The Fauns are a British rock band that formed in 2007 in Bristol, England. The band consists of Alison Garner (vocals), Will Slater (guitar), Michael Savage (bass) and Guy Rhys-Davies (drums).[1]
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| Origin | Bristol, England |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | None |
History
editThe band released their self-titled debut album on their own label, Laser Ghost Recordings. Despite the lack of a publicity campaign, they received support from disc jockey Steve Lamacq and their debut sold more than 5000 copies by "word of mouth."[1][2] The band released their follow-up album, Lights, produced by band member Michael Savage and engineered by Tim Allen and Get the Blessing bassist Jim Barr, on 2 December 2013, via Invada Records.[1][3][4][5]
The band's song, "Fragile" was remixed by English composer Clint Mansell. The remix was eventually released as a limited edition single for Record Store Day.[1][2][6]
The band opened for the French electronic music act College in 2013.[3] They also toured with French post-rock/shoegaze band Alcest in early 2014 in Europe.[2]
In October 2023, they released a new single, "How Lost", and then, in November 2023, "Mixtape Days," each from their forthcoming album How Lost.
Members
edit- Alison Garner - Vocals
- Michael Savage - Bass
- Guy Rhys-Davies - Drums
- Will Slater - Guitars
Past Members
- Lee Woods -Guitar
- Elliot Guise -Guitar
- Tom Adams - Drums
- Kevin West - Guitar
- Olly Hares - Guitar
- Matthew O'Connor - Keys
- Martin Hommel - Bass
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- The Fauns (2009, Laser Ghost Recordings)
- Lights (2013, Invada Records)
- How Lost (2024, Invada Records)
- Singles
- "Fragile Clint Mansell Mix" / "The Sun Is Cruising Redg Weeks Re-work" (Record Store Day 12" 2013, Invada Records)
- "Power Glove 'EP II' MINI-LP" features 4AM Power Glove Remix' (2015, Invada Records)[7]
- Music videos
- "Lovestruck" (2009, directed by Chris Lucas)
- "1991" (2010, directed by Chris Lucas)
- "Fragile Clint Mansell Mix" (2013, directed by Jonny Clooney)
- "Seven Hours" (2013, directed by John Minton)
- "Lights" (2013, directed by Chris Lucas)
- "4AM" (2014, directed by Tia Salisbury)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Phares, Heather. "The Fauns". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "The Fauns Announce New Album 'Lights' Out December 2nd 2013". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (24 April 2013). "The Fauns Prepare New Album 'Lights'". Clash. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "The Fauns Premiere new Video from Forthcoming Album 'Lights'". Invada.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Kaill, Gary (27 November 2013). "The Fauns – Lights". The Skinny. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Listen: Clint Mansell Remixes The Fauns". The Quietus. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Power Glove EPII Red Vinyl + DL Card". Invada.co.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2020.