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==History== ==History==
After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the ] ] label in the UK they were signed to ] manager ]'s ] for the release of their debut album, '']''. The album was released in the UK, US, Europe and Japan and saw the band tour the world extensively to support it. When ] shut down operation in the UK, their second album '']'', was released on various independent labels throughout the world. After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the ] ] label in the UK they were signed to ] manager ]'s ] for the release of their debut album, '']''. The album was released in the UK, US, Europe and Japan and saw the band tour the world extensively to support it. When ] shut down operation in the UK, their second album '']'', was released on various independent labels throughout the world.{{fact|date=July 2023}}


Farrah have maintained their independent status ever since. Recording at their own South ] recording studio, producing their own videos and managing their online presence. Farrah have maintained their independent status ever since. Recording at their own South ] recording studio, producing their own videos and managing their online presence.{{fact|date=July 2023}}


In late 2006, Farrah completed their third album, '']''. It was released in 2007 in the UK, Spain and Japan and accompanied by a world tour.<ref>{{cite web |title=Farrah Cut Out and Keep |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/933970-Farrah-Cut-Out-And-Keep |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> In late 2006, Farrah completed their third album, '']''. It was released in 2007 in the UK, Spain and Japan and accompanied by a world tour.


In early 2007, Farrah began working with the ] artist ]. They composed two songs for her, and she covered their song, "No Reason Why". One of Japan's leading rock bands, ] invited Farrah to appear at the Nano-Mugen Festival on two occasions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Farrah Nano-mugen Festival 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH_FdYzKal4 |website=You Tube |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=News |url=http://www.nano-mugenfes.com/09/en/news/ |website=Nano Mugen Fest |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> In early 2007, Farrah began working with the ] artist ]. They composed two songs for her, and she covered their song, "No Reason Why". One of Japan's leading rock bands, ] invited Farrah to appear at the Nano-Mugen Festival on two occasions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Farrah Nano-mugen Festival 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH_FdYzKal4 |website=You Tube |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=News |url=http://www.nano-mugenfes.com/09/en/news/ |website=Nano Mugen Fest |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>


In 2009, they released their self-titled fourth album in Japan with former ] drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album, with a slightly different track listing, was released in the rest of the world in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Farrah Farrah |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1058697-Farrah-Farrah |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> In 2009, they released their self-titled fourth album in Japan with former ] drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album, with a slightly different track listing, was released in the rest of the world in May 2010.


Farrah's cover of ]'s "]" was included on ] 2011 compilation album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Final Countdown by Farrah |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/182743/versions |website=Second Hand Songs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> Farrah's cover of ]'s "]" was included on ] 2011 compilation album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Final Countdown by Farrah |url=https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/182743/versions |website=Second Hand Songs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>


Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label ]. Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label ].{{fact|date=July 2023}}


==Jez Ashurst== ==Jez Ashurst==
The lead singer of Farrah, Jez Ashurst, is also a producer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://www.karmaartists.co.uk/talent/jez-ashurst/ |website=Karma Artists |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> In 2015 he worked with ] from Irish pop band ] for two tracks on the '']'' album, where it charted No. 1 in ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Shane Filan Right Here |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/7519635-Shane-Filan-Right-Here |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> The lead singer of Farrah, Jez Ashurst, is also a producer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://www.karmaartists.co.uk/talent/jez-ashurst/ |website=Karma Artists |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> In 2015 he worked with ] from Irish pop band ] for two tracks on the '']'' album, where it charted No. 1 in ].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

In 2018, his co-written track "Brave" featured on ] singer ]' solo debut album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Claire Richards My Wildest Dreams |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/13158714-Claire-Richards-My-Wildest-Dreams |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>


Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Gabrielle Aplin |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4562815-Gabrielle-Aplin-English-Rain |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=BZ20 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/13278428-Boyzone-BZ20 |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Will Young The Hits |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/22863755-Will-Young-The-Hits |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Click Five – Modern Minds And Pastimes |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12165721-The-Click-Five-Modern-Minds-And-Pastimes |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Natalie Bassingthwaighte – 1000 Stars |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1723817-Natalie-Bassingthwaighte-1000-Stars |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Brian McFadden Set In Stone |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2581509-Brian-McFadden-Set-In-Stone |website=Discogs |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>, ], ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://genius.com/artists/Jez-ashurst |website=Genius |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> and ]. He has also written with ] and ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jez-ashurst-mn0002375908 |website=All Music |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://genius.com/artists/Jez-ashurst |website=Genius |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref> and ]. He has also written with ] and ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jez Ashurst |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jez-ashurst-mn0002375908 |website=All Music |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==
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* 2009 – ''Farrah'' (Japanese version) * 2009 – ''Farrah'' (Japanese version)
* 2010 – ''Farrah'' * 2010 – ''Farrah''
* 2013 – ''Bees & Honey''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lojinx.com/releases/farrah/bees-and-honey|title=Farrah - Bees & Honey (Lojinx)|date=5 November 2012|website=Lojinx.com|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> (demos, live & rarities compilation) * 2012 – ''Bees & Honey''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lojinx.com/releases/farrah/bees-and-honey|title=Farrah - Bees & Honey (Lojinx)|date=5 November 2012|website=Lojinx.com|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> (demos, live & rarities compilation)


===Singles=== ===Singles===
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* 2008 – "Can't Kick The Habit" (Japan) * 2008 – "Can't Kick The Habit" (Japan)
* 2010 – "Swings & Roundabouts" (UK) * 2010 – "Swings & Roundabouts" (UK)
* 2011 - "Scarborough" (UK) * 2011 – "Scarborough" (UK)


===Compilations=== ===Compilations===
* 2001 – ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/zipped-up-down-under-mw0000229045|title=Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> * 2001 – ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/zipped-up-down-under-mw0000229045|title=Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref>
* 2001 – ''The Cornerstone Player 024''
* 2001 – ''The Cornerstone Player 024''<ref name="discogs.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Farrah |title=Farrah Discography at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2 March 2011}}</ref>
* 2004 – ''Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5'' <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bobharris.org/pages/bhp5.asp |title=Bob Harris Presents... Volume 5<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=4 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430105414/http://www.bobharris.org/pages/bhp5.asp |archive-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> * 2004 – ''Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5'' <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bobharris.org/pages/bhp5.asp |title=Bob Harris Presents... Volume 5<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=4 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430105414/http://www.bobharris.org/pages/bhp5.asp |archive-date=30 April 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* 2004 – ''Autumn Almanac 2004''<ref name="discogs.com"/> * 2004 – ''Autumn Almanac 2004''
* 2005 – ''] presents ]'' * 2005 – ''] presents ]''
* 2007 – ''International Pop Overthrow - Volume 10'' * 2007 – ''International Pop Overthrow - Volume 10''
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* 2008 – ''Christmas Present''<ref name="lojinx.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |title=lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present |publisher=Lojinx.com |date= |access-date=2 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110055041/http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |archive-date=10 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> * 2008 – ''Christmas Present''<ref name="lojinx.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |title=lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present |publisher=Lojinx.com |date= |access-date=2 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110055041/http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |archive-date=10 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref>
* 2009 – ''] presents ]'' * 2009 – ''] presents ]''
*2011 – ''"]"'' (] cover) from '']'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engineroomrecordings.com/music/?albums_id=72|title=Music - Engine Room Recordings|website=Engineroomrecordings.com|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> *2011 – ''"]"'' (] cover) from '']'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engineroomrecordings.com/music/?albums_id=72|title=Music - Engine Room Recordings|website=Engineroomrecordings.com|accessdate=17 February 2018|archive-date=18 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218024128/http://www.engineroomrecordings.com/music/?albums_id=72|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*2013 – ''"Long Way Down"'' on ] ''State of the Union'' label compilation sampler *2013 – ''"Long Way Down"'' on ] ''State of the Union'' label compilation sampler


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British indie rock band

Farrah
Farrah in 2009Farrah in 2009
Background information
OriginLondon, England, United Kingdom
GenresIndie rock, power pop
Years active1999–present
Labels
  • Lojinx
  • Egging
  • Ark 21
  • Rock Indiana
  • Polaris Records/MVS
  • Fabtone
Members
  • Jez Ashurst
  • Andrew Campbell
  • Henrik Irgens
  • Dana Myzer
Past members
  • Mike Hopkins
  • Tom Marsh
  • Max Fidani
  • Mike Walker
  • Michelle Margherita
Websitefarrah.co.uk

Farrah are a British indie rock band. They have released four studio albums since 2001 and toured internationally since their formation.

History

After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the indie Noisebox Records label in the UK they were signed to The Police manager Miles Copeland III's Ark 21 Records for the release of their debut album, Moustache. The album was released in the UK, US, Europe and Japan and saw the band tour the world extensively to support it. When Ark21 shut down operation in the UK, their second album Me Too, was released on various independent labels throughout the world.

Farrah have maintained their independent status ever since. Recording at their own South London recording studio, producing their own videos and managing their online presence.

In late 2006, Farrah completed their third album, Cut Out and Keep. It was released in 2007 in the UK, Spain and Japan and accompanied by a world tour.

In early 2007, Farrah began working with the Japanese pop rock artist Kaela Kimura. They composed two songs for her, and she covered their song, "No Reason Why". One of Japan's leading rock bands, Asian Kung-Fu Generation invited Farrah to appear at the Nano-Mugen Festival on two occasions.

In 2009, they released their self-titled fourth album in Japan with former Cotton Mather drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album, with a slightly different track listing, was released in the rest of the world in May 2010.

Farrah's cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown" was included on Engine Room Recordings 2011 compilation album, Guilt by Association Vol. 3.

Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label Lojinx.

Jez Ashurst

The lead singer of Farrah, Jez Ashurst, is also a producer and songwriter. In 2015 he worked with Shane Filan from Irish pop band Westlife for two tracks on the Right Here album, where it charted No. 1 in Irish Albums Chart.

Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by Gabrielle Aplin, Boyzone, Will Young, the Click Five, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Brian McFadden, Hanson, Little Mix and Cliff Richard. He has also written with Maisie Peters and Tom Walker

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2001 – Moustache
  • 2004 – Me Too
  • 2005 – Stopgap Product (Japan only mini-album)
  • 2007 – Cut Out and Keep
  • 2009 – Farrah (Japanese version)
  • 2010 – Farrah
  • 2012 – Bees & Honey (demos, live & rarities compilation)

Singles

  • 1999 – "Terry" (UK)
  • 2000 – "Living For The Weekend" (UK)
  • 2001 – "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" (UK)
  • 2001 – "Tired Of Apologising" (UK)
  • 2004 – "Daytime TV" (France)
  • 2005 – "Tongue Tied" (UK)
  • 2005 – "Christmas Is Cancelled" (free download)
  • 2007 – "No Reason Why" (Japan)
  • 2008 – "Can't Kick The Habit" (Japan)
  • 2010 – "Swings & Roundabouts" (UK)
  • 2011 – "Scarborough" (UK)

Compilations

References

  1. "Farrah Nano-mugen Festival 2009". You Tube. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  2. "News". Nano Mugen Fest. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  3. "The Final Countdown by Farrah". Second Hand Songs. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  4. "Jez Ashurst". Karma Artists. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  5. "Jez Ashurst". Genius. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  6. "Jez Ashurst". All Music. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  7. "Farrah - Bees & Honey (Lojinx)". Lojinx.com. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  8. "MP3 file : "Christmas Is Cancelled"". 14 December 2007. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  9. "Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  10. "Bob Harris Presents... Volume 5". Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  11. "lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present". Lojinx.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  12. "Music - Engine Room Recordings". Engineroomrecordings.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.

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