SO mcFLY – SIX STOREYS HIGH - The Edinburgh Reporter

There’s something new on the horizon for the Scottish music scene. And that something is the fresh, contemporary sounds of Six Storeys High.

The Edinburgh-based band is creating a whirlpool of excitement amongst their many fans, as they dive head first into their next venture; competing to support the almighty McFly on their 2012 Spring Tour.

Thanks to an innovative idea dreamed up by the world-famous boy band themselves, British musical talents are being given the chance to grace the stage with the four-piece in what has been dubbed ‘The Battle of the Bands’.

And the capital’s very own four-piece has been proving highly successful in the competition. Since voting opened on the 1^st November via Facebook, the boys have climbed their way up to the top forty. Of all the Scottish bands that have entered, they currently stand at number two. If they can continue to keep their place within the all important top fifty, they face the surreal prospect of being handpicked by McFly when voting closes on 12 January 2012, and given the chance to open one of their 26 arena shows.

Whilst Six Storeys High may not be used to performing in front of thousands upon thousands of screaming fans, that is not to say they do not come somewhat prepared. They have already played a host of impressive venues such as Edinburgh’s Usher Hall and the HMV Picture House, as well as completing a UK wide summer tour this year, which included Amy Winehouse’s old stomping ground – The Dublin Castle in London. Stephen, Scott, Ross and Jamie are certain they have what it takes to warm-up the McCrazed posse, and are urging people to click on that ‘like button’ on the official ‘Battle of the Bands’ page.

“It would mean the world to us to get picked. We’ve all been working so hard on writing new songs and promoting ourselves so it would be a great achievement to win the competition. We would be the happiest people in the world. We would also be able to play to thousands of people which is why we are doing this, and hopefully some people can enjoy listening to our music as much as we like playing it.”

Although influenced by the recordings of bands such as ‘Foo Fighters’, ‘Jimmy Eat World’ and ‘We Were Promised Jetpacks’, there is no arguing that these lads are bringing a sound which positively screams originality. With their hook-tastic sounds, catchy lyrics and powerful choruses, it is inevitable that you will find yourself crooning along. They are supremely infectious, and have been labelled in the past as a ‘sound built for stadiums’. And those mesmerizing vocals, shown off impeccably on their most recent single ‘Ghosts’, never fail to impress. With a distinctively Scottish twang that is guaranteed to be appreciated by the natives.

And it is evident that all the work the boys have put in towards their success, since forming at Craigmount High School in 2006, is at long last starting to pay off, as interest grows amongst record labels nation-wide. And closer to home they have found a fan in radio presenter and DJ, Jim Gellatly. He says of them;

“Their recent session for my Forth One show, ‘In:Demand Uncut’ was the real deal breaker…Despite having some massive names in recently, including Maniac Street Preachers and Arctic Monkeys, it’s one of my favourite sessions this year.”

And so as a band on the rise, the boys are urging people to vote for them as one of McFly’s opening acts. You can do so by clicking HERE and ‘liking’ them through your Facebook account.

And if you are itching to see them live in action, their next gig is at The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh on the 7 December 2011. Tickets are available at sixstoreyshigh.com, simply click on ‘store’ and purchase for £5. Alternatively you can email tickets@sixstoreyshigh.com for your chance to witness their talents first-hand.