The Foxes
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The Foxes are a London
based indie rock
band formed in 2006. They have entered the UK Indie Singles Chart
twice and have been mentioned in the NME magazine.
, and Alex Douglas formed the acoustic duo 'Rush Hour Soul' in London
. With the addition of two band members and a name change to "The Foxes" the current line-up was formed: Thomas (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jonathan Bretman (lead guitar), Douglas (bass, backing vocals) and Stephen Wilde (drums). Thomas writes the music and lyrics
and the band work without a press agent
or manager
.
The Foxes critically acclaimed 'Lover, Killer' EP was released in August 2007 and sold in CD format, limited to 500 hand numbered copies.
In 2008, the band formed their own record label
'Room 10 Records'. The name originates from the room the band used for rehearsal at Survival Studios in North London.
The first release on the new label was the début Single 'Trauma Town' on 20 October 2008, which was sold in limited edition vinyl format and digital download.
On 16 March 2009 the single 'Bill Hicks' (based on famous comedian
) was released on CD, vinyl and digital download.
On 3 August 2009 they released a new recording of 'Lover, Killer' as a single on CD, vinyl and digital download, along with a video filmed by Nigel Thomas' brother.
On 17th May 2010 they released the "Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame" EP, a precursor to their début album.
(producer and mixer) at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall
on their new EP 'Depression, Joy and Moment of Fame'.
Their début album, 'Last of Many' again produced by John Cornfield at Sawmills, will be released on 5th December 2011.
, supporting The Magic Numbers
.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band formed in 2006. They have entered the UK Indie Singles Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
twice and have been mentioned in the NME magazine.
History
In the summer of 2006 Nigel Thomas, at the time a mental health professionalMental health professional
A mental health professional is a health care practitioner who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental illness. This broad category includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses, mental health...
, and Alex Douglas formed the acoustic duo 'Rush Hour Soul' in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. With the addition of two band members and a name change to "The Foxes" the current line-up was formed: Thomas (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jonathan Bretman (lead guitar), Douglas (bass, backing vocals) and Stephen Wilde (drums). Thomas writes the music and lyrics
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and the band work without a press agent
Press agent
A press agent, or flack, is a professional publicist who acts on behalf of his or her client on all matters involving public relations. Press agents are typically employed by public personalities and organizations such as performers and businesses...
or manager
Talent manager
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry...
.
The Foxes critically acclaimed 'Lover, Killer' EP was released in August 2007 and sold in CD format, limited to 500 hand numbered copies.
In 2008, the band formed their own record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
'Room 10 Records'. The name originates from the room the band used for rehearsal at Survival Studios in North London.
The first release on the new label was the début Single 'Trauma Town' on 20 October 2008, which was sold in limited edition vinyl format and digital download.
On 16 March 2009 the single 'Bill Hicks' (based on famous comedian
Bill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy, and personal issues. Hicks' material was often controversial and steeped in dark comedy...
) was released on CD, vinyl and digital download.
On 3 August 2009 they released a new recording of 'Lover, Killer' as a single on CD, vinyl and digital download, along with a video filmed by Nigel Thomas' brother.
On 17th May 2010 they released the "Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame" EP, a precursor to their début album.
Present
The band have worked with John CornfieldJohn Cornfield
John Cornfield is a British record producer and sound engineer. He has been working from Sawmills Studios in Cornwall since 1982. As the chief engineer he has assisted some highly respected and regarded producers, including John Leckie and Tom Dowd, and has worked with a vast selection of artists...
(producer and mixer) at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
on their new EP 'Depression, Joy and Moment of Fame'.
Their début album, 'Last of Many' again produced by John Cornfield at Sawmills, will be released on 5th December 2011.
Tours and appearances
The Foxes have played in various venues across the country and have additionally toured the US and UK. Additionally, They have played in the O2 ArenaThe O2 arena (London)
The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the centre of The O2, a large entertainment complex on the Greenwich peninsula in London, England.With a capacity of up to 20,000 depending on the event, it is second largest...
, supporting The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers are an English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Greenford. The group was formed in 2002, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album titled The Magic Numbers on 13 June 2005...
.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Chart peak positions | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2011 | Last of Many
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country. | ||||||||
Extended plays
| Year | EP details |
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| 2007 | Lover, Killer
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| 2010 | Depression, Joy and a Moment of Fame
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Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK Indie UK Indie Chart The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered... |
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| 2008 | "Trauma Town" | — | 9 | N/A | |||||||||||
| 2009 | "Bill Hicks" | — | 6 | N/A | |||||||||||
| "Lover, Killer" | — | — | N/A | ||||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country. | |||||||||||||||
External links
- Thefoxesband.co.uk, official site
- The Foxes at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- The Foxes at FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- The Foxes at BeboBeboBebo is a social networking website launched in July 2005. It is currently owned and operated by Criterion Capital Partners after taking over from AOL in June 2010....
- The Foxes Internet Radio, Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....
- The Foxes Internet Radio, XFMXfmXfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...