Fairy Bones

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Fairy Bones
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012-2020, 2012-present
Associated actsBob Hoag, Highly Suspect, Doll Skin, Sydney Sprague, Rude Records
Websitehttp://fairybones.band
Members
  • Chelsey Louise
  • Ben Foos
Past members
  • Robert Ciuca
  • Matthew Foos

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 Highly Suspect, Doll Skin, Mother Mother, Kongos (band), Alien Ant Farm, Marcy Playground, Fuel (band) and Kyle Gass Band.

Biography[]

2013-2015: Formation[]

Fairy Bones was founded in 2013.[6] They then recorded The Fairy Bones EP with producer Bob Hoag (The Ataris, Gin Blossoms) in Mesa, Arizona in June and self-released it in October.[7][8]

In 2015, they recorded and released their first album Dramabot, again with producer Bob Hoag.[9]

2016-2020: 0% Fun debut and Highly Suspect tour[]

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.[10] They released two singles, 8 Ball and Pink Plastic Cups.[11][12]

In 2017, they released their third single titled No One Can Suffer Like I Can.[13]

On February 23rd, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, 0% Fun.[14]

In June 2019, Alternative Press premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video.[15]

2020-Present[]

In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded.[16]

The band announced their return via Phoenix New Times in October 2021 with an alternate line-up.[17]

Band Members[]

Current members

  • Chelsey Louise – guitars, lead vocals (2012-2020, 2020–present)
  • Ben Foos – bass (2012–2020, 2020–present)

Past members

  • Robert Ciuca – guitars (2012–2020)
  • Matthew Foos – drums (2012–2020)

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • 0% Fun (2018)
  • Dramabot (2015)

EPs[]

  • The Fairy Bones EP (2013)

Singles[]

  • bullshit, ur a nice guy (2019)
  • No One Can Suffer Like I Can (2017)
  • Pink Plastic Cups (2016)
  • 8 Ball (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ "Best Local Band: Fairy Bones | Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City". Phoenix New Times.
  2. ^ Campbell, Rachel (2019-06-26). "Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from "nice guys"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  3. ^ "Arizona Band Fairy Bones Is Having '0% Fun'". KJZZ's The Show. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. ^ Dominic, Serene. "Plugging into Phoenix: Fairy Bones, Psycho Square Dance". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  5. ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". IMPOSE Magazine. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  6. ^ Sandoval, Anthony. "12 metro Phoenix bands to get you dancing". The Arizona Republic.
  7. ^ [1][dead link]
  8. ^ [2][dead link]
  9. ^ Hillman, Mitchell (December 22, 2015). "The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two". Phoenix New Times.
  10. ^ Masley, Ed. "2016 Phoenix music news: Roger Clyne and more". The Arizona Republic.
  11. ^ Hillman, Mitchell (September 15, 2016). "Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear". Phoenix New Times.
  12. ^ ""Pink Plastic Cups"". Echo Magazine. September 15, 2016.
  13. ^ [3][dead link]
  14. ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". June 27, 2017.
  15. ^ Campbell, Rachel (2019-06-26). "Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from "nice guys"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Young, Amy. "Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
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