Debut single 'Homesick' was released in March, have received positive acclaim from music critics and press alike during 2009. The band’s debut release was particularly championed by Kerrang! Radio, BBC Introducing and was “single of the week” on inthenews.co.uk.

Working closely with The Animal Farm throughout the first half of the year, the band have built up a decent following both online and at their live performances, securing them support slots with artists including Athlete, Reverend & The Makers, Guillemots, Cage The Elephant. The Amateurs were also awarded a slot at this year’s Leeds Festival by Oxjam.

The band are currently working on a new release with Gareth Parton (The Go! Team) and Dave Draper (They Fell From The Sky).