Life in Film
Life in Film were an indie rock band based in the United Kingdom. Originated in Hackney, East London, Life in Film consisted of members Samuel Fry (lead vocals, guitar), Edward Ibbotson (vocals, guitar), Dominic Sennett (vocals, bass), and Micky Osment (vocals, drums).[2]
Life in Film | |
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| Origin | Hackney, East London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Indie rock, jangle pop[1] |
| Years active | 2010–2017 |
| Labels | Embassy Of Music (Europe) +1 Records (USA) |
| Members | Samuel Fry Edward Ibbotson Dominic Sennett Micky Osment |
Background
The English quartet formed when lead vocalist Samuel Fry returned to London after studying at Bournemouth, reuniting with old school friend, Edward Ibbotson. Soon after, Sennett and Osment, both of whom Fry had met at Bournemouth University, moved to London as well in order to establish a proper beginning for their band.
The band incorporates elements of modern indie and jangle pop. The band fuses together a mixture of influences from bands/acts such as The Smiths, The Doors, Belle and Sebastian, and David Bowie.
Projects
Burberry Acoustic
The band was sought out by Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, after they sent a video of their performance of their song, "Carla," to Dave Tree's "Watch, Listen, Tell" YouTube channel. Bailey had asked Fry to contribute to the Autumn/Winter campaign with some photo shoots. The relationship developed further after the band played "Alleyway" for Burberry's YouTube channel; the song would become "selected as the first track to front the Burberry Acoustic initiative," Bailey explained.[3] The band would later perform their song "The Idiot" for the opening of Vogue's Fashion Night Out on 9 September 2010.[4]
Debut album
Life in Film worked with the veteran indie producer, Stephen Street, on their debut album, which was released in 2015.[4]
"The Idiot"
The band has made a name for themselves particularly with their popular single, "The Idiot". A promotional CD of the song and an acoustic version was released on 14 November 2011. It was produced by Mike Crossey at the Motor Museum Liverpool Recording Studio.[5] A music video was released on YouTube with the collaboration of artistic designer, Kate Moross.
Signing
The Band Signed to +1 Records (USA) and Embassy Of Music (Europe) in the tail end of 2014.
Break-up
On 10 March 2017, the band announced their break-up via a Facebook post.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Here It Comes (2015)
Needles & Pins EP (2012)
Their debut EP was released on 20 August 2012 with the lead track "Needles & Pins" available for download.[7]
Tracks:
"Needles & Pins" - 4:18
"Suitcase" - 3:33
"Carla" - 3:15
"Until It's Over" - 3:58
"Lose Control" - 3:36
Life In Film EP (2014)
Their self-titled second EP (Embassy Of Music Records) was released on 3 October 2014 with lead track "Are You Sure" available for download and limited edition colour vinyl in Europe.
Tracks:
"Alleyway" - 3:34
"Are You Sure" - 2:36
"The Idiot" - 3:07
"Anna Please Don't Go" - 2:44
Singles
| Year | Single | Record Label[8] |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "The Idiot" | Self-released |
| 2013 | "Cold Wire" | Sony Music |
| 2015 | "Get Closer" | #35 Alternative Songs |
References
- Wilkin, Jeff (19 August 2015). "British band Life in Film sounds off on 'Jangle Pop'". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- "London Calling Life in Film". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- "BRITAIN'S LATEST FASHION-SOUND COLLISION SONICALLY DELIVERS". Flaunt. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- "New Noise: Life in Film". Wonderland Magazine. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- "Promotional CD for Life In Film's single 'The Idiot' with spot varnish detail". Studio Moross. Archived from the original on 9 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- "Life In Film - Life In Film added a new photo". Facebook.com. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- "Life in Film release debut EP Needles & Pins". Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- "Life in Film". Discogs.com. Retrieved 3 December 2012.