My Life Story

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Last Show: Monday 13 th December 2021

PizzaExpress Live (Holborn)

Britpop faves My Life Story combine playful, evocative lyrics with memorable melodies. The quintet will be heading to the PizzaExpress Live venues with band leader and songwriter Jake Shillingford and their distinctively rockier sound. Expect hits like '12 Reasons Why I Love Her' and music from their 2019 album 'World Citizen'.

Signed to Parlophone in 1996, My Life Story released 'The Golden Mile' which spawned hit singles Sparkle, 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, The King of Kissingdom, Strumpet and Duchess, and re-released a remastered version of 1995 album Mornington Crescent.

'Joined Up Talking' followed on Mother Tongue Records in 2000, featuring the sixth hit single, It’s A Girl Thing.

After enjoying early dates headlining over Oasis, My Life Story went on to tour with Blur and Pulp, among many others, at the height of the Britpop era. My Life Story were firm favourites on the live scene and enjoyed particular success in France and Germany.

The My Life Story orchestra also collaborated with acts such as Morrissey, Marc Almond and The Wonderstuff. The band’s current quintet lineup is led by frontman and songwriter Jake Shillingford, with a distinct rockier sound.

In 2017 My Life Story completed the Star Shaped Festival sell-out tour of four O2 Academy venues throughout the UK and headlined the Star Shaped Christmas Party at the O2 Academy Islington. And last year they were the only act to feature on every date of the tour for the second year running.

My Life Story released a new single in 2016 (24 Hour Deflowerer) which was playlisted by Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6 Music and the band released a new album 'World Citizen' in 2019.

Band Lineup

Jake Shillingford (vocals)

Nick Evans (guitar)

Chris Hardwick (drums)

Jack Hosgood (bass)

Aimee Smith (keys)