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About The Fades: The Fades were DIY heroes long before it became the latest buzz-term, and their enthusiasm is hard to escape. Perhaps it comes from the infectious energy of their blistering punk-fuelled pop. These South West Londoners are on a mission to be heard, and they know how to do it.
Inspired by the spirit of grunge, Twickenham-based brothers Dave and James Lightfoot, joined by guitarist Jonny Barnard and Graham Best, started writing uniquely British punk-pop with a backbone of messed-up rock'n'roll. They made records in their flat with old analogue equipment picked up at boot sales. The Fades didn't sit and wait for the big deal. They released the records themselves. And people noticed. It's not about a release plot: its about great songs, total commitment, manic energy which borders on the chaotic.
Each release received more attention than the last. Double a-side single You Say/1995 was embraced by Xfm and made the main playlist. Steve Lamacq played them on Radio 1. Xfm and 6music called on The Fades to record live sessions. They toured the UK with Art Brut, they played with the likes of; Mystery Jets, Mower, Dustins Bar Mitzvah, Larrikin Love and many more.
The Fades are only just warming up, and now Dan Wheeldon and Flash have replaced Dave Lightfoot and G Best, it's going to be more of the same. More records, more gigs, total commitment and enthusiasm. Soon the Fades will be coming to your town and asking to stay at your house. |
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