The Fauns | |
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Origin | Bristol, England |
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Years active | 2007 | –present
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Website | None |
The Fauns are a British rock band that formed in 2007 in Bristol, England. The band consists of Alison Garner (vocals), Will Slater (guitar), Michael Savage (bass) and Guy Rhys-Davies (drums). [1]
The band released their self-titled debut album on their own label, Laser Ghost Recordings. Despite the lack of a publicity campaign, they received support from disc jockey Steve Lamacq and their debut sold more than 5000 copies by "word of mouth." [1] [2] The band released their follow-up album, Lights, produced by band member Michael Savage and engineered by Tim Allen and Get the Blessing bassist Jim Barr, on 2 December 2013, via Invada Records. [1] [3] [4] [5]
The band's song, "Fragile" was remixed by English composer Clint Mansell. The remix was eventually released as a limited edition single for Record Store Day. [1] [2] [6]
The band opened for the French electronic music act College in 2013. [3] They also toured with French post-rock/shoegaze band Alcest in early 2014 in Europe. [2]
In October 2023, they released a new single, "How Lost", and then, in November 2023, "Mixtape Days," each from their forthcoming album How Lost.
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