Fizz (band)
Fizz | |
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 Fizz members in 2023: Orla Gartland, Martin Luke Brown, Dodie, Greta Isaac | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Website | yourfavebandfizz |
Fizz (stylised in all caps as FIZZ) is an indie pop supergroup from London composed of musicians Orla Gartland, Dodie, Greta Isaac and Martin Luke Brown. Their debut studio album, The Secret to Life, was released on 27 October 2023.
History
[edit]Fizz came together in "a whirlwind of pure joy and escapism, inverting everything each artist knew about making music to produce an album with fun and a love of the craft at its core."[1][2]
The members are friends and fans of each other's work, having previously collaborated on individual projects.[3][4] Their debut studio album The Secret to Life was recorded over a two-week period[5] at Middle Farm Studios in South Devon with Peter Miles.[6]
The Secret to Life was released on 27 October and peaked at position 31 on the UK Albums Chart.[7]
On 3 July 2024, the band announced their official hiatus to focus on their solo careers and projects. The official Fizz band account on Instagram wrote '"No one knows what lies ahead, maybe someday we’ll find our way back to Fizzville. In the meantime - keep the lights on for us."[8]
Musical style
[edit]The band's musical style has been described as psychedelic, maximalist, and theatrical, often drawing inspiration from influential artists of previous eras.[2][3][9][10] Their debut studio album, The Secret to Life, offers a diverse range of genres to “create a giddy, freewheeling pop sound”.[5] The track "Grand Finale" has been compared to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody,"[9] while the track "You, Me, Lonely," has been compared to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.[citation needed]
In the production of The Secret to Life, the band bypassed many production tools commonly used in contemporary pop music and relied on real instruments and recording live takes of songs directly onto tape. This approach, as discussed in interviews, imparts a nostalgic quality reminiscent of the music of the 1960s and 1970s.[9][2]
Band members
[edit]- Dodie – vocals, guitar, piano, tambourine, clarinet (2023–present)
- Greta Isaac – vocals, guitar, drums (2023–present)
- Orla Gartland – vocals, guitar, drums (2023–present)
- Martin Luke Brown – vocals, drums, piano (2023–present)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| UK | ||
| The Secret to Life |
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31 |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "High in Brighton" | 2023 | The Secret to Life |
| "Hell of a Ride" | ||
| "Close One" | ||
| "As Good as It Gets" | ||
| "You, Me, Lonely" |
Critical reception
[edit]The critical reception of The Secret to Life has been diverse, reflecting various perspectives on the band's musical style, lyrical content, and overall impact.
The album was lauded as a noteworthy addition to the music scene, being praised for its distinctive sound and cited as a promising debut.[11] The Secret to Life has been characterised as a compelling body of work which resonates with contemporary audiences[12] and has been commended for its thematic exploration in navigating a balance between reality and make-believe.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (19 July 2023). "FIZZ share the tracklist for their debut album alongside "Close One"". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ a b c Taylor, Ims (20 September 2023). "FIZZ: "WE'RE REALLY BIG ON STORYTELLING BEYOND SONGS"". DIY. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b Goggins, Joe (8 August 2023). "Meet FIZZ, the indie pop supergroup discovering life's secrets". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Lee, Zach (16 September 2023). "FIZZ, A Band of Friends". Metal. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b Savage, Mark (5 September 2023). "Happiness bottled: Meet indie-pop supergroup Fizz". BBC News. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Paine, Andre (16 June 2023). "Decca signs FIZZ featuring chart stars Dodie and Orla Gartland". Music Week. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ a b "THE SECRET TO LIFE". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Caroline. "Fizz "say goodbye" as supergroup's members return to solo projects". Hotpress. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Mylrea, Hannah (16 September 2023). "FIZZ: "This project is an act of rebellion against the industry"". NME.
- ^ Chatterton, Caitlin (13 September 2023). "FIZZ "The Secret To Life" Review". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ Vicente, Catarina (2 November 2023). "Album Review: The Secret To Life - FIZZ".
- ^ Gokcemen, Yazzi (3 November 2023). "FIZZ: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Reality and Make-Believe".
- ^ Skeet, Lucy (1 November 2023). "Album Review: The Secret To Life - FIZZ".