Solemn Sun

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun (formerly Solemn Sun) are an English rock band from Cheltenham, England.[1]

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun
OriginCheltenham, England
Genres
Years active2009–2017 2019-2023
Labels
Members
  • Jim Lockey
  • Andy Oliveri
  • Simon Cripps
  • Chris Capewell

The band members are; Jim Lockey (Guitar/ vocals), Andy Oliveri (Bass), Simon Cripps (Drums) and Chris Capewheel (Guitar / vocals)[2]

History

2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun

Formed as a Folk/Punk band[3] The band released their debut album 'Atlases' in June 2010[4] on istartedthefire records. The album was recorded at Steve Winwood's Wincraft Studios and produced by MPG Engineer of the year and double Grammy Award nominated producer James Towler.[5] Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in December 2011.[6] They released their second album, 'Death', produced by Peter Miles[7] on Xtra Mile in April 2012.[8][9]

In 2012 Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun played sets at festivals around the world as well as two UK headline tours.[10] The band has played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi's Ark and Pete Doherty,[11] with Jim rounding off 2012 opening for friend, fan[12] and label mate Frank Turner on his UK and Ireland headline tour in November/December. February 2013 saw the band playing a 5-week headline tour of the UK and a U.S run with Dropkick Murphys, followed by appearances at South by Southwest and a short European tour. They played a number of UK/EU summer festivals in 2013.[13]

2014: Solemn Sun

In July 2014, the band announced they would be returning under the name of "Solemn Sun" and a change in musical style.[14] Jim Lockey played a selection of the Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun's former works for what he claimed to be the last ever time[15] in an acoustic set at 2000trees.

The band released their first EP after the change in styles titled § on 13 October 2014.[16]

2022/23: Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun

In early 2022 the band announced they would return as JL&TSS and a new album will be released via Xtra Mile Recordings in 2023, beginning with single 'Reno' on 12.05.23.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Atlases (2010) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]
  • Death (2012) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]

Extended plays
  • § (2014)

References
  1. "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". BBC Music. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  4. "iTunes Preview - Atlases". iTunes. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun - Atlases". istartedthefire records. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  6. "Introducing Xtra Mile Recording's Newest Signings... Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  7. "Artists - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  8. "JIM LOCKEY & THE SOLEMN SUN – DEATH". Punktastic. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  9. Morris, Stephen. "Stephen Morris reviews Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  10. "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  11. "Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  12. "Band Crush - Frank Turner On Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun". NME Online. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  13. "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  14. "JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN ARE NOW JUST SOLEMN SUN". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  15. "Jim Lockey & Solemn Sun's final set at 2000 Trees is the perfect way to close the Friday". eFestivals. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  16. "EXCLUSIVE: SOLEMN SUN STREAM NEW EP AHEAD OF RELEASE". Kerrang. Retrieved 13 July 2015.


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