zurich are an Welsh Alternative rock band. They have been active since 2009. In that time they have released 3 singles, 3 EP's and 1 album. They are currently unsigned in the United Kingdom but have a deal with Middle East based label Rickie Rocks Records for releases in that region.
History
The band were formed by life long friends singer/guitarist Dale Hawkins and drummer Shea Jones in the Autumn of 2008, originally a three piece with the addition of Dale's brother bassist Simon Hawkins, the band spent the first year of the existence playing locally in the South Wales area while they honed their craft and gathered material. Their first release was the self produced 3 track EP titled 'An Everyday Motion' with its low budget production and basic sound it was greeted with a mixed response upon its release in January 2009.
Over the next 6 months the band continued to gig extensively while writing what would become their first full length release. In which time they supported bands such as Sucioperro, Exit International and Henry's Funeral Shoe. Their first album was released in June 2010, titled 'Atmospheric Sound Cycles' it was seen as a sign of further progression for the three piece and was greeted with a better response than previous releases.
In mid 2010 the band recorded with producer Gethin Pearson on what would become the band's first two official singles titled 'Crimson Tide' and 'The Downward Spiral'. Both singles were released through indie label Catalyst Records to critical praise. It was during this time that the band began to enjoy unexpected success in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar, with debut single 'Crimson Tide' peaking at number 4 on the QBS Alternative Rock Top 40 in December 2010.
With the start of 2011 the band had now become a four piece with the addition of guitarist James Carey. In June 2011 the band's second single 'The Downward Spiral' became the band's first number one single in the Middle East on the QBS Chart . On the back of this the band received media attention from South Wales papers like the South Wales Echo, and other local papers.
Throughout the rest of the year the band began work on what will become their second album and supported bands like Johnny Foreigner, Lafaro, and My Red Cell. After the band parted ways with label Catalyst Records they released the first single from their second album, titled 'Pyramids' the track is currently number 4 on the QBS chart and a special 'Pyramids' EP will be released in the country through Rickie Rocks Records soon.
Discography
Albums
* Atmospheric Sound Cycles (15 June 2010), CD and Digital Download
* ALBUM NUMBER TWO (2012)
Singles and EPs
* An Everyday Motion - Demo (2009), CD
* Jets to Zurich EP (2009), CD
* Crimson Tide (November 2010), Catalyst Records, Digital Download
* The Downward Spiral (January 2011), Catalyst Records, Digital Download
* Pyramids (13 August 2011), Digital Download

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