The Furies (band)
The Furies | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie, pop rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Mint 400 Records |
| Associated acts | The Upwelling |
The Furies are an American indie rock band that is from Rhode Island.
History[edit]
The Furies are a five-piece indie band from Providence, Rhode Island, that formed in 2010.[1] Singer and guitarist Lee Moretti started the Furies after finishing touring with the rock band, Third Eye Blind, as a multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist.[2] Moretti released her first song "Keep Away" in 2011, which features Brad Hargreaves on drums, Abe Millet on bass and Stephan Jenkins on tambourine. Jenkins also recorded and produced the song.[3] All the members are female, and graduates of Berklee College of Music, and the Frost School of Music.[4] Their music is described as having "tight harmonies, layered instrumentation, and an immensely positive energy."[5] The band describes themselves as "fever-fem," and mention the Dead Weather, Led Zeppelin, Regina Spektor, and Jeff Buckley as musical influences.[4][6] Their first performance was a record release show at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe, on 9 April 2011.[6]
Omens[edit]
In 2014, the Furies released the single "Hunter," described by Telegram & Gazette as a "beautiful, sexy and wholly immersive song, one that’s devoid of sentimentality and that captures this all-consuming sort of heartbreak with frightening alacrity."[7] The music video for "Hunter" alternates between the band playing in a studio and the members walking through the woods, each of them gathering items they discover; a toy boat, flowers, a stick, a tarot card and an animal skull. As the video closes the band comes together and load the items onto a small wooden boat, and set it adrift.[8] The song appears on the six-track EP, Omens, which was released on 13 November 2015. That year the Furies toured across the United States.[1] A 2015 piece by Tyler Pearce of City Newspaper, describes the Furies music as "rock guitars [with] weighted body, while snare and hi-hat give texture and groove to a beautiful vocal-forward sound with lush harmonies."[9] They won the 2018 New England Music Award for Best in State Rhode Island.[10] Omens was digitally reissued with Mint 400 Records, on 5 March 2019.
The Furies have shared the stage with the Ataris, Big Scary, Howie Day, the Indigo Girls, Joan Baez, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. They are currently recording an album, scheduled for release in 2019.[11]
Personnel[edit]
- Jas Kayser – drums
- Lee Moretti – vocals and guitar
- Eden Rayz – cello and vocals
- Maddie Rice – lead guitar and vocals
- Gabby Sherba – bass and vocals
- Past members
- Sonya Rae Taylor – lead guitar and vocals
Discography[edit]
- EPs
- Omens (2015)
- Singles
- "Keep Away" (2011)
References[edit]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Arlene's Grocery Staff (22 September 2012), "The Furies", Arlene's Grocery, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Brooklyn Bowl Staff (2019), "The Spectrum Concert series celebrating Women in music", Brooklyn Bowl, retrieved 17 April 2019
- Discover Central Massachusetts Staff (5 July 2018), "Out to Lunch 2018-The Furies", Discover Central Massachusetts, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Futterer, Allee (1 April 2011), "The Arrival of Lee Moretti", Bass Musician, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Infante, Victor (1 November 2015), "The Furies deliver lovely music video for 'Hunter'", Telegram & Gazette, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Infante, Victor (7 August 2014), "Song to get you through the week: 'Hunter,' by The Furies", Telegram & Gazette, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Kayser, Jas (February 2016), "My Sister the Drummer: Jas Kayser", Tom Tom Magazine, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Lincoln School Staff (13 May 2017), "School of Rock: Alumnae Speaker Series Presents The Furies", Lincoln School, retrieved 18 February 2019
- New England Music Awards Staff (2018), "The 2018 New England Music Awards", New England Music Awards, retrieved 18 February 2019
- Pearce, Tyler (20 March 2015), "The Furies", City Newspaper, retrieved 18 February 2019
- WBRU Staff (8 June 2015), "Home BRU'd Sessions: The Furies", WBRU, retrieved 18 February 2019
