The Faim

The Faim are a four-piece band from Perth, Australia. The band consists of singer Josh Raven, bassist/keyboardist Stephen Beerkens, guitarist Samuel Tye and drummer Linden Marissen.[1] The band released their debut EP Summer Is a Curse in 2018 and have signed an international deal with BMG Rights Management.[2]

The Faim
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsBMG Rights Management
Websitethefaim.com
Members
  • Josh Raven
  • Stephen Beerkens
  • Samuel Tye
  • Linden Marissen
Past members
  • Sean Tighe
  • Michael Bono
  • Sean Van Hengel

History

2014–2017: Formation and recognition

The band was formed in Perth while some of the group members were still attending high school.[3] They met in their music class and decided to form the band with their previous name being Small Town Heroes.[4][5] Seven months later Sean joined after they found him on YouTube.[6]

The Faim is managed by Rob Nassif who is a drummer in the band Gyroscope. Rob discovered The Faim in July 2015 where they were rehearsing at the rehearsal studio he owns; The Hen House Rehearsal Studios.[7]

In 2016, the band started to work with John Feldmann, Los Angeles-based producer and lead singer of the band Goldfinger.[8] The band got invited to L.A. to make music alongside other producers and songwriters.[9] The band got signed with BMG Rights Management and with the help of Pete Wentz produced their debut single "Saints of the Sinners".[2]

2018–present: World tours, line-up changes and State of Mind

At the start of March 2018, The Faim embarked on their first-ever tour. It included 57 shows across 11 weeks playing in 7 different countries including support slots with Lower Than Atlantis across the UK and Sleeping with Sirens and PVRIS across Australia and New Zealand. The band was also invited to perform at the prestigious Download Festival, Slam Dunk Festival, The Great Escape and Liverpool Sound City.[10][11]

Later in the year, The Faim went on another world tour which included 50 shows across 17 weeks visiting 11 countries. The Faim started out playing at world renowned Reading and Leeds Festival before a three-week promo tour of Germany. The band's single "Summer Is A Curse" made it to #12 on the German radio charts, and got featured in France's Jeep advertisement. [12] They were also the supporting artist for Against The Current during their European Tour.[13][14]

On August 2, 2018, Michael Bono addressed that he will no longer be part of the band due to the allegations made against him.[15] On November 28, 2018, Sean Tighe announced his departure to pursue future projects of drumming.[16]

Shortly after the band headed back to the US for their first ever US Tour supporting Hands Like Houses.[17]

At the beginning of 2019, The Faim announced their 1st headline world tour playing 31 shows across 13 countries. Reception to the tour was massive, with sold-out shows in the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Australia. During April to May The Faim completed their 2nd US Tour as the main support for Andy Black on his US/Canadian spring tour. [18]

In May 2019, the band announced their world tour "State of Mind" where they will be performing across cities in Australia, UK and Europe. As well as playing at Lollapalooza Berlin, FM4 Frequency Festival and Reading and Leeds Festival once again.[19]

In September 2019, the band released their debut album State of Mind featuring their singles "Summer Is a Curse", "Amelie" and "Humans".[20] In support of the album, the band underwent their first co-headline tour of the US with Australian pop punk band Stand Atlantic.

Members

Current
  • Josh Raven – lead vocals (2014–present)
  • Stephen Beerkens – bass, keyboard, backing vocals (2014–present)
  • Samuel Tye – guitar (2019–present)
  • Linden Marrisen – drums (2019–present)

Former
  • Michael Bono – bass, guitar (2014–2019)
  • Sean Tighe – drums, percussion (2015–2019)
  • Sean Van Hengel - drums, percussion (2014-2015)

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
State of Mind[21]

Extended plays
Title Details
Summer Is a Curse[22]
  • Released: 7 September 2018
  • Label: BMG Rights Management
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[23]
"Saints of the Sinners"[24] 2018 — Non-album singles
"Midland Line"[25] —
"Summer Is a Curse"[26] 111
"Fire"[27] 2019 —
"Amelie"[28] — State of Mind
"Humans"[29] —

References
  1. "The Faim Put 'Every Ounce Of Ourselves' Into New Album, 'State Of Mind': It's An 'Emotional' Journey". Hollywood Life. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  2. "Perth band The Faim have everything it takes to become Australia's next global hit". The Industry Observer. 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  3. "Indie Spotlight: The Faim". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  4. "The Faim: "This is like the teenage band kid's dream; we've finally hit that moment"". Upset Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  5. "/". The Music. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  6. "The Faim Q&A – The Next Big Australian Band | Burning Hot Events". Burning Hot Events by Kataklizmic Design. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  7. "Rob Nassif: Drummer, Rehearsal Studio Owner, and Band Manager (New York by way of Western Australia)". Making Music Work. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  8. "The Faim: Das Lüften des schwarzen Schleiers". Kronen Zeitung (in German). Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  9. "Wuchtig und mitreißend: The Faim in Göttingen". Norddeutscher Rundfunk (in German). 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
  10. "Introducing The Faim | HEAVY Magazine". HEAVY Magazine – Music, Interviews, Reviews, Podcasts, Photos, News and more... 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  11. Marie, Brittany (2019-05-15). "THE FAIM Announce 'STATE OF MIND' World Tour -". Amnplify. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  12. "Jeep® Renegade Quiksilver Edition". YouTube. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  13. "The Faim / UK + EU Tour with Against The Current". WithGuitars. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  14. "THE FAIM ANNOUNCED AS MAIN SUPPORT FOR AGAINST THE CURRENT THIS AUTUMN". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  15. "THE FAIM RELEASE STATEMENT FOLLOWING ALLEGATION OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST GUITARIST". Rock Sound. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  16. "THE FAIM ANNOUNCE DEPARTURE OF DRUMMER SEAN TIGHE". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
  17. "Artist to Watch Interview: The Faim". Her Campus. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  18. "The Faim Join Andy Black on North American Tour". The Prelude Press. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  19. "The Faim announce 'State Of Mind' world tour". TotalNtertainment. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  20. "The Faim announce debut album 'State Of Mind'". Rock Sound. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  21. "State of Mind – Album by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  22. "Summer Is a Curse – Album by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  23. "Top Singles (Week 2, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  24. "Saints of the Sinners – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  25. "Midland Line – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  26. "Summer Is A Curse – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  27. "Fire – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  28. "Amelie – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  29. "Humans – Single by The Faim". iTunes. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
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