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{{Short description|American alternative rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fairy Bones
| name = Fairy Bones
| image = Chelsey Louise of Fairy Bones playing guitar on stage while on tour.jpg
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| alt = A female singer holds a guitar and sings into a microphone on stage, a guitarist is mid-strum on stage
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| origin = [[Phoenix, Arizona]], U.S.
| origin = [[Phoenix, Arizona]], U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative rock|Alternative]]
* [[Alternative rock|Alternative]]
* [[alternative rock]]
* [[alternative rock]]
* [[art rock]]
* [[pop rock]]
* [[pop rock]]
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| years_active = 2013-present
| years_active = 2012–2020, 2021–present
| associated_acts = [[Bob Hoag]], [[Highly Suspect]], [[Doll Skin]], [[Captain Squeegee]]
| associated_acts = [[Bob Hoag]], [[Highly Suspect]], [[Doll Skin]], [[Sydney Sprague]]
| website =
| website =
| current_members = * Chelsey Louise
| current_members = * Chelsey Louise
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* Matthew Foos
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| past_members = * Robert Ciuca
* Ben Foos
* Ben Foos
* Daphne Greene
| caption = Front-person Chelsey Louise (center) and former guitarist, Robert Ciuca (right), on tour in 2016
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* Matthew Foos
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| past_members = * Robert Ciuca
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'''Fairy Bones''' is an American [[alternative rock]] band from [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The band is made up of Chelsey Louise ([[lead vocals]], [[rhythm guitar]]) and Matthew Foos ([[drums]]). Former members of the band are and Robert Ciuca ([[guitar]]) and Ben Foos ([[bass guitar|bass]]). In 2015, they received the title "Best Local Band" by [[Phoenix New Times]].<ref name="refname6" /> The band's first studio album, ''0% Fun'', was released on February 23rd, 2018. They hare received press coverage in [[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Rachel|date=2019-06-26|title=Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from “nice guys”—listen|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/fairy-bones-bullshit-ur-a-nice-guy/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US}}</ref> [[KJZZ (FM)|NPR]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-09|title=Arizona Band Fairy Bones Is Having '0% Fun'|url=https://theshow.kjzz.org/content/618984/arizona-band-fairy-bones-having-0-fun|access-date=2020-12-18|website=KJZZ's The Show|language=en}}</ref> [[The Arizona Republic]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dominic|first=Serene|title=Plugging into Phoenix: Fairy Bones, Psycho Square Dance|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/09/04/phoenix-tempe-local-music-scene-report/15080177/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=The Arizona Republic|language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Paste (magazine)|Paste.]] They have opened for [[Doll Skin]], [[Mother Mother]], [[Kongos (band)]], [[Alien Ant Farm]], [[Marcy Playground]], [[Fuel (band)]] and [[Kyle Gass Band]].
'''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]]''.<ref name="refname6" /> The band's first studio album, ''0% Fun'', was released on February 23, 2018. They received press coverage in [[Alternative Press (magazine)|''Alternative Press'']],<ref name="Campbell">{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Rachel|date=2019-06-26|title=Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from "nice guys"—listen|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/fairy-bones-bullshit-ur-a-nice-guy/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US}}</ref> [[KJZZ (FM)|NPR]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-09|title=Arizona Band Fairy Bones Is Having '0% Fun'|url=https://theshow.kjzz.org/content/618984/arizona-band-fairy-bones-having-0-fun|access-date=2020-12-18|website=KJZZ's The Show|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Arizona Republic]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dominic|first=Serene|title=Plugging into Phoenix: Fairy Bones, Psycho Square Dance|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/09/04/phoenix-tempe-local-music-scene-report/15080177/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=The Arizona Republic|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Impose (magazine)|''Impose'']],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-27|title=Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"|url=https://imposemagazine.com/tv/fairy-bones-no-one-can-suffer-like-i-can|access-date=2021-10-08|website=IMPOSE Magazine|language=en}}</ref> and [[Paste (magazine)|''Paste'']]. Notably, they opened for [[L7 (band)|L7]], [[Highly Suspect]], [[Doll Skin]], [[Mother Mother]], [[Kongos (band)|Kongos]], [[Alien Ant Farm]], [[Marcy Playground]], [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]] and [[Kyle Gass Band]].


==Biography==
==Biography==


=== 2013-2015: Formation ===
=== 2013-2015: Formation ===
Fairy Bones was founded in 2013.<ref name="refname1" /> 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.<ref name="refname2" /><ref name="refname3" />
Fairy Bones was founded in 2013.<ref name="refname1" /> They then recorded ''The Fairy Bones EP'' with producer [[Bob Hoag]] in [[Mesa, Arizona]], which was released in October 2013.<ref name="refname2"/> In 2015, they recorded and released their first album ''Dramabot'', again with Hoag.<ref name="refname5" />


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=== 2016-2020: 0% Fun debut and Highly Suspect tour ===
In 2015, they recorded and released their first album ''Dramabot'', again with producer [[Bob Hoag]].<ref name="refname5" />
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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.<ref name="refname7" /> They released two singles, "8 Ball" and "Pink Plastic Cups".<ref name="refname8" /><ref name="refname9" />


In 2017, they released their third single titled "No One Can Suffer Like I Can".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" – Impose Magazine |url=https://imposemagazine.com/tv/fairy-bones-no-one-can-suffer-like-i-can |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=imposemagazine.com}}</ref>
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=== 2016-2019: 0% Fun debut and Highly Suspect tour ===
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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.<ref name="refname7" /> They released two singles, ''8 Ball'' and ''Pink Plastic Cups''.<ref name="refname8" /><ref name="refname9" />


In 2017, they released their third single titled ''No One Can Suffer Like I Can''.<ref name="refname10" />
On February 23, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, ''0% Fun''.<ref name="refname11" />


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In June 2019, [[Alternative Press (magazine)|''Alternative Press'']] premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video.<ref name="Campbell"/>
On February 23rd, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, ''0% Fun''.<ref name="refname11" />

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In June 2019, [[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Rachel|date=2019-06-26|title=Fairy Bones are sick of dick pics from “nice guys”—listen|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/fairy-bones-bullshit-ur-a-nice-guy/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


=== 2020-present ===
=== 2020-present ===
In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Jennifer|date=2020-07-23|title=Phoenix Band Fairy Bones Has Disbanded; Here's What's Next for the Members|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/heres-whats-next-for-the-former-members-of-phoenix-band-fairy-bones-11482801|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref> In December 2020, front-woman Chelsey Louise and drummer Matthew Foos, announced on their Instagram that they will continue on under the Fairy Bones moniker, and will be releasing new music mid-2021.
In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Jennifer|date=2020-07-23|title=Phoenix Band Fairy Bones Has Disbanded; Here's What's Next for the Members|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/heres-whats-next-for-the-former-members-of-phoenix-band-fairy-bones-11482801|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>

The band announced their return via ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' in October 2021 with an alternate line-up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Amy|title=Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/phoenix-rockers-fairy-bones-are-back-after-breaking-up-last-year-12045851|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Phoenix New Times|language=en}}</ref>

In July 2023, the band released their first single with the new line-up, titled "Wish I Wasn't This Way",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coplan |first=Chris |title=The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023 |url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-must-hear-new-songs-by-phoenix-musicians-of-july-2023-16760492 |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=Phoenix New Times |language=en}}</ref> on a vinyl compilation with Hookworm Records.


== Band Members ==
== Band Members ==
'''Current members'''
'''Current members'''


* Chelsey Louise - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2013–present)
* Chelsey Louise – guitars, lead vocals <small>(2012-2020, 2020–present)</small>
* Ben Foos – bass <small>(2012–2020, 2020–present)</small>
* Matthew Foos - drums (2013–present)
* Daphne Greene – guitars <small>(2021–present)</small>

* Matthew Foos – drums <small>(2012-2020, 2020–present)</small>
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'''Former members'''

* Robert Ciuca - guitar, backing vocals (2013–2020)
* Ben Foos - bass, backing vocals (2013–2020)


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'''Past members'''


* Robert Ciuca – guitars <small>(2012–2020)</small>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
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* ''Dramabot'' (2015)
* ''0% Fun'' (2018)
* ''0% Fun'' (2018)
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* ''Dramabot'' (2015)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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===Singles===
===Singles===
* ''bullshit, ur a nice guy'' (2019)
* "Wish I Wasn't This Way" (2023)
* "bullshit, ur a nice guy" (2019)
* ''No One Can Suffer Like I Can'' (2017)
* "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" (2017)
* ''Pink Plastic Cups'' (2016)
* ''8 Ball'' (2016)
* "Pink Plastic Cups" (2016)
* "8 Ball" (2016)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|refs=
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="refname1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/06/27/phoenix-tempe-bands-rock-dance/11568169/|title=12 metro Phoenix bands to get you dancing|first=Anthony|last=Sandoval|website=The Arizona Republic}}</ref>
<ref name="refname1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/06/27/phoenix-tempe-bands-rock-dance/11568169/|title=12 metro Phoenix bands to get you dancing|first=Anthony|last=Sandoval|website=The Arizona Republic}}</ref>
<ref name="refname2">[http://www.echocloud.tv/in-the-studio-with-fairy-bones/]{{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="refname2">{{cite web |title=The Fairy Bones EP |url=https://fairybones.bandcamp.com/album/the-fairy-bones-ep |website=[[Bandcamp]] |quote=Recorded and produced by Bob Hoag at Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona...released October 15, 2013}}</ref>

<ref name="refname3">[http://www.yabyumaz.com/2013/10/fairy-bones-unleashes-new-ep.html]{{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="refname4">{{Cite web|url=https://echomag.com/fairy-bones/|title=Fairy Bones|date=January 29, 2015|website=Echo Magazine}}</ref>
<ref name="refname5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-25-best-albums-made-by-phoenix-bands-part-two-7911701|title=The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two|first=Mitchell|last=Hillman|date=December 22, 2015|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
<ref name="refname5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-25-best-albums-made-by-phoenix-bands-part-two-7911701|title=The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two|first=Mitchell|last=Hillman|date=December 22, 2015|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
<ref name="refname6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of/2015/nightlife/best-local-band-7678062|title=Best Local Band: Fairy Bones &#124; Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
<ref name="refname6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of/2015/nightlife/best-local-band-7678062|title=Best Local Band: Fairy Bones &#124; Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
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<ref name="refname8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/five-new-songs-from-phoenix-bands-that-you-need-to-hear-8645684|title=Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear|first=Mitchell|last=Hillman|date=September 15, 2016|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
<ref name="refname8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/five-new-songs-from-phoenix-bands-that-you-need-to-hear-8645684|title=Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear|first=Mitchell|last=Hillman|date=September 15, 2016|website=Phoenix New Times}}</ref>
<ref name="refname9">{{Cite web|url=https://echomag.com/chelsey-louise/|title="Pink Plastic Cups"|date=September 15, 2016|website=Echo Magazine}}</ref>
<ref name="refname9">{{Cite web|url=https://echomag.com/chelsey-louise/|title="Pink Plastic Cups"|date=September 15, 2016|website=Echo Magazine}}</ref>

<ref name="refname10">[http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/15_songs_you_need_to_hear_this_week/P1]{{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>
<ref name="refname11">{{Cite web|url=https://imposemagazine.com/tv/fairy-bones-no-one-can-suffer-like-i-can|title=Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"|date=June 27, 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="refname11">{{Cite web|url=https://imposemagazine.com/tv/fairy-bones-no-one-can-suffer-like-i-can|title=Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"|date=June 27, 2017}}</ref>
}}
}}


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Latest revision as of 19:39, 23 July 2024

Fairy Bones
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012–2020, 2021–present
Members
  • Chelsey Louise
  • Ben Foos
  • Daphne Greene
  • Matthew Foos
Past members
  • Robert Ciuca

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 L7, Highly Suspect, Doll Skin, Mother Mother, Kongos, Alien Ant Farm, Marcy Playground, Fuel and Kyle Gass Band.

Biography

[edit]

2013-2015: Formation

[edit]

Fairy Bones was founded in 2013.[6] They then recorded The Fairy Bones EP with producer Bob Hoag in Mesa, Arizona, which was released in October 2013.[7] In 2015, they recorded and released their first album Dramabot, again with Hoag.[8]

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

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

In 2017, they released their third single titled "No One Can Suffer Like I Can".[12]

On February 23, 2018, they independently released their first studio album, 0% Fun.[13]

In June 2019, Alternative Press premiered the bands last single to date, "bullshit, ur a nice guy", alongside a vertical music video.[2]

2020-present

[edit]

In July 2020, the band announced they had disbanded.[14]

The band announced their return via Phoenix New Times in October 2021 with an alternate line-up.[15]

In July 2023, the band released their first single with the new line-up, titled "Wish I Wasn't This Way",[16] on a vinyl compilation with Hookworm Records.

Band Members

[edit]

Current members

  • Chelsey Louise – guitars, lead vocals (2012-2020, 2020–present)
  • Ben Foos – bass (2012–2020, 2020–present)
  • Daphne Greene – guitars (2021–present)
  • Matthew Foos – drums (2012-2020, 2020–present)

Past members

  • Robert Ciuca – guitars (2012–2020)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • 0% Fun (2018)
  • Dramabot (2015)

EPs

[edit]
  • The Fairy Bones EP (2013)

Singles

[edit]
  • "Wish I Wasn't This Way" (2023)
  • "bullshit, ur a nice guy" (2019)
  • "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" (2017)
  • "Pink Plastic Cups" (2016)
  • "8 Ball" (2016)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Best Local Band: Fairy Bones | Best of Phoenix® 2015: Your Key to the City". Phoenix New Times.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ "The Fairy Bones EP". Bandcamp. Recorded and produced by Bob Hoag at Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa, Arizona...released October 15, 2013
  8. ^ Hillman, Mitchell (December 22, 2015). "The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two". Phoenix New Times.
  9. ^ Masley, Ed. "2016 Phoenix music news: Roger Clyne and more". The Arizona Republic.
  10. ^ Hillman, Mitchell (September 15, 2016). "Five New Songs from Phoenix Bands That You Need To Hear". Phoenix New Times.
  11. ^ ""Pink Plastic Cups"". Echo Magazine. September 15, 2016.
  12. ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can" – Impose Magazine". imposemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  13. ^ "Fairy Bones, "No One Can Suffer Like I Can"". June 27, 2017.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Young, Amy. "Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  16. ^ Coplan, Chris. "The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
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