The Mumbles is a keyboard-driven rock n' roll band formed in November 2005 by Robert Cowlin and James Ward.

Between 2006 and 2007 they released a string of independent records. For the full story check out the official website...

On January 12th 2008 The Mumbles signed to the independent label Black Heat Records and released the long awaited EP The Wire on February 29th. During May the band spent four weeks at the top of the Cathedral13 radio chart with their Sisters Of Mercy cover, Crash And Burn. Later in September they made their official live début by headlining the monthly Musical Circus at the White Bear Pub, Rickmansworth (see the entire gig here), and in December the pair were interviewed by Mick Mercer and appeared in issues 45 and 46 of The Mick.

In May 2009 The Mumbles once again returned to the music scene and released a one-track single entitled "Night Train"; a rocking precursor to their upcoming album. With fresh sounds, an expanded line-up, and the confidence to release the single through the most popular online stores, the band once again proved that they were not dead... but dreaming.

After careful consideration the band decided to depart from Black Heat Records in July 2009. The record label served The Mumbles well, however with their new album on the horizon and the search for a commercial deal as an aim, they dropped all association with the label to avoid confusion (with the exception of webpages regarding previous BHR releases ["The Wire" EP, "The Machine" single]).

All records will be released through Mumbling Release until further notice. The Mumbles have now completed their new album, "The Dust Left Behind". Stylistically it is a progression from 2008's "The Wire" and follows the rules set out by "Night Train". The album contains eleven songs and will be released in November.

You can hear an alternative mix of one of the album tracks ("Fire Danse") on their MySpace.

They've decided to revamp three older songs but the main bulk of the album is completely new. The songs are mostly mid-tempo and, due to the recent acquisition of a session guitarist, contain a sprinkling of varying sounds.

The record is predominantly keyboard-based (like their other releases) and is somewhat of a cementer in terms of style.

With this album you will be given the choice of owning it either in a physical CD format, or in a downloadable MP3 format, or both.

"If they're this good now they could grow into something immense... Clearly crazy, but brilliant" - Mick Mercer.