File Under Easy Listening
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File Under Easy Listening (or F.U.E.L.) was a short-lived Alternative rock
band formed in Belfast
in 1998 and were named after the 1994 album
by Sugar.
The band consisted of Nathan Connolly
, Aaron Ditty, Dave Magee and Peter Comfort. They were managed by BBC Radio 1
DJ Colin Murray
.
The band first came to the attention of Bright Star Recordings when a mutual friend took a copy of an early track to Belfast's music guru, Johnny Davis.
The band was subsequently booked for several gigs. One was on "Sessions of The Nation" on Radio Ulster.
F.U.E.L. recorded a four-track session at Windmill Lane Studios
in Dublin for Radio 1 and in December 2000, they toured with Ash
and Snow Patrol
in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
In March 2001, F.U.E.L.'s first and only release, "Closure/Dryform" was released on Bright Star Recordings. It was a double A-side single with the songs "Closure" and "Dryform". Towards the end of their career, drummer Pete left the band and was replaced by Ian McMillan and Dave's brother Herb also joined on keyboards. This lineup played a few shows, but soon afterwards the band split up.
In 2005, the band reformed for a special, one-off gig at the Bangor
-based Christian
youth outreach event, BTC Presents, held in 1st Bangor Presbyterian Church, where Aaron Ditty is now the youth pastor. Nathan was not present at the event and was replaced by guitarist Herb Magee.
Dave Magee went on to play in local heroes The Debonaires until their split in 2006. He was also a member of the short lived Paper Planes with his brother Herb.
Herb Magee also played in The Debonaires but left to join Derry band Fighting With Wire in 2004. Both brothers subsequently joined the Belfast alt-rock band Lafaro
in 2008.
Peter Comfort now drums with the outreach band Bluetree and teaches drums around the Belfast and Bangor area.
Nathan Connolly
is now a member of the Northern Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol
.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band formed in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
in 1998 and were named after the 1994 album
File Under: Easy Listening
File Under: Easy Listening is a 1994 album by Sugar. The song "Company Book" was written by bassist David Barbe; everything else was written by primary songwriter Bob Mould. F.U.E.L...
by Sugar.
The band consisted of Nathan Connolly
Nathan Connolly
Nathan Connolly is a Northern Irish musician, who is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Snow Patrol.-Early life:...
, Aaron Ditty, Dave Magee and Peter Comfort. They were managed by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJ Colin Murray
Colin Murray
Colin Murray is a Northern Irish sports and music radio and television presenter. He is the current host of the BBC Television show Match of the Day 2 on BBC Two, and the BBC Radio 5 Live shows 5 Live Sport and Fighting Talk, as well as a show on BBC Radio Ulster. He has previously hosted regular...
.
The band first came to the attention of Bright Star Recordings when a mutual friend took a copy of an early track to Belfast's music guru, Johnny Davis.
The band was subsequently booked for several gigs. One was on "Sessions of The Nation" on Radio Ulster.
F.U.E.L. recorded a four-track session at Windmill Lane Studios
Windmill Lane Studios
Windmill Lane Studios, also known as the "U2 studio", is a three-storey music recording studio located in Dublin, Ireland. It is located on Windmill Lane, a small street just south of City Quay and the River Liffey and a little north of Pearse Station. It was opened in 1978 by Brian Masterson who...
in Dublin for Radio 1 and in December 2000, they toured with Ash
Ash (band)
Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...
and Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
In March 2001, F.U.E.L.'s first and only release, "Closure/Dryform" was released on Bright Star Recordings. It was a double A-side single with the songs "Closure" and "Dryform". Towards the end of their career, drummer Pete left the band and was replaced by Ian McMillan and Dave's brother Herb also joined on keyboards. This lineup played a few shows, but soon afterwards the band split up.
In 2005, the band reformed for a special, one-off gig at the Bangor
Bangor, County Down
Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
-based Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
youth outreach event, BTC Presents, held in 1st Bangor Presbyterian Church, where Aaron Ditty is now the youth pastor. Nathan was not present at the event and was replaced by guitarist Herb Magee.
Dave Magee went on to play in local heroes The Debonaires until their split in 2006. He was also a member of the short lived Paper Planes with his brother Herb.
Herb Magee also played in The Debonaires but left to join Derry band Fighting With Wire in 2004. Both brothers subsequently joined the Belfast alt-rock band Lafaro
Lafaro
LaFaro are a four piece alternative rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They consist of Jonny Black , Dave Magee , Cahir O'Doherty and Alan Lynn .-History:...
in 2008.
Peter Comfort now drums with the outreach band Bluetree and teaches drums around the Belfast and Bangor area.
Nathan Connolly
Nathan Connolly
Nathan Connolly is a Northern Irish musician, who is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Snow Patrol.-Early life:...
is now a member of the Northern Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
.