Milestones (British band) explained

Milestones
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Origin:Manchester, England, UK
Genre:Pop Rock, Alternative Rock
Years Active:–
Label:Fearless
Past Members:Matt Clarke
Andrew Procter
Mark Threlfall
Eden Leviston

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.

History

They 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

After signing to Fearless Records,[10] Milestones toured with Hawthorne Heights,[11] WSTR,[12] With Confidence,[13] Mayday Parade,[14] Simple Plan[15] and more.

LineupLocationDate(s)
Fort Hope, MilestonesUnited KingdomMay 2017
Waterparks, Milestones Camden Barfly, London, England31 May 2016 [16]
Area 11, MilestonesUnited Kingdom4 July 2016 - 1 August 2016[17]
Hawthorne Heights, MilestonesUnited Kingdom9 August 2016 - 18 August 2016
WSTR, MilestonesUnited Kingdom24 October 2016 - 5 November 2016
Taking Back Sunday, Frank Iero And The Patience, MilestonesO2 Ritz, Manchester, England15 February 2017[18]
With Confidence, Broadside, Safe To Say, MilestonesUnited Kingdom, Europe24 February 2017 - 18 March 2017
Mayday Parade, Knuckle Puck, MilestonesUnited States23 March 2017 - 26 May 2017
Simple Plan, Mallory Knox, Milestones, Trash Boat, Four Year Strong, The Bottom LineUnited Kingdom, Europe28 May 2017 - 17 June 2017

Discography

Band members

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Milestones – "Equal Measures" [EP] [Album Review]]. Finney. Graham. puregrainaudio.com. en. 2017-07-27.
  2. Web site: Milestones sign to Fearless Records, share new song - News - Alternative Press. Alternative Press. en. 2017-07-27.
  3. Web site: Fearless Records band Milestones release EP and music video for "Call Me Disaster" - Features - Alternative Press. Alternative Press. en. 2017-07-27.
  4. Web site: Wilson . James . INTERVIEW: Milestones' Matt Clarke Talks 'Red Lights', Future Plans & Looking Up To... . PopBuzz.com . 2018-03-16 . 2020-06-09.
  5. Web site: Milestones announce debut album 'Red Lights' and reveal first video for 'Paranoid'. Punktastic.com.
  6. Web site: Milestones release debut album 'Red Lights' today via Fearless Records – Music Mayhem Magazine. musicmayhemmagazine.com. 23 February 2018 .
  7. Web site: Milestones' new album is out now, have a listen to 'Red Lights' - Upset. 23 February 2018.
  8. Web site: Milestones on Twitter - Milestones Farewell Shows. twitter.com.
  9. Web site: Milestones Announce Breakup, Two Final Shows. altpress.com.
  10. News: Milestones Fearless Records. Fearless Records. 2017-07-27. en-US.
  11. News: Milestones Announce UK Tour Dates with Hawthorne Heights. 2016-06-27. New Noise Magazine. 2017-07-27. en-US.
  12. Web site: WSTR Announce The Inbetween Tour with Milestones. highlightmagazine.net. en-US. 2017-07-27.
  13. Web site: Milestones announced as support for With Confidence EU/UK tour – Stitched Sound. stitchedsound.com. 22 November 2016 . en-US. 2017-07-27.
  14. News: Mayday Parade announces 'A Lesson in Romantics' tenth anniversary tour. AXS. 2017-07-27. en-US.
  15. News: Milestones announced to support Simple Plan on their UK/Europe tour! - SOUNDCHECK - LIVE. 2017-02-15. SOUNDCHECK - LIVE. 2017-07-27. en-US.
  16. Web site: Waterparks - Camden Barfly - 31/05/2016. 2016-06-03. Everything Alyce. 2017-07-27.
  17. Web site: Tours: Milestones announce UK and NL tour dates. Punknews.org. 28 June 2016 . en. 2017-07-27.
  18. Web site: Here's Who's Supporting Taking Back Sunday On Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine. Rock Sound Magazine. en-GB. 2017-07-27.

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