Faux (band) explained
Faux |
Origin: | Southampton, Hampshire, England |
Years Active: | 2015-present |
Label: | Speaking Tongues |
Website: | www.fauxband.co.uk |
Current Members: | - Lee Male
- Luke Gould
- James Cross
- Daly George
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Past Members: | - Daniel Fisher
- Kieran Marsh
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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.
Musical style and influence
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
Current line-up
- 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
- Daniel Fisher - Guitar (2015-2016)
- Kieran Marsh - Guitar (2015)
Discography
EPs
- Patterns (2015)[8]
- Inhale (2016)[9]
- Self Titled (2017)[2]
Singles
- "Swimmingly" (2015)[10]
- "Inhale" (2016)[11]
- "Hot Headed" (2017)[12]
- "Body Head" (2018)[13]
- "Gods Plan" (2018)
Notes and References
- Web site: Faux News - Rock Sound Magazine. Rock Sound Magazine. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/https://www.rocksound.tv/artist/faux. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Faux Stream Self-Titled EP — Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 15 June 2017 . 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/faux-stream-self-titled-ep//. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Faux Stream Self-Titled EP — Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 15 June 2017 . 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/faux-stream-self-titled-ep//. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Faux — Kerrang!. Kerrang!. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.kerrang.com/artists/faux/. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Music Feature: Top 10 Bands from Southampton « Bring the Noise UK. www.bringthenoiseuk.com. March 2016 . 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170923055014/http://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/201603/music/news/music-feature-top-10-bands-from-southampton. 23 September 2017.
- Web site: Discover: Meet Faux, the dirty-pop guitar band from Southampton. 12 March 2016. neverenoughnotes.co.uk. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160515200546/http://www.neverenoughnotes.co.uk/2016/03/discover-the-dirty-pop-of-kerrangs-fresh-blood-recommendation-faux/. 15 May 2016.
- Web site: Introducing: Faux. deadpress.co.uk. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/69272/introducing-faux. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: Faux – 'Patterns' - Punktastic. www.punktastic.com. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/faux-patterns/. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: This New British Rock EP Is Essential Summer Listening - Features - Rock Sound Magazine. Rock Sound Magazine. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160802001633/http://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/this-new-british-rock-ep-is-essential-summer-listening. 2 August 2016.
- Web site: Faux share new single 'Swimmingly' - Upset. www.upsetmagazine.com. 12 December 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171212125402/http://www.upsetmagazine.com/news/listen/faux-share-new-single-swimmingly/. 12 December 2017.
- Web site: WATCH - Faux announce new EP 'Inhale' with a new video. 20 June 2016. neverenoughnotes.co.uk. 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160823004705/http://www.neverenoughnotes.co.uk/2016/06/watch-faux-announce-new-ep-inhale-new-video/. 23 August 2016.
- Web site: Faux Display Real Promise On 'Hot Headed'. clashmusic.com. 28 February 2017 . 12 December 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170228181155/http://www.clashmusic.com/news/faux-display-real-promise-on-hot-headed. 28 February 2017.
- Web site: Faux reveal video for single 'Body Heat'. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033617/https://spiltmilkmag.com/2018/03/15/faux-reveal-video-for-single-body-heat/. 23 April 2018. 22 April 2018.