RESIDENT ALIEN

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LATEST NEWS

[20/04/09] The Waiting Line released today, for FREE!

The brand new EP from production duo Hi-Sonorous, The Waiting Line EP, is released today. Head straight to thewaitingline.co.uk for the download (which is entirely free) and all the info!

[15/09/08] Lessons In How To Fly - OUT NOW!

It's finally here - the brand new album from Tommy Eye is on general release from today. Order your copy online from the records page for Ł8.99 (incl delivery).

[10/09/08] 'Lessons...' available to pre-order now

It's nearly here!! Head over to the records page now to pre-order your copy of 'Lessons In How To Fly', the brand new album from Tommy Eye, on general release from 15/09.

If you can't wait...hit the myspace for some sneak previews.

[08/09/08] Listen again to Tommy Eye on 1extra!

If you missed Tommy Eye's appearance on Radio 1extra on Sunday night, you can listen again to Ras Kwame's show here. Skip to 2:44:25 for the Tommy experience! Thanks to Ras for the shout out..Enjoy!

[05/09/08] Tommy Eye featured on 1extra!

'Mermaids in Jetpacks', the debut single taken from Tommy Eye's forthcoming album 'Lessons In How To Fly', will be featured on 1extra's evening show between 7-10pm on Sunday night. The track is also featured on the 1extra 'Introducing...' podcaat, available on iTunes through the browser, or here.

[01/09/08] Lessons In How To Fly: Out Soon

Resident Alien are proud to announce the iminent arrival of the debut album from hip-hop newcomer Tommy Eye. The record, 'Lessons In How To Fly', featuring 10 original studio tracks, has been produced by production duo Hi-Sonorous and is due for national release on September 15th. More soon...

[24/03/08] Psychedelicatessen off to a flying start

A first for RA - 'Psychedelicatessen' - Rugged Fantasia's new EP sold a dramatic 46 copies on its first night of release at the Soul Cellar last weekend. The show was virtually a sell-out, thanks in part to extensive radio play over the past month or so.

Rugged's two courageous sets saw them journey further into their more introspective tendencies than ever before at the Cellar, whilst old favourites 'Soul Police', 'Chairman Mao' and 'That Girl Blew Down My House' received extensive re-workings. There was even a clip of an old Thunderbirds theme thrown into the mix, and a frankly absurd version of 'Guacamole/Beret' in the encore which featured impromptu jams from TommyEye and Reflex:The Architect.

Rugged will be back again with more shows in the summer.

[12/03/08] RF warming up

Preparations for Rugged's launch show this Friday are in full swing. Rehearsals have given birth to fresh arrangements and new songs, whilst stylists have been scouring the nation's retail outlets in search of suitable costume. The rumour mill which has long been predicting welcome returns to old favourites "Mario" and the elusive "That Girl..." look like they may actually be on the money this time around!

You're not too late to get to the show, just make sure you're there early to avoid queues.

[01/02/08] Rugged Fantasia: New EP and launch gig confirmed!

The new, eagerly anticipated follow-up to last year's 'Freedom (Live Recordings)' has been confirmed for release on March 17th. 'Psychedelicatessen', containing Rugged's first studio recordings, will be 6 tracks long and be available to download.

However, there will be an exclusive chance to get your hands on a limited edition CD release of the record at a special launch event at the Soul Cellar, on March 14th!

The gig will be Rugged's first of 2008 and is likely to be a sell out. More details as we get them...

[16/01/08] ScatCat: Songs In A Day released 21st Jan!

Yes folks, it's been a year and a half coming, but finally we are pleased to announce that the forthcoming EP from ScatCat - Songs in a day EP - will be released globally on Monday 21st Jan 2008.

The record features 5 new songs, all recorded in single day-long sessions with the alleycats. The record will be released through a specially designed microsite over at www.scatcat.co.uk. The site features beautifully drawn artwork by Rachel Taylor, and has dozens of surprises waiting to be discovered! We will say no more.

You can listen online for free, and purchase the mp3s and artwork through the store for Ł3.99, from Monday.

[25/11/07] RA Christmas Party

The 2007 Resident Alien Christmas Party will be held on Friday 21st December at St James' Church, Shirley. The line-up includes, Hannah Cope, ScatCat and Rugged Fantasia, so needless to say it's gonna be an awesome night. Tickets are Ł5, available here (meal and drinks are included in the price!!).

See you there! Love RA.

[26/06/07] New Sanjay Rajo EP announced

The follow-up EP to the hugely popular 'Games EP' will be released on 2nd July 2007. Featuring a mutlitude of vocal talents (including our very own Hannah Cope and Matt Diaper) and with an even stronger production feel, 'Heaven's Angel' promises to have been worth the wait.

Head over to MySpace where you can preview all the tracks, and feast your eyes on the brand new video 'Pretty Pictures'. And once you're well and truly convinced, you can, of course, pre-order the EP in the store, for the measly sum of Ł5.99 (incl. delivery).

[25/05/07] I.N.R.I./Piano Concerto released

Chris Taylor's new classical album featuring I.N.R.I. and his Piano Concerto has just been released. Available from the record store the two works on the CD were recorded in Southampton last year and feature a vast number of young performers.