Since their inception in 2008, Glasgow’s French Wives have been working intensively to build a strong fan base in Scotland. Now, after a steady rise, the band is ready to release their debut album Dream of the Inbetween.

The album is a culmination of their hard work over these last four years and follows the release of the singles Halloween / Dogfight (a double a-side), Me vs. Me and an EP entitled Feel Safe Small. Their label – Electric Honey – has also previously released records by Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro, and sets up a fascinating 2012.

Stuart Dougan (vocals/guitars), Chris Barclay (bass/vocals), Siobhan Anderson (violin/vocals), Scott MacPherson (guitar/vocals) and Jonny Smith (drums/vocals) formed via mutual friends while at University. Although the band’s beginnings are humble, they have been on quite an adventure so far, supporting the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club, Two Door Cinema Club and Mystery Jets. They’ve also played festivals like T in the Park, Rockness, Wickerman and Stag and Dagger, while their captivating live set has also caught the attention of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1 Scotland and BBC 6Music as well as making The Guardian’s up-and-coming bands of 2012.

French Wives will be embarking on a short tour in March before the five-piece head over to SXSW and Canadian Music Week.

February/March Tour 2012

Tuesday 28th February - Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Thursday 1st March - Hootenannys, Inverness

Sunday 4th March - Harrisons Bar, Sheffield

Monday 5th March - Brixton Windmill, London

Tuesday 6th March - Dry Bar, Manchester

Thursday 8th March - Milo, Leeds

Friday 9th March - Stereo, Glasgow