Solemn Sun
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Origin | Cheltenham, England |
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Years active | 2009–present |
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Solemn Sun (Formerly Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun) are a band from Cheltenham, England.[1]
The band members are; Jim Lockey: Guitar/ vocals, Marcus Jenkins: Bass, Simon Cripps: Drums and Chris Capewell: Guitar / vocals[2]
Contents
History
2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun
Formed as a Folk/Punk band[3] The band released their debut album 'Atlases' in June 2010[4] on istartedthefire records. The album was recorded at Steve Winwood's Wincraft Studios and produced by MPG Engineer of the year and double Grammy Award nominated producer James Towler.[5] Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in December 2011.[6] They released their second album, 'Death', produced by Peter Miles[7] on Xtra Mile in April 2012.[8][9]
In 2012 Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun played sets at festivals around the world as well as two UK headline tours.[10] The band has played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi’s Ark and Pete Doherty,[11] with Jim rounding off 2012 opening for friend, fan[12] and label mate Frank Turner on his UK and Ireland headline tour in November/December. February 2013 saw the band playing a huge 5-week headline tour of the UK. This was followed by appearances at South by Southwest and a short European tour. They played a number of UK/EU summer festivals in 2013.[13]
2014: Solemn Sun
In July 2014, the band announced they would be returning under the name of "Solemn Sun" and a change in musical style.[14] Jim Lockey played a selection of the Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun's former works for what he claimed to be the last ever time[15] in an acoustic set at Two Thousand Trees Festival.
The band realised their first EP after the change in styles titled § on October 13 2014. [16]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Atlases (2010) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]
- Death (2012) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]
Extended Plays
- § (2014)
References
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