As promised earlier in the year, here's a Christmas present for all of you. It's a film of the band's secret gig at Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall that took place in December 2004. We've put it on YouTube for you in three parts. Enjoy!
View Part One
View Part Two
View Part Three
I Can't Come Down iTunes Links
You can now download two alternate versions of I Can't Come Down from iTunes:
Download Acoustic Version >>
Download Radio Edit >>
You can watch the video and listen to previews of the I Can't Come Down extra tracks and alternate versions here:
http://www.embrace.co.uk/icantcomedown/
I Can't Come Down - Download Versions
The following alternate versions of I Can't Come Down will be made available starting Sunday 26th November...
You can pre-order both formats of I Can't Come Down now for £3.99 by using the link below:
Pre-order from Recordstore >>
I Can't Come Down released on December 4th
Embrace release the fourth single from their latest album This New Day on December 4th.
You can check out the band's brand new online merchandise store by clicking the link below:
http://embrace.clickncreate.net/
On Tuesday 24th October Embrace will be performing live at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh as part of Emap Radio and One Scotland's Rock Against Racism gig series. Tune in to Clyde 1, Forth One, Northsound 1, Tay FM, MFR, West FM or Radio Borders this week or click here to win tickets. Competitions close on Friday 20th October.
"Target" is now available for download from iTunes, the Embrace digital store and all other digital retailers. Physical formats are also available in all good record stores. The full tracklistings are as follows...
Make a Target video & win an Embrace guitar! [UPDATED]
Due to the time and effort being spent by fans on the video Rik has decided to up the stakes and give away his "mojo" guitar! It's been his favourite for the last couple of years and almost the whole of This New Day and World At Your Feet were written on it!
Click here for more details >>
Please note the extra tracks available across the physical formats will only be available from the band's digital store as download bundles that reflect each format. They will not be available at all on third party download sites such as iTunes etc. However, the alternate versions of Target will be available from third party download stores.
Just Admit It & Live At Southampton
You can listen to one minute clips of both "Just Admit It" and "Target (Live At Southampton)" now on the Target page.
This Is How It Is, the debut mini-album from Anechoic is released today on Hungry Kid Records. Anechoic are managed by Embrace drummer Mike Heaton. Click "More" for buy links!
Check out Danny's latest entry over on the diary page.
Make a video for Target and win an Embrace guitar!
Make a video for Target and you could win one of Embrace's guitars, and a brand new Mac Mini computer! The best video gets Rik's Fender '62 Re-Issue Stratocaster as used on both the Out Of Nothing and This New Day sessions, plus a Mac Mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo!!
Cud - Rich & Strange: The Anthology
Cud, one of the greatest bands of all time, have released an anthology this week due to overwhelming public demand. And even more amazing is the fact that our very own Mickey Dale played bass, keys and guitar on six of the tracks and gets writing and production credits elsewhere!
Embrace have added a second warm-up date to their autumn tour. The date is at The Leadmill in Sheffield and will take place on Tuesday 19th September. Tickets are now on-sale!
Tuesday 19th September 2006
SHEFFIELD - LEADMILL
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 870 010 4555
You can now watch the video for Target on YouTube by clicking here.
You can listen to one minute clips of both "Run Away" and "Target (Acoustic Version)" and watch the video now on the Target page.
Delays, Four Day Hombre and Mumm-ra have been confirmed as supports on the band's forthcoming UK tour.
The band's forthcoming single Target will be available in the following download formats...
Pre-order Target & Receive Signed Artwork!
You can now pre-order all three formats of the band's forthcoming single , "Target", for the bargain price of just £6!
Click here to pre-order >>
All pre-orders will receive a special artwork print signed by the band.
Target released on September 11th
Embrace are set to release a new single - Target - on September 11th.
Embrace have added a warm-up date to their autumn tour. The date is at The Engine Shed in Lincoln and will take place on Monday 18th September. Tickets are now on-sale!
Monday 18th September 2006
LINCOLN - THE ENGINE SHED
http://www.ticketline.co.uk/
Embrace have added another date to their autumn tour in September and October. The date is at Oxford Brookes University and will take place on Sunday 1st October. Tickets are now on-sale!
Sunday 1st October 2006
OXFORD - BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Tel: +44 (0) 870 401 8000
http://www.gigsandtours.com/
Target - Pictures from the Video
You can view a few pictures from the Target video on the Gallery page in "Other Stuff".
Embrace have confirmed an extra five live dates to add to their autumn tour in September and October. The dates are as follows...
Due to phenomenal demand Embrace have added a second date at the Apollo in Manchester to take place on Saturday 14th October. Tickets are now on-sale!
Saturday 14th October 2006
MANCHESTER - APOLLO
Tel: +44 (0) 870 401 8000
Tel: +44 (0) 161 832 1111
http://www.gigsandtours.com/
Embrace have lined up a major UK tour for the autumn. The band will play seventeen dates around the country in September and October kicking off on September 21st in Hull. Tickets are priced £20 for regional shows and £21.50 for London and are available from 24 hour booking line +44 (0) 871 2200 260 or on line at www.gigsandtours.com.
Tonight's broadcast of SG#14 - Live In Majorca has been postponed due to technical difficulties. The showing will be re-scheduled - apologies for any inconvenience...
This New Day Special Edition Out Now!
The special edition of Embrace's latest album "This New Day" is now available in stores.
Buy from Amazon >>
Buy from HMV >>
Buy from Play.com >>
Buy from Recordstore >>
Win VIP Islington Academy Tickets With Yahoo!
You can win VIP tickets to the band's forthcoming World Cup launch party at London's Islington Academy on June 9th by clicking the link below.
Click here to enter the competition >>
You can now hear previews of "What Lies Behind Us" and the Orchestral version of "World At Your Feet" on the World At Your Feet eCard.
Check out Danny's latest diary entry over on the Diary page.
You can now hear "Whatever It Takes" and the Gospel and Dino versions of "World At Your Feet" on the World At Your Feet eCard.
Embrace will be hosting their own World Cup launch party on June 9th at London's Islington Academy...
You can view the video for the band's forthcoming single, "World At Your Feet", now on either the Embrace Media Player or the World At Your Feet eCard.
World At Your Feet Extra Tracks Preview
You can check out some of the b-sides and alternate versions and see the video now on the World At Your Feet eCard here.
World At Your Feet - Download Versions
Embrace are releasing several versions of their next single, "World At Your Feet", as downloads. Details of these versions are in here...
Pre-order "This New Day - Limited Edition" & get a signed 7"
You can pre-order "This New Day - Limited Edition" by clicking here. Pre-orders that include the band's new single "World At Your Feet" will also receive a signed 7" while stocks last.
This New Day - Limited Edition
Embrace are to make a special limited edition version of their No. 1 album "This New Day" available on Monday 5th June, to coincide with the release of "World At Your Feet", the band's official song for the England football team at World Cup 2006.
Pre-order all 3 formats of "World At Your Feet" & get a signed 7"
You can pre-order all three formats of the band's forthcoming single "World At Your Feet" for £6 by clicking here. Pre-orders will receive a signed 7" while stocks last.
World At Your Feet Formats & Tracklistings
The band's forthcoming single, the official song for England at World Cup 2006, "World At Your Feet" is released on 5th June 2006. The physical formats and tracklistings are as follows...
Be in the video for World At Your Feet on Wednesday!
Would you like the opportunity to be in Embrace's video for the official World Cup song? We are looking for 1,500 people aged 16-60, all races & genders. We will be shooting on Wednesday 10th May from about 10am - 3pm in the Greater London area.
Embrace will be appearing on Jo Whiley's Live Lounge on Thursday June 8th. Make sure you tune in!
You can now buy the official World At Your Feet ringtone from the Embrace ringtone store...
The Prince's Trust - 20th May 2006
Embrace have been confirmed to appear at a concert to take place at the Tower of London to celebrate The Prince's Trust 30th birthday.
Embrace will become the first ever band to perform live on Match Of The Day today - Sunday 23rd April (10pm BBC2). The band will be performing their World Cup anthem World At Your Feet. If you miss it you can also catch the band performing the song at the PFA Awards on Sky on Monday night.
Listen To "World At Your Feet" Now!
You can listen to Embrace's official England World Cup song "World At Your Feet" by downloading the Embrace Media Player here.
World At Your Feet Released on Independiente on June 5th 2006
Embrace, the FA's choice for this year's official World Cup song, will release World At Your Feet on Independiente on June 5th. The British public will get their first opportunity to hear the song tomorrow morning - Friday April 21st - when it's unveiled on Radio One's Chris Moyles breakfast show shortly after 8am.
Click the link below to download the Embrace media player. This is a QuickTime application that enables you to watch and listen to various types of media by the band. At the moment we have eight videos on there, with more content to come.
Get The Embrace Media Player >>
Scottish Festival Appearances Confirmed
Embrace have confirmed that they will be headlining at two festivals in Scotland this summer. These are the Orkney Isles Festival and the Inverness Belladrum Festival.
Embrace have been confirmed to headline the first day at this year's Guildford Festival, which takes place between 14th - 16th July. Tickets priced £40 day, £85 weekend or £95 weekend with camping are available from the festival's website at www.guilfest.co.uk or by calling 01483 454 159.
Embrace Score Hat-trick Of Number One Albums!
Embrace scored their third No. 1 album today and celebrated by heading into the studio to record their World Cup song.
The FA Announce Official World Cup Song
Embrace are to record the official England World Cup song for The FA. After much speculation, The FA has today confirmed that chart-toppers Embrace will record the official England World Cup song to be released prior to the World Cup.
The band will be signing copies of their new album "This New Day" at HMV Oxford Circus (150 Oxford Street - 6pm) on Friday 31st March.
Check out the diary page of the band's official site to read Danny's latest diary entry now...
EMBRACE'S BRAND NEW ALBUM, "THIS NEW DAY", IS NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES!
"This New Day" is available on CD, LP and DOWNLOAD. The tracklisting across all formats is as follows:
01. No Use Crying
02. Nature's Law
03. Target
04. Sainted
05. I Can't Come Down
06. Celebrate
07. Exploding Machines
08. Even Smaller Stones
09. The End Is Near
10. This New Day
>> Buy From Amazon
>> Buy From HMV
>> Buy From Play.com
>> Buy From RecordStore
>> Download From The Embrace Digital Store
>> Download From iTunes
Visit the Embrace ringtone store!
You can download ringtones of tracks from the band's last two albums by visiting the Embrace Ringtone Store now.
>> Visit the Embrace Ringtone Store.
Nature's Law", the first single to be taken from the band's brand new album "This New Day", entered the UK singles chart at an unbelievable number two today!
Nature's Law - Brand New Instrumental Versions!
Due to popular demand we've made two instrumental versions of Nature's Law available for you to download!
Here's the links:
Download Nature's Law - Instrumental Version now!
Download Nature's Law - Orchestral Instrumental Version now!
Nature's Law - Acoustic Version!
The band occupied their time yesterday by making a brand new acoustic version of Nature's Law for you to download!
Here's the link:
Download Nature's Law - Acoustic Version now!
Did you know that most mobiles double up as MP3 players? Did you also know that you can download full track excellent quality audio directly to your phone, and these sales also count towards the chart? Never be without music!
Orange Mobile users - hit your WAP button, and go to the Orange World homepage - then to Music & Tones and Embrace is the third banner down - click on it and download Nature's Law in full!
Vodafone users - use your WAP button, and go to your Vodafone Live! homepage - then go to Music & Tones and you'll find Embrace in there too.
3 Mobile users - use your WAP button, and go to the 3 Mobile homepage - there's Embrace!
An interview with the band and Clint Boon is going to be aired this evening on Xfm at 7pm. Make sure you tune in!
All formats of Nature's Law are now available through the iTunes music store using the links below:
- Nature's Law - EP
- Nature's Law - 7"
- Nature's Law - Live At Alexandra Palace
- Nature's Law - Live At SECC Arena
- Nature's Law - Original Take
- Nature's Law - Draft One
- Nature's Law - Live At M.E.N. Arena
- Nature's Law - Orchestral Version
- Nature's Law - Video
On March 15th a new music radio station was born: Xfm Manchester 97.7fm. To mark the launch they're putting on a heap of huge bands in very small venues across Manchester under the banner Access All April, with some bands returning to pubs and clubs they've not played for more than ten years! Embrace will be playing Academy 3 on April 7th and Xfm Manchester want you to be there.
Embrace's brand new single, "Nature's Law", is now available in stores!
>> Buy all three formats of Nature's Law for £5!
>> Download all of the tracks now!
Pay For Nature's Law Downloads On Your Mobile Phone!
You can pay for your Nature's Law downloads by texting the following keywords to 81330.
Nature's Law Video Available On iTunes
The Nature's Law video is now available for purchase on iTunes! Head over there and get it:
>> Nature's Law video on iTunes
1966 England World Cup Squad Thrash Embrace At Table Football!
Richard, Mickey and Steve joined members of England's 1966 World Cup Squad for a game of table football at London's Sports Cafe last Thursday. Organised by FHM magazine for a forthcoming feature, the three band members were joined by Gordon Banks (goal keeper) and George Cohen (right back) for the game.
Virgin Megastore's have a limited number of 12" x 12" album artwork prints to give away on purchase of the album, subject to availability. Buy early to avoid disappointment!
Nature's Law Extra Tracks & Alternate Versions
The band's forthcoming single "Nature's Law" features several extra tracks, videos and alternate versions available for both physical purchase and download. We've added the final track previews to the Nature's Law eCard for you to listen to.
Early HMV Openings For "This New Day"
The following HMV stores (along with hmv.co.uk) will be opening at 8am on Monday 27th March to allow fans of the band to buy the album on the way to work...
Buy All 3 Formats of "Nature's Law" for £5 & Receive a Signed 7"!
We've setup a special pre-order for the band's forthcoming single. By using the link below you can pre-order all three formats of "Nature's Law" for the bargain price of just £5. Not only that, the first 500 pre-orders will receive a 7" signed by the whole band!
Pre-order "Nature's Law" Now!
The video for Nature's Law will be transmitted on TOTP Reloaded this Saturday morning (11th March). Make sure you tune in!
Nature's Law - Extra & Alternate Tracks
The band's forthcoming single "Nature's Law" features several extra tracks, videos and alternate versions available for both physical purchase and download. Check out the Nature's Law eCard to get a preview.
You can pre-order This New Day from the following stores:
- Amazon
- HMV
- Play
- Recordstore
Pre-order all 3 formats of Nature's Law for £5!
You can pre-order all three formats of Nature's Law for the bargain price of just £5 using this link:
Pre-order all 3 formats of Nature's Law for £5!
Pre-order the download versions of Nature's Law!
You can pre-order the various download versions of Nature's Law using this link:
Pre-order the download versions of Nature's Law!
Low Key English Dates in Preston, Halifax & London
Embrace have announced a trio of low key English shows in April to celebrate the release of their new album "This New Day" on 27th March which is preceded by the single "Nature's Law" on March 20th. These will be the band's only English headline dates this side of the summer when they play their huge outdoor forest shows across the country in June.
We've upgraded the Nature's Law eCard so that you can listen to previews of the new b-sides and alternate versions available across the formats of the single.
We now have our very own download store where you can buy legal downloads of most of the Embrace back catalogue.
Embrace Headline Free Power FM Concert in Southampton
Power FM will host a free concert for their listeners at Southampton Guildhall on 10th March. Embrace will headline "Power Amped" with El Presidente and Kubb supporting.
Nature's Law Formats & Tracklistings
The band's forthcoming single "Nature's Law" is released on 20th March 2006. The physical and download formats and tracklistings are as follows...
You can watch the video for Nature's Law using these streams...
Album Release Date & Song Title Change
The release date for the band's forthcoming album "This New Day" has been brought forward a week to 27/03/2006.
You can listen to the whole of Nature's Law using the streams in here...
Nature's Law Video Shoot & Pictures
The band shot the video for their forthcoming single "Nature's Law" on location in Poland over the last couple of days in temperatures that reached -25°C.
Check out the Nature's Law eCard now using the link below:
http://www.embrace.co.uk/natureslaw/
You can hear the new single and also get a free Nature's Law ringtone!
Scottish Dates Ticket Pre-order
You can now pre-order tickets for the band's forthcoming Scottish tour using this link:
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/740832
The password is FIREWORKS.
New Single, Album & Tour Dates
Single: "Natureís Law" released on 20/03/2006
Album: "This New Day" released on 27/03/2006
We've got a special Christmas present for all of you Embrace faithful. It's a video of the band performing "Chestnuts" at their secret gig last December at Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall...
Embrace Forest Tour Tickets On General Sale Now!
Due to unforseen demand the general sale of tickets for the band's Forest Tour in 2006 has been brought forward - tickets are on sale NOW through the usual booking agents. Details in here!
Pre-order Embrace Forest Tour Tickets Now!
You can pre-order tickets for the band's Forest Tour in 2006 by visiting the eCard for the tour.
EMBRACE ANNOUNCE MASSIVE OPEN AIR FOREST SHOWS FOR 2006
Embrace, who this week play the biggest headline shows of their career with arena dates in London, Manchester and Glasgow have announced a series of massive open-air gigs across the UK in June 2006.
A Glorious Day - Live In Leeds DVD
On November 7th, Embrace release their first full length concert DVD "A Glorious Day - Live In Leeds" through Eagle Vision.
Dry Kids (B-Sides 1997-2005) - OUT NOW!
A companion to FIREWORKS, DRY KIDS is an 18 track album that includes the stunning B-sides of singles from both the Hut and Independiente catalogue and is a must-have for their dedicated fans - both old and new.
Radio One are sending all of their DJ's home next week for one day each. Chris Moyles is obviously going back to Leeds and is bringing his friends Embrace onto the show next Monday, which will take place between 7am and 10am.
Embrace have confirmed two further warm-up gigs for their arena shows in December 2005. The gigs will take place in Ireland.
Nottingham Rock City - 13/12/05
The band have announced a warm-up show at Nottingham Rock City for their arena dates in December. The gig takes place on Tuesday 13th December. Tickets are on sale now through the link in here...
24 hours, 22 bands, one amazing album... Out Now!
Danny's Diary Entry - 05/09/2005
There's a new diary entry from Danny over on the Diary page...
Available At Last! Limited Edition LIVE DVD.
Announcing the immediate availability of the only official Embrace SG#14 DVD documentary. Featuring 80 minutes with the band as they select and take seven fans from the UK to the magical island of Majorca for the most ambitious secret gig so far, you can now enjoy the most spectacular of live outdoor gigs.
Buy Embrace Sheet Music Online!
You can now buy Embrace sheet music online with www.musicnotes.com!
Tune in to Fuse TV between 6 - 7pm this Friday to see them play the Ashes video and talk about Embrace, Out Of Nothing and their US tour.
Embrace will be making their US television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, June 15th 2005. Don't miss it!
Embrace will be named "Band of the Day" on spin.com this Thursday 16th June.
Embrace play Buzz Beach Ball I
Embrace are to play Buzz Beach Ball I which takes place on Tuesday 5th July 2005 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater KC, Bonner Springs, KS.
You can listen to "Out Of Nothing" on the VH1 website now as part of their "Hear Music First" listening party.
Los Angeles Virgin Megastore Acoustic Performance - 22nd June 2005
The band will be making a special acoustic performance at the Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday 22nd June.
You can now check out the video for Ashes on the iFilm.com website using the link below.
Embrace Announce Biggest Ever Headline Shows & Ticket Pre-order Details!
Embrace round off their most successful year to date by playing their biggest headline gigs ever in December. Tickets priced at £21.50 (London) and £20 (Manchester & Glasgow) are on general sale from 9am on Saturday 4th June 2005 and are available from the following ticket outlets.
Get An Exclusive Download Of A Glorious Day From Tonight!
Embrace will be making available a very special live version of their forthcoming single "A Glorious Day" from midnight tonight through their own online store.
Live at Leeds Millennium Square Mini-site
You can now view a mini-site we've created for the band's two open air gigs this weekend, which are taking place at Millennium Square, Leeds on Saturday and Sunday.
You can now hear a short clip of "Hallelujah", the last of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "A Glorious Day".
Embrace To Appear on XFM Live Hour
We thought you might like to know that Embrace will be appearing on the XFM Live Hour on Sunday the 5th June at 12pm.
Embrace Play Gig At Competition Winner's House
Embrace played their latest and smallest secret gig in Derby last night at the home of fan Les Clarkson.
SG#14: Live In Majorca - Now Available To Pre-order On DVD
The official documentary is now available featuring 80 minutes with the band as they select and take seven fans from the UK to the magical island of Majorca for the most ambitious secret gig so far, and the most spectacular of live outdoor gigs.
Embrace will be appearing on CD:UK on Sunday next weekend.
Danny McNamara Spearheads Initiative For Tinnitus Cure
Today the charity Action For Tinnitus Research, with the support of Danny from Embrace, award winning actors, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy together with rock icons, Peter Townshend (The Who), Paul Ryder (Happy Mondays), Lemmy (Motorhead) and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, are launching an online auction via E-bay and the charity's www.tinnitus-research.org website of a series of specially created, 1 metre by 1 metre canvas portrait paintings of the famous tinnitus sufferers to raise vital funds for research into a cure for the 'neglected condition' tinnitus.
Pre-order Out Of Nothing in North America with Amazon.com!
Those of you in North America can pre-order the band's forthcoming album "Out Of Nothing" with Amazon.com right now!
For those of you who have been asking here are the stage times for each of the band's appearing at Embrace's two "Glorious Day" shows at Leeds Millennium Square at the end of the month.
You can now hear a short clip of "Red Eye Shot", the third of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "A Glorious Day".
You can now hear a short clip of "Feels Like Glue", the second of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "A Glorious Day".
You can now hear a short clip of "Milk & Honey", the first of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "A Glorious Day".
Pre-order all three formats of A Glorious Day for £5!
You can now pre-order all three formats of the the band's forthcoming single, "A Glorious Day", through their very own online store. Each pre-order through the band's store will also receive a free Glorious Day poster and be entered into a prize draw to win signed single artwork and VIP tickets to the band's show at Leeds Millennium Square on Sunday 29th May 2005.
Embrace Confirm Dublin Oxegen Festival Appearance
Embrace have confirmed that they will be appearing at the Oxegen Festival in Dublin this year on 10th July 2005.
Embrace Announce June / July Tour of the USA - UPDATE!
Embrace have confirmed their first headline tour of North America where they will be appearing at the following venues in June & July after their current North American tour with Snow Patrol ends this week.
The supports for the tour have been confirmed as Longview and Augustana.
Get the Ashes Ringtone in the USA now!
You can now download the Ashes ringtone to your cell phone if you're in the USA...
EXCLUSIVE: View the Video for A Glorious Day now!
We've got hold of the video for the band's forthcoming brand new single "A Glorious Day" for you to watch right here on this website! To view the video please use the links below.
A Glorious Day released on Independiente on May 30th
Embrace follow three top 15 singles from their No 1 album "Out Of Nothing" with a new single entitled A Glorious Day - set for release in May.
Out Of Nothing - Revised US Release Date
For all of you guys over in the States, the release date for Out Of Nothing has now been confirmed as June 14th 2005.
The Eden Sessions @ The Eden Project - UPDATE!
Embrace have confirmed that they will be appearing at this year's Eden Sessions festival to take place in Cornwall on 19th August 2005.
US Tour Dates With Snow Patrol
Embrace have confirmed that they will be appearing with Snow Patrol at the following venues in the USA and Canada in April and May.
Embrace have been announced as part of the incredible line-up for this year's Carling Live 24 event taking place in London on Saturday 30th April and we've teamed up with Carling to offer Embrace fans the chance to buy a limited number of tickets from 10am today!
Embrace Confirm V Festival Appearance
Embrace have been confirmed to appear at this years V Festival, which takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2005 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Stafford.
Embrace Confirm Line-up For Glorious Day Gigs
Embrace have confirmed the supporting line ups for their two sold out open air gigs in Leeds Millennium Square on May 28th and 29th.
OK so we've chosen a winner and the runners up for SG#18. And the winner is...
Embrace have confirmed details of two dates to take place in Ireland in April 2005.
Looking As You Are: Number Eleven!
Looking As You Are, the third single to be taken from the band's number one platinum selling album, entered the UK singles chart at number eleven this week!
Embrace have confirmed that they will be appearing at the following venues in the USA after their sold out tour of the UK ends in March.
St Mary's Primary School, Timsbury
Here's a picture of year 6 from St Mary's Primary School in Timsbury who have adopted Embrace as their class band for this term.
Embrace Announce T In The Park Festival Appearance
Embrace have been confirmed to perform on the main stage at this year's T In The Park festival, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2005 at Balado in Kinross, Scotland.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "The Final Say", the fourth and final brand new track that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Looking As You Are".
Three for £5 with Virgin Megastores
Virgin Megastores are going to be offering all three formats of Looking As You Are in stores nationwide for the bargain price of just £5 all next week.
Embrace have been added to the bill for the Isle Of Wight Festival, joining REM who were confirmed as headliners last month.
Embrace Announce Second Open Air Show In Leeds Millennium Square
Embrace have announced a second show in Leeds Millennium Square, to take place on May 29th.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Madelaine", the third of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Looking As You Are".
Pre-order all three formats Looking As You Are for £5!
You can now pre-order all three formats of the the band's forthcoming single, "Looking As You Are", through their very own online store. Look in here for the link.
Embrace Announce Biggest Ever Headline Show - "A Glorious Day" In Leeds
Embrace have confirmed their biggest ever headlining show to date, an open air hometown gig in Leeds City Centre on Saturday May 28th.
You can view the eCard for the band's forthcoming gig at Leeds Millennium Square right here.
The BBC will be repeating the Embrace concert recorded by BBC Scotland last year as part of their In Concert series on Saturday 12th February.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Soldiers Hours", the second of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Looking As You Are".
You can now hear a one minute clip of "I Ache", the first of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Looking As You Are".
Out Of Nothing - US Release Date!
Just a quick note for all you US fans of the band who have been eagerly awaiting the release of Out Of Nothing over there.
The video for the band's forthcoming single "Looking As You Are" is now available for you to watch right here.
Looking As You Are released on Independiente on February 14th
Embrace are to release "Looking As You Are", the third single from their Number 1 and platinum status album "Out Of Nothing" and a favourite in their live set, on February 14th.
Millennium Stadium Benefit Gig
Embrace have been confirmed to join the bill of the Millennium Stadium benefit gig on January 22nd.
As a special thank you to fans of the band, we've made a special recording of the song "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake available for you to download as an MP3 right here.
Secret Gig at Carnglaze Caverns
Embrace wrapped up their most successful year to date with a secret gig 300 feet underground at Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall last night.
Embrace Launch New Online Store
You can now buy all your Embrace music from the band's very own online store.
Vote for Embrace in Virgin Radio's All Time Top 500 Songs!
Virgin Radio is searching for the top 500 songs of all time, and they want you to vote for them.
Get In The Picture (Looking As You Are)
We can now confirm the next single to be released from Embrace's number one platinum album "Out Of Nothing" will be the very wonderful "Looking As You Are" on February 14th 2005.
You can now check out a video of the boys from when they played Halo 2 against their fans last Tuesday before their second sold-out show at the Hammersmith Palais.
Ashes, the second single to be taken from the band's number one platinum selling album, entered the UK singles chart at number eleven this week!
Embrace Announce Another Glasgow Barrowland Date!
With their show on February 21st now sold out, Embrace have added a second show at Glasgow Barrowland on February 22nd. Tickets for this date are on sale from Saturday Nov 20th, are priced £16.00 and available from here.
If you're going to any of the following dates on the band's UK tour and you fancy appearing on the artwork for the band's next single look out for our photographer snapping portrait shots of people either in the foyer or by the merchandise stand!
Out Of Nothing: Available on Vinyl Next Week!
The band's current album, "Out Of Nothing", will be available on double gatefold vinyl from next Monday 22nd November 2005.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Enough", the fourth and final brand new track that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Ashes".
Embrace Announce Glasgow Barrowland Date
Embrace have announced their first tour date in Scotland for 2005 as part of their February 2005 tour.
In one of the year's most spectacular comebacks, Embrace are set to match sales of their debut album, "The Good Will Out", as their latest album "Out Of Nothing" reaches platinum status just two months after it's release. "Out Of Nothing" is now the band's biggest seller since "The Good Will Out" was released in 1998.
Embrace will be signing copies of Ashes and the limited edition version of Out of Nothing at a select number of record stores this month.
Samaritans Launches Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Email Service
Samaritans, the emotional support charity, today announced the launch of a campaign targeted at 16 to 25 year olds, aimed at increasing awareness and usage of its 24 hour confidential email service.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "How Come (Live)", the third of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Ashes".
X-clusive: Xfm's Winter Wonderland Gig Announced
Xfm can exclusively announce that our Winter Wonderland charity concert for Shelter at the Carling Apollo Hammersmith will include performances from Embrace, Kasabian, The Zutons and more acts yet to be announced.
Play Halo 2 With Embrace on Xbox Live!
Embrace will be taking on UK / Irish gamers just minutes before they walk on stage to play a second sold out show at London's Hammersmith Palais.
Embrace are to make a special limited edition version of their No. 1 album "Out Of Nothing" available on Monday 15th November, to coincide with the release of 2nd single "Ashes".
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Flaming Red Hair", the second of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Ashes".
Embrace's Latest Secret Gig... In The Big Brother House!
Three days ago a select group of Embrace fans, who'd broken the codes on the band's secret gig website, received the following instructions.
More Dates Added to Spring Tour
Embrace have added two further shows to their spring tour in 2005. The band will now play a second date at Manchester Apollo on February 27th and the tour now culminates with two shows at Brixton Academy on March 5th (already announced) and 6th.
The video for the band's forthcoming single "Ashes" is now available for you to watch right here.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Maybe I Wish", the first of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Ashes"
Embrace Release Cover of D12's "How Come"
Following an unprecedented demand from fans, Embrace have decided to release their version of D12's "How Come". The song will be included on CD2 of their forthcoming single "Ashes", released on November 15th 2004.
We're going to be adding all of the extra tracks from the band's forthcoming single "Ashes" over the next few weeks.
Embrace Announce Additional Tour Date at Stirling Albert Halls
Embrace have announced another date at Stirling Albert Halls in Scotland for their November 2004 tour.
"Ashes" Released 15th November 2004
Embrace follow up their No. 7 single Gravity with a new single Ashes, the lead track from their No.1 and gold status album Out Of Nothing.
Embrace Announce New UK Tour For 2005
In addition to their autumn tour, which kicked off in Manchester last week and includes two sell out gigs at London's Hammersmith Palais on November 22nd and 23rd, Embrace announce a Spring tour for 2005.
Embrace will be appearing live on Tim Lovejoy & The Allstars on Sky One this Wednesday at 10pm.
Embrace Announce Additional Tour Date at Keele University
Embrace have announced an additional date for their sold out tour of the UK in November.
Embrace Live at the Cavern Club
Just to let you all know, the opening times and stage times for the gig at the Cavern in Liverpool on Wednesday are as follows.
DropStitch, the all-girl snowboard film featuring unreleased music from Embrace, is available in-stores now!
Embrace brought their 3 day secret gig tour to a close with a final show at Newcastle's most famous landmark, the Angel Of The North, on Sunday.
Embrace have announced details of six new tour dates across Germany and Austria starting on Friday 26th November 2004.
Do you want to appear in the next Embrace video for their fantastic new single "Ashes"? You will need to be available on Tuesday 28th September and be able to make your way to central London. If so, read on...
Out Of Nothing: Number One in the UK Album Chart!!
Embrace's latest album "Out Of Nothing", released last Monday, has today entered the UK album chart at number one! This is the band's second number one album, the first being "The Good Will Out" back in June 1998. "Out Of Nothing" sold nearly twice as many copies as "The Good Will Out" in it's first week, going gold on the first day of sale.
New Wallpapers for your Desktop!
You can now download a selection of wallpapers from the band to decorate your computers desktop.
Vote for embrace.co.uk at the Digital Music Awards 2004!
Please vote for the official Embrace website by clicking the link contained in here!
Edinburgh In-store Competition
We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to the in-store performance that the band are playing at the Virgin Megastore in Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th September at 7pm.
Embrace To Appear On Jo Whiley's Live Lounge
The band will be making an appearance on Jo Whiley's Live Lounge on Friday 24th September.
In-store Appearances & Glasgow Garage Beat 106 Gig
The band will be making two in-store appearances next week to play a live set and sign copies of their new album, "Out Of Nothing".
Make sure you tune into Ken Bruce this week to hear "Tracks Of My Years" featuring Danny's selections.
Download Tracks From "Out Of Nothing" Now!
This is the first time a major UK artist has done this. Exclusively to Guardian Unlimited & Big Noise Music, from Monday 6th September, two tracks a day will be available to download.
Album Pre-order, Download "Out Of Nothing" Next Week & CD:UK!
Next week you will be able to pre-order the band's forthcoming album, "Out Of Nothing", for a special price. Make sure you check back at the band's official website on Monday for the details!
You can now enter a new competition to win tickets to see the band's performance in Liverpool at a secret venue on Wednesday 6th October.
Listen to "Out Of Nothing" online now!
You can now listen to one minute samples of the band's forthcoming album "Out Of Nothing" now.
Embrace will be playing live on Gideon Coe's show on BBC 6 Music tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.
Embrace Play Scottish Secret Gig (Finally!)
Back in 2000 Embrace were set to play the second of their now legendary secret gigs on the shores of Loch Leven in Scotland. Bad planning and torrential rain caused the cancellation of the gig and ever since Scottish fans (hello Atkie!) have lobbied hard to get the band back north of the border for a secret gig.
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Wasted", the fourth of four brand new tracks that have been made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Gravity".
Embrace Play Surprise Gig In Leicester Square
A crowd of over 500 gathered in Leicester Square last night to watch the latest of Embrace's guerilla gigs.
Embrace Announce Third London Show
Embrace are most definitely back. Their forthcoming album Out Of Nothing is receiving a great reception, a hit single with Gravity is in the offing, and now the band have added a third London date to their autumn tour schedule.
Embrace will be appearing on the XFM Music:Response show on Thursday 2nd September 2004.
You can now download "Gravity" from the Oxfam music site BigNoiseMusic a whole week before the official release date!
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Too Many Times", the third of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Gravity".
Alright not quite, but for those of us who missed Gravity on the England match the other night you can view it here.
Embrace Join V Festival Line Up
Itís already shaping up to be the greatest comeback since Lazarus. With forthcoming single Gravity poised to be a hit and a sold out show at Shepherdís Bush Empire already in the bag, Embrace are now set to make a surprise appearance at this weekendís V Festival.
Pre-order "Gravity" & Oxfam Downloads
We're sure you realise that we'd never do anything as crass as actually ask you to buy the new single (out Monday 30th August on 2 CD's and 7"!) but as you might be aware the band are on what some people might call "the comeback trail" and as such, we'd like to see a nice high chart entry for the single and therefore lots of media coverage would be very helpful!
We've got a few pictures of the boys playing at the Haldern Festival in Germany for you.
"Out Of Nothing" Album Artwork
You can now view the album sleeve right here.
As forerunners of the guerrilla gig Embrace have played some unlikely venues over the years and the location for last night's secret gig (their 10th to date) was no exception.
Updated: 14:31 17/06/2004.
Waterfall, HMV In-store & More Live Radio Sessions
You can now hear a one minute clip of "Waterfall", the second of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Gravity", as well as read about an in-store live session that the band will be performing at.
"The Shot's Still Ringing" & Top Of The Pops!
You can now hear a one minute clip of "The Shot's Still Ringing", the first of four brand new tracks that will be made available across the three formats of the band's forthcoming single, "Gravity".
Embrace To Play Hammersmith Palais
With their show at Shepherds Bush Empire on September 3rd already sold out, Embrace have now added a second London date to their autumn schedule with a show at Hammersmith Palais on November 22nd.
"Gravity" Video & Artwork Available + Diary Update
The video for the band's forthcoming single "Gravity" is now available for you to watch right here.
"Gravity" Released 30th August 2004
Embrace release their new single "Gravity" through Independiente on August 30th 2004. The single is the first from their forthcoming album "Out Of Nothing" which is released two weeks later on September 13th.
"Out Of Nothing" & New Tour Dates
Embrace release their fourth studio album, "Out Of Nothing", through Independiente on September 13th..
Updated: 08:59 19/07/2004.
Embrace have confirmed that they will be appearing at the Haldern Pop Festival, which takes place in the Lower Rhine Area of Germany, on Saturday 7th August 2004.
Website Diary Updated & First Radio Play Of "Gravity"
You can now read what Danny has to say about the band's forthcoming comeback single, "Gravity", over on the Diary page.
Exclusive: Hear "Gravity" Online Now!
You can now hear an exclusive stream of the bandís forthcoming comeback single, ìGravityî, right here on www.embrace.co.uk. Steve Lamacq will have the exclusive first radio play of the single on Radio 1 on Monday night (12th July) so be sure to tune into that too.
Shepherd's Bush Warm Up Dates - August / September
Embrace have confirmed three warm up shows to take place in the days leading up to their gig at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire in September.
There have been a few news stories on various websites since the news about the band's new single has broken.
Updated: 13:54 15/06/2004.
Press Release: "Gravity" released on Independiente on August 30th
Embrace have always taken the organic approach to songwriting. They believe in writing what comes naturally. And what comes naturally are songs that are life affirming, heartfelt and all embracing.
Fierce Panda Release 10th Birthday Compilation
Embrace, amongst other artists, will be appearing on a new Fierce Panda compilation entitled; "Decade: Ten Years Of Fierce Panda".
Embrace Make Secret Live Return As Work Begins On New Album
Embrace played their first live dates in over 18 months last weekend when they performed three secret gigs as "The Good Good People" at Leeds Cockpit.
Friday 4th August 2006
Embrace are set to release a new single - Target - on September 11th.
Target is the second single to be taken from Embrace's latest No.1 album This New Day and will be available on CD, Maxi CD and 7" single. The song's widescreen anthemics are indicative of Embrace's mood on their current album - an upbeat and euphoric sound born out of a newfound confidence following their remarkable comeback.
Four new songs, unavailable elsewhere, are featured across the three single formats with track listings as follows. Alternative download versions of Target will also be available via the band's website.
CD
01. Target
02. Run Away
Maxi CD
01. Target
02. One Luck
03. Thank God You Were Mean To Me
7"
01. Target
02. Just Admit It
Pre-order and download details will follow shortly, along with some pictures from the video shoot!
The story line for the accompanying video is a one anyone can relate to. What choice would one make if given the option to turn back the clock? This is the dilemma faced by the cast when offered this choice by Danny's character in this thoughtful and poignant video.