Years active 2009–present Record label Xtra Mile Recordings Genres Rock music, Punk rock | Labels Xtra Mile Recordings Albums Death, §, Solemn Sun | |
Members Jim Lockey
Marcus Jenkins
Simon Cripps
Chris Capewell Origin Cheltenham, United Kingdom (2009) Similar Ben Marwood, Oxygen Thief, The Xcerts, Crazy Arm, Thrill Collins | ||
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Solemn Sun (Formerly Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun) are a band from Cheltenham, England.
Contents
- Solemn sun bloom
- Solemn sun josef
- 2009 2014 Jim Lockey The Solemn Sun
- 2014 Solemn Sun
- Studio Albums
- Extended Plays
- Songs
- References
The band members are; Jim Lockey: Guitar/ vocals, Marcus Jenkins: Bass, Simon Cripps: Drums and Chris Capewell: Guitar / vocals
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2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun
Formed as a Folk/Punk band The band released their debut album 'Atlases' in June 2010 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. Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in December 2011. They released their second album, 'Death', produced by Peter Miles on Xtra Mile in April 2012.
In 2012 Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun played sets at festivals around the world as well as two UK headline tours. The band has played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi’s Ark and Pete Doherty, with Jim rounding off 2012 opening for friend, fan 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.
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. 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 in an acoustic set at Two Thousand Trees Festival.
The band realised their first EP after the change in styles titled § on 13 October 2014.
Studio Albums
Extended Plays
Songs
A Song About DeathDeath · 2012
England’s DeadDeath · 2012
Home / HospitalsDeath · 2012