The Faim
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The Faim | |
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| Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
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| Labels | BMG music |
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| Website | thefaim |
The Faim are a four-piece band from Perth, Australia. The band consists of Josh Raven (lead vocals), Stephen Beerkens (bass/keyboard), Samuel Tye (guitar) and Linden Marrisen (drums). Former band members Michael Bono (bass/keyboard) and Sean Tighe (drums/percussion) left in January 2019. The band released their debut EP Summer Is a Curse in 2018 and have signed an international deal with BMG Rights Management.[1]
History
2014–2017: Formation and recognition
The band was formed in Perth while three of the group members (Josh, Michael, Stephen) were still attending high school. They met in their music class and decided to form the band with their previous name being Small Town Heroes.[2] Seven months later Sean joined after they found him on YouTube.[3] The word faim is a euphemism for hunger in French. The band's
John Feldmann, L.A.-based producer and lead singer of the band Goldfinger, found The Faim after he posted on social media looking for bands. The band got invited to L.A. to make music alongside other producers and songwriters including Pete Wentz, Chris Cheney, and Ashton Irwin. The band got signed with BMG Rights Management and with the help of Pete Wentz produced their debut single "Saints of the Sinners".[1]
The Faim is managed by Rob Nassif who is a drummer in the band Gyroscope.[1]
2018–present: World tours and new band members
From March to May of 2018, The Faim went on a world tour across 6 different countries (United States, England, Wales, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand) where they performed at Download Festival UK, Reading & Leeds, and Slam Dunk and were also the supporting band for Sleeping With Sirens, PVRIS, Hands Like Houses, and Against the Current.[4][5] They announced their second world tour "State of Mind" where they will be performing across cities in Australia, UK and Europe.
In January 2019 the band announced two new members after the departure of Michael Bono and Sean Tighe.[6]
Members
Current
- Josh Raven - lead vocals (2014-present)
- Stephen Beerkens - bass, keyboard (2014-present)
- Samuel Tye - guitar (2019-present)
- Linden Marrisen - drums (2019-present)
Former
- Michael Bono – bass, keyboard (2014-2019)
- Sean Tighe – drums, percussion (2014-2019)
Discography
Extended plays
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| Summer Is a Curse |
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Singles
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| "Saints of the Sinners" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
| "Midland Line" | 2018 | |
| "Fire" | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Amelie" | 2019 |
References
- ^ a b c "Perth band The Faim have everything it takes to become Australia's next global hit". The Industry Observer. 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ "/". The Music. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ "The Faim Q&A - The Next Big Australian Band | Burning Hot Events". Burning Hot Events by Kataklizmic Design. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ "Introducing The Faim | HEAVY Magazine". HEAVY Magazine - Music, Interviews, Reviews, Podcasts, Photos, News and more... 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ Marie, Brittany (2019-05-15). "THE FAIM Announce 'STATE OF MIND' World Tour -". Amnplify. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ "The Faim Have Officially Welcomed Two New Band Members - News". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2019-06-03.