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Stay+, also known as Stay Positive or Stay Plus (and formerly known as Christian AIDS) is an electronic music act originating from Manchester, England. Originally loosely termed a "collective",[1] the act was later known to be the solo project of London-born music producer, Matt Farthing.[2] Not much else is known about the reclusive Stay+, which chose to release only limited press shots, interviews and details about members/collaborators. One example saw a balloon artist take their place for a Radio 1 interview,[3] another saw an interview answered entirely with YouTube found footage.[4] Following a series of releases on the RAMP label (Flying Lotus, Falty DL), garnering critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, "Crashed" was released on Black Butter Records in November 2012 and proved a commercial step up for the project; receiving heavy mainstream radio play from champions like Radio 1's Annie Mac who made it her Record of the Week.
Stay+ (Positive) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Electronic, experimental |
| Years active | 2011–2015 |
| Labels | Black Butter Records, RAMP Recordings, Double Denim Records, Nest HQ |
| Members | Matt Farthing |
| Past members | Moses Gold, DEERHEAD, Queenie |
After 2013 the act disappeared entirely; Farthing moved on apparently and began a new project, FAIK, in 2015.[5]
Discography
edit- "Stay+" (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
- "Fever" (2011) 12" single and digital
- "Dandelion" (2011) 10" single and digital
- Fuck Christian AIDS (2012) digital EP
- "Guardian" (2012) digital single
- Arem (2012) 12" vinyl, digital
- "Crashed" (feat. Queenie) (2012) digital single
- "Shill / Cerebral Bore" (2013) digital single
Name controversy
editUnder the previous guise of "Christian AIDS", the act was forced to change its name after a cease and desist letter from the Christian Aid charity.[6] "Stay Positive" was the name of their first release.[7]
References
edit- ^ Bravo, Amber (23 December 2011). "GEN F: Stay+". The FADER. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "BOTW Interview: Stay". Planet Notion. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link]
- ^ "Stay+ In Session". BBC. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "A Strange Interview with Stay+". Abeano. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link]
- ^ Cliff, Aimee (26 March 2015). "Why Would A Band Of White Dudes Name Themselves Slaves?". The FADER. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Christian AIDS forced to change name to Stay+ | News". NME. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link]
- ^ "DD005: Christian AIDS Stay + 7" SOLD OUT". Double Denim Records. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link]