Banners (musician)

Banners
Birth name Michael Joseph Nelson
Also known as Raines
Origin Liverpool, United Kingdom
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active 2015–present
Labels
Website www.listentobanners.com

Michael Joseph Nelson,[1][2] known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNΞRS), is an English musician from Liverpool.[3] He released his debut EP Banners in January 2016 through Island Records, following three singles released in 2015: "Ghosts", "Shine a Light" and "Start a Riot".

History

Banners grew up singing in Liverpool Cathedral Choir and performed with the choir in various locations throughout Europe before deciding to start a solo a career.[3] He contacted Canadian producer Stephen Kozmeniuk to work on his sound.[1] He signed with Island Records in 2015.[4] Nelson released his debut single "Ghosts" in March 2015 under the stage name Raines.[5][3] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson.[6]

His second single, "Shine a Light", was released in August 2015 under the new moniker Banners.[7] The song appeared on the soundtrack for the FIFA 16 video game.[5] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson and released in October 2015.[6] "Shine a Light" has charted on Billboard Canada Rock and Rock Airplay charts.

In early December 2015, Spotify included Banners on its Spotlight list, which highlights 15 artists to watch in 2016.[8][9] On 4 December, Banners released his third single "Start a Riot".[4][10] The song has charted on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.

Banners' debut self-titled EP, produced by Kozmeniuk, was released on 15 January 2016 through Island Records. In addition to the three previously released songs, it included two new tracks: "Gold Dust" and "Back When We Had Nothing".[11] The EP debuted at number 67 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart. On 22 January 2016, Capitol Records released a soundtrack album for the TV series The Royals, which included Banners' song "Half Light".[12] On 27 January 2016, Banners made his television debut performing "Shine a Light" on ABC's show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[13] From 29 February to 31 March 2016, he joined American bands POP ETC and The Moth & The Flame for his first U.S. tour.[14] On 3 June 2016, Banners released "Half Light" as a single.[15][16]

On 24 July 2016, Banners performed at WayHome Music & Arts Festival. His single "Into the Storm", released on 16 September 2016,[17] has peaked at number 30 on the Canada Rock chart. Banners premiered a song titled "Holy Ground" on 17 November on Billboard.[2] The song was released as a single a day later.[18]

On 31 May 2017, Banners began touring with band Milky Chance in the US.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[19]
Banners[20] 67

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[21]		 CAN
Rock
[19]		 CAN
CHR
[19]		 CAN
HAC
[19]		 US
Rock
[22]		 US
Rock Airplay
[23]
"Ghosts"[24] 2015 — — — — — — Banners
"Shine a Light"[25] 71 5 25 34 — 43
"Start a Riot"[10] — 32 — — 24 —
"Half Light"[26] 2016 — — — — — — non-album single
"Into the Storm"[17] — 16 — — — —
"Holy Ground"[18] — — — — — —
"Someone to You"[27] 2017 — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. 1 2 "Banners". Island Records. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 Havens, Lyndsey (17 November 2016). "Banners Shares Dreamy New Track 'Holy Ground': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Donelson, Marcy. "Banners | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Banners Premieres New Single "Start A Riot"". Island Records. 4 December 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 Henry, Dusty (10 August 2015). "Banners share new song "Shine A Light" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 Diller, Nathan (9 October 2015). "Banners Battles Darkness in Epic 'Shine A Light' Video". Spin. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  7. ↑ McDermott, Emily (11 November 2015). "Exclusive Video Premiere: 'Shine a Light,' Banners". Interview. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  8. ↑ Klinkenberg, Brendan (3 December 2015). "15 Artists Spotify Thinks Will Be Huge Next Year". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Banners Named Spotify Spotlight Artist to Watch in 2016". Island Records. 7 December 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Start a Riot – Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "Banners Releases Self-Titled EP". Island Records. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "The Royals (Original Television Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes (US). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Watch Banners Perform "Shine A Light" on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Island Records. 28 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  14. ↑ "Tickets are now on sale for my first tour in the USA! ...". Facebook. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  15. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (3 June 2016). "New Music Releases For 3 June 2016". Noise11. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "Banners - My New Single Is Out...tomorrow. Stay tuned". Facebook. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  17. 1 2 "Into the Storm – Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Holy Ground - Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "Chart Search". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  20. ↑ "Banners - EP by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  21. ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Canadian Hot 100 for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  22. ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  23. ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  24. ↑ "Ghosts – Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  25. ↑ "Shine a Light – Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  26. ↑ "Half Light – Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  27. ↑ "Someone to You - Single by Banners". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
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