Flyte (band)
Flyte are an English alternative-pop band from London, consisting of Will Taylor (lead vocals, guitar), Sam Berridge (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Jon Supran (drums, backing vocals) and Nick Hill (bass, backing vocals). [1]
Recorded Music
Live EP
Flyte's debut ‘Live EP’ was recorded in a day by Hugh Fielding, and mixed by Dan Grech-Marguerat. The lead track of the EP 'Over and Out" picked up a ‘Next Hype’ play on Zane Lowe‘s Radio 1 show and further Radio 1 plays from Fearne Cotton.[2]
We Are The Rain
Their first single 'We Are The Rain' was released on Transgressive Records on 28 April 2014.[3] The single and b-side 'Where Nobody Knows Your Name" were mixed and produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat. and released digitally along with a limited run of 7" vinyl. The video for We Are The Rain was premiered by Michael Cragg on the Guardian's music blog. The single received support from Radio 1, XFM, BBC 6Music, BBC London, & Amazing Radio.
Light Me Up
Their second single 'Light Me Up' was released on Turned Out Nice / Island Records on 17 November 2014.[4] The single was recorded by Hugh Fielding at the band's own recording facility within Goldmine Studios in Bethnal Green and mixed by Mike Crossey. Light Me Up was listed on XFM's evening playlist and included as one of the station's 5 Best Songs of the Week.[5]
Live Performance
Flyte have toured with Bombay Bicycle Club and MS MR and supported Hudson Taylor, We Were Evergreen and completed their first UK headline tour in November .[6]
Flyte have performed at various festivals across the UK including Reading & Leeds Festivals, Wilderness Festival, Calling Festival as well as First We Take Berlin in Germany.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 28 April 2014 | "We Are The Rain" |
| 17 November 2014 | "Light Me Up" |
| 31 July 2015 | "Closer Together" |
EPs
| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 16 September 2013 | Live EP |
| 8 December 2014 | Diamond White EP (Vinyl Only) |
References
- ↑ Chamberlain, Irune. "Introducing: Flyte". Spindle Magazine. Spindle Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "Flyte Release Live EP". Charm Factory. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ Cragg, Michael. "Flyte – We Are The Rain: New music". The Guardian Newspaper. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ Day, Laurence. "Flyte announce new single "Light Me Up"". The Line Of Best Fit. The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "The 5 Best Songs Of The Week (17 November 2014)". XFM.
- ↑ Law, Tarynn. "Flyte post new song 'Light Me Up'". The 405. The 405. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ "Flyte: Live Past Gigs". Flyte Official.