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This Bath, England-based indie rock trio comprises twins Mike (vocals/guitar) and Pete Bishop (vocals/bass), and Chris McConville (b. Scotland; drums). The Bishop brothers met McConville while they were working at a bar in London’s east end. The twins were already making and writing music of a 60s beat genre much like the Beatles or the Hollies, while McConville had a penchant for metal, in particular AC/DC. Rehearsing in a basement at a YMCA where they were living, the addition of McConville beefed up the Bishops sound giving it an early Libertines flavour, with a Buddy Holly twist. In October 2005, a self-released debut, ‘I Don’t Really Know What To Say’, was released, sending ripples of interest around the style and music press because of the Bishops’ authentic beat sound. A bidding war then ensued with 1-2-3-4 Records winning owing to their reputation for having exciting new bands on their roster. In May 2006, the Bishops released ‘The Only Place I Can Look Is Down’ to rapturous reviews, the UK music paper the NME stating: ‘Timeless melodies from the golden era of pop - who says they don’t make ’em like they used to?’. The single was recorded at the Toe Rag Studios in east London, a haven for analogue enthusiasts. There followed a gruelling tour of obscure venues around the UK throughout the summer of 2006, culminating in the release of ‘Higher Now’ in September, featuring an equally strong b-side, ‘In The Night’.
Read moreThis Bath, England-based indie rock trio comprises twins Mike (vocals/guitar) and Pete Bishop (vocals/bass), and Chris McConville (b. Scotland; drums). The Bishop brothers met McConville while they were working at a bar in London’s east end. The twins were already making and writing music of a 60s beat genre much like the Beatles or the Hollies, while McConville had a penchant for metal, in particular AC/DC. Rehearsing in a basement at a YMCA where they were living, the addition of McConville beefed up the Bishops sound giving it an early Libertines flavour, with a Buddy Holly twist. In October 2005, a self-released debut, ‘I Don’t Really Know What To Say’, was released, sending ripples of interest around the style and music press because of the Bishops’ authentic beat sound. A bidding war then ensued with 1-2-3-4 Records winning owing to their reputation for having exciting new bands on their roster. In May 2006, the Bishops released ‘The Only Place I Can Look Is Down’ to rapturous reviews, the UK music paper the NME stating: ‘Timeless melodies from the golden era of pop - who says they don’t make ’em like they used to?’. The single was recorded at the Toe Rag Studios in east London, a haven for analogue enthusiasts. There followed a gruelling tour of obscure venues around the UK throughout the summer of 2006, culminating in the release of ‘Higher Now’ in September, featuring an equally strong b-side, ‘In The Night’.
| Date | Event name | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Willy Tea Taylor Wsg Rowdy Fingers | Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
| 18 Apr 2026 | The Bishops in Lincoln | Bourbon Theatre, Lincoln, NE, United States |
Some of The Bishops's most popular songs include Perfectly Honest, You Can't Ask Too Much of My God, Rose Among the Thorns. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.
You can listen to The Bishops's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Perfectly Honest, You Can't Ask Too Much of My God, Rose Among the Thorns, and more.
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