The Return Of The Rockingbirds

the rockingbirds released their self-titled debut in 1992 on heavenly recordings. a much loved and acclaimed record and one which in equal parts bucked the musical trends of the time and anticipated the alt-country movement which was to follow. their beautifully written, heart-felt songs resulted in the north london band being talked of in the same breath as the likes of uncle tupelo and the jayhawks. they would release a second album, 'whatever happened to the mockingbirds'69735'' in 1995 before imploding and heading off in their separate directions.returning, phoenix-like in 2008 to play heavenly's 18th birthday celebrations at the south bank in london, they would play further shows in 2009 to support the re-release of a re-mastered and expanded version of their debut album. since 2009 they have been writing, recording and playing intermittently, and in december 2011 released a 7", 'till something better comes along', on spring records, a track which opens up the new album on loose records. 'the return of the mockingbirds' is business as usual and business is doing fine.