House and garage producers Disclosure have taken the UK by storm in the past year or so, having gone from underground DJs to a Top 10 act. Now, they’ve reached their biggest milestone yet - after their debut album ‘Settle’ hit #1 in the UK Albums chart.
Yup, that’s right - after a close-run battle with Queens of the Stone Age, the brotherly duo (Guy and Howard Lawrence) pipped Josh Homme's outfit to the #1 spot by around 7,000 copies, closing the week on just shy of 45,000 sales - and in the process heralding a changing of the guard by ending Daft Punk’s three week reign at the top of the charts.
If you’d have asked the pair whether they thought they’d be topping the Albums chart a year ago, they probably would have laughed and giggled, but lo and behold, they’ve done it. Speaking to the Official Charts Company, the boys said:
“We're absolutely delighted with the result. Proudest moment of our lives. We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has bought the record.”
The feat caps a phenomenal 2013 so far for the pair, who had already bagged two Top 10 singles with 'White Noise' and 'You & Me', and have been busy playing live to packed-out audiences around the world. They’ve recently announced a UK tour, too - meaning you can be a member of those packed-out crowds this autumn. Simply check the dates and links below to find tickets through Stereoboard.
Sat August 17th 2013 - LONDON The Garage
Sat November 16th 2013 - BRISTOL O2 Academy Bristol
Mon November 18th 2013 - LEEDS O2 Academy Leeds
Tue November 19th 2013 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE O2 Academy Newcastle
Sat November 23rd 2013 - SHEFFIELD O2 Academy Sheffield
Sun November 24th 2013 - NOTTINGHAM Rock City
Mon November 25th 2013 - BRIGHTON Dome
Wed November 27th 2013 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy Birmingham
Thu November 28th 2013 - LONDON O2 Academy Brixton
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