Midair91

Ones to Watch

In the midst of the night, you're new favourite band are arriving to take on this wild, unpredictable beast we call the Music Scene. Four piece Barnsley band Midair91 started out back in 2004 just playing covers, thus progressing into the alternative / electro band we know today. If you are unfamiliar with this band, let me give you a bit of background information. Members Damien, James, Ben and Alistair entered a competition in 2006 run by Popworld (T4) looking for the best unsigned act, which they won in the month of October 06. In 2007 you my have recognised them from their appearance on Popworld plus exposure in local newspapers and radio. Following on from that, they have recently been doing a HMV Unsigned Tour which they won, giving them the chance to record one of their tracks at Abbey Road Studios. 'On My Mind' was released as a single on the HMV website. Sounding impressive so far?

Well this year they are set to meet management in Hollywood who are putting their music into TV over in America... So Midair91 have been on quite a journey so far. I've listened to a few of their tracks including 'Siren', 'Unsung Heroin' and 'Picture Peeerfect', and I must say I like what I hear. If they keep working hard and aiming high, their talent will pay off. Any band will know that it can be hard to stay original and not copy other bands that they're influenced by, but so far Midair91 have stuck to what they know best and what style of music they can play.

Obviously these guys have a large fanbase who will stick with them and they look set for the big time. The alternative / electro scene is popular at the moment so if they stay with their sound and keep writing great songs things can only get better for them, although the music industry is a fickle place and they need to be prepared for whatever may be thrown at them. All this touring and recording proves they're very hardworking and determined to make it past being unsigned, which is quite inspiring. I'm sure their live gigs are just as entertaining and they know how to give fans what they want, making Midair91 definitely Ones To Watch!

Amy Baker
Photo by Mark Latham