Genres Pop Labels None Record label NONE | Years active 2007–present Genre Pop music Members Francis Farewell Starlite | |
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Associated acts Bon Iver
Cashmere Cat
Chance the Rapper
Donnie Trumpet
Inc. No World
Drake
Kanye West
Das Racist
Frank Ocean
Rostam Batmanglij
The Weeknd Website francisandthelights.com Origin Oakland, California, United States (2007) Albums Farewell, Starlite!, It'll Be Better Similar Bon Iver, Chance The Rapper, Cashmere Cat, Justin Vernon, Jeremih | ||
Francis and the lights see her out
Francis and the Lights is an American musical project led by Francis Farewell Starlite. The term "and the Lights" refers both to the lights on a stage and pixels on a computer screen.
Contents
- Francis and the lights see her out
- Francis and the lights friends ft bon iver and kanye west
- History
- Albums
- EPs
- Singles
- Compilation appearances
- Featured appearancesAdditional credits
- Film Scores
- Songs
- References
Starlite has said, "There are no "members" of Francis and the Lights. It is me and whomever else is involved. Including you."
They released their debut studio album, Farewell, Starlite!, on September 24, 2016.
Francis and the lights friends ft bon iver and kanye west
History
In 2007, Francis and the Lights self-released their debut EP, Striking.
In August 2008, Francis and the Lights self-released their second EP, A Modern Promise.
On November 3, 2008, Starlite incorporated the company Francis and the Lights, LLC, a limited liability company, as an alternative to signing a record deal. It was followed by an investment of $100,000 from the Normative Music Company, giving Francis and the Lights, LLC a valuation of $1 million. Normative's president, Jake Lodwick, a fan of Francis and the Lights, said, "Francis Starlite is an uncompromising musician and a strong leader. I believe he will bring Francis and the Lights to international stardom. The spectacular live shows, beautiful recordings, and his relentless character back me up." In late 2009, Normative shut down.
On July 20, 2010, Francis and the Lights released their third EP, It'll Be Better, through Cantora Records. It was produced by Francis Farewell Starlite and Jake Schreier.
In 2010, Francis and the Lights toured with Drake, MGMT, Ke$ha, La Roux, and Mark Ronson.
In 2013, Francis and the Lights released their fourth EP, Like a Dream.
Drake quoted the 2010 Francis and the Lights song "Get in the Car" on the track "Madonna" from his 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late. The phrase "Big as Madonna" was later used on a shirt that was worn by Madonna during her infamous appearance in Drake's 2015 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival headlining set.
In 2016, Francis and the Lights were featured on Chance the Rapper's "Summer Friends" from his third mixtape, Coloring Book. Francis and the Lights will serve as the opening act on the North American tour dates of Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World Tour, which run between September 2016 and October 2016.
On May 15, 2016, Starlite released a solo piano song entitled "Thank You," which was recorded on a phone in Justin Vernon's living room. Vernon later said on Twitter, "This man. I can't say enough words. Recorded right in my living room. I cried then. I love you Fran."
On July 7, 2016, Francis and the Lights released a music video for the new song "Friends" featuring Bon Iver and Kanye West.
On August 13, 2016, Francis and the Lights premiered their debut studio album Farewell, Starlite! during their performance at the Eaux Claires music festival. It was released on September 24, 2016 immediately after a performance of the album at Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring Day festival.
In 2016 Francis and the Lights performed a cover of Dear Theodosia as a duet with Chance the Rapper on The Hamilton Mixtape.
Albums
EPs
Singles
Compilation appearances
Featured appearances/Additional credits
Film Scores
Songs
FriendsFarewell - Starlite! · 2016
See Her OutFarewell - Starlite! · 2016
Like a DreamLike a Dream · 2013