Member Since: 5/21/2007
Band Members: Canvey Island is a dreary seaside town overlooked by oil refineries on the Essex coast. It is also the stage name of solo artist Chris Farrance. A unique performer, Chris loops vocals (likened to Thom Yorke and Elliott Smith), guitar (lead, rhythm and percussion parts), drums, E-bow, xylophone, and anything else at hand. He builds layer upon layer throughout his songs, giving the sonic illusion of an entire band. His shows are always energetic and interesting.
WELCOME TO Canvey Island!
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Influences: Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Pinback, Pulp, Jeff Buckley, Sigur Ros, Interpol, Modest Mouse, Beck, Blonde Redhead, Postal Service, Bjork, Jimi Hendrix, The Kills, Clap your Hands Say Yeah, Pavement, Pedro the Lion, Pixies, Portishead, the Rakes, Neils Children, etc.
Sounds Like: Honest life commentary embedded in haunting melodies.
Like a family argument on holiday.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None