We're currently recording songs for our debut album 'Daylight Cinema' which we're aiming to make available early in the new year. Five tracks already in the can, another four and a half to go later this month!
We're a bit excited...
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Tuesday 24 November 2009
The Scissors at The Hope And Anchor, 22 November
Monday 16 November 2009
The Scissors video for 'Gone'
This was filmed while we recorded 'Gone' at our secret Batcave earlier this month!
Thursday 5 November 2009
'Gone'! New studio recording available to hear on myspace!
The first result of this week's recording session is hearable on our www.myspace.com/thescissorsmusic site. Go forth, listen, and dance round your bedroom like a demented fool!
Tuesday 3 November 2009
The Scissors recording new studio tracks!
The Scissors have been busy recording tracks with the very clever Chris Pepper at the controls. We don't yet know in what format we'll release them, but watch this space. Psychotropically enhanced carrier pigeon is always a possibility...
Five tracks are in the can - Now on with the mixing!
Simon Scissor was playing with his video camera throughout the session, so watch out for exclusive behind-the-scenes footage documenting the creative process! John Smiths bitter, prawn crisps and retro tuck shop sweets were in evidence...
Five tracks are in the can - Now on with the mixing!
Simon Scissor was playing with his video camera throughout the session, so watch out for exclusive behind-the-scenes footage documenting the creative process! John Smiths bitter, prawn crisps and retro tuck shop sweets were in evidence...
Wednesday 28 October 2009
The Scissors Breakthrough Breast Cancer fundraiser, 26 October
The Scissors in action at the Portland Arms, playing 'Now or never'.
Saturday 8 August 2009
Monday 3 August 2009
The Scissors supporting Winchell Riots in September
We're excited to be back at the Portland Arms in Cambridge on 17 September, supporting Oxford's The Winchell Riots as they bring their unique brand of indie-tronica to Cambridge. Promises to be a good night, so we hope to see you there!
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51916
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/51916
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Scissors in Camden
Thursday 18 June 2009
Wednesday 27 May 2009
The Scissors at The Enterprise, Camden this Saturday (30 May)
The Scissors hit the Big Smoke this weekend, playing on a fantastic eclectic bill with The Tally, Truebeat, Popes of Chillitown, Chris Macaree and The Roman Empire!
Six great bands for only a fiver - it promises to be some party we reckon!
Hope to see you there at The Enterprise (2 Haverstock Hill, Camden NW3 2BL)! Starts at 8pm...
Six great bands for only a fiver - it promises to be some party we reckon!
Hope to see you there at The Enterprise (2 Haverstock Hill, Camden NW3 2BL)! Starts at 8pm...
Wednesday 20 May 2009
The Scissors - 'hats on' at the Band Competition Grand Final!
BBC Cambridgeshire got a bit confused by our headgear with this review (it was actually guitarist Toby wearing the tricorn hat...)
The Scissors
The penultimate band of the bill and it's the turn of 'The Scissors' to take to the stage. The only band to consciously change the aesthetics of their instruments, the band have a certain theatricality about them, not least because the members appear to take on the role of numerous protagonists with every performance.
(The Scissors, portrait photo by Elii Bright)
This time saw the turn of the bassist to change persona, performing under the guise of a pirate, with the aid of a hat that refused to leave his head throughout the performance; a remarkable feat considering the enthusiasm of his response to the adoring applause of the audience. The Scissors own a defined look on a stage this size, and own a certain naivety that remains appealing to a vast majority of the spectators, and ultimately saw the band sail through a mid tempo set without any notable threats.
The Scissors
The penultimate band of the bill and it's the turn of 'The Scissors' to take to the stage. The only band to consciously change the aesthetics of their instruments, the band have a certain theatricality about them, not least because the members appear to take on the role of numerous protagonists with every performance.
(The Scissors, portrait photo by Elii Bright)
This time saw the turn of the bassist to change persona, performing under the guise of a pirate, with the aid of a hat that refused to leave his head throughout the performance; a remarkable feat considering the enthusiasm of his response to the adoring applause of the audience. The Scissors own a defined look on a stage this size, and own a certain naivety that remains appealing to a vast majority of the spectators, and ultimately saw the band sail through a mid tempo set without any notable threats.
(Group photo by Liz Mitchell)
Read the full review here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/content/articles/2009/05/19/cambridge_band_comp_09_final_review_feature.shtml
Read the full review here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/content/articles/2009/05/19/cambridge_band_comp_09_final_review_feature.shtml
Friday 24 April 2009
The Scissors - BBC Cambridgeshire review of Heat Two
The Scissors (Winners of Heat 2)
Aesthetically, there was always going to be one band that stood out from the sizeable crowd, and they perform under the guise of ‘The Scissors’.
Comparable to ‘Panic at the Disco!’ due to their apparent involvement in the revival of Parisian theatricality, but resounding within the boundaries of a far more credible genre, ‘The Scissors’ were as endearing as they come. They had the strongest songs of the heat, when originality, crowd response and the tightness with which they played were considered, and when accompanied by the atmosphere created by the band, made for an irresistible live show, that when performed on a bigger stage, would feel at home within the boundaries of a stage production.
The Scissors were the most popular band to play thus far in the heat, eventually winning the beer cheer and overall on points. Full review here
Wednesday 22 April 2009
The Scissors win Heat Two of Cambridge Band Competition 2009!
The Scissors are through to the grand final of this year's Cambridge Band Competition, which will take place on Friday 15 May at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street.
Heat Two saw the Scissors compete alongside The Running Mayfairs, The Scene is Dead and Villa Savoye.
Thanks to everyone who came along to shout jump dance and scream - hope to see as many of you again at the final!
Tuesday 3 March 2009
The Scissors compete in Cambridge Band Competition 2009!
We're massively excited to be taking part in the 2009 Cambridge Band Competition! This is one of the main events on the Cambridge music scene calendar, and there'll be a lot of noise about it (and in it).
We'll be playing in the heat on 21 April at the Soul Tree (Wheeler Street, Cambridge).
We need you! Please come along and dance, jump and scream at us - the more noise you make, the better we play!
Get advance tickets from
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/43377
We'll be playing in the heat on 21 April at the Soul Tree (Wheeler Street, Cambridge).
We need you! Please come along and dance, jump and scream at us - the more noise you make, the better we play!
Get advance tickets from
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/43377
Saturday 21 February 2009
The Scissors at The Man On The Moon, 20 February
The lovely Donna captured some of the action from Friday's gig at The Man On The Moon, Cambridge. The Scissors had some great support in the shape of London's Popes of Chillitown, ex-Kook Max Rafferty's new band The Third Man, and Cambridge's own up and coming My Little Red Door
Monday 19 January 2009
The Scissors + Popes of Chillitown + The Third Man
Tickets are now on sale at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/41934
Thursday 15 January 2009
16 January CUSU gig CANCELLED
We are very sorry to announce the cancellation of this gig, due to a last minute decision made by the providers of the venue, Cambridge Union Society.We are very disappointed by this, especially given the hard work that had gone into preparing for and organising the event, and we would like to be able to pass on the apologies of Cambridge Union Society for the inconvenience and disappointment this has caused - but we can't, because they haven't offered an apology in any shape or form.
You'll just have to make do with ours in the meantime.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Jo from Acoustic Stage, The Buffalo Club and everyone else who tried so hard (but sadly in vain) to find an alternative venue at the last minute.
You'll just have to make do with ours in the meantime.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Jo from Acoustic Stage, The Buffalo Club and everyone else who tried so hard (but sadly in vain) to find an alternative venue at the last minute.
Sunday 4 January 2009
Four bands, four quid!
The Scissors' first gig of the new year will be on Friday 16 January at Cambridge University Student Union Bar (9a Bridge Street, just behind the Round Church). It's £4 entry (or £3 for CUSU, and free for CUS members) - for which you get four top bands, and drinks at student bar prices!
Also on the bill are Buffalo Club, T.O.Y. Radio and Horseman Shakes and the Draymen. Should be a good night!
Cambridge's popular community FM station 209Radio will be giving it a mention, and playing a Scissor track or two beforehand, so listen out for that too...
Also on the bill are Buffalo Club, T.O.Y. Radio and Horseman Shakes and the Draymen. Should be a good night!
Cambridge's popular community FM station 209Radio will be giving it a mention, and playing a Scissor track or two beforehand, so listen out for that too...
The Third Man
We're pleased to announce that our special guests for the 20 February gig at The Man On The Moon, Cambridge are The Third Man - the new band featuring Max Rafferty (formerly of The Kooks) on vocals and guitar. Check out http://www.thethirdman.co.uk/ to find out more...
With London's finest indie/pop/ska combo The Popes of Chillitown also on the bill it promises to be a mighty fun evening!
Tickets now available for The Scissors + The Popes of Chillitown + The Third Man from www.WeGotTickets.com |
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