Fairy Bones

Last updated
Fairy Bones
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012–2020, 2021–present
Members
  • Chelsey Louise
  • Ben Foos
  • Daphne Greene
  • Matthew Foos
Past members
  • Robert Ciuca

Fairy Bones is an American alternative rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, fronted by Chelsey Louise (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). In 2015, they received the title "Best Local Band" by Phoenix New Times . [1] The band's first studio album, 0% Fun, was released on February 23, 2018. They received press coverage in Alternative Press, [2] NPR, [3] The Arizona Republic , [4] Impose, [5] and Paste. Notably, they opened for L7, Highly Suspect, Doll Skin, Mother Mother, Kongos, Alien Ant Farm, Marcy Playground, Fuel and Kyle Gass Band.

Contents

Biography

2013-2015: Formation

Fairy Bones was founded in 2013. [6] They then recorded The Fairy Bones EP with producer Bob Hoag in Mesa, Arizona, which was released in October 2013. [7] In 2015, they recorded and released their first album Dramabot, again with Hoag. [8]

2016-2020: 0% Fun debut and Highly Suspect tour

In 2016, after a short hiatus to record and an instrumentation change, they were added as tour support for Highly Suspect on a string of west coast dates. [9] They released two singles, "8 Ball" and "Pink Plastic Cups". [10] [11]

In 2017, they released their third single titled "No One Can Suffer Like I Can". [12]

On February 23, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, 0% Fun. [13]

In June 2019, Alternative Press premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video. [2]

2020-present

In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded. [14]

The band announced their return via Phoenix New Times in October 2021 with an alternate line-up. [15]

In July 2023, the band released their first single with the new line-up, titled "Wish I Wasn't This Way", [16] on a vinyl compilation with Hookworm Records.

Band Members

Current members

Past members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foo Fighters</span> American rock band

Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the lineup now consists of Grohl, Nate Mendel (bass), Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear (guitars), Rami Jaffee (keyboards), and Josh Freese (drums). Drummers William Goldsmith and Taylor Hawkins, along with guitarist Franz Stahl, are former members of the band.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Max Cavalera</span> Brazilian heavy metal vocalist and guitarist

Massimiliano Antonio "Max" Cavalera is a Brazilian musician. He co-founded the heavy metal band Sepultura in 1984 with his brother Igor Cavalera, and was the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist until his departure in 1996. He currently plays in the heavy metal bands Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer Be Killed and Go Ahead and Die. Cavalera was also involved in a short-lived side project called Nailbomb.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Larry Wallis</span> British rock musician (1949–2019)

Larry Wallis was a British rock guitarist, songwriter and producer. He was best known as a member of the Pink Fairies and an early member of Motörhead.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bones Hillman</span> New Zealand musician (1958–2020)

Wayne Stevens, known by the stage name Bones Hillman, was a New Zealand musician best known as the bass guitarist for the Australian alternative rock band Midnight Oil, which he joined in 1987 and remained with until his death in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chronic Future</span> American rock band

Chronic Future was an American rock band from Scottsdale, Arizona. The band was formed in 1995, when their average age was 14. They achieved a short period of mainstream success with the 2004 album Lines in My Face, as well as the album's hit single, "Time and Time Again". The band consisted of vocalist Mike Busse, guitarist Ben Collins, bassist Brandon Lee and drummer Barry Collins, who are all founding members.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stacked Actors</span> 2000 single by Foo Fighters

"Stacked Actors" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters which was released as a single in January 2000 from their 1999 third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose. It was only released as a limited edition commercial single in Australia exclusively, however radio promotional singles were released in other countries for radio airplay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Times Like These (song)</span> 2003 single by American band Foo Fighters

"Times Like These" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It is the fourth track from their fourth album One by One, and was released as its second single in 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Limbeck</span> American rock band

Limbeck is an American rock band that formed in Laguna Niguel, California, in 1999. The group featured Robb MacLean on lead vocals and guitar, Patrick Carrie guitar and backing vocals, Justin Entsminger on bass, and Jon Phillip, who replaced Matthew Stephens on drums in 2005. Their sound was a mix of alternative country with pop punk origins.

Bob Hoag is an American record producer, songwriter and musician based in Mesa, Arizona. In 2005, he was recruited to be the pianist and keyboardist for American rock band The Ataris.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Rudolph (musician)</span> Canadian musician

Paul Fraser Rudolph is a Canadian guitarist, bassist, singer, and cyclist. He made his mark in the UK underground music scene, and then as a session musician, before returning to Canada to indulge his passion for cycling. He resided in Gibsons, British Columbia, where he owned and operated a bicycle business, Spin Cycle. He has since retired to Victoria, British Columbia.

Mr. Kline and the Wizards of Time was an indie rock band from the Phoenix, Arizona area from 2003-2006 on Uncle Abbott Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nate Ruess</span> American singer and songwriter

Nathaniel Joseph Ruess is an American singer and songwriter. He formed the indie pop band fun. in 2008, for which he serves as lead vocalist. He also does so for the indie rock band the Format, which was formed prior in 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon Decker</span> American musician

Brandon Cameron Parks-Decker aka "decker." is an American singer-songwriter based out of Sedona, AZ. He performs and releases albums under the moniker decker. Decker has released 7 albums while consistently touring substantially across the United States. While performing tour stops at traditional music venues, decker. gained notoriety for almost daily impromptu street performances he and his band gave during the course of a 99-show tour for his 2010 release, Long as the Night.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Before Braille</span> Musical artist

Before Braille is an independent rock band from Mesa, Arizona known for its DIY work ethic and as a pioneer of Arizona's emo-core movement, or as they liked to call it, "480-area-core," during the early 2000s.

Courage My Love was a Canadian rock band from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Formed in 2009 the band consisted of twin siblings Mercedes Arn-Horn and Phoenix Arn-Horn in addition to bassist Brandon Lockwood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J.D. Stooks</span> American singer-songwriter

J.D. Stooks is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. He played guitar in Phoenix based punk rock band No Gimmick before setting out on a solo career in 2005.

Doll Skin was an American rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The original band members met at School of Rock Scottsdale. Their sound blended a blend of punk, metal, alternative, and pop. Doll Skin has been compared to bands ranging from The Donnas to The Go-Go's to The Runaways. They have received press coverage in Alternative Press, Phoenix New TimesBillboard, Rock Sound, Kerrang and Bravewords.

<i>Saint Cecilia</i> (EP) 2015 EP by Foo Fighters

Saint Cecilia is an EP by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was released as a free digital download on November 23, 2015. Initially intended as a sign of gratitude to the group's fans, the EP was also dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. A single from the EP, "Saint Cecilia", peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2016.

Diners is the stage name of guitar pop musician Blue Broderick. They play both solo and with a full band.

"Saint Cecilia" is a single by American rock band Foo Fighters, from their EP Saint Cecilia. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 2016.

References

  1. "Best Local Band: Fairy Bones | Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City". Phoenix New Times.
  2. 1 2 Campbell, Rachel (2019-06-26). "Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from "nice guys"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  3. "Arizona Band Fairy Bones Is Having '0% Fun'". KJZZ's The Show. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. Dominic, Serene. "Plugging into Phoenix: Fairy Bones, Psycho Square Dance". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  5. "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". IMPOSE Magazine. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  6. Sandoval, Anthony. "12 metro Phoenix bands to get you dancing". The Arizona Republic.
  7. "The Fairy Bones EP". Bandcamp . Recorded and produced by Bob Hoag at Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona...released October 15, 2013
  8. Hillman, Mitchell (December 22, 2015). "The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two". Phoenix New Times.
  9. Masley, Ed. "2016 Phoenix music news: Roger Clyne and more". The Arizona Republic.
  10. Hillman, Mitchell (September 15, 2016). "Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear". Phoenix New Times.
  11. ""Pink Plastic Cups"". Echo Magazine. September 15, 2016.
  12. "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" – Impose Magazine". imposemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  13. "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". June 27, 2017.
  14. Goldberg, Jennifer (2020-07-23). "Phoenix Band Fairy Bones Has Disbanded; Here's What's Next for the Members". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  15. Young, Amy. "Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  16. Coplan, Chris. "The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-08-03.