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Faux (band)

Faux is an English alternative rock band formed in Southampton,[1] Hampshire in 2015 by Lee Male on lead vocals and guitar, Luke Gould on bass and James Cross on drums. The band went through a couple of lead guitarists before striking a rapport with producer Daly George while working with him on their first EP at The Ranch in Southampton. Faux's latest Ep (self titled) received praise from Kerrang![2] and the first single Hot Headed was premiered by Alex Baker on his Fresh Blood show.

Faux
Background information
OriginSouthampton, Hampshire, England
Genres
Years active2015-present
LabelsSpeaking Tongues
Members
  • Lee Male
  • Luke Gould
  • James Cross
  • Daly George
Past members
  • Daniel Fisher
  • Kieran Marsh
Websitewww.fauxband.co.uk

Musical style and influence

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Faux have cited musical influences including The 1975, Brand New, TTNG and The Hives;[3] leading to them being described as Alternative rock,[4][1] pop punk[5][6][7] and British rock.

Members

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Current line-up

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  • Lee Male - Lead Vocals (2015–present), rhythm guitar (2015-2017)
  • Luke Gould - Bass (2015–present)
  • James Cross - Drums (2015–present)
  • Daly George - Guitar (2016–present)
  • Steve Colver - Guitar (2017–present)

Past members

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  • Daniel Fisher - Guitar (2015-2016)
  • Kieran Marsh - Guitar (2015)

Discography

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EPs

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  • Patterns (2015)[8]
  • Inhale (2016)[9]
  • Self Titled (2017)[2]

Singles

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  • "Swimmingly" (2015)[10]
  • "Inhale" (2016)[11]
  • "Hot Headed" (2017)[12]
  • "Body Head" (2018)[13]
  • "Gods Plan" (2018)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Faux News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Faux Stream Self-Titled EP — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. 15 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Faux Stream Self-Titled EP — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. 15 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Faux — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Music Feature: Top 10 Bands from Southampton « Bring the Noise UK". www.bringthenoiseuk.com. March 2016. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Discover: Meet Faux, the dirty-pop guitar band from Southampton". neverenoughnotes.co.uk. 12 March 2016. Archived from the original on 15 May 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  7. ^ "Introducing: Faux". deadpress.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  8. ^ "Faux – 'Patterns' - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  9. ^ "This New British Rock EP Is Essential Summer Listening - Features - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Faux share new single 'Swimmingly' - Upset". www.upsetmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  11. ^ "WATCH - Faux announce new EP 'Inhale' with a new video". neverenoughnotes.co.uk. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  12. ^ "Faux Display Real Promise On 'Hot Headed'". clashmusic.com. 28 February 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  13. ^ "Faux reveal video for single 'Body Heat'". Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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