| Fenech-Soler | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Kings Cliffe, Northampton, UK |
| Genres | Electropop Indie pop New rave |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, B-Unique |
| Website | www.fenechsoler.co.uk |
| Members | |
| Ross Duffy Ben Duffy Daniel Fenech-Soler Andrew Lindsay |
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Fenech-Soler are a British electropop band from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire 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.[1]
The band have received considerable positive critical appraisal in the UK and US, including major newspapers,[2][3][4] 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 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.[5] The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.[6]
In addition to their own work, they are also known for their remix work, including a remix of "Self Control" by Sunday Girl, "Kickstarts" by Example,"MY KZ, YR BF" by Everything Everything and "Hollywood" by Marina & The Diamonds[7]
Fenech-Soler co-wrote and featured on the Groove Armada track "Paper Romance", taken from their latest album Black Light.
Fenech-Soler are currently signed to Warner Bros. Records.
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On March 13, 2011 it was announced Ben Duffy had been diagnosed with testicular cancer and would have to undergo a course of chemotherapy. This caused the cancellation of the 9 date UK tour.[8][9]
Fortunately, the cancer was diagnosed in its early stages[10] 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 and V Festival.[11][12]
To raise awareness of testicular cancer, Fenech-Soler donated all proceeds from their April 18 Single ‘Stop and Stare’ to the Teenage Cancer Trust.[13]
| Year | Album details |
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| 2010 | Fenech-Soler
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The album, Fenech-Soler was an iTunes Top Ten album.[14]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "The Cult of Romance" | Fenech Soler |
| 2010 | "Stop and Stare" | |
| "Lies" | ||
| 2011 | "Demons" |
White Lies - Nov 16th 2011 Edinburgh Picture House[15]
Kelis – Nov 29th 2011 London HMV Forum[16]
Robyn – Mar 5th Bristol Academy[17]
Example – 12th Nov - 15th Dec Tour Support[18]
“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
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.[24] Lies and Demons was playlisted by Radio 1.The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011. Fenech-Solers single 'Stop and Stare' was also BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens 'Record of the Week' in Spring 2010.
C4’s EVO Rooms[25]
NME Takeover – Lies[26]
BBC Switch – 5:19 – Lies[27]
ESPN – Talk of the Terrace[28]
Channel4's Freshly Squeezed[29]