Just because I'm on your side...

As you are probably aware, we at Pull Yourself Together are big fans of The Answering Machine. We were there when they played their first few gigs, and even back then we kind of knew that things were going to happen for them. They were in that great wave of Manchester bands a few years back, alongside Modernaire, The Search Map, Former Bullies and Julian Donkey Boy, and are now getting the attention which they deserve.

Signing to ace new label Heist or Hit Records last year meant that they had the backing to go on and record a shithot debut LP, and this week sees the release of first single Cliffer.  

The single has already won BBC 6Music's Rebel Playlist, and rightly so. It also has a great music video (just up there ^) directed by Dan Parrott, who also made the somewhat disturbing promo for Dutch Uncles' Face In. NB - If you are of a nervous disposition then you might want to watch the video in the company of friends, as Cliffer the dummy is terrifying. One half of PYT spent an afternoon in the company of it, and can vouch for the fact that those eyes follow you everywhere. 

The band have just finished touring with Casiokids and Flashguns, and have recently been on both the radio and telly boxes, so there is a good chance that this one is going to fly out. Head down to your local recorded music emporium or log onto the Heist or Hit shop to get yrself a copy.