Catfish and the Bottlemen: The Rise

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It’s been 10 years since Catfish and the Bottlemen uploaded to BBC Music Introducing and what a ten years it’s been.
From throwing demos on stages, rocking up and performing wherever they saw a crowd to platinum sales and headlining festivals. Watch the band in conversation with Radio 1’s Jack Saunders as they share their top 10 moments so far.
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[@Jenny0Howell]

I'm a regular concert goer, and catfish by far is the best show that I've been to. they give an unbelievably amazing show.

[@trevstar13]

jennifer me too! Catfish put on the best show I’ve ever seen. I cried so much😂

[@Starburstluver69]

jennifer they are amazing live I went to their Toronto show it was the best concert I have been too haha

[@ESyta-ti7hs]

WHEN’S THE NEXT CONCERT?!

[@oliveee]

@@ESyta-ti7hsSOON.

[@salto1155]

@@ESyta-ti7hs they’re doing reading and Leeds in August

[@tryingmybest9434]

i want to cry because i’m so happy for them

[@yasssmilan]

trying my best same dude especially at the end, while the ending of 7 is playing also 🥺😢

[@leahbarackman3599]

I have seen Catfish 9 times in 3 different cities over the last 5 years and it has been an amazing ride. My first gig was maybe 50 people in a little bar and they played the entire balcony album because thats all they had. They have been extremely humble since the start and I am so proud of them. Cheers to 10 more years and hopefully more than 3 albums!

[@yasssmilan]

😭 wow these lads are really something ever since their beginning ❤️

[@flomedel660]

OMG I would have loved seeing them play in a bar!!! The Balcony is amazing, we stan talented and humble kings😌🤝

[@andrewcruz7595]

Really sad it had to end so easily

[@danielgs26]

I love everything about this band, their music, their gigs, their history, their stories. Just look at the lads, they are kicking it 🐊

[@yasssmilan]

Daniel Gutierrez couldn’t agree more, high five mate 🖐🏼👌🏼💯

[@danielgs26]

Yasmin Milan 👋🏻 legend

[@benwalker8811]

Never ever been to a gig with energy like catfish bring to their gigs

[@maureenp3001]

i miss them SO much

[@jackj2851]

That TRNSMT set was unbelievable

[@ariacube07]

been their fan since 2013 and made a note to myself that i must watch them live one day. and last week, my dream came true. what a super fantastic show. happiest girl here.

[@lucreziapellanda9288]

I love this interview because it sums up all the reasons why I love this band, the first one being they are such a passionate live act.can't really express how much catfish means to me

[@United-qx2sj]

I was at the Glasto 2015 set and it was the 1st time I’d seen Catfish live, the rain was the worst I’ve seen at a gig. But it was by far the best set of the weekend. After seeing them 9 times later, I can’t wait for the next 9!

[@alixder5661]

Their set at Glastonbury 2015 remains one of my favorite musical experience of my life. The rain pouring when they hit the first note was just pure chance, but it was beautiful.

[@hannahwilson8628]

catfish is by far my favorite band ever. i've seen them quite a few times and each time is amazing because there's so much energy and it's evident they love what they do. i hope someday my band gets to be half as successful as they've become

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

I am so sad that the shutdown means we can't see these guys play(among so many other things). Right while they are truly at the height of their fame and abilities, everything shuts down and we're stuck with videos. I guess we can only hope they are using the time to create some new songs to delight us all with in the future. I'd drive anywhere to see these guys.

[@jakesmith5477]

Seeing Catfish at TRNSMT live this year was hands down the best performance I've ever seen I so hope I get to see them again this year

[@AufdemLaufenden777]

Same for me at Sziget! The crowd were pretty lit too. Seen them in Aberdeen aswell but I could not enjoy it es mutch because the crowd were stiff and there were not many circley. The groupies were just filming and if you tried to dance they told you to fuck up.

[@Rihaz]

I've listened to this band for years and I've grown with them. Amazing group of lads and my favourite band

[@willyc.8141]

Maybe one day we'll see them again on stage, it's really sad to know they're not all together anymore.

[@artxro.x]

August 2024, Finally!!

[@willyc.8141]

@@artxro.x really? Omg

[@willyc.8141]

@@artxro.x I can't believe it!!! Thank you for telling me, I'm so happy now😍

[@brandonhacking]

It got better!!!

[@paulaecard6889]

I'm still surprised that this interview is in color

[@josh.campbell]

Humble talent and dedication always wins. Admire this group through and through. Well done lads!

[@chloew9295]

Seen them 10 times now and I've never felt so proud when I was at that trnmst set last year. What a gig that was! First time seeing them in The Duchess in York 2014 (my first ever gig) to now. Thank you lads for 3 brill albums and tons of great memories shared with my best friends. Here's to another 10 years!

[@jackkermode6485]

One of the best live bands

[@cristianav3124]

This is so wholesome, i’m so proud of them

[@camiladaniela9218]

I love how humble they are ❤️ also van’s hairstyle now is such a dream

[@trevstar13]

They put on the best live show I’ve ever seen. Front now, and they played almost every song

[@aydolnunguna7612]

This band is so brilliant and very unique. I've been listening to 80s new wave and 90s alternative but this band is the king for me because of their style and is completely out of this world. I hope they make more albums.

[@duncmac5487]

you arent going to be very happy now haha

[@yourrmajesty2773]

Been listening from the Balcony and I FINALLY got to see them at Riptide this year and they were amazing. I really hope I get to see them again

[@aronmeza]

It's definitely my favorite band right now. It's just the Rock and Roll I need it. Thank you for making your music. Wish you keep enjoying making your music.

[@alexusr3964]

Also, thank you for one of the best heartwarming interviews ive come across

[@pipburchmore4163]

Saw them at war child last weekend. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

[@lorebonifaz3272]

one of the best bands of this era so far. they are so fine

[@krista5972]

They are incredible. I cannot believe how far they have come. They deserve every bit of that success. Here's to more to come;)

[@jeepmccann752]

I discovered them last month and they are definitely in my top 5 favourite bands at the moment

[@kylecole2607]

Who else is in the top five? Asking for a friend

[@jeepmccann752]

@@kylecole2607 1.Arctic monkeys 2.Strokes 3.sam fender ( not rly a band but who cares) 4. Catfish 5.the Killers

[@jbqtcat]

@@jeepmccann752good list!!

[@shoobinha]

haven’t seen them in so long and wow they’re so grown up im emo

[@krishnaaa7424]

My fav band ever

[@naomikaneswaran425]

These guises make me feel so happy. My favorite band & seeing Van McCan upfront at a show in Pittsburgh was legendary ❤️ he’s amazing & man they can put on a killer show.

[@sofiarios4413]

my favorite band in the whole world🥺 I saw them live in March and it was the best day of my life

[@sebastianpacheco9846]

What a great band! they grow more and more each time, it's crazy

[@emilybond9]

it makes sad watching this knowing they've split up :(

[@Vehmura]

I know... they're going so strong here too, for it all ending so fast

[@jasminemyatt5289]

Seen Catfish 6 times now and they've been incredible every time. Manchester Arena and Y Not were my favourite gigs ever!! Can't wait to see them at Neighbourhood in May

[@marystewart7334]

I love these boys, and I am old enough to be their mother(s). They remind me of the day..... like just basic decent rock and roll!

[@lizzybridge2607]

Ngl felt a bit sorry for Bondy at the beginning because obviously he wasn’t apart of the band then. I just can’t imagine the band without him!

[@gracegilpin5371]

the best band on the planet. look how far they've come!

[@martha6958]

This is unrelated but the interviewer’s hair is really cool

[@jorgealcala3121]

I saw them on their first time in Mexico, looking forward to seeing them around here!

[@brentonmorrison284]

Very great show saw them in Columbus. I see them getting to a strokes or twenty one pilots level headlining festivals around the world. Can’t wait for the next album already!

[@tademtots9027]

this is the band that made me love music again i wish they came to california more !

[@alexusr3964]

Van and Bondy arent next to each other and im feeling a certain way about it

[@jobmora866]

I got to see them 3 times in 3 different cities this year. They’re my all time favorite band. I remember seeing them for the first time in 2017 when they went on their first US tour. Amazing band,

[@thedude666-n3h]

I remember when I met Van and Bondy like it was yesterday. Most down to earth people I've met.

[@SJXN]

So sad these guys are no longer together

[@LylaRox]

They’re back! At least 2 of the band! I’m seeing them in October!

[@bangtanyoongisuga4661]

I love this band to much !!!

[@yasssmilan]

right enough drama now, I can’t wait for the fourth album! HAHAHA

[@chintya48]

i wish they'd tour south east asia and go to jakarta:( i wanna see them sooo badd

[@firdausasyahra9923]

same, sis

[@zahra-rv5td]

stumbled upon this comment and yes, me too

[@atikassaf]

you ain't the only one

[@ransupraba6448]

YASH SAY IT LOUDER SIS

[@missharlott]

The beginning of this video always makes me cry. Van McCann, I fucking love you. I would gladly have all your children

[@justinposey7785]

Love these boys! They deserve the world 🐊

[@richmelvin4213]

10yrs of graft plus major tunes = success, bravo lads and roll on the NBHD WEEKENDER fest May 2020!

[@summero8462]

Omg my video was included I’m screaming dkskidmw

[@matissemoretti8451]

Summer O copyright claim it

[@callumnewman5238]

Fucking unreal live they are seen them 4 times now

[@ARojas-dg2ce]

I've never been able to go to a concert in my life, and I hope my first it's a Catfish's one

[@chrissietrappl1495]

Fell in love with them after seeing them live for the first time - I had no idea who they were when I went

[@ammarhamzi]

AN ASIA TOUR WOULD BE GREAT FORGODSAKE

[@rango3780]

I thought the vid title was a new song or something haha

[@bbqbrat]

So did I, but then i just hit shuffle on all their current songs and it sounded the same as a new album

[@Joegriffussy]

Ah yes I do love a good 25 minute song

[@bbqbrat]

@@Joegriffussy nah i was goofing too mate, hence the emojis. No harm done on my end my guy, sorry if there was on yours

[@Joegriffussy]

Ben Phillips alright cool,thanks for clearing the air

[@millena760]

they're such a great band!! i hope they come to brazil to do a solo concert someday

[@begonr6261]

They deserve everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@natalierodriguez533]

I would love to see catfish and the Bottlemen for my next berthday

[@abishannnon]

23:32 you lied to us jack

[@kolbeycam1328]

Saw them in Vancouver!

[@lamellenpilze]

Bob talks :0💖

[@daisyhenderson680]

i am so unbelievably proud of these. i actually cried. so so much love x

[@katiedisney5866]

i am seeing them in swansea, i am dead excited! i am begging that i get barricade or maybe even meet them, but obviously i won’t

[@katiedisney5866]

this didn't age well...

[@danielcunningham7631]

Anyone here after they’ve all but split up?

[@stormramshaw]

oh but the boys are back

[@ameliaim7357]

What just happened with van’s voice in here. He can literally cut my throat with his voice

[@ItsEmilyRose]

jeee i’m proud

[@thomaslawrence6826]

Catfish played at the club I go to. Friars court in Warrington, north west. This was however 2012, I wonder if anyone there had any idea what they’d become.

[@Bl4ckG0AT]

listen to then for the first time in FIFA 15

[@casparps]

"you're one of the most important bands we've got" 2 years later...

[@civilholdup7426]

Yep. The huge acclaim to coming back. Amazing

[@Hannahk00]

I’m so bummed because I saw them open for Green Day a couple of years ago but it was before I was really a fan (only knew one song) so I don’t remember much😕

[@gabrielamenjivar5694]

Me encanta cuando sonríen😍 todo sobre ellos me encanta en realidad, espero que sigan creciendo y la gente los siga conociendo y escuchando, su música es excelente💓

[@carlaaguero606]

Si yo también espero q se conozcan un poco más en Latinoamérica

[@vaehlis]

yeah I’d die for all of them.

[@carlaaguero606]

❤❤Sin dudas siempre geniales❤❤ los amo😍

[@victoriabridge01]

On their most recent tour a date in London was on my birthday, I was so excited to go but covid really fucked us over 😭💀

[@lucreziapellanda9288]

Does anyone know if the 6.5 million albums sold thing is accurate?

[@Connoratess]

Newcastle-on-Tyne... Can't say I've heard that before

[@lauramccann18]

The band we need but don't deserve. ♥

[@TonyAmore-dp9kx]

a bit of rennaissance band catfish AND A COPY OF THE ROLLING STONES

[@pamelamello7343]

Come to Brazil aaaaaaaaa

[@landrews2607]

They haven’t played every arena in the UK, they never did Belfast.

[@amycassidy260]

They played in the Ulster Hall

[@landrews2607]

Amy Cassidy I was there! But they never played the SSE

[@cidney9766]

Damn, I haven’t checked up on them since the Ride! They changed so much!!

[@seankilburn7200]

Not in their music style

[@cidney9766]

Sean Kilburn I’m unable to accept or deny that claim since I haven’t checked out their new album. :// but I trust that you’re generally right. I think Van once said he’s not about reinventing the wheel, but showing how good it rolls. Granted that what they’re dishing is good, consistency has propelled some bands into success (among other things ofc) and catb’s trajectory is going nowhere but up. I’ll get onto their new album soon. Cheers, m8!

[@FecklessCretin]

their music didn't.

[@gaebbi2929]

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@archiearsenal29]

O2 ARENA

[@seankilburn7200]

Catfish are great but I think they need to change up their style a bit for the next album . Love all 3 so far but they sound quite similar tbh.

[@chaosphase209]

Sean Kilburn I never want them to change, I love their style

[@seankilburn7200]

@@chaosphase209 ye it's a tough one for me because like I said all 3 albums so far have been great but I don't want to see it get boring and repetitive.

[@StoneGregory7]

ya 3rd album slipped by me because it was so much the same. first two were great cuz they established their sound but now they can change it up.

[@seankilburn7200]

@@StoneGregory7 ye that's what Ihave always admired about arctic monkeys. They really try to change style each album whether it fails or succeeds.

[@milesscarn398]

They 100% do. These 3 albums blend in to one at this point and if they want to make the next step the 4th album will be make or break imo

[@nassirdiab8240]

What’s the name of the song at 11:05

[@andreslinares9020]

Conversation

[@williamnewton3327]

Theyre probz gonna get so famous they will have to tour the universe to perform to aliens

[@dreamersvlog4072]

What happened to Billy Bibby

[@irvinolmos7521]

Sam Trodden it’s kind of weird looking at Bondy when they talk of the achievements of the original line up (Billy), he just shut up, take a sip of his coffee and wait until they finish talking. About your question, I don’t know what happened (in the moment I’ve noticed the change of guitarist I tried to search any info, but I didn’t found nothing, just a clip of the band with another drummer), but I love his work in the balcony, he gave the soul of the band, and bondy just keep with the same style Billy left.

[@dreamersvlog4072]

@@irvinolmos7521 Yh I don't know what happened but bloody hell Billy is a melodic genius in my opinion. The thing is I just don't like their new album. It seems like they are just playing it safe which is a shame because they are a great band. But yh I just wanna know what happened to the guy because he was way more musically gifted than bondy.

[@haig1277]

@@dreamersvlog4072 I'll take that. Thanks Sam 👍

[@haig1277]

Check out my new band HAiG.

[@jakeholloway8316]

what is the song at 20:52

[@firdausasyahra9923]

2all

[@robertflynn6686]

Greenday all over again in gb.

[@FecklessCretin]

Maybe one day they'll even write a song that isn't exactly the same as all their other ones

[@dylanoneill]

first album was good but they refused to evolve, boring

[@lucia5537]

dylanoneill2011 unnecessary comment

[@dylanoneill]

@@lucia5537 you needed to hear it at some point mate

[@lucia5537]

dylanoneill2011 not really lol