The Landau's - On Their Way ....

The Landau's CD single Sweet But True which is due for release on 29th March 2004 has already started to receive international airplay. Thanks to the amazing help, support and know-how of Hull's one and only Lazyswede, aka Glenn Williams, the band are currently on official play lists in 7 countries, including official Airplay throughout the day on Ireland's Top radio station, Downtown Radio.

Glenn proves that there's a lot more to getting a new band heard out in the big wide world than keeping your fingers crossed. It's hard work, maintaining contact with record companies and radio stations, sending out CDs and letting the world know that this band has something worth listening to. Starting with air play on BBC Radio Humberside's Raw Talent show, the band are now having their CD played in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium and America.

Tune in to the Chris Hawkins show on 6Music, via the Internet, Digital Radio or Digital TV, this Sunday, 7th March, 1pm - 4pm, to hear The Landau's CD reviewed with 5 other new releases by Time Out editor Laura Lee Davies. Listen to the show online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/presenters/chris_hawkins

Glenn will be interviewed soon for BBC Radio York's Dr. Rock Show .to talk about the work he's done to help bands over the past years. Recommended listening for any up and coming bands needing some pointers and useful contacts in the industry. You can also hear the show by tuning into BBC Radio Humberside, Sunday Evenings, 7pm - 9pm.

The Landau's CD single Sweet But True official release date is the 29th March on Dagalost Records and it is being distributed by Pinnacle UK, CD Number CDRPM0091. It will be available in all good record shops throughout the UK from that date. The Landau's will be supporting the Blue Skins at the Kazbah, Scarborough on 3rd April.

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