Boys Like Girls 'tell it like it is'

Boys Like Girls admit they've caused riots in the past

Andover's Boys Like Girls have just returned to the states after a number of gigs to support their new single Love Drunk which is currently hovering in the charts just outside the top 40.

But it doesn't stop them partying like they're topping the pile. "Its been amazing to come over here," says lead singer Martin Johnson ruffling his hair.

"It's been a lot of jetlag and partying but we've been having a great time."

A stage invasion during their gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire last month is just the tip of the iceberg for the foursome - they've been getting into the odd spot of bother back home.

"We've been shut off radio stations for causing riots," laughs guitarist Paul DiGiovanni.

"We invited an entire arena on stage and some people got hurt. It was kind of a bad decision but we didn't want to hurt anybody."

Celebrity cameo

Meanwhile the video for their new single, Love Drunk, ropes in a slightly unlikely guest - High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay Evans).

Apparently when they met for the first time at a radio station she was reportedly already a big fan of the band.

"We recognised each other and we became friends," says Johnson.

"For the video I just texted her. She seemed perfect for the part and wanted to do it. She was great, really fun and real easy to work with.

"The song is about real experiences the band have been through - although nothing too romantic.

"It's about love and a metaphor about a night of drinking. Maybe after a night when you get caught up in it - how good it feels to be crazy and in love."

They firmly believe in speaking their minds - telling things how they are.

"It's written like a journal," says Johnson. "If you're a writer and you want to write from personal experience you've got to do it or end up writing something false."

Love Drunk, a single from the album of the same name, is out now.