Lonely the Brave

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Lonely the Brave
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Lonely the Brave performing on the uncommon people stage at Common People Southampton 2016
Background information
Origin Cambridge, England
Genres Alternative rock, post-hardcore
Years active2008 (2008)–present
Labels Hassle, Columbia, RCA, Easy Life
MembersMark Trotter
Gavin Edgeley
Andrew Bushen
Ross Smithwick
Past membersJoel Mason
David Jakes Jack Bennett
Website www.lonelythebrave.com

Lonely the Brave are an English alternative rock band from Cambridge, England. They formed in 2008. [1] [2] The members comprise Mark Trotter (lead guitar), Gavin Edgeley (drums), Andrew Bushen (bass), and Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar). Smithwick joined in 2014 and Bennett in 2018. [3] The band are inspired by an eclectic mix, including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Deftones. One journalist remarked that this culminates in "Biffy Clyro-shaped stadium rock". [4]

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On 11 March 2018 the band announced, in a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, Jack Bennett joined the band to fill his lead vocal role. [5] In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records: the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio 1. [6]

Bennett confirmed on 24th January 2026 that he is no longer with the band as they have parted ways with the lead singer.

Members

Current [7]


Former

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitlePeak chart positionsLabel
UK
[9]
2014 The Day's War 14 Hassle
2016 Things Will Matter 35Hassle
2021 The Hope List 73Easy Life
2023What We Do to Feel—Easy Life

Extended plays

YearTitleLabel
2008For an Exit Lightself released
2010Backroads
2014Backroads Hassle Records
2014Live at Angel Studios
2015Call of Horses
split with frnkiero andthe cellabration
2016Dust & Bones
2017Diamond Days
2023Long WayEasy Life Records

[10]

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
"Backroads"2014Greg Davenport
"Trick of the Light"A Nice Idea Every Day
"Victory Line"Jeff Le Bars
"The Blue, The Green"Greg Davenport
"Black Mire"2016Jordan Martins
"Radar"Lewis Cater
"What If You Fall In"Adriano Vessichelli
"Rattlesnakes"Rogier Hendriks
"Control"Joe Brady
"Dust & Bones"Ben Pollard
"Jaws of Hell"Johannes de Jong
"Bound"2020Zak Pinchin

References

  1. ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian . 28 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Lonely the Brave". Reading Festival 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Interview: Cambridge rockers Lonely The Brave are seriously making a name for themselves". Cambridge-news.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  4. ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian . Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "NEWS: Lonely The Brave unveil new vocalist, Jack Bennett! | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  6. ↑ "Lonely the Brave return with huge new single 'Bound'". Punktastic.com. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Perryman, Francesca (30 August 2015). "Reading Festival: Interview with Lonely The Brave". Getreading.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  8. ↑ "Lonely the Brave - New Music". Telegraph.co.uk. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "Lonely the Brave | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "Lonely The Brave Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 March 2018.


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