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FENECH SOLAR

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Fenech-Soler are a British electropop band from Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire that formed in 2006. It consists of four members: Ross Duffy, Ben Duffy, Daniel Soler and Andrew Lindsay. The name Fenech-Soler is taken from Daniel Soler's full surname, which is Maltese.[1]

The band have received considerable positive critical appraisal in the UK and US, including major newspapers,[2][3][4] music publications and numerous music blogs.

To date, Fenech-Soler have released one self-titled studio album and four singles.

Their single 'Stop and Stare' was named by BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James as 'Record of the Week' and 'Weekend Anthem'. and Dutch public broadcaster NOS uses 'Demons' as an anthem for their 2010-11 UEFA Champions League broadcasts.[5] The band recorded a Radio 1 Live Lounge session for Jo Whiley in February 2011.[6]

In addition to their own work, they are also known for their remix work, including a remix of "Self Control" by Sunday Girl, "Kickstarts" by Example,"MY KZ, YR BF" by Everything Everything and "Hollywood" by Marina & The Diamonds[7]

Fenech-Soler co-wrote and featured on the Groove Armada track "Paper Romance", taken from their latest album Black Light.

Fenech-Soler are currently signed to Warner Bros. Records.

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  • Country: UK
  • Music: ELECTRONIC
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