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Later came the band's debut Single 'Trauma Town', which contains two of the bands songs. It is currently available to download as an MP3 from [[Play.com]] and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from [[HMV]]. The band have also made a video to complement their song 'Trauma Town'. |
Later came the band's debut Single 'Trauma Town', which contains two of the bands songs. It is currently available to download as an MP3 from [[Play.com]] and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from [[HMV]]. The band have also made a video to complement their song 'Trauma Town'. |
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The Foxes have released their latest single 'Bill Hicks' based on the [[Bill Hicks| famous comedian]], which has reached number 1 in the [[Play.com]] pre order download charts.<ref name="MSB">{{cite web|title=MSB|url=http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=63159229|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref> The single, like the last is available to download as an MP3 from [[Play.com]] and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from [[HMV]], and also as a CD from [HMV]. Also available is their [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ZBEOK6-6M&fmt=18 Official video]. |
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The Foxes are an English Rock and Indie group formed in 2006. The group consists of four members - Nigel Thomas (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitarist), Jonathan Bretman (Lead Guitarist), Alex Douglas (Bass and Backing Vocals) and Stephen Wilde (Drums). The Foxes have been cited as having: "the talent and confidence to make a huge impact on the UK music scene" by NME[1] and have recently hit the Official UK Indie charts at number 9 with their release 'Trauma Town'.[2] Their latest single 'Bill Hicks' reached number 1 in the Play.com pre order download charts.[3] With recent releases such as 'Bill Hicks' based on the famous comedian and 'Come and get you', the band have attracted attention from record companies and websites and influential figures, such as Chris Welch, NME, Ents24 and Sony BMG.[4] The group have also received interest from, and met with KT Tunstall[5] and Richie Havens[6]. The Foxes have played in various venues across the country and have additionally toured the US and UK on multiple occasions, one such with Yeti. Additionally, they have played in the O2 Arena, supporting various bands such as The Magic Numbers.
History
In the summer of 2003 Nigel Thomas and Alex Douglas founded their "ideal band". With a recent change from Exeter to London, both had worked for a while as an acoustic duo. Initially called 'Rush Hour Soul' the group changed their name to 'The Foxes'. The inspiration came from the band member Nigel Thomas. He states,
It's a rather spooky story. Jonno, Alex and myself sat down at my house in Fulham going through a list of band names. We had a break and went to get a can of Coke from the local shop. While walking back we looked at the side of the buildings where I lived. We saw a red metal fox stapled into wall. We had no idea why it was there. And one of the names on our list of proposed band names was…The Foxes. I had lived there for a year and had never spotted this metal sign before. And that's why we decided to become The Foxes. It feels right. It's memorable and it's got bite.
Alex Douglas also adds,
It was an omen. It certainly was bizarre. We had spent all afternoon trying to think of a name and then one just appeared out of thin air.
The Foxes founders are Nigel Thomas and Alex Douglas, later joined by Jonathan Bretman and Stephen Wilde; and are additionally self managed, with no press agent or manager. The group's lyrics/songs are written by the band member Nigel Thomas.
Releasing their first EP in August 2007, Lover Killer is available to buy in CD format. The EP contains four of the bands songs and was their first release with their new name.
Later came the band's debut Single 'Trauma Town', which contains two of the bands songs. It is currently available to download as an MP3 from Play.com and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from HMV. The band have also made a video to complement their song 'Trauma Town'.
The Foxes have released their latest single 'Bill Hicks' based on the famous comedian, which has reached number 1 in the Play.com pre order download charts.[3] The single, like the last is available to download as an MP3 from Play.com and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from HMV, and also as a CD from [HMV]. Also available is their Official video.
Releases
- Lover, Killer EP - August 2007:
1. Lover, Killer
2. She's a Cow
3. Suzy
4. Run
The Foxes 'critically acclaimed'[7] 'Lover, Killer' EP was released in August 2007 and sold in CD format. This was the band's first public release and had many positive reviews [8]
- Trauma Town Single - 20th October 2008:
1. Trauma Town
2. Hey Baby!
The 'Trauma Town' single was released on 20th October 2008, and sold in limited edition vinyl format and also available as an MP3 download from HMV and Play.com. Also available is their official video designed to complement 'Trauma Town'. The single has recently hit the Official UK Indie charts at number 9.[2]
- Bill Hicks Single - 16th March 2009:
1. Bill Hicks
2. Come and get you
The Foxes have just released their next single 'Bill Hicks' based on the famous comedian[9] The single reached number 1 in the Play.com pre order download charts.[3] Their single, in accordance with their new video, was however, been released on their website and social networking sites (such as MySpace), January 2009.[9] Bill Hicks Official video.
Future Releases
1. No Reply.
The Foxes are planning to release the song 'No Reply', which is already on socal networking sites, such as Myspace. [10]
Room 10 Records
Founded in August 2008, Room 10 Records are a small record company, owned by the band The Foxes. The band used this label to release their debut single 'Trauma Town', and have just released their latest single 'Bill Hicks' - based on the famous comedian - under this label.[9] The name originates from the room the band use for rehearsal at Survival Studios in North London.[3]
Press
- 2008:
• 020 Magazine
• Entertainment Focus UK
• Floatation Suite
• Brighton Source
• Subba Cultcha
• SoundFreak
• Seatwave Music
• Peterborough Evening Telegraph
• Urban Planet
• Art and Soul
• Rock Sellout
• Rockscope
• XYZ Magazine (Part 1)
• XYZ Magazine (Part 2)
- 2007:
• Birmingham Rainbow
• The Jersey Press
• Brighton Argus
• SW16
• Ents24
References
- ^ "NME". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Radio 1's Indie charts". Retrieved 02-11-2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b c d "MSB". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Press". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Royal Artist Club". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Royal Artist Club". Retrieved 31.8.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "AT". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Reviews". Retrieved 29.7.2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b c "Talent Circle". Retrieved 14-11-08.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) Cite error: The named reference "Talent Circle" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ "No Reply". Retrieved 12-03-09.
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External Links
- Thefoxesband.co.uk, official site
- The Foxes at MySpace
- The Foxes at Facebook
- The Foxes at Bebo
- The Foxes Internet Radio, Last.fm
- The Foxes Internet Radio, XFM