Band Interview: Faded Shades

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life are pleased to bring you an interview with rockers, Faded Shades.

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1. How did you get started as a band?

Joe (Guitar, Vocals) and Liam (Bass) knew each other from playing together in previous bands but ultimately sought out a new direction more suited to their tastes. After a long search for a drummer with no success, Joe persuaded his younger brother Charlie to pick up some sticks and get to learning on the job.

2. How would you describe your sound?

We would describe our latest single “Waiting On Tomorrow” as an uplifting, guitar driven tune that balances top modern production with our favourite retro sounds. Expect more guitar laden, big bass sounds for future releases.

3. What bands/artists would you say have influenced your style of music?

We take a lot of inspiration from the 90s Britpop sound, local heroes The Rolling Stones and David Bowie plus anything new that has a guitar in it really.

4. Has the rise of YouTube & music streaming helped or hindered you as a band?

It is difficult to say having never experienced releasing music before the great streaming takeover. We have realised that there is definitely a knack to cracking the digital algorithm for success, and we get closer (and maybe luckier) with each new release.

5. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not making music?

When we’re not playing music with each other we can often be found having a beer in the local watering hole and playing pub sports like pool and darts, watching football and sticking tunes on the jukebox!

6. What are your future plans musically? Tours?

We plan on releasing multiple singles this year! The first released was “Waiting On Tomorrow” on the 13th of May with Animal Farm music. Our future plans include a UK tour and some festival appearances.




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