Go:Audio
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Go:Audio is a London-based English pop rock group recognized for merging elements of pop punk and electropop through the use of synthesizers and programming, notably operating without a bassist. They have supported well-known bands including McFly, Scouting for Girls, hellogoodbye, Zebrahead, and Bowling for Soup.
In 2008, Go:Audio received a nomination for "Best British Newcomer" at the Kerrang! Awards. Their initial EP, Woodchuck, released in March 2008, included singles such as "Woodchuck" and "Made Up Stories", which both entered the UK Top 40 charts. The band’s third single, "Drive to the City", was launched on 20 April 2009. Their debut album, Made Up Stories, came out on 11 May 2009. The group announced their breakup on 26 November 2009.
History
Established in 2006, Go:Audio secured a contract with Epic Records by May 2007. Their promotional track Woodchuck received extensive airplay, particularly on Kerrang! 105.2, which helped increase the visibility of its music video on YouTube UK. The band’s first official single, "Made Up Stories", was released on 26 May 2008 and gained considerable exposure on music channels such as Kerrang!, Scuzz, and Fizz TV. Recording sessions for their debut album took place in Sussex and were completed by June 2008. Although initially slated for an August release, the album’s launch was postponed until January 2009 due to an unauthorized leak. Their second single, "She Left Me", dropped on 11 August to coincide with their UK headline tour and reached No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2007, Popjustice placed them at No. 4 in 'The Popjustice 10 Acts for 2007', characterizing their style as a fusion of "Busted meets The Killers". Additionally, their track "Made Up Stories" was honored as 'Song of the Day' by Popjustice in April 2008.
The band parted ways with Epic Records in September 2008 due to creative disagreements. By January 2009, they revealed plans to re-record portions of their album and incorporate a new single, "Drive to the City", which was released in April and reached the top position on the MTV2 Music Chart. Fans were invited to help choose b-sides for this release. The updated album was officially released on 11 May 2009 following a launch event at Camden Barfly and debuted at No. 95 on the UK Albums Chart.
Their tour in April 2009 featured support acts Saving Aimee and Eighth Wave, showcasing a blend of previous hits and unreleased songs. During this period, they also established their own label, Rubix Records.
Josh Wilkinson produced a remix for Saving Aimee's single "We're The Good Guys," which attained No. 125 on the charts.
On 2 September 2009, Zack Wilkinson departed to pursue opportunities in record label management and was succeeded by Nick Tsang. That year, Go:Audio performed at prominent festivals including T in The Park and Oxegen, headlined tours supported by Twenty Twenty and Attack! Attack!, and led the Tuborg Stage at Download Festival.
The band officially disbanded in November 2009; however, its members continued working within the music industry across various roles such as management, songwriting, production, lecturing, and session performances.
In 2020, Go:Audio resurfaced on social media sharing previously unreleased tracks from their early incarnation as The Vacancy and announced intentions to release new material once pandemic-related restrictions permitted.
Former Members
- James Matthews – lead vocalist (2006–present)
- Zack Wilkinson – guitarist (2006 – September 2009)
- Joshua Wilkinson – synthesizer, programming, backing vocals (2006–present)
- Nick Tsang – guitarist (September 2009 – November 2009)
- Andy Booth – drums and percussion (2006–present)
Studio Albums
Made Up Stories (2009)
Extended Plays
Woodchuck EP (2008)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Rankings | Album/EP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | UK Rock Chart | UK Indie Chart | |||
| 2008 | "Woodchuck" | – | – | – | Woodchuck EP |
| "Made Up Stories" | 33 | – | – | Made Up Stories | |
| "She Left Me" | 41 | – | – | ||
| 2009 | "Drive to the City" | 90 | – | – | |