Savages (band)
Savages | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | post-punk revival, indie rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Pop Noire, Matador |
| Members | Jehnny Beth Gemma Thompson Ayse Hassan Fay Milton |
| Website | savagesband |
Savages are an English post-punk rock band, formed in 2011.
History
Savages are from London.[1] Guitarist Gemma Thompson had come up with the name for the band and had been discussing the idea with singer, Jehnny Beth, for almost a year.[2] Thompson says the band's name was derived from books, such as Lord of the Flies, that she read when she was younger.[2] The band was eventually formed in October 2011[3] and they had their first gig in January 2012[4] supporting rock band British Sea Power.[3] Their manager John Best also manages Sigur Ros.[5] The Observer has said of Savages: "it's not exactly sexy, it's not funny and they're not going to be rolling around in mud like the Slits. But it's the closest thing to art that "post-punk"... has offered in a while".[1] The New Musical Express described their performances as "frottage-inducingly intense affairs".[3]
The group's first released tracks, a double A-side in June 2012, were "Flying to Berlin" and "Husbands" on the Pop Noire label.[3] The Guardian wrote: "Husbands", the B-side of the first single by Savages, makes us dream of what it must have been like to have been around to hear, in real time, the debut releases by Public Image Ltd, Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division, to feel, as those incredible records hit the shops, that unearthly power and sense of a transmission from a satellite reality."[4] In October, their concert at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York received good reviews.[6][7][8] The Chicago Reader noted that their set is "influenced by Siouxsie & the Banshees, but with an anthemic quality that makes me think of PJ Harvey and heavy doses of the rhythmic jaggedness and angularity of British postpunk."[9]
On 9 December 2012, the BBC announced that the band had been nominated for the Sound of 2013 poll.[10]
In March 2013, the band announced that their first album, Silence Yourself, would be released on 6 May via Beth's own label Pop Noire and Matador Records.[11]
Savages played day two of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in 2013 and were well received by reviewers.[12]
Members
- Jehnny Beth (vocals) - real name Camille Berthomier; she was previously part of the French indie rock duo John & Jehn.[1][2]
- Gemma Thompson (guitar)[1]
- Ayse Hassan (bass)[1]
- Fay Milton (drums)[3] ...whose background was in UK garage music.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Silence Yourself (6 May 2013)
Extended plays
- I Am Here (2012)
Singles
- "Husbands" b/w "Flying to Berlin" (2012)
- "She Will" (2013)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BBC Sound of 2013 | Sound of 2013[10] | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d e Mossman, Kate (29 July 2012). "Savages/Palma Violets – review". The Observer. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ a b c Snapes, Laura (22 May 2012). "Savages: a post-punk act from London that thrives off of violence and twisted desire". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ a b c d e Emily, Mackay (5 June 2012). "Radar Band Of The Week No:91 - Savages". NME. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ a b Lester, Paul (25 May 2012). "New band of the day: Savages (No 1,276)". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ McKinley Jr (October 15, 2012). "Six Hopefuls Worth Watching at the CMJ Music Marathon". NYTimes. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ Goldberg, Michael Alan (October 24, 2012). "Don't Miss These Bands At CMJ". Village Voice. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ Lazarus Vasta, Simon (October 24, 2012). "Now Take Them Out, Devils: The 5 Best Moments of CMJ 2012, Part 1". Nypress. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ "CMJ 2012's Most Talented 10". Spin. October 22, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ Raymer, Miles (October 19, 2012). "My CMJ highlight so far: Savages". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ a b http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010q6bc/profiles/savages
- ^ Jenn Pelly (March 19, 2013). "Listen: New Savages Track "She Will", From Debut Album Silence Yourself, Coming on Matador Records". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ^ Jonze, Tim (Sunday 14 April 2013). "Coachella festival 2013 day two: Phoenix, Hot Chip and Savages - review". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Turner, Luke (8 March 2012). "Best new band in London? They're certainly wild at heart, but you'll need to see them to hear them". The Stool Pigeon. Retrieved 2013-04-30.