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

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)

References
  1. "Faux News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "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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