Chris Martin has claimed that Morning Runner are his favorite
band. He has also stated the real reason why X&Y was delayed for so long. It was because he was constantly listening to new material by MR.
Runner are on the same books at Parlaphone as Coldplay. Lead Singer Matt Greener told
NME "People knew we've been on tour with Coldplay, so you have to prove you actually deserve to be there. But were going to be even more exposed when we play smaller shows". The band comprise of Matt Fields (Piano), Tom Derrett (Bass) and Alli Clewer (Drums). The band formed two years ago
and were snapped up by Coldplay's management after sending out just one demo.
Thumping new single Gone Up In Flames sees the roller coaster of emotions that caused Matt to briefly emigrated to Mozambique, due to pressure from home and his own private life. The lyrics which are drawn from the band, can be found by looking into a collection of disturbed souls. Everything is explored from family issues and breakdowns to horror movies. With the added bonus of Fields piano performances sounding like Nick Cave beating Keane to death! Though the band are unlikely to reach the deeps of drug addictions or supermodel scandals in the foreseeable future.
Rating 3.5 pints of Chiswick! A band who have to tried to then fully appreciate the talent from within!