Infadels
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Infadels are a London
-based indie-electro band signed to the Wall of Sound
record label. Their debut album, We Are Not the Infadels
, was produced by Jagz Kooner
and released in January 2006. A second album, the Martin "Youth" Glover
produced Universe In Reverse
, was released in June 2008. A new album, The Future of the Gravity Boy is due in 2011 and is produced by DJ
and electro artist Alex Metric
.
The band released two singles, "Leave Your Body" and "Can't Get Enough"/"Murder That Sound", on their own record label, Dead at Thirty. The awards for "Best Live Act" and "Best Dance Band" at the 2004 Diesel-U-Music Awards sealed a move to the Wall of Sound record label.
In January 2005 the Infadels headed into the studio with producer Jagz Kooner
to record their debut album, We Are Not the Infadels
. The band supported the release with an almost constant touring schedule with over 150 shows in 20 countries in 2006 alone. This included two UK tours, three European tours, two Australian tours, a number of shows in the USA & China and 35 festival dates.
The band's second album, Universe In Reverse
, was released in June 2008 and written largely by Bnann Watts and Matt Gooderson, and produced by Martin "Youth" Glover
(Verve, Guns ’n’ Roses, Depeche Mode). "Play Blind", the first material from the second album, was given away for free as a limited-time download in February 2008. Next single "Make Mistakes", was released in April, and "Free Things For Poor People" was released in June 2008, reaching #1 on the UK Indie Singles Charts.
On Tuesday the 17th of June, the band threw several thousand pounds from an office window in central London in celebration of their own "Free Things Day". The day was brought to an early close when the band and their fans were cautioned by the police. On Monday the 19th of August they were voted best band at the 2008 Lowlands festival by the Dutch public ahead of Editors and N.E.R.D.
In November 2009 a new track, "We Are Ghosts" was aired on Radio 1 by Alex Metric and backed up rumours of a return to the dance inspired sound of their debut album We Are Not The Infadels. Following this, Alex Metric offered to produce their next record and in January 2010, the band confirmed that Metric would indeed be on production duties for new LP The Future of the Gravity Boy.
London
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-based indie-electro band signed to the Wall of Sound
Wall of Sound (record label)
Wall of Sound is an independent record label based in London, England. It is part of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, a European independent music company....
record label. Their debut album, We Are Not the Infadels
We Are Not the Infadels
We Are Not the Infadels is an album by Infadels, released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Love Like Semtex" – 3:47#"Can't Get Enough" – 3:22#"Topboy" – 3:51#"Girl That Speaks No Words" – 4:18#"Jagger '67" – 3:26#"1' 20"" – 1:20#"Murder That Sound" – 5:33...
, was produced by Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner is a UK born producer who has worked with Radio 4, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream for whom he co-produced their well-known cover version of the song 'Some Velvet Morning' sung this time by the model Kate Moss, Garbage and Infadels...
and released in January 2006. A second album, the Martin "Youth" Glover
Martin Glover
Martin Glover, also known as Youth, is a record producer and a founding member and bassist of the UK band Killing Joke. He is a member of The Fireman along with Paul McCartney. Glover was born in Africa.-Early career:...
produced Universe In Reverse
Universe In Reverse
Universe In Reverse is the second album by London-based rock band Infadels. It was released on 23 June 2008.The first single "Make Mistakes" was released on 21 April 2008 and the second single "Free Things" was released on 16 June 2008...
, was released in June 2008. A new album, The Future of the Gravity Boy is due in 2011 and is produced by DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and electro artist Alex Metric
Alex Metric
Alex Metric is a British musician, DJ and producer. He has released numerous EPs, remixed artists such as Depeche Mode, La Roux, NERD, Phoenix, and Bloc Party as well as working as a producer for acts such as The Infadels, Charli Xcx and Adam Freeland.-Career:Alex Metric started out as a...
.
History
Infadels were founded in 2003 by Alex Bruford (drums), Matt Gooderson (guitar, programming) and Bnann (vocals), who were joined shortly afterwards by Dead at Thirty founder Richie Vernon (live keys) and Wag Marshall-Page (Bass).The band released two singles, "Leave Your Body" and "Can't Get Enough"/"Murder That Sound", on their own record label, Dead at Thirty. The awards for "Best Live Act" and "Best Dance Band" at the 2004 Diesel-U-Music Awards sealed a move to the Wall of Sound record label.
In January 2005 the Infadels headed into the studio with producer Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner is a UK born producer who has worked with Radio 4, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream for whom he co-produced their well-known cover version of the song 'Some Velvet Morning' sung this time by the model Kate Moss, Garbage and Infadels...
to record their debut album, We Are Not the Infadels
We Are Not the Infadels
We Are Not the Infadels is an album by Infadels, released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Love Like Semtex" – 3:47#"Can't Get Enough" – 3:22#"Topboy" – 3:51#"Girl That Speaks No Words" – 4:18#"Jagger '67" – 3:26#"1' 20"" – 1:20#"Murder That Sound" – 5:33...
. The band supported the release with an almost constant touring schedule with over 150 shows in 20 countries in 2006 alone. This included two UK tours, three European tours, two Australian tours, a number of shows in the USA & China and 35 festival dates.
The band's second album, Universe In Reverse
Universe In Reverse
Universe In Reverse is the second album by London-based rock band Infadels. It was released on 23 June 2008.The first single "Make Mistakes" was released on 21 April 2008 and the second single "Free Things" was released on 16 June 2008...
, was released in June 2008 and written largely by Bnann Watts and Matt Gooderson, and produced by Martin "Youth" Glover
Martin Glover
Martin Glover, also known as Youth, is a record producer and a founding member and bassist of the UK band Killing Joke. He is a member of The Fireman along with Paul McCartney. Glover was born in Africa.-Early career:...
(Verve, Guns ’n’ Roses, Depeche Mode). "Play Blind", the first material from the second album, was given away for free as a limited-time download in February 2008. Next single "Make Mistakes", was released in April, and "Free Things For Poor People" was released in June 2008, reaching #1 on the UK Indie Singles Charts.
On Tuesday the 17th of June, the band threw several thousand pounds from an office window in central London in celebration of their own "Free Things Day". The day was brought to an early close when the band and their fans were cautioned by the police. On Monday the 19th of August they were voted best band at the 2008 Lowlands festival by the Dutch public ahead of Editors and N.E.R.D.
In November 2009 a new track, "We Are Ghosts" was aired on Radio 1 by Alex Metric and backed up rumours of a return to the dance inspired sound of their debut album We Are Not The Infadels. Following this, Alex Metric offered to produce their next record and in January 2010, the band confirmed that Metric would indeed be on production duties for new LP The Future of the Gravity Boy.
Members
- Bnann Watts – vocals
- Matt Gooderson – guitars/programming
- Wag Marshall-Page – bass
- Richie Vernon – live keys
- Alex Bruford – drums (son of Bill BrufordBill BrufordWilliam Scott "Bill" Bruford is an English drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968-1972. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring...
)
Albums
- We Are Not the InfadelsWe Are Not the InfadelsWe Are Not the Infadels is an album by Infadels, released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Love Like Semtex" – 3:47#"Can't Get Enough" – 3:22#"Topboy" – 3:51#"Girl That Speaks No Words" – 4:18#"Jagger '67" – 3:26#"1' 20"" – 1:20#"Murder That Sound" – 5:33...
(30 January 2006) - Universe In ReverseUniverse In ReverseUniverse In Reverse is the second album by London-based rock band Infadels. It was released on 23 June 2008.The first single "Make Mistakes" was released on 21 April 2008 and the second single "Free Things" was released on 16 June 2008...
(23 June 2008) - The Future of the Gravity Boy (Due 2011)
Singles
- "Leave Your Body" (AutumnAutumnAutumn is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter usually in September or March when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier....
2003) - "Can't Get Enough"/"Murder That Sound" (3 May 2004) UK #43
- "Jagger '67" (26 September 2005)
- "Give Yourself to Me (Reality TV)" (25 April 2005)
- "Can't Get Enough" (23 January 2006)
- "Love Like Semtex" (5 June 2006)
- "Girl That Speaks No Words" (9 October 2006)
- "Make Mistakes" (21 April 2008)
- "Free Things For Poor People" (16 June 2008) UK #52
- "A Million Pieces" (1 September 2008)
- "Ghosts" (19 April 2010)