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The View News

The View 'rock' the Leeds Festival

Dundonians roll out the hits at Bramham Park

  • Aug 29, 2009

The View to play final show at Dundee's Doghouse

Scots take to the stage in their spiritual home one final time

  • Aug 7, 2009

The View: 'T In The Park is the greatest festival ever'

Scottish band headline King Tut's Wah Wah Tent

  • Jul 10, 2009

The View suffer technical difficulties during Glastonbury gig

Band struggle through to treat Other Stage crowd to a hit-laden set

  • Jun 26, 2009

View's Kyle Falconer and Paolo Nutini for joint album

Scots to collaborate on new project

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The View Videos

Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

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Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

The London-based songstress presents he impressive new promo for 'Red Mist'.

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Join Kasabian for a Alice In Wonderland themed tea party as we go behind-the-scenes on their NME cover shoot.

Adidas House Party - The View

Adidas House Party - The View

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NME Video: The View walk onstage at London's Astoria

NME Video: The View walk onstage at London's Astoria

NME Video: The View walk onstage at London's Astoria

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YouTube The View Videos

Michelle Obama on The View

Michelle Obama on The View (24:36)

Michelle Obama co-hosts the view with Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd.

Rachel Maddow on The View

Rachel Maddow on The View (07:32)

Rachel Maddow on the View

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The View Reviews

The View, Twisted Wheel, Tommy Sparks

The View, Twisted Wheel, Tommy Sparks

Koko, London, Tuesday, February 10

  • Feb 23, 2009

The View

Which Bitch?

The View/The Metros/Holy Ghost Revival/Frank Sidebottom/The Hugs; ULU, London, Saturday, December 8

Our favourite label also knows how to throw a paaaaarty!

  • Jan 7, 2008

The View

Face For The Radio

The View: Dundee, Caird Hall, Monday April 9

Back where it all began, Scotland’s riot rockers play to a room packed with frenzied friends and neighbours. And Kieren’s grans…

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The View Biography

The View are an indie rock band from Dryburgh in Dundee, Scotland. They also include various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop, folk and acoustic in their music.

The band are currently signed to 1965 Records and their debut single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released on August 12, 2006. The single entered the MTV Two/NME charts on July 9, 2006, eventually reaching number one on August 13, 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.

The View released their debut album Hats Off to the Buskers on January 22, 2007, which entered the UK Album Chart at number one the following week. It was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize.

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The View's Best Songs

  • 1. Same Jeans
  • 2. Superstar Tradesman
  • 3. The Don
  • 4. Face for the Radio
  • 5. Skag Trendy
  • 6. Claudia
  • 7. Comin' Down
  • 8. Dance Into the Night
  • 9. Don't Tell Me
  • 10. Shock Horror
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The View Discography

The View albums.

  • Which Bitch? - 30/01/2009 (1965 Records/GB)
  • Hats Off to the Buskers - 22/01/2007 (1965 Records/GB)

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