Gig: 7/24/2004, The Alarm, The Venue, Edinburgh,

Versions UK: Unsafe building/Up For Murder Cat #: White Cross Notes: 2000 copies printed. Indie single made by the band to get a record contract. The song never appeared on any record until the Alarm 2000 releases in 2000 when it was added to the Eponymous release.

1/20/1984: The Alarm, “The Tube” Channel 4 TV, UK Summary The Tube was a prime time music show broadcast live at 6pm on Friday evenings, and at the time was the prime “alternative” music show in the UK. It’s winning formula was based on allowing bands the opportunity to play short sets fully live rather than miming as was common on other TV shows at the time.Press Release Set List [read more]

A Declaration of intent, very definate in its viewpoint andclear in its ideals. The Alarm would be so easy to ridicule if it weren’t for the unavoidable power of their songs. Anthemic but not ridiculously so, their dignity stems from factors far less obvious than a resounding chorus. It’s easy to see why this band attract contempt – the hilarious hairstyles and Jesse James meets Desperate Dan wardrobe, the unapologetic [read more]