Stone (British band) explained

Years Active:2019–present
Spinoff Of:The Bohos

Stone, stylised uppercase as STONE, are an English alternative rock band, formed in Liverpool out of The Bohos and consisting of members Fin Power, Elliott Gill, Sarah Surrage, and Alex Smith. After two EPs and a number of singles, the band released their debut album Fear Life for a Lifetime in 2024.

Members

Career

2015–2018: The Bohos

Fin Power and Elliot Gill started off as members of the band The Bohos, which formed in late 2015 and began releasing music in 2017 with bassist Ian Grant and drummer Jack Danily, supporting DMA's on tour.[2] Drummer Alex Smith, whom Power knew from sixth form, replaced Danily in 2018. The Bohos changed their image often.

2019–2023: Rebranding to STONE

Despite a strong formative start, upon entering their twenties with a clearer sense of identity, Power and Gill felt a rebrand was necessary, forming Stone in 2019 and joining Creation Management.[3] The name Stone alludes to Power's mother's maiden name and Jewish heritage. Smith knew bassist Sarah Surrage from university, who joined the band at the start of 2020.[4] Later that year, they released their first singles under the new moniker "Leave It Out" and "Keep Running".[5] This was followed by the singles "Fuse"[6] and "Let's Dance to the Real Thing"[7] in 2021, the latter of which debuted on BBC Radio 6.[8] Stone performed at Reading and Leeds that summer, after which Stone were invited to support Yungblud on tour. The band also appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival,[9] Liverpool Sound City,[10] on the Leeds BBC Introducing stage,[11] and had joint gigs with The Blinders and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.[8]

At the start of 2022, Stone were included in the NME 100 list for the year.[12] After the release of their fifth single "Stupid", Stone had their first headline tour dates in May 2022,[13] with support from Headshrinkers and Seb Lowe.[14] They also had gigs with The Reytons,[15] Eli Smart for BBC Introducing,[16] among others.

In July 2022 on the day they supported Sam Fender's Finsbury Park concert and released the single "Waste", Stone signed with Polydor Records, under Universal Music Group.[17] In August, Stone performed at Louis Tomlinson's 2022 Away From Home Festival in Spain[18] [19] returned to Reading & Leeds on the Festival Republic Stage the same weekend,[20] and made an appearance at Boardmasters Festival.[21] Later in the year, they opened for Inhaler and The Wombats on tour.[22] [23] Through Polydor, Stone released their debut EP punkadonk in November 2022,[24] as well as the single "Money (Hope Ain't Gone)" in the lead up to its release.[25]

In early 2023, Stone supported The Kooks and released the singles "I Let Go" and "Left Right Forward" ahead of their UK headline tour.[26] [27] In the summer, the band featured at the Victorious Festival[28] and Mad Cool.[29] This was followed by Stone's second EP punkadonk2 in September 2023[30] [31] along with the single "I Gotta Feeling".[32] Stone reunited with DMA's to support their 2023 tour.[33] Stone appeared on Dorks 2023 Hype List.[34]

2024–present: Fear Life for a Lifetime

After sharing the tracks "My Thoughts Go" and "Queen",[35] Stone released their debut album Fear Life for a Lifetime, produced by Rich Costey,[36] in July 2024.[37] Around the same time, Stone publicly declined an invitation from Simon Cowell to enter a talent show.[38] At the end of August, the album's song Save Yourself was re-released as a collaboration with Dope Lemon.[39] In the autumn, embarked on a UK and Europe tour,[40] supported by Sounds Mint.[41]

Artistry

Stone listen to "everything... from N.W.A. to Led Zeppelin". The Streets is one of Power's favourite artists, while Gill called Nirvana a "massive influence on me growing up".[42] Power writes most of the band's lyrics,[43] drawing upon The Streets, Dave, and Joy Division. When it comes to sound, the band takes inspiration Pixies The Smashing Pumpkins and Gang of Four in terms of guitar, as well Bonham in terms of drums and bass lines.[44] The band's other influences include old school hip-hop acts such as Ice Cube, Public Enemy and MF Doom; indie and alt bands including Sonic Youth, Interpol and Bloc Party; and the electronic groups The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy.[4] In a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Gill described the band's sound as "eclectic" and "a real blend of styles".[45]

Other ventures

Power, who has ADHD and OCD himself, has worked in youth clubs, as a care worker, and with multiple mental health charities. One of his fundraisers involved walking from Liverpool to Wrexham. Gill has also worked in youth clubs and given free guitar lessons. Smith was a sixth form teacher.[43] [46]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Collaborations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Debrief: STONE. Yuck. Tom. Preece. 18 November 2022. 3 July 2024.
  2. Web site: The Bohos announce O2 Academy date ahead of sold out DMA's support slot. Get Into This. 17 April 2017. 7 September 2024.
  3. Web site: The Bohos rename STONE and sign to Alan McGee's Creation management. Get Into This. Peter. Guy. 11 October 2019. 7 September 2024.
  4. Web site: Interview with… Stone. Discover Gigs and Tours. 29 September 2022. 3 July 2024.
  5. Web site: STONE Return With Their Floor Pounding Second Single 'Keep Running'. Liverpool Noise. 7 May 2020. 21 October 2024.
  6. Web site: STONE Light The 'Fuse' With Their Explosive New Single. Clash. Robin. Murray. 8 April 2021. 21 October 2024.
  7. Web site: STONE Share New Single & Video "Let's Dance To The Real Thing". Circuit Sweet. 24 August 2021. 21 October 2024.
  8. Web site: Liverpool band STONE share new single & video 'Stupid'. All Music Magazine. Desh. Kapur. 9 February 2022. 21 October 2024.
  9. Web site: STONE: bruising post-punk full of Scouse spirit and soul. NME. Rhys. Buchanan. 5 October 2021. 21 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Liverpool Sound City: Day 2 review. Courting, Stone and a heap more…. Old Man Blues. Chris R. 5 October 2021. 21 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Stone live at Leeds Festival 2021. Live4Ever. 1 September 2021. 21 October 2024.
  12. Web site: The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022. NME. 2022-01-07. 2022-02-20. en.
  13. Web site: Just Listen: Stupid – STONE. Popped Music. Amy. Butcher. 25 March 2022. 21 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Live Review: Stone - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 20/2/2022. When the Horn Blows. Caitlin. Mincher. 22 February 2022. 21 October 2024.
  15. Web site: The Reytons/Stone/Bandit. Rock Regeneration. Ross A. Ferrone. 22 April 2022. 21 October 2024.
  16. Web site: BBC Music Introducting STONE, Eli Smart, Bonnie Kemplay. All Music Magazine. Desh. Kapur. 22 March 2022. 21 October 2024.
  17. Web site: STONE sign to Polydor and share wild new song 'Waste'. NME. Will. Richards. 3 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Louis Tomlinson on the 'importance' of supporting new artists, 'brilliant' 5SOS and his 'amazing' Away From Home Festival performers STONE. Official Charts. Carl. Smith. 13 September 2022. 14 September 2024.
  19. Web site: Louis Tomlinson Introduced Us To These Bands, So We're Sharing Them With You. The Honey Pop. Jazmin. Williams. 26 October 2022. 21 October 2024.
  20. Web site: The 10 best new acts we saw at Reading & Leeds 2022. NME. 30 August 2022. 21 October 2024.
  21. Web site: Our Must See Artists At Boardmasters 2022. Clunk Magazine. Kieran. Webber. 8 August 2022. 21 October 2024.
  22. Web site: Inhaler/Stone. Rock Regeneration. David. Chinery. 17 October 2022. 21 October 2024.
  23. Web site: Live: The Wombats / Stone. Norfolk Rocks. Paul. Hammerton. 31 October 2022. 21 October 2024.
  24. Web site: Punkadonk introduces STONE's confident abrasive sound. The Line of Best Fit. Adam. Wright. 18 November 2022. 21 October 2024.
  25. Web site: STONE share new single 'Money (Hope Ain't Gone)'. Far Out. Joe. Taysom. 19 October 2022. 21 October 2024.
  26. Web site: STONE share raucous party anthem 'I Let Go'. NME. Ali. Shutler. 5 February 2023. 21 October 2024.
  27. Web site: STONE are pushing 'Left Right Forward' with their brand new banger. Dork. Steven. Loftin. 5 April 2023. 21 October 2024.
  28. Web site: Victorious Festival 2023: Liverpudlian indie-rockers Stone capture the voice of Generation Z. The Portsmouth News. Chris. Boom. 26 August 2023. 14 September 2024.
  29. Web site: Mad Cool Festival 2023 day two: Sam Smith, The Black Keys, HotWax and more light up the Villaverde District. NME. 8 July 2023. 21 October 2024.
  30. Web site: STONE announce new EP 'Punkadonk 2'. Mystic Sons. Chris. Bound. 20 September 2023. 6 September 2024.
  31. Web site: STONE on recent EP 'punkadonk2' for DIY's Class of 2024. DIY. Lisa. Wright. 18 December 2023. 6 September 2024.
  32. Web site: Stone - 'I Gotta Feeling'. When the Horn Blows. Lana. Williams. 15 June 2023. 21 October 2024.
  33. Web site: Live: DMA's / Stone. Norfolk Rocks. Olivia. Keer. 5 December 2023. 21 October 2024.
  34. Web site: Hype List 2023: STONE: "We're music for all people". Dork. Finlay. Holden. 8 December 2023. 21 October 2024.
  35. Web site: STONE share 'My Thoughts Go' ahead of debut album release. WhyNow. Harvey. Solomon-Brady. 10 April 2024. 12 July 2024.
  36. Web site: Reviews: Stone - Fear for a Lifetime. Square One Magazine. Cat. Wiltshire. 21 October 2024.
  37. Web site: STONE – 'Fear Life For A Lifetime' review: punk rock to Britpop by way of Liverpool. NME. Rishi. Shah. 12 July 2024. 12 July 2024.
  38. Web site: Singer issues brutal response to Simon Cowell inviting him to audition for new 'One Direction'-style band. The Independent. Maira. Butt. 2 July 2024. 3 July 2024.
  39. Web site: Stone have released a new version of 'Save Yourself' featuring Dope Lemon. Dork. Sam. Taylor. 30 August 2024. 21 October 2024.
  40. Web site: Stone share infectious new single 'Queen' and announce 2024 UK and European tour. NME. Max. Pilley. 16 June 2024. 14 September 2024.
  41. Web site: GALLERY & REVIEW: Stone & Sounds Mint. Showgraphers. 3 October 2024. 21 October 2024.
  42. Web site: Getting to know… STONE: "It's that feeling we get on stage that makes it worth it". Dork. Sam. Taylor. 28 June 2022. 5 September 2024.
  43. Web site: Down the Boozer with STONE. WhyNow. Teddy. Coward. 3 August 2022. 5 September 2024.
  44. Web site: Artist – Stone. Underground England. 5 September 2024.
  45. Web site: Meet STONE, the Liverpool rockers who want to shake up guitar music. Rolling Stone. Nick. Reilly. 1 August 2023. 5 September 2024.
  46. Web site: STONE: "We're not here for a laugh and a toot". The Mancunion. Alex. Cooper. 24 September 2023. 5 September 2024.

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