Fur (band) explained

Fur
Origin:	Brighton, England
Years Active:	–present
Label:	777 MUSIC
Current Members:	Will Murray Will Tavener Flynn Whelan
Past Members:	Harry "Zwaig" Saunders Josh Buchanan

Fur (stylised as FUR) are an English indie rock band based in Brighton, England. The band was formed by lead singer and guitarist Will Murray, former guitarist Harry Saunders, bassist Will Tavener, and drummer Flynn Whelan.^[1] The members met when they attended BIMM Institute in 2015.^{[2] [3]} Saunders left the band in 2019. He was then replaced by guitarist and keyboard player Josh Buchanan, who shared the writing duties with Murray until his departure in 2023.^[4] They are currently signed to Boy Pablo's independent label, 777 MUSIC.^[5]

The band is known for their unique mixture of a 1950s and 1960s-inspired style with a current modern sound.^{[1] [6]} Their 2017 hit single "If You Know that I'm Lonely" has garnered 36 million views on YouTube as of June 2023, gaining significant portions mostly from Southeast Asia and South America, especially Indonesia, Peru, and Brazil.^[7] In November 2021, they released their debut album and their first ever release under 777 MUSIC, When You Walk Away. The album was met with positive reviews, highlighting on the band's craftsmanship in fusing contemporary and traditional rock as well as touching relevant subject to their listeners which the band described as "the individual's post-coming-of-age era."^{[8] [9] [10]}

In June 2023, the band announced an "extended hiatus" following the last shows and music for the foreseeable future.^[11]

Members

Current

• Will Murray - vocals, guitar (2015–present)
• Will "Tav" Tavener - bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
• Flynn Whelan - drums (2015–present)

Former

• Harry "Zwaig" Saunders - guitar, backing vocals (2015–2019)
• Josh Buchanan - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2019–2023)

Discography

EPs

Title	Details
FUR	Released: 14 February 2019 Label: Nice Swan Records Format: LP, digital download
Oldies & Goldies	Released: 26 August 2022 Label: 777 MUSIC Format: Digital download

External links

• Fur on Instagram
• 777 MUSIC website

Notes and References

1. Web site: FUR ARE READY TO RISE BEYOND THEIR EARLY ALGORITHMIC SUCCESS. DIY Magazine. Finn. Rachel. 18 February 2019. 25 December 2022.
2. Web site: Introducing: FUR. Let It Happen Music Blog. Preece. Tom. 30 August 2017. 25 December 2022.
3. Web site: BIMM up and coming: October artists to watch out for. BIMM Institute. 7 October 2021. 25 December 2022.
4. Web site: Interview with FUR: 'They love 60's Lambretta scooters and mod badges in Indonesia, we hit that demographic we didn't even know was there'. In The Bucket Playlist. Seddon. Sara. 28 October 2021. 25 December 2022.
5. News: On The Rise: FUR. Rough Trade. Waller. Emily. Rough Trade Blog . 20 August 2021. 25 December 2022.
6. Web site: FUR on their 60s influences, left-field guitars and big-band jazz. Guitar.com. Pywell. Matthew. 12 November 2021. 25 December 2022.
7. Web site: After Overnight Internet Success, FUR Are Done Coming Of Age. SPIN. Lanham. Tom. 11 January 2022. 25 December 2022.
8. Web site: Fur - When You Walk Away review. DIY Magazine. Taylor. Ims. 5 November 2021. 25 December 2022.
9. Web site: FUR Break Down Themes of Self-Scrutiny on Their New LP "When You Walk Away". Flood Magazine. March. Kim. 5 November 2021. 25 December 2022.
10. Web site: FUR - WHEN YOU WALK AWAY. Indie is not a genre. Macbeth. Katie. 5 November 2021. 25 December 2022.
11. Web site: Important update about FUR . 2023-06-28 . Twitter . en.