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{{Infobox musical artist {{Infobox musical artist
| name = Farrah | name = Farrah
| image = Farrah_2009.jpg | image = Farrah_2009.jpg
| caption = Farrah | caption = Farrah in 2009
| image_size = | image_size =
| background = group_or_band | background = group_or_band
| alias = | alias =
| origin = ], England, ] | origin = ], England, United Kingdom
| genre = ], ] | genre = ], ]
| years_active = 1999–present | years_active = 1999–present
| label = {{flatlist|
| label = ] (UK)<br>1977/Egging (])<br>] (UK & USA)<br>Rock Indiana (Spain)<br>Polaris Records/MVS (France)<br>Fabtone (])
⚫ * ]
* Egging
* ]
* Rock Indiana
* Polaris Records/MVS
* Fabtone
}}
| associated_acts = The Bad Machines, ], ] | associated_acts = The Bad Machines, ], ]
| website = | website = {{URL|farrah.co.uk}}
| current_members = ]<br />Andrew Campbell<br />Henrik Irgens<br />Dana Myzer | current_members =
* Jez Ashurst
* Andrew Campbell
* Henrik Irgens
* Dana Myzer
| past_members = Mike Hopkins<br />Tom Marsh<br />Max Fidani<br />Mike Walker<br />Michelle Margherita | past_members =
* Mike Hopkins
* Tom Marsh
* Max Fidani
* Mike Walker
* Michelle Margherita
}} }}


'''Farrah''' are a ] ] band. They have released four studio albums since 2001 and toured internationally since their formation. Though less well known in their home country they continue to have considerable success in Japan. '''Farrah''' are a British ] band. They have released four studio albums since 2001 and toured internationally since their formation.


==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, USA, 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.
In addition to developing a harder rock sound, ] incorporated more diverse elements into their sound while still remaining true to the lyrically quirky 3-minute, harmony-laden, melody-driven ] sound of ''Moustache''.


⚫ 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 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 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.
⚫ Since early 2007, Farrah has been working with the ] artist ]. They have so far composed two songs for her, and she has covered their song, "No Reason Why". One of Japan's leading rock bands, ] has invited Farrah to appear at their own Nano-Mugen Festival on 2 occasions, most recently in 2009.


⚫ 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>
⚫ In 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full-length album in Japan. The band now features former ] drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album (with a slightly different track listing ) was then release in the rest of the world in May 2010.


Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label ].{{fact|date=July 2023}}
Lead vocalist and principal songwriter ] has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label ]. In 2015, he worked with ] from Irish pop band ] for two tracks off ] album where it charted #1 in ].


==Jez Ashurst==
⚫ On 15 November 2011, the band included a cover of ]'s ''"]"'' on ] new compilation album, '']''.
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}}


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==
===Studio albums=== ===Studio albums===
* 2001: '']'' * 2001 – '']''
* 2004: '']'' * 2004 – '']''
* 2005: ''Stopgap Product'' (Japan only mini-album) * 2005 – ''Stopgap Product'' (Japan only mini-album)
* 2007: '']'' * 2007 – '']''
* 2009: ''Farrah'' (Japanese version) * 2009 – ''Farrah'' (Japanese version)
* 2010: ''Farrah'' * 2010 – ''Farrah''
* 2013 Bees & Honey<ref></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===
* 1999 ''Terry'' (UK) * 1999 – "Terry" (UK)
* 2000 ''Living For The Weekend'' (UK) * 2000 – "Living For The Weekend" (UK)
* 2001 ''I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend'' (UK) * 2001 – "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" (UK)
* 2001 ''Tired Of Apologising'' (UK) * 2001 – "Tired Of Apologising" (UK)
* 2004 ''Daytime TV'' (France) * 2004 – "Daytime TV" (France)
* 2005 ''Tongue Tied'' (UK) * 2005 – "Tongue Tied" (UK)
* 2005 ''Christmas Is Cancelled'' () * 2005 – "Christmas Is Cancelled" {{small|(free download)}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lojinx.com/media/Farrah_ChristmasIsCancelled.mp3|title=MP3 file : "Christmas Is Cancelled"|date=14 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214205303/http://www.lojinx.com/media/Farrah_ChristmasIsCancelled.mp3|accessdate=16 October 2020|archive-date=14 December 2007}}</ref>
* 2007 ''No Reason Why'' (Japan) * 2007 – "No Reason Why" (Japan)
* 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)


===Compilations=== ===Compilations===
* 2001: ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref></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=2011-03-02}}</ref>
* 2004: ''Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5'' <ref></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''
* 2007: ''Sweet Relief'' * 2007 – ''Sweet Relief''
* 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= |accessdate=2011-03-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110055041/http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |archivedate=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></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


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{official website|farrah.co.uk}}
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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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