Stagecoach Set To Release Single In May On This Is Fake DIY Records

This Is Fake DIY Records has welcomed Stagecoach for the release of the band's new single, "Jonah Lomu"/"Tony Hawk." The single will released on May 30, 2011. The single was produced by James Kenosha (Pulled Apart By Horses, Dinosaur Pile-Up) and the first 50 will come served piping hot in exclusive pizza box packaging.

"This song is about the school bully," says Stagecoach's Luke on the track "Jonah Lomu," "and that feeling of however old you get, it seems they are always watching over you. Jonah Lomu seemed like a funny character to represent the bully in the song. I have zero interest or knowledge of rugby but he's just a such a character, almost cartoon-like in appearance. In my head it's like watching an '80s episode of Grange Hill unfold."

"This song ["Tony Hawk"] is pretty straight forward in its lyric," says Luke. "So many kids from privileged backgrounds automatically go to Uni without really giving a shit. It's all paid for by their parents so it's an autopilot and expected move. It's about a lack of respect for that opportunity and just getting stoned and playing Tony Hawk all day: 'Maybe it's not wrong if he repeats year 1?'"

Stagecoach are confirmed to appear at the following festivals this summer:

• May 12-14 - The Great Escape
• July 9th - Southport Rocks
• July 16th - 2000 Trees
• July 29th - Kendal Calling
• July 30th - Leopalooza Festival
• July 31st - Nozstock Festival
• August 6th - Y-Not Festival
• September 17th - Southsea Festival
• September 24th - Underground Festival

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