Fairy Bones is an American alternative rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, fronted by Chelsey Louise (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). In 2015, they received the title "Best Local Band" by Phoenix New Times.[1] The band's first studio album, 0% Fun, was released on February 23, 2018. They received press coverage in Alternative Press,[2] NPR,[3] The Arizona Republic,[4] Impose,[5] and Paste. Notably, they opened for L7, Highly Suspect, Doll Skin, Mother Mother, Kongos, Alien Ant Farm, Marcy Playground, Fuel and Kyle Gass Band.
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| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–2020, 2021–present |
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Biography edit
2013-2015: Formation edit
Fairy Bones was founded in 2013.[6] They then recorded The Fairy Bones EP with producer Bob Hoag in Mesa, Arizona, which was released in October 2013.[7] In 2015, they recorded and released their first album Dramabot, again with Hoag.[8]
2016-2020: 0% Fun debut and Highly Suspect tour edit
In 2016, after a short hiatus to record and an instrumentation change, they were added as tour support for Highly Suspect on a string of west coast dates.[9] They released two singles, "8 Ball" and "Pink Plastic Cups".[10][11]
In 2017, they released their third single titled "No One Can Suffer Like I Can".[12]
On February 23, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, 0% Fun.[13]
In June 2019, Alternative Press premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video.[2]
2020-present edit
In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded.[14]
The band announced their return via Phoenix New Times in October 2021 with an alternate line-up.[15]
In July 2023, the band released their first single with the new line-up, titled "Wish I Wasn't This Way",[16] on a vinyl compilation with Hookworm Records.
Band Members edit
Current members
- Chelsey Louise – guitars, lead vocals (2012-2020, 2020–present)
- Ben Foos – bass (2012–2020, 2020–present)
- Daphne Greene – guitars (2021–present)
Past members
- Robert Ciuca – guitars (2012–2020)
- Matthew Foos – drums (2012–2020)
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 0% Fun (2018)
- Dramabot (2015)
EPs edit
- The Fairy Bones EP (2013)
Singles edit
- "Wish I Wasn't This Way" (2023)
- "bullshit, ur a nice guy" (2019)
- "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" (2017)
- "Pink Plastic Cups" (2016)
- "8 Ball" (2016)
References edit
- ^ "Best Local Band: Fairy Bones | Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ a b Campbell, Rachel (2019-06-26). "Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from "nice guys"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Arizona Band Fairy Bones Is Having '0% Fun'". KJZZ's The Show. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ Dominic, Serene. "Plugging into Phoenix: Fairy Bones, Psycho Square Dance". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". IMPOSE Magazine. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ Sandoval, Anthony. "12 metro Phoenix bands to get you dancing". The Arizona Republic.
- ^ "The Fairy Bones EP". Bandcamp.
Recorded and produced by Bob Hoag at Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona...released October 15, 2013
- ^ Hillman, Mitchell (December 22, 2015). "The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ Masley, Ed. "2016 Phoenix music news: Roger Clyne and more". The Arizona Republic.
- ^ Hillman, Mitchell (September 15, 2016). "Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ ""Pink Plastic Cups"". Echo Magazine. September 15, 2016.
- ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" – Impose Magazine". imposemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". June 27, 2017.
- ^ Goldberg, Jennifer (2020-07-23). "Phoenix Band Fairy Bones Has Disbanded; Here's What's Next for the Members". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ Young, Amy. "Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ Coplan, Chris. "The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-08-03.