Fear of Music (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Fear of Music
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Manchester, England
Genre = Alternative rock
Art rock
Electronic music
Years_active = 2003–2008
Label = Ex-Sony/BMG
URL = [http://www.fearofmusic.com/ www.fearofmusic.com]
Current_members = Jo Rose
Mike Ward
Ali Esmaail
Rick Morgan
Ex_Members = Chris Stanley

Fear of Music are a four-piece indie/alternative band from Manchester, England. They formed in 2001 as a threesome consisting of Jo Rose (vocals/guitar), Ali Esmaail (bass) and Chris Stanley (drums). Mike Ward joined the band in 2003 as an additional guitarist after being introduced to the other two members by Rose.

They signed to Sony/BMG Records in 2005 and are managed by Nettwerk Management.

Their 2006 release, entitled "Fast.Faster.Fastest. EP", was produced by acclaimed music producer John Leckie who has produced albums by Radiohead and The Stone Roses among other artists.

They are named after an LP by the band Talking Heads.

In February 2007 the band released the We Are Not The Enemy EP. Which was produced by Dimitri Tikovoi. Who has worked with bands such as Placebo, Hope of the States and The Horrors. He was then called upon to record the bands debut album, which is now finished and waiting for a release.

In May 2007 they toured with the Manic Street Preachers for six dates.

In September 2007 Chris left the band. He is still on good terms with the band and they are currently rehearsing with a new drummer, Rick Morgan.

Throughout mid 2007 the band worked on their debut album, Actor/Actress with Dimitri Tikovoi. The album will be released in stores on August the 11th, but can be brought from the website now. The first single is First to Go which has a release date of June the 2nd and will be available in CD, 7" and downloadable form.

Along with filming a video for First to Go, one was also made for Better Living Through Chemistry, making this the next likely single release.

In July it was revealed that the band had been dropped from Sony/BMG. The label will not be releasing the album or any more singles, making physical copies of the album and single a rarity amongst fans.

Whilst there is no news on the future of the band, they still remain a much loved and talented underground act, with a large cult following throughout the UK.

Discography

*"A Strange Kind of Terror" EP (2004, Unofficial Release)
#A Strange Kind of Terror
#The Waltz
#Woodwork
*"Fear of Music" EP (2005, Blowout - BLWT01)
#A Strange Kind of Terror
#Hey Princess
#Skin & Bones
#The Creeps
#The Waltz
#Millions Screaming
*"Fast. Faster. Fastest" EP (2006, Urgent Records (an imprint of Sony/BMG Records))
#A Western Disease
#Bitter Medicine
#Interlude
#Ghost in a Jar
#16
*"We Are Not the Enemy" EP (2007, Faster Records)
#We Are Not the Enemy
#A Blueprint
#The Sheets Twist
*"Actor/Actress" (2008, Faster Records)
#First to Go
#A Dream, A Murder And A Trip Out Of Town
#Better Living Through Chemistry
#Make Believe
#The Waltz
#Skin & Bones
#Put The Lights Out
#Ropes Out Of Sheets
#Actor/Actress
#"Let's Make This Into A Movie!"
#A Blueprint
#A Western Disease
*"First to Go" CD Single (2008, Faster Records)
#First to Go
#Give it a Name
#Perfect Solution
#Sheets Twist [Demo]
*"First to Go" 7" Single (2008, Faster Records)
#First to Go
#Tear it in Two
*"First to Go" Download (2008, Faster Records)
#First to Go [Acoustic]

External links

* [http://www.fearofmusic.com/ Fear of Music website]
*MySpace|fearofmusic|Fear of Music
* [http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2008/06/23/tlobf-loves-fear-of-music Article on Fear Of Music, June 2008]