Solemn Sun

Solemn Sun
Origin Cheltenham, England
Genres
Years active 2009–2017
Labels
Members
  • Jim Lockey
  • Marcus Jenkins
  • Simon Cripps
  • Chris Capewell

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]

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 13 October 2014.[16]

2017: Demise

Solemn Sun is believed to have split up after limited success and not having been heard of for several years. Lead man Jim Lockey made a public announcement on his MySpace page claiming to be setting up a mobile catering business, to function primarily at small music festivals in the South West.

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Atlases (2010) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]
  • Death (2012) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]

Extended Plays

  • § (2014)

References

  1. ↑ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". BBC Music. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "iTunes Preview - Atlases". iTunes. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun - Atlases". istartedthefire records. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Introducing Xtra Mile Recording's Newest Signings... Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Artists - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  8. ↑ "JIM LOCKEY & THE SOLEMN SUN – DEATH". Punktastic. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  9. ↑ Morris, Stephen. "Stephen Morris reviews Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  10. ↑ "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  11. ↑ "Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  12. ↑ "Band Crush - Frank Turner On Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun". NME Online. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  14. ↑ "JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN ARE NOW JUST SOLEMN SUN". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  15. ↑ "Jim Lockey & Solemn Sun's final set at 2000 Trees is the perfect way to close the Friday". eFestivals. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  16. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: SOLEMN SUN STREAM NEW EP AHEAD OF RELEASE". Kerrang. Retrieved 13 July 2015.


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