Ivyrise
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 Ivyrise |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Rock Alternative |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Website | – Official website |
| Members | |
| Ben Falinski Dan Tanner Josh Thaxton-Key Mark Nagle |
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Ivyrise is a British rock band from London, England, consisting of lead vocalist and pianist Ben Falinski, lead guitarist Dan Tanner, drummer Josh Thaxton-Key and bass guitarist Mark Nagle.
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[edit] Background
Ivyrise was formed in 2007 by Ben Falinski and began touring the UK with Kula Shaker before working with producer Paul Simm to record "Tips" and the first studio version of "Disguise". Since then, Ivyrise has worked with alternative rock producer Alan Moulder, famed for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins, as well as French producers Yves Jaget and Mickael Laguierri.[1]
On 28 April 2008, Ivyrise released their first single, "Tips", which entered the BBC Radio 1 Independent Chart at #5. The single also entered both the HMV and 7 Digital Top 20 Bestsellers List during its first week of release.[2]
In May 2008, Ivyrise toured the UK in support of the first single and won a competition run by thelondonpaper to support Bon Jovi on the Lost Highway Tour,[3] opening for Bon Jovi on 28 June 2008 at Twickenham Stadium.[4]
Ivyrise's second release, "Disguise", entered the BBC Radio 1 Independent Chart at #2 on 6 October 2008. The single was remixed by Jason Nevins.[5]
Ivyrise went to Sonic Ranch in Texas with producer and lead singer of A Jason Perry in February 2011 to record their debut album.
It has been announced that Ivyrise will tour as main support for British band McFly in March/April 2012. The tour will call at 30 places throughout the UK, the band's most extensive tour to date.
[edit] Members
- Ben Falinski - lead vocals piano
- Dan Tanner - lead guitar vocals
- Mark Nagle - bass guitar
- Josh Thaxton-Key - drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- Ivyrise (2011)
[edit] Singles and EPs
- Tips (April 2008)
- Disguise (September 2008)
- 1000 Feet (September 2009)
- Line Up the Stars (April 2011)
- Yes to Running (August 2011)
[edit] References
- ^ "Ivyrise website". http://ivyrise.com. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
- ^ "Ivywise on Myspace". http://www.myspace.com/ivyrise. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
- ^ "The London Paper". The London Paper. http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/news/article/1157152553161?packedargs=aid%3D1157152553161%26suffix%3DArticleController. Retrieved 2008-07-29.[dead link]
- ^ Rob Virtue,"Bon jovi supported by royal docks band". The Wharf 2 July 2008. http://www.wharf.co.uk/2008/07/bon-jovi-supported-by-royal-do.html. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
- ^ "Brit band Ivyrise tipped for success". The Mirror 6 July 2008. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2008/06/07/brit-band-ivyrise-tipped-for-success-115875-20598130/. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
