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This article is about the post-punk group. For the 1960 backing band of Screaming Lord Sutch, see The Savages (band).
Savages
Savages at Primavera Sound 2013
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPost-punk revival, noise rock
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsPop Noire, Matador
MembersJehnny Beth
Gemma Thompson
Ayse Hassan
Fay Milton
Websitesavagesband.com

Savages are a London-based post-punk revival rock band, formed in 2011. Their debut album, Silence Yourself, reached number 19 in the UK Albums Chart in May 2013.

History

Savages is the rock band from London and the cord singer, Jehnny Beth (real name: Camille Berthomier) is from France.[1] The band's 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 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 was "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]

The band's first album, Silence Yourself, was released on 6 May 2013 via Beth's own label Pop Noire and Matador Records.[11]

Savages played in the second 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

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US

[14]

UK

[15]

2013 Silence Yourself[16] 70 19
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

  • I Am Here (2012)

Singles

  • "Flying to Berlin" c/w "Husbands" (2012)
  • "She Will" (2013)

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Result
2012

2013

BBC Sound of 2013

Mercury Prize 2013

Sound of 2013[10]

Barclaycard Mercury Prize[17]

Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Mossman, Kate (29 July 2012). "Savages/Palma Violets – review". The Observer. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e Emily, Mackay (5 June 2012). "Radar Band Of The Week No:91 - Savages". NME. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  4. ^ a b Lester, Paul (25 May 2012). "New band of the day: Savages (No 1,276)". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  5. ^ McKinley Jr (October 15, 2012). "Six Hopefuls Worth Watching at the CMJ Music Marathon". NYTimes. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  6. ^ Goldberg, Michael Alan (October 24, 2012). "Don't Miss These Bands At CMJ". Village Voice. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "CMJ 2012's Most Talented 10". Spin. October 22, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  9. ^ Raymer, Miles (October 19, 2012). "My CMJ highlight so far: Savages". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
  10. ^ a b "Sound of, 2013 - Savages". BBC. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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)
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Savages – Chart history: Billboard 200". billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
  15. ^ "Savages - Silence Yourself". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
  16. ^ "Matador Records". Matador Records. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
  17. ^ "2013 Shortlist - Barclaycard Mercury Prize". Mercuryprize.com. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
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