Solemn Sun

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Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun
Origin Cheltenham, England
Genres
Years active2009–2017 2019-Present
Labels
Members
  • Jim Lockey
  • Andy Oliveri
  • Simon Cripps
  • Chris Capewell

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun (formerly Solemn Sun) are an English rock band from Cheltenham, England. [1]

Contents

The band members are; Jim Lockey (Guitar/ vocals), Andy Oliveri (Bass), Simon Cripps (Drums) and Chris Capewheel (Guitar / vocals) [2]

History

2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun

Formed as a Folk/Punk band [3] The band released their debut album 'Atlases' in June 2010 [4] on istartedthefire records. The album was recorded at Steve Winwood's Wincraft Studios and produced by MPG Engineer of the year and double Grammy Award nominated producer James Towler. [5] Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in December 2011. [6] They released their second album, 'Death', produced by Peter Miles [7] on Xtra Mile in April 2012. [8] [9]

In 2012 Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun played sets at festivals around the world as well as two UK headline tours. [10] The band has played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi's Ark and Pete Doherty, [11] with Jim rounding off 2012 opening for friend, fan [12] and label mate Frank Turner on his UK and Ireland headline tour in November/December. February 2013 saw the band playing a 5-week headline tour of the UK and a U.S run with Dropkick Murphys, followed by appearances at South by Southwest and a short European tour. They played a number of UK/EU summer festivals in 2013. [13]

2014: Solemn Sun

In July 2014, the band announced they would be returning under the name of "Solemn Sun" and a change in musical style. [14] Jim Lockey played a selection of the Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun's former works for what he claimed to be the last ever time [15] in an acoustic set at 2000trees.

The band released their first EP after the change in styles titled § on 13 October 2014. [16]

2022/23: Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun

In early 2022 the band announced they would return as JL&TSS and a new album will be released via Xtra Mile Recordings in 2023, beginning with single 'Reno' on 12.05.23.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

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  5. ↑ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun - Atlases". istartedthefire records. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
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