Lonely the Brave | |
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 Lonely the Brave performing on the uncommon people stage at Common People Southampton 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cambridge, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Hassle, Columbia, RCA, Easy Life |
| Members | Mark Trotter Gavin Edgeley Andrew Bushen Ross Smithwick Jack Bennett |
| Past members | Joel Mason David Jakes |
| Website | www |
Lonely the Brave are an English alternative rock band from Cambridge. They were formed in 2008.[1][2] The members include Jack Bennett (vocals), Mark Trotter (lead guitar), Gavin Edgeley (drums), Andrew Bushen (bass), and Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar) who joined the band in 2014.[3] The band takes inspiration from an eclectic set of sources, such as Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Deftones. One journalist remarked that this culminates into "Biffy Clyro-shaped stadium rock".[4]
On 11 March 2018 the band announced, via a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, he was subsequently replaced by Jack Bennett.[5] In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records; the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio One.[6]
Members
Current[7]
- Mark Trotter (lead guitar/backing vocals)
- Gavin Edgeley (drums/backing vocals)
- Andrew Bushen (bass guitar)
- Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar/backing vocals)[3]
- Jack Bennett (lead vocals)
Former
- Joel Mason (rhythm guitar)[8]
- David Jakes (lead vocals)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [9] | |||
| 2014 | The Day's War | 14 | Hassle |
| 2016 | Things Will Matter | 35 | Hassle |
| 2021 | The Hope List | 73 | Easy Life |
| 2023 | What We Do to Feel | — | Easy Life |
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | For an Exit Light | self released |
| 2010 | Backroads | |
| 2014 | Backroads | Hassle Records |
| 2014 | Live at Angel Studios | |
| 2015 | Call of Horses | |
| split with frnkiero andthe cellabration | ||
| 2016 | Dust & Bones | |
| 2017 | Diamond Days | |
| 2023 | Long Way | Easy Life Records |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Backroads" | 2014 | Greg Davenport |
| "Trick of the Light" | A Nice Idea Every Day | |
| "Victory Line" | Jeff Le Bars | |
| "The Blue, The Green" | Greg Davenport | |
| "Black Mire" | 2016 | Jordan Martins |
| "Radar" | Lewis Cater | |
| "What If You Fall In" | Adriano Vessichelli | |
| "Rattlesnakes" | Rogier Hendriks | |
| "Control" | Joe Brady | |
| "Dust & Bones" | Ben Pollard | |
| "Jaws of Hell" | Johannes de Jong | |
| "Bound" | 2020 | Zak Pinchin |
References
- ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave". Reading Festival 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Interview: Cambridge rockers Lonely The Brave are seriously making a name for themselves". Cambridge-news.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "NEWS: Lonely The Brave unveil new vocalist, Jack Bennett! | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave return with huge new single 'Bound'". Punktastic.com. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ Perryman, Francesca (30 August 2015). "Reading Festival: Interview with Lonely The Brave". Getreading.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave - New Music". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Lonely The Brave Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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