11 Facts About The Xcerts

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The Xcerts are a British alternative rock band, originally formed in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2001.

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The Xcerts were originally formed by 13-year-olds Murray Macleod and Jordan Smith after meeting in the headmasters room at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen.

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When school friend Ross McTaggart joined on drums, The Xcerts went on to record two EPs at the local recording studio Captain Tom's.

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The Xcerts then went on to release two singles through One Records in Glasgow.

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5.

On 22 January 2009, The Xcerts confirmed that their album, In The Cold Wind We Smile would be released on 23 March 2009 through Xtra Mile and King Tuts Recordings .

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6.

The Xcerts announced on their Facebook and Myspace in July 2010 that their new album would be named Scatterbrain and released in October.

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7.

In 2012, The Xcerts toured extensively supporting Brand New, Manchester Orchestra and Taking Back Sunday on their UK tours.

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8.

The Xcerts would go on to open for Cursive and Kevin Devine instead.

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9.

The Xcerts has appeared live on stage with the band to sing his segment of the song during UK shows.

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10.

In 2017, The Xcerts appeared at a number of festivals, 2000 Trees, Reading, 2Q and Neighbourhood included.

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11.

One of the recurring theme within The Xcerts is each band member featuring on the front of the artwork for each album they have released.

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