Fenech Soler
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Fenech-Soler are a British electropop band from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a landlocked county in the English East Midlands, with a population of 629,676 as at the 2001 census. It has boundaries with the ceremonial counties of Warwickshire to the west, Leicestershire and Rutland to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire to the south-east,...

 that formed in 2006. It consists of four members: Ross Duffy, Ben Duffy, Daniel Soler and Andrew Lindsay. The name Fenech-Soler is taken from Daniel Soler's full surname, which is Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...

.


The band have received considerable positive critical appraisal in the UK and US, including major newspapers, music publications and numerous music blogs.


To date, Fenech-Soler have released one self-titled studio album and four singles.


Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...

 DJ Greg James
Greg James (DJ)
Greg James is a British radio DJ at BBC Radio 1.Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel...

 as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem'. and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.


In addition to their own work, they are also known for their remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....

 work, including a remix of "Self Control" by Sunday Girl
Sunday Girl (singer)
Jade Williams is a British solo pop singer who performs under the stage name Sunday Girl. The name originates from when she was younger and used to work in a pet shop every Sunday; where over time she became known as Sunday Girl...

, "Kickstarts"
Kickstarts (song)
"Kickstarts" is a song by British recording artist Example. This is the third single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly. The song was available to download on 13 June 2010, with a physical single release on 14 June 2010...

 by Example,"MY KZ, YR BF" by Everything Everything
Everything Everything
Everything Everything are a British indie band that formed in late 2007, originate from Newcastle, Kent and Guernsey, and reside in Manchester. The band rose to fame when they were revealed as part of the BBC's Sound of 2010 poll on 7 December 2009...

 and "Hollywood"
Hollywood (Marina and the Diamonds song)
"Hollywood" is the second single from Marina and the Diamonds' debut studio album, The Family Jewels. It was released on 1 February 2010, followed by the album's release three weeks later on 22 February 2010.-Background:...

 by Marina & The Diamonds
Marina & the Diamonds
Marina Lambrini Diamandis , better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds , is a Welsh singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list, coming second to Ellie Goulding...

 


Fenech-Soler co-wrote and featured on the Groove Armada
Groove Armada
Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...

 track "Paper Romance", taken from their latest album Black Light
Black Light (album)
-North American track listing:- Singles :- External links :* *...

.

Fenech-Soler are currently signed to Warner Brothers Records.


Tragedy

On March 13, 2011 it was announced Ben Duffy had been diagnosed with testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.In the United States, between 7,500 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. In the UK, approximately 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of...

 and would have to undergo a course of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen....

. This caused the cancellation of the 9 date UK tour.

Recovery

Fortunately, the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages and two months later, it was announced that the treatment was ‘100% successful’ and Duffy was ‘now in complete remission’.
With Ben having beaten cancer, the band returned to a busy summer schedule of 23 festivals including Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...

 and V Festival
V Festival
The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. The event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and...

.
To raise awareness of testicular cancer, Fenech-Soler donated all proceeds from their April 18th Single ‘Stop and Stare’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation...

.

Studio albums

Year Album details
2010 Fenech-Soler
  • Released: 27 September 2010
  • Label: B-Unique
  • Formats: CD
    Compact Disc
    The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...

    , digital download
    Music download
    A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...


The album, Fenech-Soler was an iTunes Top Ten album.

Singles

Year Title Album
2009 "The Cult of Romance" Fenech Soler
2010 "Stop and Stare"
"Lies"
2011 "Demons"

Supported/Supporting

White Lies - Nov 16th 2011 Edinburgh Picture House

Kelis – Nov 29th 2011 London HMV Forum

Robyn – Mar 5th Bristol Academy

Example – 12th Nov - 15th Dec Tour Support

Awards

- Q Award nomination 21/10/2010

- In January 2011, Fenech-Soler was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Dance/Electronica category for "Lies".

Press

“A band on the verge of very big things indeed” SUNDAY TIMES

“Dancing to the sound of a very different beat, and they don’t get much more hi-NRG than this.” NME

“Fenech-Soler are heading skyward.” MIXMAG

“We have seen the future of white dancefloor-scorching electro-funk.” TIME OUT

“Walking the line between Modular’s synths and La Roux’s filth-pop.” DAZED & CONFUSED

“The sort of party tunes that Friendly Fires wish they were making, this band are set for seriously big things.” NOTION

“It’s official we’re obsessed with this band, the lovechild of Delphic and Daft Punk.” GRAZIA

"Northants electro-pop outfit deliver on frantic debut." **** Q

"Uncommonly adept at writing high-voltage floorfillers, this debut stakes a claim to being the best recent record of its genre. Huge fun." **** THE GUARDIAN

"It's OK once again to wave the diamante-encrusted flag for pop. Welcomed with open arms" NME

"In 2010 the boys are leading the way, Fenech are four of the best." 8/10 IDJ

"Heavenly choral intros, carnival percussion and lush synth melodies..." METRO

"Fenech-Soler have risen remarkably" **** ATTITUDE

“Drifty vocals and dreamy sounds, Beautiful.” IDJ 8/10

“This is absolutely glorious.” DROWNED IN SOUND

“Inevitably destined for hugeness.” RCRDLBL.com

“Like the best of late-90’s Paris.” DJ

Radio

Fenech Soler produced a minimix aired on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1

Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem' and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.Lies and Demons was playlisted by Radio 1.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.

TV

C4’s EVO Rooms

NME Takeover – Lies

BBC Switch – 5:19 – Lies

ESPN – Talk of the Terrace

Shows & Tours

Fenech-Soler toured the UK in 2010.
Date City Country Venue
March 4, 2011 Bristol UK Academy
March 5, 2011 Manchester Academy
March 22, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
March 23, 2011 Manchester Academy 3
March 24, 2011 Glasgow ABC2
March 25, 2011 Leeds University Mine
March 26, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute Library
March 30, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
March 31, 2011 London Koko
April 1, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
April 2, 2011 Cardiff Millennium Hall
May 29, 2011 Newcastle Evolution Festival
June 4, 2011 Krakow Poland Selector Festival
June 23, 2011 Exeter UK Exeter Cavern
June 24, 2011 Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival
July 02, 2011 North Winchester Blissfields
July 03, 2011 - Hop Farm Festival
July 08, 2011 - Ireland Oxygen Festival
July 09, 2011 Cardigan Bay UK Wakestock Festival
July 10, 2011 Kinross-shire T in the Park
July 12, 2011 Mallorca Mallorca Mallorca Rocks
July 13, 2011 - Ibiza Ibiza Rocks
July 16, 2011 London UK Ministry of Sound
July 16, 2011 London Lovebox Festival
July 28, 2011 Emmaboda Sweden Emmaboda Festival
July 29, 2011 Lulworth Castle UK Camp Bestival
July 30, 2011 Skipton The Magic Loungeabout Festival
July 31, 2011 Lowther Deer Park Kendal Calling
Aug 05, 2011 Eastnor Castle Deer Park Big Chill Festival
Aug 06, 2011 Wiltshire Fieldview
Aug 11, 2011 Leicester O2 Academy
Aug 12, 2011 Warlingham Lee Fest
Aug 13, 2011 Hamburg Germany Dockville Festival
Aug 14, 2011 Popovka Ukraine Kazantip
Aug 19, 2011 Hesselt Belgium Pukkelpop
Aug 20, 2011 Staffordshire UK V Festival
Aug 21, 2011 Chelmsford V Festival
Sept 02, 2011 Hull Freedom Festival
Sept 09, 2011 Isle of Wight Bestival
Sept 18, 2011 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival
Sept 20, 2011 Peterborough The Cresset
Sept 22, 2011 Glasgow 02 ABC 2
Sept 23, 2011 Newcastle 02 Academy 2
Sept 24, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute
Sept 24, 2011 London Koko
Sept 30, 2011 Bristol O2 Academy
Oct 1, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Oct 4, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
Oct 5, 2011 Leeds Leeds University
Oct 6, 2011 Manchester Academy 2
Oct 7, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
Oct 8, 2011 Amsterdam Holland Bitterzoet
Oct 8, 2011 Warsaw Poland Free Form Festival
Oct 16, 2011 Hamburg Germany Molotow
Oct 17, 2011 Berlin Magnet
Oct 18, 2011 Cologne Luxor
Oct 20, 2011 Vienna Austria Fluc
Oct 21, 2011 Munich Germany Atomic Cafe
Oct 22, 2011 Zurich Switzerland Plaza Club
Oct 29, 2011 Brussels Belgium AB Club
Nov 18, 2011 Istanbul Turkey Babylon
Nov 21, 2011 Margate UK Winter Gardens
Nov 22, 2011 Southend Cliffs Pavillion
Nov 23, 2011 Plymouth Pavillions
Nov 25, 2011 Sheffield O2 Academy
Nov 26, 2011 London Little Noise Sessions
Nov 27, 2011 Lincoln Engine Shed
Nov 29, 2011 Belfast Ireland Ulster Hall
Nov 30, 2011 Dublin Olympia
Dec 01, 2011 Manchester UK Apollo
Dec 03, 2011 Liverpool Liverpool University
Dec 04, 2011 Newcastle Academy
Dec 05, 2011 Glasgow Academy
Dec 07, 2011 Leeds Academy
Dec 08, 2011 Cardiff Uni Great Hall
Dec 09, 2011 London Brixton Academy
Dec 10, 2011 Birmingham Academy
Dec 12, 2011 Swindon Oasis Centre
Dec 13, 2011 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Dec 14, 2011 Brighton Brighton Centre
Dec 15, 2011 Nottingham Rock City

Fenech-Soler are a British electropop band from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a landlocked county in the English East Midlands, with a population of 629,676 as at the 2001 census. It has boundaries with the ceremonial counties of Warwickshire to the west, Leicestershire and Rutland to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire to the south-east,...

 that formed in 2006. It consists of four members: Ross Duffy, Ben Duffy, Daniel Soler and Andrew Lindsay. The name Fenech-Soler is taken from Daniel Soler's full surname, which is Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...

.


The band have received considerable positive critical appraisal in the UK and US, including major newspapers, music publications and numerous music blogs.


To date, Fenech-Soler have released one self-titled studio album and four singles.


Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...

 DJ Greg James
Greg James (DJ)
Greg James is a British radio DJ at BBC Radio 1.Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel...

 as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem'. and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.


In addition to their own work, they are also known for their remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....

 work, including a remix of "Self Control" by Sunday Girl
Sunday Girl (singer)
Jade Williams is a British solo pop singer who performs under the stage name Sunday Girl. The name originates from when she was younger and used to work in a pet shop every Sunday; where over time she became known as Sunday Girl...

, "Kickstarts"
Kickstarts (song)
"Kickstarts" is a song by British recording artist Example. This is the third single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly. The song was available to download on 13 June 2010, with a physical single release on 14 June 2010...

 by Example,"MY KZ, YR BF" by Everything Everything
Everything Everything
Everything Everything are a British indie band that formed in late 2007, originate from Newcastle, Kent and Guernsey, and reside in Manchester. The band rose to fame when they were revealed as part of the BBC's Sound of 2010 poll on 7 December 2009...

 and "Hollywood"
Hollywood (Marina and the Diamonds song)
"Hollywood" is the second single from Marina and the Diamonds' debut studio album, The Family Jewels. It was released on 1 February 2010, followed by the album's release three weeks later on 22 February 2010.-Background:...

 by Marina & The Diamonds
Marina & the Diamonds
Marina Lambrini Diamandis , better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds , is a Welsh singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list, coming second to Ellie Goulding...

 


Fenech-Soler co-wrote and featured on the Groove Armada
Groove Armada
Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...

 track "Paper Romance", taken from their latest album Black Light
Black Light (album)
-North American track listing:- Singles :- External links :* *...

.

Fenech-Soler are currently signed to Warner Brothers Records.


Tragedy

On March 13, 2011 it was announced Ben Duffy had been diagnosed with testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.In the United States, between 7,500 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. In the UK, approximately 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of...

 and would have to undergo a course of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen....

. This caused the cancellation of the 9 date UK tour.

Recovery

Fortunately, the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages and two months later, it was announced that the treatment was ‘100% successful’ and Duffy was ‘now in complete remission’.
With Ben having beaten cancer, the band returned to a busy summer schedule of 23 festivals including Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...

 and V Festival
V Festival
The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. The event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and...

.
To raise awareness of testicular cancer, Fenech-Soler donated all proceeds from their April 18th Single ‘Stop and Stare’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation...

.

Studio albums

Year Album details
2010 Fenech-Soler
  • Released: 27 September 2010
  • Label: B-Unique
  • Formats: CD
    Compact Disc
    The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...

    , digital download
    Music download
    A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...


The album, Fenech-Soler was an iTunes Top Ten album.

Singles

Year Title Album
2009 "The Cult of Romance" Fenech Soler
2010 "Stop and Stare"
"Lies"
2011 "Demons"

Supported/Supporting

White Lies - Nov 16th 2011 Edinburgh Picture House

Kelis – Nov 29th 2011 London HMV Forum

Robyn – Mar 5th Bristol Academy

Example – 12th Nov - 15th Dec Tour Support

Awards

- Q Award nomination 21/10/2010

- In January 2011, Fenech-Soler was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Dance/Electronica category for "Lies".

Press

“A band on the verge of very big things indeed” SUNDAY TIMES

“Dancing to the sound of a very different beat, and they don’t get much more hi-NRG than this.” NME

“Fenech-Soler are heading skyward.” MIXMAG

“We have seen the future of white dancefloor-scorching electro-funk.” TIME OUT

“Walking the line between Modular’s synths and La Roux’s filth-pop.” DAZED & CONFUSED

“The sort of party tunes that Friendly Fires wish they were making, this band are set for seriously big things.” NOTION

“It’s official we’re obsessed with this band, the lovechild of Delphic and Daft Punk.” GRAZIA

"Northants electro-pop outfit deliver on frantic debut." **** Q

"Uncommonly adept at writing high-voltage floorfillers, this debut stakes a claim to being the best recent record of its genre. Huge fun." **** THE GUARDIAN

"It's OK once again to wave the diamante-encrusted flag for pop. Welcomed with open arms" NME

"In 2010 the boys are leading the way, Fenech are four of the best." 8/10 IDJ

"Heavenly choral intros, carnival percussion and lush synth melodies..." METRO

"Fenech-Soler have risen remarkably" **** ATTITUDE

“Drifty vocals and dreamy sounds, Beautiful.” IDJ 8/10

“This is absolutely glorious.” DROWNED IN SOUND

“Inevitably destined for hugeness.” RCRDLBL.com

“Like the best of late-90’s Paris.” DJ

Radio

Fenech Soler produced a minimix aired on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1

Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem' and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.Lies and Demons was playlisted by Radio 1.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.

TV

C4’s EVO Rooms

NME Takeover – Lies

BBC Switch – 5:19 – Lies

ESPN – Talk of the Terrace

Shows & Tours

Fenech-Soler toured the UK in 2010.
Date City Country Venue
March 4, 2011 Bristol UK Academy
March 5, 2011 Manchester Academy
March 22, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
March 23, 2011 Manchester Academy 3
March 24, 2011 Glasgow ABC2
March 25, 2011 Leeds University Mine
March 26, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute Library
March 30, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
March 31, 2011 London Koko
April 1, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
April 2, 2011 Cardiff Millennium Hall
May 29, 2011 Newcastle Evolution Festival
June 4, 2011 Krakow Poland Selector Festival
June 23, 2011 Exeter UK Exeter Cavern
June 24, 2011 Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival
July 02, 2011 North Winchester Blissfields
July 03, 2011 - Hop Farm Festival
July 08, 2011 - Ireland Oxygen Festival
July 09, 2011 Cardigan Bay UK Wakestock Festival
July 10, 2011 Kinross-shire T in the Park
July 12, 2011 Mallorca Mallorca Mallorca Rocks
July 13, 2011 - Ibiza Ibiza Rocks
July 16, 2011 London UK Ministry of Sound
July 16, 2011 London Lovebox Festival
July 28, 2011 Emmaboda Sweden Emmaboda Festival
July 29, 2011 Lulworth Castle UK Camp Bestival
July 30, 2011 Skipton The Magic Loungeabout Festival
July 31, 2011 Lowther Deer Park Kendal Calling
Aug 05, 2011 Eastnor Castle Deer Park Big Chill Festival
Aug 06, 2011 Wiltshire Fieldview
Aug 11, 2011 Leicester O2 Academy
Aug 12, 2011 Warlingham Lee Fest
Aug 13, 2011 Hamburg Germany Dockville Festival
Aug 14, 2011 Popovka Ukraine Kazantip
Aug 19, 2011 Hesselt Belgium Pukkelpop
Aug 20, 2011 Staffordshire UK V Festival
Aug 21, 2011 Chelmsford V Festival
Sept 02, 2011 Hull Freedom Festival
Sept 09, 2011 Isle of Wight Bestival
Sept 18, 2011 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival
Sept 20, 2011 Peterborough The Cresset
Sept 22, 2011 Glasgow 02 ABC 2
Sept 23, 2011 Newcastle 02 Academy 2
Sept 24, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute
Sept 24, 2011 London Koko
Sept 30, 2011 Bristol O2 Academy
Oct 1, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Oct 4, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
Oct 5, 2011 Leeds Leeds University
Oct 6, 2011 Manchester Academy 2
Oct 7, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
Oct 8, 2011 Amsterdam Holland Bitterzoet
Oct 8, 2011 Warsaw Poland Free Form Festival
Oct 16, 2011 Hamburg Germany Molotow
Oct 17, 2011 Berlin Magnet
Oct 18, 2011 Cologne Luxor
Oct 20, 2011 Vienna Austria Fluc
Oct 21, 2011 Munich Germany Atomic Cafe
Oct 22, 2011 Zurich Switzerland Plaza Club
Oct 29, 2011 Brussels Belgium AB Club
Nov 18, 2011 Istanbul Turkey Babylon
Nov 21, 2011 Margate UK Winter Gardens
Nov 22, 2011 Southend Cliffs Pavillion
Nov 23, 2011 Plymouth Pavillions
Nov 25, 2011 Sheffield O2 Academy
Nov 26, 2011 London Little Noise Sessions
Nov 27, 2011 Lincoln Engine Shed
Nov 29, 2011 Belfast Ireland Ulster Hall
Nov 30, 2011 Dublin Olympia
Dec 01, 2011 Manchester UK Apollo
Dec 03, 2011 Liverpool Liverpool University
Dec 04, 2011 Newcastle Academy
Dec 05, 2011 Glasgow Academy
Dec 07, 2011 Leeds Academy
Dec 08, 2011 Cardiff Uni Great Hall
Dec 09, 2011 London Brixton Academy
Dec 10, 2011 Birmingham Academy
Dec 12, 2011 Swindon Oasis Centre
Dec 13, 2011 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Dec 14, 2011 Brighton Brighton Centre
Dec 15, 2011 Nottingham Rock City

Fenech-Soler are a British electropop band from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a landlocked county in the English East Midlands, with a population of 629,676 as at the 2001 census. It has boundaries with the ceremonial counties of Warwickshire to the west, Leicestershire and Rutland to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire to the south-east,...

 that formed in 2006. It consists of four members: Ross Duffy, Ben Duffy, Daniel Soler and Andrew Lindsay. The name Fenech-Soler is taken from Daniel Soler's full surname, which is Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...

.


The band have received considerable positive critical appraisal in the UK and US, including major newspapers, music publications and numerous music blogs.


To date, Fenech-Soler have released one self-titled studio album and four singles.


Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...

 DJ Greg James
Greg James (DJ)
Greg James is a British radio DJ at BBC Radio 1.Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel...

 as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem'. and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.


In addition to their own work, they are also known for their remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....

 work, including a remix of "Self Control" by Sunday Girl
Sunday Girl (singer)
Jade Williams is a British solo pop singer who performs under the stage name Sunday Girl. The name originates from when she was younger and used to work in a pet shop every Sunday; where over time she became known as Sunday Girl...

, "Kickstarts"
Kickstarts (song)
"Kickstarts" is a song by British recording artist Example. This is the third single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly. The song was available to download on 13 June 2010, with a physical single release on 14 June 2010...

 by Example,"MY KZ, YR BF" by Everything Everything
Everything Everything
Everything Everything are a British indie band that formed in late 2007, originate from Newcastle, Kent and Guernsey, and reside in Manchester. The band rose to fame when they were revealed as part of the BBC's Sound of 2010 poll on 7 December 2009...

 and "Hollywood"
Hollywood (Marina and the Diamonds song)
"Hollywood" is the second single from Marina and the Diamonds' debut studio album, The Family Jewels. It was released on 1 February 2010, followed by the album's release three weeks later on 22 February 2010.-Background:...

 by Marina & The Diamonds
Marina & the Diamonds
Marina Lambrini Diamandis , better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds , is a Welsh singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list, coming second to Ellie Goulding...

 


Fenech-Soler co-wrote and featured on the Groove Armada
Groove Armada
Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...

 track "Paper Romance", taken from their latest album Black Light
Black Light (album)
-North American track listing:- Singles :- External links :* *...

.

Fenech-Soler are currently signed to Warner Brothers Records.


Tragedy

On March 13, 2011 it was announced Ben Duffy had been diagnosed with testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.In the United States, between 7,500 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. In the UK, approximately 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of...

 and would have to undergo a course of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen....

. This caused the cancellation of the 9 date UK tour.

Recovery

Fortunately, the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages and two months later, it was announced that the treatment was ‘100% successful’ and Duffy was ‘now in complete remission’.
With Ben having beaten cancer, the band returned to a busy summer schedule of 23 festivals including Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...

 and V Festival
V Festival
The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. The event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and...

.
To raise awareness of testicular cancer, Fenech-Soler donated all proceeds from their April 18th Single ‘Stop and Stare’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation...

.

Studio albums

Year Album details
2010 Fenech-Soler
  • Released: 27 September 2010
  • Label: B-Unique
  • Formats: CD
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The album, Fenech-Soler was an iTunes Top Ten album.

Singles

Year Title Album
2009 "The Cult of Romance" Fenech Soler
2010 "Stop and Stare"
"Lies"
2011 "Demons"

Supported/Supporting

White Lies - Nov 16th 2011 Edinburgh Picture House

Kelis – Nov 29th 2011 London HMV Forum

Robyn – Mar 5th Bristol Academy

Example – 12th Nov - 15th Dec Tour Support

Awards

- Q Award nomination 21/10/2010

- In January 2011, Fenech-Soler was nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Dance/Electronica category for "Lies".

Press

“A band on the verge of very big things indeed” SUNDAY TIMES

“Dancing to the sound of a very different beat, and they don’t get much more hi-NRG than this.” NME

“Fenech-Soler are heading skyward.” MIXMAG

“We have seen the future of white dancefloor-scorching electro-funk.” TIME OUT

“Walking the line between Modular’s synths and La Roux’s filth-pop.” DAZED & CONFUSED

“The sort of party tunes that Friendly Fires wish they were making, this band are set for seriously big things.” NOTION

“It’s official we’re obsessed with this band, the lovechild of Delphic and Daft Punk.” GRAZIA

"Northants electro-pop outfit deliver on frantic debut." **** Q

"Uncommonly adept at writing high-voltage floorfillers, this debut stakes a claim to being the best recent record of its genre. Huge fun." **** THE GUARDIAN

"It's OK once again to wave the diamante-encrusted flag for pop. Welcomed with open arms" NME

"In 2010 the boys are leading the way, Fenech are four of the best." 8/10 IDJ

"Heavenly choral intros, carnival percussion and lush synth melodies..." METRO

"Fenech-Soler have risen remarkably" **** ATTITUDE

“Drifty vocals and dreamy sounds, Beautiful.” IDJ 8/10

“This is absolutely glorious.” DROWNED IN SOUND

“Inevitably destined for hugeness.” RCRDLBL.com

“Like the best of late-90’s Paris.” DJ

Radio

Fenech Soler produced a minimix aired on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1

Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem' and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.Lies and Demons was playlisted by Radio 1.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.

TV

C4’s EVO Rooms

NME Takeover – Lies

BBC Switch – 5:19 – Lies

ESPN – Talk of the Terrace

Shows & Tours

Fenech-Soler toured the UK in 2010.
Date City Country Venue
March 4, 2011 Bristol UK Academy
March 5, 2011 Manchester Academy
March 22, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
March 23, 2011 Manchester Academy 3
March 24, 2011 Glasgow ABC2
March 25, 2011 Leeds University Mine
March 26, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute Library
March 30, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
March 31, 2011 London Koko
April 1, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
April 2, 2011 Cardiff Millennium Hall
May 29, 2011 Newcastle Evolution Festival
June 4, 2011 Krakow Poland Selector Festival
June 23, 2011 Exeter UK Exeter Cavern
June 24, 2011 Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival
July 02, 2011 North Winchester Blissfields
July 03, 2011 - Hop Farm Festival
July 08, 2011 - Ireland Oxygen Festival
July 09, 2011 Cardigan Bay UK Wakestock Festival
July 10, 2011 Kinross-shire T in the Park
July 12, 2011 Mallorca Mallorca Mallorca Rocks
July 13, 2011 - Ibiza Ibiza Rocks
July 16, 2011 London UK Ministry of Sound
July 16, 2011 London Lovebox Festival
July 28, 2011 Emmaboda Sweden Emmaboda Festival
July 29, 2011 Lulworth Castle UK Camp Bestival
July 30, 2011 Skipton The Magic Loungeabout Festival
July 31, 2011 Lowther Deer Park Kendal Calling
Aug 05, 2011 Eastnor Castle Deer Park Big Chill Festival
Aug 06, 2011 Wiltshire Fieldview
Aug 11, 2011 Leicester O2 Academy
Aug 12, 2011 Warlingham Lee Fest
Aug 13, 2011 Hamburg Germany Dockville Festival
Aug 14, 2011 Popovka Ukraine Kazantip
Aug 19, 2011 Hesselt Belgium Pukkelpop
Aug 20, 2011 Staffordshire UK V Festival
Aug 21, 2011 Chelmsford V Festival
Sept 02, 2011 Hull Freedom Festival
Sept 09, 2011 Isle of Wight Bestival
Sept 18, 2011 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Fields Forever Festival
Sept 20, 2011 Peterborough The Cresset
Sept 22, 2011 Glasgow 02 ABC 2
Sept 23, 2011 Newcastle 02 Academy 2
Sept 24, 2011 Birmingham HMV Institute
Sept 24, 2011 London Koko
Sept 30, 2011 Bristol O2 Academy
Oct 1, 2011 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Oct 4, 2011 Norwich Waterfront
Oct 5, 2011 Leeds Leeds University
Oct 6, 2011 Manchester Academy 2
Oct 7, 2011 Brighton Concorde 2
Oct 8, 2011 Amsterdam Holland Bitterzoet
Oct 8, 2011 Warsaw Poland Free Form Festival
Oct 16, 2011 Hamburg Germany Molotow
Oct 17, 2011 Berlin Magnet
Oct 18, 2011 Cologne Luxor
Oct 20, 2011 Vienna Austria Fluc
Oct 21, 2011 Munich Germany Atomic Cafe
Oct 22, 2011 Zurich Switzerland Plaza Club
Oct 29, 2011 Brussels Belgium AB Club
Nov 18, 2011 Istanbul Turkey Babylon
Nov 21, 2011 Margate UK Winter Gardens
Nov 22, 2011 Southend Cliffs Pavillion
Nov 23, 2011 Plymouth Pavillions
Nov 25, 2011 Sheffield O2 Academy
Nov 26, 2011 London Little Noise Sessions
Nov 27, 2011 Lincoln Engine Shed
Nov 29, 2011 Belfast Ireland Ulster Hall
Nov 30, 2011 Dublin Olympia
Dec 01, 2011 Manchester UK Apollo
Dec 03, 2011 Liverpool Liverpool University
Dec 04, 2011 Newcastle Academy
Dec 05, 2011 Glasgow Academy
Dec 07, 2011 Leeds Academy
Dec 08, 2011 Cardiff Uni Great Hall
Dec 09, 2011 London Brixton Academy
Dec 10, 2011 Birmingham Academy
Dec 12, 2011 Swindon Oasis Centre
Dec 13, 2011 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Dec 14, 2011 Brighton Brighton Centre
Dec 15, 2011 Nottingham Rock City


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