Biography 2009-2014 With a name born out of a dream had by bandleader Mishkin Fitzgerald, Birdeatsbaby personify the idea of drama, theatrics and the UK alternative music scene. Formed in 2008 when pianist, vocalist and songwriter Mishkin met bass player and guitarist Garry Mitchell at university in Brighton, the two shared a love for contemporary artists Muse, Queen, Tool, Patti Smith and Nick Cave alongside Mishkin’s appreciation and study of Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, and Liszt. This led to a thriving musical partnership that led onto to writing of Birdeatsbaby’s early material. Other band members Keely McDonald (violin) and Philippa Bloomfield (drums) were brought in and the band’s first lineup was established; Mishkin (piano/lead vocals/songwriter), Keely (violin/backing vocals), Garry (bass/guitar/double bass/backing vocals), and Philippa (drums). The band began making music and performing live around Brighton and the surrounding area, attracting reviews from various local press including Brighton’s Source Magazine, who described their music as "an orchestral maelstrom that burrows ever deeper into the brain...scary stuff - but in a good way”. Soon afterwards, the band released their first recording, the three track EP China Doll, that sold well amongst their local followers, and got picked for review by tastemaker publication The Stool Pigeon, plus the indie fanzines; Noisy and Bubblegum Slut, who all noted the band’s unusual image and distinctive musical mix in their reviews of the release. The first EP was an early expression of the band’s theatrical ideas, which has now gone on to evolve into the distinctive, progressive and darkly tinged ‘rock noir’ sound that Birdeatsbaby are known for. In live appearances they have a huge stage presence that captivates the audience and leaves them wanting more – “The crowd seemed to be completely fixated on their performance,” observes Finola Doran of Artrocker at a gig in London. London’s promotion/record company, Moose Factory, stated, “Think what Queen would have done if they had been absinthe drinking pals with Van Gogh at the Moulin Rouge," describing China Doll. Clearly, Birdeatsbaby had managed to form a sound unlike any other. In 2009 they released their first studio album, Here She Comes-A-Tumblin’, inspired by a period in Mishkin’s life when she was taking sleeping medication that gave her chronic nightmares. With profound and poetic lyrics, the listener is taken through the album in an almost dream-like state from the opening lines of the fairy-tale ‘Seventeen’ to the closing hospital ballad ‘Letter to Charlie.’ The album was picked up by the alternative music press with The 405 describing it as, “the work of a cohesive band, a group of folks clearly on the same page and intent on finishing the story together.” During this album release Philippa the drummer, directed the band’s first video for the single The Trouble. With currently nearly a quarter of a million views on YouTube, this video captures their innovative, artistic talent and gained them the support of their cult-like fanbase from all over the world. It was played at many film festivals around Europe including the Birds Eye View Festival at the ICA London. In 2010 their second EP, Bigger Teeth (produced by Marc R Norris from Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster) was released, which evidently showed the evolution of the band’s sound and led to a string of shows across Europe including support slots with Gabrielle Aplin, Bitter Ruin, Jason Webley and Thomas Truax. Having got a taste of video directing, Philippa then decided to further pursue her career in videography which resulted in the band recruiting their current drummer, Katha Rothe. In 2012 the band released their second album, Feast of Hammers, to critical acclaim. “Playing out like a self-contained gothic opera, Feast of Hammers is burlesque classical in every sense, driven by Sondheim-esque piano melodies, Brecht / Weill song structures, a chamber-rock rhythm section and a recurring psychosexual obsession with water and drowning,” says Ben Graham of tastemaker music blog, The Quietus. The Guardian hailed the album as “the

sound of 2012” and The Independent gave it a 4**** review. Shortly afterwards the band they toured America and Europe extensively. Throughout their career, Birdeatsbaby have accomplished playing countless gigs across Europe, America, and Mexico. Furthermore, they have recorded interview sessions for Tom Robinson of BBC 6Music as well as plays on Amazing Radio (Simon Raymonde, Ruth Barnes, Kathryn Tickel) and BBC Sussex with Simon Price and Phil Jackson. From BBC 6Music, Tom Robinson describes Birdeatsbaby as “howling mad.” and Chris Hawkins pioneered their single The Bullet on his morning show for several weeks. In addition, they were selected by German metal band, ASP, to open for them in Leipzig, and were asked to tour with Coppelius in Germany. Their latest album, The Bullet Within, was funded via Kickstarter and received support from Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman as well as their ever-growing devoted fans, now aptly named ‘The Flock’. The band sailed passed the £10,000 target and chose to work with friend and local Brighton producer Forbes Coleman (Radiohead, Stereophonics) at his award-winning Audiobeach Studios. “…The Bullet opens the album with a dark piano based track that is melodic and allows Fitzgerald to display a very impressive vocal range,” says Gordon Johnston of Glasswerk Magazine where as Q Magazinedescribed it as “a touch of class”, and music blog LouderThanWar called it “one of the finest albums of the year”. Their latest single, “Spiders,” features Gabby Young from Gabby Young and Other Animals - a song in which Mishkin and Gabby’s voices combine to create a dark and beautiful electronic masterpiece. Also featured on the album is Melora Creager of cello rock group Rasputina, who has also worked with iconic names such as Nirvana and Marilyn Manson. The Bullet Within has received a multitude of brilliant reviews that validate Birdeatsbaby’s growth and their ongoing desire to stay original. Their haunting, delicate, progressive and classical sound can be heard in every piece of music they have released, staying true to their imaginative vision and their non-compromising musical independence.

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press quotes

"Life is a dark cabaret, and Birdeatsbaby are high-kicking their way through the ashes and dust with the best of 'em" - Simon Price (The Independent)

"Ever encounter those rare moments you come across a song that is just perfect and you

can't help but have it on repeat?" - Fresh On The Net (Tom Robinson BBC 6Music)

"Splendid cabaret style art-rock" - Chris Hawkins (BBC 6Music)

"A touch of class… hints of everyone from ELO to Marilyn Manson" – Q Magazine

"Absolutely amazing voice and great harmonies. If you're interested in seeing a band a little out of the ordinary then it's definitely worth checking out Birdeatsbaby" – Artrocker

"clever reworking stylistically of cabaret and art rock… twelve engaging songs" – John Crosby (R2 Magazine)

"Sexual, vulnerable yet strong – like all the best bands. We should fling this

filth at our pop kids, and we should do it now." - The Quietus

"Defies all the rules of simple music and is what makes this album so outstandingly, brilliantly strange…a gothic masterpiece" - The 405

"Purveyors of the finest twisted theatrics" - Supajam

"Perfecetly executed. Classically enthused rock that refuses to age . . . sounding

just as good on the first listen as on the fiftieth" – 7BitArcade

"Gothic nightmares as stylish as they are surreal, and as classically cultured as they are emotionally twisted and tormented" - Music Week

"Probably one of my favourite pieces for 1QMusic" - One Question Music

"Unique, dramatic & instantly memorable - 9/10" - Rhythm & Booze

"Extrovert music for introverts: flamboyant yet dark and touched by a hint of mania.

It's clear Birdeatsbaby have returned on peak form" - WhisperinAndHollerin

"The Bullet grabs your attention, raises a little smile and makes you want more" - Undersong

"Well worth a listen" - Seba Rashii Culture Zine

"Scary stuff . . . in a good way" - The Source

discography 2008-2014

Title China Doll Date 01/02/2008 Format EP (CD/Digital) Cat # n/a

Title Anchor Date 23/05/2012 Format Single (Digital) Cat # n/a

Title Here She Comes -A-Tumblin’ Date 01/06/2009 Format Album (CD/Digital) Cat # BEB001

Title Present Company (Mishkin Fitzgerald) Date 01/05/2013 Format Album (CD/Digital) Cat # DRER005

Title Bigger Teeth Date 10/10/2010 Format Single (Digital) Cat # BEB002

Title Ghost Date 12/10/2013 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER006

Title Through Ten Walls Date 05/09/2011 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER001

Title The Bullet Date 02/04/2014 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER007

Title Feast of Hammers Date 07/11/2011 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER002

Title Spiders Date 30/06/2014 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER009

Title Incitatus Date 06/02/2012 Format Single (Digital) Cat # DRER003

Title The Bullet Within Date 14/07/2014 Format Album (CD/Digital) Cat # DRER008

Title Feast of Hammers Date 20/02/2012 Format Album (CD/Digital) Cat # DRER004

Past events calendar

DATE VENUE CITY CAPACITY WITH

24.10.14 Komedia Brighton, UK 100 Sunday Driver, Della Lupa https://www.facebook.com/events/1443274422594448/

24.09.14 Grand Hotel Worthing, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/347863585368290/

14.09.14 Tooting Tram London, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/289531467886461/

13.09/14 Eastbourne Steampunk Festival Eastbourne, UK 1000

The Curst Son, Buffo's Wake https://www.facebook.com/events/313872652094453/

15.08.14 Marwood Café Brighton, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/579351708851320/?ref=5

09.08.14 Face Bar Reading, UK 200 Amy's Ghost https://www.facebook.com/events/249579595228230/?ref=5

11.07.14 The Macbeth London, UK 250 Emberhoney https://www.facebook.com/events/651321934927982/?ref=5

21.06.14 The Brickyard Carlisle, UK 500 Spookshow https://www.facebook.com/events/606342692776590/?ref=5

14.06.14 YouBloom Festival Dublin, Ireland 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/1412939165640163/?ref=5

11.05.14 Spegieltent, Brighton Fringe Brighton, UK 500

Gabby Young, Revere https://www.facebook.com/events/588595751235974/?ref=5

10.05.14 Alternative Escape Festival Brighton, UK 100 Slytones https://www.facebook.com/events/1419546824981945/?ref=5

01.05.14 Huset Esberg, Denmark 500 Geoff Berner https://www.facebook.com/events/654225014633611/?ref=5

30.04.14 Krudttønden Copenhagen, Denmark 300 Geoff Berner https://www.facebook.com/events/654225014633611/?ref=5

26.04.14 1000Fryd Aalborg, Denmark 300 Geoff Berner https://www.facebook.com/events/654225014633611/?ref=5

25.04.14 Café von Hatten Randers, Denmark 250 Geoff Berner https://www.facebook.com/events/654225014633611/?ref=5

24.04.14 Backstage Åarhus, Denmark 250 Geoff Berner https://www.facebook.com/events/654225014633611/?ref=5

13.04.14 Roadtrip & The Workshop London, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/201088696758761/?ref=5

02.04.14 Hope and Anchor London, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/200608823468269/?ref=5

12.02.14 Sticky Mike's Frog Bar Brighton, UK 250 Echo & The Beats https://www.facebook.com/events/1422666664636035/?ref=5

12.12.13 The Brunswick Pub Brighton, UK 100 She Makes War https://www.facebook.com/events/1374593932780198/?ref=5

08.12.13 Luxor Cologne, Germany 300 Coppelius https://www.facebook.com/events/119540674919365/?ref=5

07.12.13 Clubzentrum Gera, Germany 300 Coppelius https://www.facebook.com/events/397583877021043/?ref=5

06.12.13 Kulturhaus Merzdorf, Germany 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/554430127984876/?ref=5

14.11.13 The Blind Tiger Brighton, UK 200 Gabby Young https://www.facebook.com/events/571633152889953/?ref=5

12.10.13 Underbelly London, UK 150 Hana Piranha, She Makes War https://www.facebook.com/events/122167321319654/?ref=5

03.10.13 l'asino che vola Rome, Italy 200 Neverflowers https://www.facebook.com/events/148368338707687/?ref=5

28.09.13 Haus Auensee Leipzig, Germany 3000 ASP https://www.facebook.com/events/190451124445132/?ref=5

27.09.13 TheArter Gallery Berlin, Germany 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/436774483087806/?ref=5

23.08.13 TheArter Gallery Berlin, Germany 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/531691583555903/?ref=5

21.08.13 Prince Albert Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/534004459969693/?ref=5

10.08.13 Battfest Worldwide n/a https://www.facebook.com/events/480982705276433/?ref=5

20.04.13 Heaven n Hell's Ball Malvern, UK 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/128333244017250/?ref=5

09.04.13 The Blind Tiger Brighton, UK 200 Pink Narcissus https://www.facebook.com/events/192401200902758/?ref=5

10.03.13 Rattlesnake London, UK 250

Death in Texas, Emberhoney, Simonne & The Dark Stars https://www.facebook.com/events/436770636388065/?ref=5

03.11.12 El Scary Witches Mexico City, Mexico 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/475164639175151/?ref=5

27.10.12 The Public West Bromwich 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/348741448518727/?ref=5

13.10.12 The Rattlesnake London, UK 250 Death in Texas https://www.facebook.com/events/410437339004364/?ref=5

16.09.12 The Hope Brighton, UK 150 Thomas Truax https://www.facebook.com/events/507964432552598/?ref=5

27.08.12 Marlborough Theatre Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/252040378248580/?ref=5

16.08.12 93 Feet East London, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/369255209813507/?ref=5

28.07.12 Landbouwbelang Maastricht, NL 500 https://www.facebook.com/events/323473854391401/?ref=5

26.07.12 VL Ludwigstrasse Halle, Germany 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/252730741511705/?ref=5

25.07.12 TheArter Gallery Berlin, Germany 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/385829474789249/?ref=5

24.07.12 Metro Music Club Brno, CZ 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/439835899384710/?ref=5

23.07.12 Popocafepetl Prague, CZ 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/386457954746607/?ref=5

21.07.12 Stadthalle Chemnitz, Germany 500 https://www.facebook.com/events/334347426630956/?ref=5

22.06.12 The Starry Plough Berkeley, CA, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/118820151587282

20.06.12 Highline Bar Seattle, WA, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/247349282039276

19.06.12 The Baby Bar Spokane, WA, USA 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/173885366073063

16.06.12 The Queen Bee San Diego, CA 800 https://www.facebook.com/events/105232636280836

15.06.12 The Lost Leaf Phoenix, AZ, USA 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/307044239376121

14.06.12 Moe's Original Denver, CO, USA 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/408981539133710

12.06.12 The 806 Amarillo, TX, USA 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/300742316673318

11.06.12 Beale Street Tavern Austin, TX, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/165153126945664

09.06.12 The Squeaky Lizard Ocean Springs, MS, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/343935718994870

08.06.12 The Five Spot Atlanta, GE, USA 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/229259250511546

07.06.12 The Cave Chapel Hill, NC, USA 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/351488331577639

06.06.12 North Star Bar Philadelphia, PA, USA 250 https://www.facebook.com/events/195830663871035

04.06.12 Goodbye Blue Monday New York, NY, USA 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/397299680310278

02.06.12 The Cloud Club Boston, MA, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/218727401575884

01.06.12 Roxy n Dukes Dunellen, NJ, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/324829080886895

14.05.12 Ouch! Music Bar Brighton, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/393596980670799

12.05.12 The Ranelagh Brighton, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/294054994005628

27.04.12 The Purple Turtle London, UK 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/134718243320505

11.03.12 Komedia Brighton, UK 200 Gabrielle Aplin https://www.facebook.com/events/306870279355834

18.02.12 Underbelly London, UK 200 She Makes War https://www.facebook.com/events/241796712542266

10.12.11 The Rigger Stoke-on-Trent, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/263748456993248

30.11.11 Green Door Store Brighton, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/152679321497754

25.11.11 George Tavern London, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/150965704996177

18.11.11 Westcoast Bar Margate, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/212133312172034/

05.11.11 Half Moon Herne Hill London, UK 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/172636052825778

30.10.11 Project Arts Dublin, Ireland 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/200668269981628

29.10.11 Auntie Annie's Belfast, Ireland 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/216279741741579

10.10.11 Latest Music Bar Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/276445199047890/

09.10.11 The Good Ship London, UK 250 https://www.facebook.com/events/190457934358700/

08.10.11 The Blind Tiger Brighton, UK 250 https://www.facebook.com/events/196698947066648

07.10.11 The Tubman Hastings, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/242751149089888

16.09.11 Underbelly London, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/199106016808880

09.09.11 The Dublin Castle London, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/228708660489414

26.08.11 Green Door Store Brighton, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/217678544919787

30.07.11 Rock City Roma Rome, Italy 1000 https://www.facebook.com/events/214130475275321

21.07.11 Secret Garden Party Festival Cambridge, UK n/a https://www.facebook.com/events/196596807047315

03.07.11 The Purple Turtle London, UK 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/224318184247763

16.07.11 The Westow London, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/121632621255066

15.06.11 The Hydrant Brighton, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/113013612117529

05.06.11 The Haunt Brighton, UK 500 https://www.facebook.com/events/189825227734544

28.05.11 Meadowlands Festival Glynde, UK n/a https://www.facebook.com/events/107369726017991

27.05.11 The Constitution Camden, London, UK 100 https://www.facebook.com/events/208557429167918

20.04.11 Underbelly London, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/218539714827082

27.02.11 Roxy n Dukes Dunellen, NJ, USA 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/124607890942022

26.02.11 Parkside Lounge New York, NY, USA 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/124607890942022

25.02.11 The Lilypad Boston, MA, USA 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/124607890942022

24.02.11 Charlie O's Montpelier, VA, USA 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/124607890942022

10.10.10 The Good Ship London, UK 250 https://www.facebook.com/events/125361754178070

22.07.10 Secret Garden Party Festival Cambridge, UK n/a https://www.facebook.com/events/116390791714979

30.05.10 Latest Music Bar Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/112017665503749

29.10.10 Spice of Life London, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/111036642269682

12.12.09 The Purple Turtle London, UK 300 https://www.facebook.com/events/214559788277

11.09.09 Island Bar Birmingham, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/271139765509

18.07.09 Café Carina Vienna, Austria 200

16.07.09 The Chelsea Vienna, Austria 200

13.07.09 Diwaldo Club Prievidza, Slovenia 200

10.07.09 HOSPODA POD KAPLIČKOU Nahorany, Czech 300

09.07.09 Sklenena Louka Brno, Czech 150

08.07.09 Subway to Peter Chemnitz, Germany 150

04.07.09 Cantada II Paris, France 150

03.07.09 Landbouwbelang Maastricht, NL 500

28.06.09 Face Bar Reading, UK 200

27.06.09 The Fuzzbox Wigan, UK 200

25.06.09 Bar Bloc Glasgow, UK 150

23.06.09 Cobden Club London, UK 250

22.06.09 The Shed Leicester, UK 200

18.06.09 The Fat Fox Portsmouth, UK 200

30.05.09 Marlborough Theatre Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/98300430621

22.04.09 Latest Music Bar Brighton, UK 200 https://www.facebook.com/events/73881549079

21.02.09 Marlborough Theatre Brighton, UK 150 https://www.facebook.com/events/50958829215

10.02.09 Freebutt Brighton, UK 200