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| background = group_or_band | background = group_or_band
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| origin = ], ], ]
| genre = ], ] | caption =
| years_active = 1993–2010 2013- present | origin = ], ]
| genre = ], ]
| years_active = 2003–2020
| label = FDM Records<ref name=dcogs/> | label = FDM Records<ref name=dcogs/>
| associated_acts = | associated_acts =
| website = nizlopi.com & jcbsong.co.uk<ref name=dcogs/> | website =
| current_members = Luke Concannon (Vocals, guitar, bodhrán)<br>John Parker (Double bass, beatbox) | past_members = Luke Concannon<br>John Parker
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'''Nizlopi''' {{IPAc-en|n|ɪ|z|ˈ|l|ɒ|p|i}} are a two-piece alternative band with ] on vocals, guitar,<ref name=dcogs/> and ], and John Parker on ], ],<ref name=dcogs/> and providing backing vocals. '''Nizlopi''' {{IPAc-en|n|ɪ|z|ˈ|l|ɒ|p|i}} were a British ] and alternative duo formed in ], ], by Luke Concannon on vocals, guitar,<ref name=dcogs/> and ], and John Parker on ], ],<ref name=dcogs/> and backing vocals.


==History== ==History==
===Formation===
The duo grew up in ]<ref name=Last/> and attended ] together.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nizlopi's new sound|url=http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/local-news/nizlopi-s-new-sound-1-1045632|date=4 September 2006 |work=Leamington Courier}}</ref> They formed a band and would make up the reason for the name including naming it after a ] girl on whom Concannon had a crush at school.<ref> Retrieved 14 August 2009</ref> They started out performing throughout England, building a small but loyal fan base. Future musical artist and performer ] was their ] at many of their early shows and has stated they were a major influence on his musical style, favouring an acoustic guitar to more lush efforts.<ref name="BBC One-Hit Wonders">{{cite episode| title= One-Hit Wonders at the BBC| series= One-Hit Wonders at the BBC | credits= Producer: Tamsin Curry| network= BBC| station= ]| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05r7nxx | airdate= 17 April 2015| access-date= 26 June 2017 }}</ref>


===''Half These Songs Are About You'' (2003–2006)===
The duo both grew up in ], ].<ref name=Last/> Prior to attending ], Luke and John attended ].{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} The band is named after a ] girl whom Luke had a crush on at school.<ref> Retrieved 14 August 2009</ref> After creating the band, they then began to perform throughout England, building up a small but loyal fan base. Future musical artist and performer ] was their ] at many of their early shows and has stated they were a major influence on his musical style, favoring a acoustic guitar to more lush efforts.
In early 2004, they released their first album '']'' with FDM Records. In 2007, they received an ] award recognizing sales of the album in ]. It was produced by ], also known for his work with ] and ]. Their first release, "]", is their most successful song.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} The song is about Luke's ] at school, from which he sought escape by accompanying his father to work. Released as a single in June 2005, it reached number 160 in the ]. The single was re-released in the UK in December that year. It reached number one on 18 December 2005, selling more than double the copies of their closest competitor, ]. It eventually won the duo an ] Platinum award recognizing sales of over 500,000 copies of the song across Europe in 2007.<ref name="Music Industry News Network">{{cite web |url= http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=100994|title= IMPALA Announces New Award Winners For Independent Music Companies |author= <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 17 June 2007 |website= mi2n.com |publisher= Music Industry News Network (MI2N)| access-date= 29 June 2017 }}</ref> ] gave the track extensive airplay on his ] show. Some bookmakers put it in the running for ] but the winner of '']'', ]'s début single, "]" won that honour.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} The music video received widespread airplay, mainly on the ] music television channel. The video was an animation,<ref name="BBC One-Hit Wonders"/> made by ] (aka Monkeehub) who also animated an unofficial video for an acoustic version of "]" by ].{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


Their follow-up single, "Girls," was released on 3 April 2006. The band have described the song's music video on radio interviews as "Tim Burton-esque." Karni & Saul of Flynn Productions directed the video, which was the first video in which the band appeared. Like "JCB", it was first released on the Internet. Limited radio play meant the song did not chart in the UK top 40.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
==''Half These Songs Are About You''==


===The ''ExtraOrdinary'' EP (2006)===
In early 2004 they released their first album '']'' with FDM Records. In 2007 they received an ] award recognizing sales of the album in ]. It was produced by ], also known for his work with ] and ].
Their first release, "JCB Song," is their most successful song, and was written about the ] suffered by Luke at school and his escape to accompany his father at work. It was released first as a single in June 2005, reaching number 160 in the ]. The single was then re-released in the UK later in the year in December, reaching number one the following week on 18 December 2005, selling more than twice the number of copies than their closest competitor, the band ]. ] gave the track extensive airplay on his ] show. Some bookmakers put it in the running for the honor of ], but it was beaten by the winner of the second series of the UK version of '']'', ]'s debut single, "]".


An EP containing six songs and titled '']'', was released on 4 September 2006. The six tracks included two that had been released before — "Helen" and "Yesterday" - which were previously released on the "JCB" and "Girls" EPs respectively. The record is an attempt to strip down the orchestral production of their early work to represent the duo's vibrant live sound.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
The music video received widespread airplay, mainly on music TV channel ], and was an animated video, made by ] (aka Monkeehub), who also animated an unofficial video for an acoustic version of "]" by ].


The EP contained the track "Homage To Young Men," a ] piece written and performed by ]. McIntosh was inspired to write this piece after working with Concannon and performed live twice with the band. The band have likened Alastair's performances to "..the howlings of a wild animal". McIntosh is well known for his contributions to the Scottish version of 'Thought for the Day' and has been dubbed "The Rapping Reverend".{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
In 2007 the duo received yet another Impala Platinum award recognizing sales of over 500,000 copies of the song across Europe.


===''Make It Happen'' (2007–2010)===
Their follow-up single, released on 3 April 2006, was "Girls." The band have described the song's music video on radio interviews as "Tim Burton-esque". The video was directed by Karni & Saul of Flynn Productions, and was the first video that the band appeared in. Like "JCB," the song was first released on the Internet.


The second album, titled "]," was released on 31 March 2008. The album was recorded with producer Phil Brown who had formerly produced artists such as ]. The album was recorded on 2-inch tape, a traditional style of recording said to create a more 'raw' sound that is popular with musicians preceding the era of digital recording technology. The album included guest appearances by ] (percussion/drums), Andy Simms (piano), Jonnie Fielding (violin), Jack Hobbs (vocal/scratching), Rory Simmons (trumpet), Kadially Kouyaté (] & Senegalese vocals), ] (harmonica), The Individuals Dedicated to the Ministry of Christ choir and a contribution by the poet ].<ref name="Discogs">{{cite web |url= https://www.discogs.com/Nizlopi-Make-It-Happen/release/4620903|title= Nizlopi – Make It Happen| author= <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |publisher=]| access-date= 26 June 2017 }}</ref>
Limited radio play meant the song did not chart in the UK top 40.


Nizlopi performed at the ] in 2005, 2007 and 2008.
==The ExtraOrdinary EP==


The release was preceded on 17 March 2008 by a digital single, "Start Beginning". In November of that year they completed a tour entitled "Last Nights on Tour." Afterwards they announced using both their official website and on ] website ] that they would be taking the year 2009 off and would meet while travelling in ] to discuss the band's future.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
A mini-EP (extended play) containing six songs and titled '']'', was released on 4 September 2006. The six tracks included two that had been released before — "Helen" and "Yesterday" - which were previously released on the "JCB" and "Girls" EPs respectively. The record is an attempt to strip down the orchestral production of their early work to represent the duo's vibrant live sound.


===Sporadic appearances (2010–2020)===
The EP contained the track "Homage To Young Men," a ] piece written and performed by ]. McIntosh was inspired to write this piece after working with Concannon and performed live twice with the band. The band have likened Alastair's performances to "..the howlings of a wild animal". McIntosh is well known for his contributions to the Scottish version of 'Thought for the Day' and has been dubbed "The Rapping Reverend".
Despite splitting twice during a 10-year spell, the band have always come back together for one-off gigs and festival appearances.


The band members confirmed that they split on 10 February 2010,<ref name=":0"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326085114/http://www.nizlopi.com/news/index.html |date=26 March 2009 }}, retrieved 16 September 2011.{{primary-inline|date=May 2017}}</ref> when an e-mail was sent out to all ] subscribers confirming that the band had split up after being together for 7 years, with Concannon stating:
==The second album==
: "And that after many wild meanderings and much confusion I feel I must go on, on my own from here. That my dream is now to do another project, not Nizlopi, and to build a new life. So, this is good bye from Nizlopi. We are no more! Wow, there you go I said it. Scary as {{nowrap|it is.}}" &ndash;Luke Concannon<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326085114/http://www.nizlopi.com/news/index.html |date=26 March 2009 }} Retrieved 10 February 2010 {{primary-inline|date=May 2017}}</ref>


Concannon announced that he was working on a solo album and had planned to set up his own website by 2011 via the band's mailing list and previewed new material on Touch FM's 'First Break Show'.<ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref><ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref><ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref> He had also been taking part in song-writing workshops.<ref>{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref>
The second album, titled "]," was released on 31 March 2008. The album was recorded with producer Phil Brown who had formerly produced artists such as ]. The album was recorded on 2-inch tape, a traditional style of recording said to create a more 'raw' sound that is popular with musicians preceding the era of digital recording technology. The album included guest appearances by ] (percussion/drums), Andy Simms (piano), Jonnie Fielding (violin), Jack Hobbs (vocal/scratching), Rory Simmons (trumpet), Kadially Kouyate (kors & Senegalese vocals), The Individuals Dedicated to the Ministry of Christ choir and a contribution by the poet ].


The split ended with an announcement on their website in late 2011 "Luke and John got back together" to headline a one-off charity concert at the ] in London on 22 November 2011.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} They have since been playing live shows sporadically.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}
The release was preceded on 17 March 2008 by a digital single, "Start Beginning". In November of that year they completed a tour entitled "Last Nights on Tour." Afterwards they announced using both their official website and on ] website ] that they would be taking the year 2009 off and would meet while travelling in ] to discuss the band's future.


Despite the numerous splits, Nizlopi have continued to perform sporadically at numerous gigs across the UK.
==Dissolution of the duo==
They duo have also performed many charity events, music venues, festivals and intimate pub gigs, to much critical acclaim and support from audiences.


The band regularly post updates about their work and reunions gigs via their website and Facebook page.
The band members confirmed that they split on 10 February 2010<ref>, retrieved 16 September 2011.</ref> after an e-mail was sent out to all mailing list subscribers confirming that the band had split up after being together for 17 years, with Concannon stating:
: "And that after many wild meanderings and much confusion I feel I must go on, on my own from here. That my dream is now to do another project, not Nizlopi, and to build a new life. So, this is good bye from Nizlopi. We are no more! Wow, there you go I said it. Scary as {{nowrap|it is.}}" &ndash;Luke Concannon<ref> Retrieved 10 February 2010</ref>


They released a live album in 2014 titled "Nizlopi: Live in London" via ].
Concannon announced that he was working on a solo album and had planned to set up his own website by 2011 via the band's mailing list and previewed new material on Touch FM's 'First Break Show'.<ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref><ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref><ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref> He had also been taking part in song-writing workshops.<ref>. Accessed 2 October 2010.</ref>


The band toured in May 2015 with the Get Radical tour for 10 dates across the UK.
==Reformation==


They also performed at ] and the ] festivals in 2015.
The split ended with an announcement on their website in late 2011 "Luke and John got back together" to headline a ] charity concert at the ] in London on 22 November 2011.


The duo hosted a songwriting residential in June 2019 in Birmingham, UK.
After the performance, they took yet another break, but finally announced new playing dates in July 2013 for the rest of the year.


In March 2020, the band announced they have split, but did announce they will release a "Best Of" album at the end of the year.
==Live shows==
In between recording albums, they have aggressively toured since early 2000. They are known for crowd involvement at their gigs, giving an energetic performance. They often improvised, even going so far as to invite people up on stage to sing and dance or unplugging and going into the crowd themselves. They took part in 'Healthy Concerts' or 'gigs in digs' where artists play in someone's house. On 14 October 2008, Nizlopi played an intimate version of "Answers" on a balcony overlooking Camden Lock for the music viral show ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balconytv.com/v/nizlopi--2 |title=NIZLOPI - Video Archive |publisher=Balcony TV |date= |accessdate=2012-04-18}}</ref>


Parker is now working as a freelance session double-bassist. Concannon is travelling and writing.
They have toured with and shared gigs and stages with a diverse range of artists, touring the UK and Europe with ], joined ] for two nights at Wembley Arena, toured Ireland with ], opened Gigbeth festival with ], duetted with ] at the ], and been supported at headline shows by ] and ] amongst others. {{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
Concannon currently resides in ].


==Live shows==
The band had been able to take in a great number of venues of note, headlining shows at the ] and at Indigo2 at the ] (formerly the ]). They were also popular regulars on the festival circuit, having performed to crowds for years at ], ], Ireland's Fleadh, Cambridge Folk Festival and Solfest.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
On 14 October 2008, Nizlopi played an intimate version of "Answers" on a balcony overlooking Camden Lock for the music viral show ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balconytv.com/v/nizlopi--2 |title=NIZLOPI - Video Archive |publisher=Balcony TV |access-date=2012-04-18 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028015618/http://balconytv.com/v/nizlopi--2 |archive-date=28 October 2010 }}</ref>


The band played at Solfest in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/solfest/2008|title=Solfest 2008 - eFestivals.co.uk|website=Efestivals.co.uk}}</ref>
The duo have delighted fans by announcing that they are to make a small number of one-off appearances on the festival circuit this year including 'Lainfest'<ref>. Accessed 30 March 2013.</ref> (Headlining Saturday night) in August 2013 and 'Barn On The Farm' in July 2013.<ref>. Accessed 30 March 2013.</ref> The band successfully held the "mini-tour," but have have not announced any new dates in the press on on their website.

The duo also appeared at 'Lainfest'<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lainfest.co.uk/lineup.html |title=Line-up |access-date=31 March 2013 |archive-date=30 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430234858/http://www.lainfest.co.uk/lineup.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> in August 2013 and 'Barn on the Farm' in July 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392916_442916615790037_469958336_n.jpg |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 March 2013 |archive-date=26 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726173424/https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392916_442916615790037_469958336_n.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:14em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Certifications
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="UK">{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/15990/nizlopi/|title=Nizlopi {{!}} full Official Chart History|publisher=]|access-date=3 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| '']''
|
* Released: 16 August 2004
* Label: FDM Records
* Format: Digital download, CD
| 88
|
*]: Silver<ref name="BPI">{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=Nizlopi|access-date=22 April 2023}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| '']''
|
* Released: 31 March 2008
* Label: FDM Records
* Format: Digital download, CD
| —
|
|-
| colspan="22" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.
|}

===Live albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''Live''
|
* Released: 20 October 2014
* Label: Self-released
* Format: Digital download
|-
|}


===Albums and EPs=== ===Extended plays===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
* '']'' (16 August 2004)
|-
* '']'' (4 September 2006)
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title
* '']'' (31 March 2008)
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''ExtraOrdinary''
|
* Released: 4 September 2006
* Label: FDM Records
* Format: Digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Looking for Answers''
|
* Released: 25 May 2009
* Label: FDM Records
* Format: Digital download
|-
! scope="row"| ''Ltd Edition UpRise''
|
* Released: 2011
* Label: FDM Records
* Format: Digital download
|}


===Singles=== ===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
* "]" #160 (6 June 2005)
|-
* "JCB" (re-release) #1 (12 December 2005)
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
* "Girls" #91 (3 April 2006)
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nizlopi|title=Discography Nizlopi|website=australian-charts.com|access-date=3 September 2022}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nizlopi|title=Discography Nizlopi|website=irish-charts.com|access-date=3 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2005
! scope="row"| "Fine Story"
| — || — || —
|
| rowspan="3"| ''Half These Songs Are About You''
|-
! scope="row"| "]"{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"JCB" was originally released in June 2005, when it entered the ] at number 160. It was re-released on 12 December 2005 and peaked at number 1.}}
| 1 || 43 || 1
|
* BPI: Platinum<ref name=BPI/>
|-
| 2006
! scope="row"| "Girls"
| 91 || — || —
|
|-
| colspan="22" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
|}

==Notes==
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==References== ==References==
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British folk and alternative duo

Nizlopi
OriginRoyal Leamington Spa, England
GenresFolk, hip hop
Years active2003–2020
LabelsFDM Records
Past membersLuke Concannon
John Parker
WebsiteNizlopi.com

Nizlopi /nɪzˈlɒpi/ were a British folk and alternative duo formed in Leamington Spa, England, by Luke Concannon on vocals, guitar, and bodhrán, and John Parker on double bass, human beatbox, and backing vocals.

History

Formation

The duo grew up in Leamington Spa and attended Trinity Catholic School together. They formed a band and would make up the reason for the name including naming it after a Hungarian girl on whom Concannon had a crush at school. They started out performing throughout England, building a small but loyal fan base. Future musical artist and performer Ed Sheeran was their guitar technician at many of their early shows and has stated they were a major influence on his musical style, favouring an acoustic guitar to more lush efforts.

Half These Songs Are About You (2003–2006)

In early 2004, they released their first album Half These Songs Are About You with FDM Records. In 2007, they received an Impala Platinum award recognizing sales of the album in Europe. It was produced by Gavin Monaghan, also known for his work with Scott Matthews and Robert Plant. Their first release, "JCB", is their most successful song. The song is about Luke's dyslexia at school, from which he sought escape by accompanying his father to work. Released as a single in June 2005, it reached number 160 in the UK Singles Chart. The single was re-released in the UK in December that year. It reached number one on 18 December 2005, selling more than double the copies of their closest competitor, Westlife. It eventually won the duo an Impala Platinum award recognizing sales of over 500,000 copies of the song across Europe in 2007. Dermot O'Leary gave the track extensive airplay on his BBC Radio 2 show. Some bookmakers put it in the running for Christmas number one but the winner of The X Factor, Shayne Ward's début single, "That's My Goal" won that honour. The music video received widespread airplay, mainly on the VH1 music television channel. The video was an animation, made by Laith Bahrani (aka Monkeehub) who also animated an unofficial video for an acoustic version of "Creep" by Radiohead.

Their follow-up single, "Girls," was released on 3 April 2006. The band have described the song's music video on radio interviews as "Tim Burton-esque." Karni & Saul of Flynn Productions directed the video, which was the first video in which the band appeared. Like "JCB", it was first released on the Internet. Limited radio play meant the song did not chart in the UK top 40.

The ExtraOrdinary EP (2006)

An EP containing six songs and titled ExtraOrdinary, was released on 4 September 2006. The six tracks included two that had been released before — "Helen" and "Yesterday" - which were previously released on the "JCB" and "Girls" EPs respectively. The record is an attempt to strip down the orchestral production of their early work to represent the duo's vibrant live sound.

The EP contained the track "Homage To Young Men," a spoken-word piece written and performed by Alastair McIntosh. McIntosh was inspired to write this piece after working with Concannon and performed live twice with the band. The band have likened Alastair's performances to "..the howlings of a wild animal". McIntosh is well known for his contributions to the Scottish version of 'Thought for the Day' and has been dubbed "The Rapping Reverend".

Make It Happen (2007–2010)

The second album, titled "Make It Happen," was released on 31 March 2008. The album was recorded with producer Phil Brown who had formerly produced artists such as Bob Marley. The album was recorded on 2-inch tape, a traditional style of recording said to create a more 'raw' sound that is popular with musicians preceding the era of digital recording technology. The album included guest appearances by Martyn Barker (percussion/drums), Andy Simms (piano), Jonnie Fielding (violin), Jack Hobbs (vocal/scratching), Rory Simmons (trumpet), Kadially Kouyaté (kora & Senegalese vocals), Rory McLeod (harmonica), The Individuals Dedicated to the Ministry of Christ choir and a contribution by the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Nizlopi performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

The release was preceded on 17 March 2008 by a digital single, "Start Beginning". In November of that year they completed a tour entitled "Last Nights on Tour." Afterwards they announced using both their official website and on social media website Myspace that they would be taking the year 2009 off and would meet while travelling in Cuba to discuss the band's future.

Sporadic appearances (2010–2020)

Despite splitting twice during a 10-year spell, the band have always come back together for one-off gigs and festival appearances.

The band members confirmed that they split on 10 February 2010, when an e-mail was sent out to all mailing list subscribers confirming that the band had split up after being together for 7 years, with Concannon stating:

"And that after many wild meanderings and much confusion I feel I must go on, on my own from here. That my dream is now to do another project, not Nizlopi, and to build a new life. So, this is good bye from Nizlopi. We are no more! Wow, there you go I said it. Scary as it is." –Luke Concannon

Concannon announced that he was working on a solo album and had planned to set up his own website by 2011 via the band's mailing list and previewed new material on Touch FM's 'First Break Show'. He had also been taking part in song-writing workshops.

The split ended with an announcement on their website in late 2011 "Luke and John got back together" to headline a one-off charity concert at the Union Chapel in London on 22 November 2011. They have since been playing live shows sporadically.

Despite the numerous splits, Nizlopi have continued to perform sporadically at numerous gigs across the UK. They duo have also performed many charity events, music venues, festivals and intimate pub gigs, to much critical acclaim and support from audiences.

The band regularly post updates about their work and reunions gigs via their website and Facebook page.

They released a live album in 2014 titled "Nizlopi: Live in London" via iTunes.

The band toured in May 2015 with the Get Radical tour for 10 dates across the UK.

They also performed at Glastonbury Festival and the Secret Garden Party festivals in 2015.

The duo hosted a songwriting residential in June 2019 in Birmingham, UK.

In March 2020, the band announced they have split, but did announce they will release a "Best Of" album at the end of the year.

Parker is now working as a freelance session double-bassist. Concannon is travelling and writing. Concannon currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts.

Live shows

On 14 October 2008, Nizlopi played an intimate version of "Answers" on a balcony overlooking Camden Lock for the music viral show BalconyTV.

The band played at Solfest in 2008.

The duo also appeared at 'Lainfest' in August 2013 and 'Barn on the Farm' in July 2013.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
Half These Songs Are About You
  • Released: 16 August 2004
  • Label: FDM Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 88
Make it Happen
  • Released: 31 March 2008
  • Label: FDM Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 —
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.

Live albums

Title Details
Live
  • Released: 20 October 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays

Title Details
ExtraOrdinary
  • Released: 4 September 2006
  • Label: FDM Records
  • Format: Digital download
Looking for Answers
  • Released: 25 May 2009
  • Label: FDM Records
  • Format: Digital download
Ltd Edition UpRise
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: FDM Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
 AUS
 IRL
2005 "Fine Story" — — — Half These Songs Are About You
"JCB" 1 43 1
  • BPI: Platinum
2006 "Girls" 91 — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Notes

  1. "JCB" was originally released in June 2005, when it entered the UK Singles Chart at number 160. It was re-released on 12 December 2005 and peaked at number 1.

References

  1. ^ "Nizlopi Discography at Discogs", Discogs.com, 2009, web: dcogs-Nizlopi.
  2. "Nizlopi – Free listening", Last.FM, 2011, web: Last-Nizlopi.
  3. "Nizlopi's new sound". Leamington Courier. 4 September 2006.
  4. Nizlopi - O2 Wireless Interview Retrieved 14 August 2009
  5. ^ Producer: Tamsin Curry (17 April 2015). "One-Hit Wonders at the BBC". One-Hit Wonders at the BBC. BBC. BBC Four. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  6. "IMPALA Announces New Award Winners For Independent Music Companies". mi2n.com. Music Industry News Network (MI2N). 17 June 2007. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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  8. Nizlopi official website Archived 26 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 16 September 2011.
  9. Nizlopi official website Archived 26 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 10 February 2010
  10. First Break Show on YouTube. Accessed 2 October 2010.
  11. First Break Show on YouTube. Accessed 2 October 2010.
  12. First Break Show on YouTube. Accessed 2 October 2010.
  13. Warwick Records. Accessed 2 October 2010.
  14. "NIZLOPI - Video Archive". Balcony TV. Archived from the original on 28 October 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  15. "Solfest 2008 - eFestivals.co.uk". Efestivals.co.uk.
  16. "Line-up". Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  17. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  18. ^ "Nizlopi | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  19. ^ "British certifications – Nizlopi". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 April 2023. Type Nizlopi in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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  21. "Discography Nizlopi". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.

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