The Border Surrender

The Border Surrender were an English rock band based in North London. The band members were Keith Austin (vocals and guitar), Simon Shields (vocals, guitar, bass guitar and mandolin), Johnny Manning (keyboards, melodica, glockenspiel & accordion) and Mark Austin (drums and vocals). They were signed under Smoky Carrot Records.[1]

The Border Surrender
'Oh Mary' single launch at The Old Queens Head, Angel, London on 16 November 2010.
'Oh Mary' single launch at The Old Queens Head, Angel, London on 16 November 2010.
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresRock, Americana, folk, blues, blues rock
Years active2009–2011
LabelsSmoky Carrot Records[1]
MembersKeith Austin (vocals & guitar)
Simon Sheilds (vocals, guitar, bass guitar & mandolin)
Johnny Manning (keyboards, melodica, glockenspiel & accordion)
Mark Austin (drums & vocals)
Websitewww.myspace.com/thebordersurrender

Live performances

The band performed energetic live performances with multiple instrument changes between the four members. One of their first filmed live performances was on BalconyTV London.,[2] the leading online viral music show, performing 'Oh Mary'.[3] across the lock in Camden Town.

In the media

Their first EP Blood in the Snow was released in April 2009 receiving positive industry reviews including:

Their single "Oh Mary" received further positive industry reviews including:

A snapshot of radio plays include:

References
  1. "SmokyCarrot | Порно Без Регистрации и СМС". Smokycarrot.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. "Balcony_LandingPage". Balconytv.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2006. Retrieved 12 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Archived copy". www.balconytv.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. "The Border Surrender | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  5. The Word - Now Hear This Archived 27 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, July 2010.
  6. Americana UK Archived 27 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine, March 2010.
  7. Rayban Rooms Archived 29 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine, 2010.
  8. London Tour Dates, Page 2, Tourdates.co.uk, April 2010
  9. "The Border Surrender – May 20th at OIW!". Ohinvertedworldclub.wordpress.com. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  10. "Music Week - Singles Roundup: Releases out on November 22". www.musicweek.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  11. "The Ruckus: The Border Surrender - Oh Mary". 19 November 2010. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  12. "THE BORDER SURRENDER: 'Oh Mary.' « Loudhorizon's Blog". Archived from the original on 25 December 2012.
  13. "Losingtoday Resources and Information". 1.losingtoday.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  14. "The Border Surrender meets the Camden Store « THE CAMDEN STORE". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
  15. "The Border Surrender - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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