Name: Dreamers on the Run
Brand: BMX Bandits

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TR513LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4015698235449

Total Cap

Black LP

TR513LTD

Extended format: Yes

Hand Numbered. Housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Comes with Bonus Four Track 7"

4015698605945

TR513

4015698990652

Artist

BMX Bandits

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Tapete Records

BMX Bandits is a Scottish indie rock/pop band that was founded in Bellshill, Scotland in 1986. With over three decades of activity, they have established themselves as influential figures in the music scene. Known for their unique blend of pop melodies and rock sensibilities, BMX Bandits has captivated audiences with their catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics.

Throughout their career, BMX Bandits has drawn inspiration from various genres such as jangle pop, twee pop, and indie rock. Their sound has been compared to other notable artists like Even As We Speak, The Orchids, and The Field Mice. With a discography spanning numerous albums and singles, BMX Bandits continues to delight fans with their distinctive musical style.

From humble beginnings in the small town of Bellshill to becoming a respected name in the music industry, BMX Bandits has left an indelible mark on the indie rock/pop genre. Their enduring presence and dedication to creating memorable music have solidified their status as one of Scotland's most beloved bands.

Newest Listed Items

BMX Bandits are back with their twelfth studio album, their most musically ambitious so far – Dreamers On The Run. An album dedicated to all the outsiders out there. BMX Bandits were formed in the Scottish ex industrial town of Bellshill in 1985 by Duglas T Stewart and Sean Dickson. When Sean left to concentrate on his other band The Soup Dragons so began BMX Bandits, not as a conventional band of the same 4 or 5 faces but as an ever growing extended musical family which has included members of The Vaselines, The Pastels, The Pearlfishers and Teenage Fanclub over the years.

In 2014 Duglas formulated the idea for a new BMX Bandits album that would be called Dreamers on the Run, about living in two worlds; the world of dreams and of music while trying to survive the real world. Duglas started writing songs for the new album and even booked a couple of shows to perform these new Dreamers songs live. Then Duglas got ill, his mental health spiralled out of control and this led to physical health problems. The project was put on hold, the planned live shows and recording were cancelled. During lockdown Duglas was commissioned to provide the soundtrack for an independent feature film ‘Dreaded Light’. For this project Duglas chose multi instrumentalist Andrew Pattie to be his main collaborator. Andrew had being playing guitar live for the band for a few years. Duglas recalls “After recording an actual soundtrack for an actual movie together it became obvious to me that Andrew was the right collaborator to make this very cinematic album that I’d dreamt of. He had the musicality and fearlessness that it needed.” So now, ten years later than originally planned Dreamers on the Run is here. “Together we worked on some of the song ideas and themes that I had a decade ago, completing them together and both of us wrote new material that complemented the album’s narrative.” The album was mastered by Duglas’ original partner in crime Sean Dickson, now known as Hifi Sean and features guest appearances by giants of the International Pop Underground Jowe Head and Calvin Johnson. &nbsp;

Dreamers on the Run

Music GB

Discover Dreamers on the Run by BMX Bandits. Their twelfth studio album, dedicated to outsiders. Formats: Music GB. Label: None.