The first time you would have seen You me at six would have been in 2007 supporting alternative band, Fightstar. They have since grown into one of Britain’s most loved pop ‘rock’ bands with achievements such as nominations for Best British Band three years in a row with Kerrang and have peaked into the UK’s top 40 album chart. You me at six have come such a long way since their days as an unsigned band only a few years ago compared to seeing them now. With a huge fan base, the band is gearing up for supporting world famous punk rock band, Blink
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182. Currently on their ‘Hold me Down – Part Two’ tour, we were lucky enough to catch up with Max and Chris before their show in Bournemouth. The band came together in 2004 when front man Josh Franceschi and guitarist Max Helyer decided they wanted to create a new band after previously being in one together. The two of them then met bassist Matt Barnes, who fortunately lived a few doors down to guitarist Chris Miller. Then, of course came their now drummer, Dan Flint. The band spent at least ten months of a year touring
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nonstop for four years. They were desperate to get their name out there. “I just think it’s been down to a lot of hard work and commitment, we’ve really put ourselves out there you know?” Helyer says.
“Going on tour with your idols is mad...” They have supported bands such as Paramore and Brand New, as well as performing at various festivals such as Download and Reading. In 2006 the band released EP; We know What it’s like to be Alone, which contained