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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = The Hedrons
| name = The Hedrons
| Img = TheHedrons.jpg
| image =
| Img_capt = Instore at virgin mega stores Glasgow
| caption = Instore at virgin mega stores Glasgow
| Background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| Origin = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
| origin = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
| Genre = [[Punk rock|Punk]], [[Indie (music)|indie]]
| genre = [[Punk rock|Punk]], [[Indie (music)|indie]]
| Years_active = 2005–Present
| years_active = 2005–2012
| Label = [[Measured Records]]
| label = [[Measured Records]]
| URL = [http://www.thehedrons.com/ www.TheHedrons.com]
| website = [http://www.thehedrons.com/ www.TheHedrons.com]
| Current_members = Soup ([[Drum kit|Drums]])<br>/ Gill ([[Bass guitar|Bass]])<br>/ Rosie ([[Guitar]]) <br>/ Tippi ([[Singer|Lead Singer]]/Guitar)
| current_members = Soup (Lesley McLaren) (Drums)<br> Gill (Gill Bickerstaff) (Bass)<br> Rosie (McLune) (Guitar) <br> Tippi (Lead Singer/Guitar)
}}
}}


'''The Hedrons''' are an [[all-women band|all-girl]] four-piece [[Rock music|rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]], formed in early [[2005]] in their native [[Glasgow]].
'''The Hedrons''' were an [[all-women band|all-girl]] four-piece rock band, formed in early 2005 in their native [[Glasgow]].


==Career==
==Career==
The [[band (music)|band]] have released three [[single (music)|singles]] on the Glasgow based [[record label|label]], [[Measured Records]]. Two singles went top 5 and one went top 20 in teh Scottish Chart. Their debut album ''One More Won't Kill Us'' was released on 5 February 2007.
The band have released three [[single (music)|singles]] on the Glasgow-based label, [[Measured Records]]. Two singles went top 5 and one went top 20 in the Scottish Chart. Their debut album ''One More Won't Kill Us'' was released on 5 February 2007.


The Hedrons appeared at several [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[music festival]]s in 2006, including [[Download Festival]], [[T In The Park]], [[Isle of Wight Festival]], [[Be in Belhaven]] and [[Guilfest]] and also undertook several UK tours. They toured America three times, appeared at SXSW, Candaian Music Week & Quebec City Music Festival. They have been special guest openers for bands such as [[Sex Pistols]], [[Rolling Stones]],[[Towers Of London]] and [[Alice in Chains]].
The Hedrons appeared at several UK music festivals in 2006, including [[Download Festival]], [[T in the Park]], [[Isle of Wight Festival 2006|Isle of Wight Festival]], Be in Belhaven and [[Guilfest]] and also undertook several UK tours. They toured America three times, appeared at SXSW, Canadian Music Week & Quebec City Music Festival. They have been special guest openers for bands such as [[Sex Pistols]], [[Rolling Stones]], [[Towers of London (band)|Towers Of London]] and [[Alice in Chains]].


They toured Germany in 2007 with [[Pigeon Detectives]] and [[The Wombats]].
==Critical comment==

* “Self-assured and deliciously energising…The Hedrons debut is a pedal-to-the-metal affair of great promise.” MOJO
They appeared on [[Tubridy Tonight]] in Ireland playing out the show and on a Channel 4 documentary about [[Isle of Wight Festival]].
* “Unashamedly authentic four-piece female rock and rollers” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

* “Four Scottish females bashing about in a punk rock style” FHM
In September 2007 they were nominated for a BT Digital Music Award and found themselves in the same category as [[David Gilmour|Dave Gilmour]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[Stereophonics]] and [[The Rakes]].
* “Raucous rock n roll with a huge pinch of glam has rarely been done so well.” FUSE

* “Short, sharp, hook laden songs prove that The Hedrons are on the rise.” POWERPLAY
The Hedrons' second album, "Tired of Taking", will be released in November 2023.
* “...the live delivery is the confident, energetic onslaught of punk rawness and rock cockiness that you would expect from a band that practically lives on the road.” THE MAG


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Albums===
===Albums===
*''One More Won't Kill Us'' (5 February 2007)
*''One More Won't Kill Us'' (5 February 2007)


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.tippimusic.com Tippi's Homepage]
*[http://www.tippimusic.com Tippi's Homepage]
*[http://www.thehedrons.com The Hedrons Homepage]
*[http://www.thehedrons.com The Hedrons Homepage]
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*[http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/feature_view.cgi?FeatureID=348 Interview with Soup from Room Thirteen]
*[http://www.myspace.com/thehedrons The Hedrons MySpace]
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*[http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/feature_view.cgi?FeatureID=348 Interview with Soup & Chi from Room Thirteen]
*[http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Band-Profiles/The-Hedrons/ The Hedrons Reviews and Interview on The Mag]
*[http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Band-Profiles/The-Hedrons/ The Hedrons Reviews and Interview on The Mag]


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Latest revision as of 00:17, 7 December 2023

The Hedrons
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresPunk, indie
Years active2005–2012
LabelsMeasured Records
MembersSoup (Lesley McLaren) (Drums)
Gill (Gill Bickerstaff) (Bass)
Rosie (McLune) (Guitar)
Tippi (Lead Singer/Guitar)
Websitewww.TheHedrons.com

The Hedrons were an all-girl four-piece rock band, formed in early 2005 in their native Glasgow.

Career[edit]

The band have released three singles on the Glasgow-based label, Measured Records. Two singles went top 5 and one went top 20 in the Scottish Chart. Their debut album One More Won't Kill Us was released on 5 February 2007.

The Hedrons appeared at several UK music festivals in 2006, including Download Festival, T in the Park, Isle of Wight Festival, Be in Belhaven and Guilfest and also undertook several UK tours. They toured America three times, appeared at SXSW, Canadian Music Week & Quebec City Music Festival. They have been special guest openers for bands such as Sex Pistols, Rolling Stones, Towers Of London and Alice in Chains.

They toured Germany in 2007 with Pigeon Detectives and The Wombats.

They appeared on Tubridy Tonight in Ireland playing out the show and on a Channel 4 documentary about Isle of Wight Festival.

In September 2007 they were nominated for a BT Digital Music Award and found themselves in the same category as Dave Gilmour, Robbie Williams, Stereophonics and The Rakes.

The Hedrons' second album, "Tired of Taking", will be released in November 2023.

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • "Be My Friend" / "Stop Look & Listen" (31 July 2006)
  • "I Need You" (9 October 2006)
  • "Heatseeker" (8 January 2007)

Albums[edit]

  • One More Won't Kill Us (5 February 2007)

External links[edit]

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