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Inside the performance

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

The Disaster is the solo project associated with Russell Searle of The Research, a key figure in the UK indie scene. Known for blending electric guitar with synth textures and intimate vocals, The Disaster carries the melodic wit and storytelling flair that helped The Research achieve a string of UK charting singles in the mid-2000s. This page gathers a detailed bio, discography highlights, and the latest on upcoming performances, so you can secure your seats with confidence and style.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Geographically, The Disaster and The Research rose to prominence in the United Kingdom, with memorable performances in London and Wakefield, and continue to draw fans across the country. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket options for upcoming dates.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For official updates, follow The Disaster and related projects on social media and check venue pages for the latest booking info. Secure your seats for the Wakefield show at The Art House and other upcoming appearances as soon as dates are announced.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming date note: 2025 show at The Art House, Wakefield is scheduled as RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced depending on scheduling. Check the event page for the latest date and venue confirmations.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Disaster

  • The Disaster refers to Russell Searle of The Research (vocals/guitar/synths). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Research))
  • The Research released two albums: Breaking Up (2006, At Large) and The Old Terminal (2008, This Is Fake DIY Records). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Research))
  • UK charting singles include 'She's Not Leaving' (#73), 'C'mon Chameleon' / 'I Love You But...' (#63), and 'The Way You Used to Smile' (#66). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Research))
  • The Research reunited for a Wakefield appearance in 2023 (Long Division) and played in London (The Lexington) in January 2024. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Research))
  • Social media presence includes an official MySpace page for The Research (theresearch). ([myspace.com](https://myspace.com/theresearch?utm_source=openai))
  • The Art House listing confirms The Research performed there with British Birds as part of 2025 programming. ([the-arthouse.org.uk](https://the-arthouse.org.uk/?%2Fhtml%2Flink_htm=&utm_source=openai))

The records

The Disaster Discography

  • The Old Terminal
    2008 · This Is Fake DIY Records
  • Breaking Up
    2006 · At Large (EMI subsidiary)

The hits

Top The Disaster Songs

  • Back to the Real World / Feels Like the First Time
    2023 · N/A
  • I Think She's the One I Love
    2008 · N/A
  • For Christmas I Got Pityriasis Rosea
    2007 · N/A
  • Lonely Hearts Still Beat the Same / All These Feelings
    2006 · N/A
  • The Hard Times
    2006 · N/A
  • C'mon Chameleon / I Love You But...
    2005 · UK #63
  • The Way You Used to Smile
    2005 · UK #66
  • She's Not Leaving
    2004 · UK #73

For official updates, follow The Disaster and related projects on social media and check venue pages for the latest booking info. Secure your seats for the Wakefield show at The Art House and other upcoming appearances as soon as dates are announced.

Upcoming date note: 2025 show at The Art House, Wakefield is scheduled as RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced depending on scheduling. Check the event page for the latest date and venue confirmations.

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