Lonely the Brave
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Lonely the Brave | |
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 Lonely the Brave performing on the uncommon people stage at Common People Southampton 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cambridge, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Hassle, Columbia, RCA, Easy Life |
| Members | Mark Trotter Gavin Edgeley Andrew Bushen Ross Smithwick David Jakes |
| Past members | Joel Mason Jack Bennett |
| Website | www |
Lonely the Brave are an English alternative rock band from Cambridge, England. They formed in 2008.[1][2] The members comprise Mark Trotter (lead guitar), Gavin Edgeley (drums), Andrew Bushen (bass), and Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar). Smithwick joined in 2014. The band are inspired by an eclectic mix, including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Deftones. One journalist remarked that this culminates in "Biffy Clyro-shaped stadium rock".[3]
On 11 March 2018 the band announced, in a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, Jack Bennett joined the band to fill his lead vocal role.[4] In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records: the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio 1.[5]
Bennett said on 24 January 2026 that he is no longer with the band. The band announced on 20 July 2026 on their Instagram page that David Jakes had rejoined the band as lead singer, and they would start touring in November 2026.
Members
[edit]Current[6]
- Mark Trotter (lead guitar/backing vocals)
- Gavin Edgeley (drums/backing vocals)
- Andrew Bushen (bass guitar)
- Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar/backing vocals)[7]
- David Jakes (lead vocals)
Former
- Jack Bennett (lead vocals)
- Joel Mason (rhythm guitar)[8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [9] | |||
| 2014 | The Day's War | 14 | Hassle |
| 2016 | Things Will Matter | 35 | Hassle |
| 2021 | The Hope List | 73 | Easy Life |
| 2023 | What We Do to Feel | — | Easy Life |
Extended plays
[edit]| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2008 | For an Exit Light | self released |
| 2010 | Backroads | |
| 2014 | Backroads | Hassle Records |
| 2014 | Live at Angel Studios | |
| 2015 | Call of Horses | |
| split with frnkiero andthe cellabration | ||
| 2016 | Dust & Bones | |
| 2017 | Diamond Days | |
| 2023 | Long Way | Easy Life Records |
Music videos
[edit]| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Backroads" | 2014 | Greg Davenport |
| "Trick of the Light" | A Nice Idea Every Day | |
| "Victory Line" | Jeff Le Bars | |
| "The Blue, The Green" | Greg Davenport | |
| "Black Mire" | 2016 | Jordan Martins |
| "Radar" | Lewis Cater | |
| "What If You Fall In" | Adriano Vessichelli | |
| "Rattlesnakes" | Rogier Hendriks | |
| "Control" | Joe Brady | |
| "Dust & Bones" | Ben Pollard | |
| "Jaws of Hell" | Johannes de Jong | |
| "Bound" | 2020 | Zak Pinchin |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave". Reading Festival 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely The Brave - The Day's War: album stream". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "NEWS: Lonely The Brave unveil new vocalist, Jack Bennett! | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave return with huge new single 'Bound'". Punktastic.com. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ Perryman, Francesca (30 August 2015). "Reading Festival: Interview with Lonely The Brave". Getreading.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ↑ "Interview: Cambridge rockers Lonely The Brave are seriously making a name for themselves". Cambridge-news.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave - New Music". Telegraph.co.uk. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Lonely the Brave | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ "Lonely The Brave Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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