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| Past_members = Mike Hopkins<br />Tom Marsh<br />Max Fidanni<br />Mike Walker | Past_members = Mike Hopkins<br />Tom Marsh<br />Max Fidani<br />Mike Walker
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'''Farrah''' are an ] ] band that formed in ] in 1999. They have released 4 studio albums since 2001 and toured internationally since their formation. Though little known in their home country they continue to have considerable success in Japan. '''Farrah''' are a ] ] band. They have released 4 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.


==History== ==History==
After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the ] Noisebox label in the UK they were signed to ] manager Miles Copland's ] label for the release of their debut album ''Moustache''. 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 ''Me Too'' was released on various independent labels throughout the world in 2004. After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the ] Noisebox label in the UK they were signed to ] manager ]'s ] label 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.


Farrah have maintained their independent status ever since. Recording at their own South ] recording studio, producing their own videos and managing their online presence.
⚫ In addition to developing a harder rock sound, ''Me Too'' 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 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 late 2006 Farrah completed their third album, ''Cut Out and Keep''. It was released in 2007 in the UK, Spain and Japan and acommpanied by a world tour. In July 2009 the released their self-titled fourth full length album in Japan.


⚫ 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 July 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full length album in Japan. The band now features former ] drummer Dana Myzer in it's lineup. A new UK single, "Swings & Roundabouts", is scheduled for release in late 2008.
⚫ 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".


⚫ 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 appeat at their own Nano-Mugen Festival on 2 occasions, most recently in 2009.
⚫ Jez Ashurst has also written songs for ], ], ], ] and ].

⚫ Lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including ], ], ], ], ] and ].


==Discography== ==Discography==
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* 2007 ''No Reason Why'' (Japan) * 2007 ''No Reason Why'' (Japan)
* 2008 ''Can't Kick The Habit'' (Japan) * 2008 ''Can't Kick The Habit'' (Japan)
* 2009 ''Swings & Roundabouts'' (UK)


===Compilations=== ===Compilations===

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For other uses, see Farrah (disambiguation).
Farrah
Musical artist

Farrah are a British indie rock band. They have released 4 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.

History

After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the indie Noisebox label in the UK they were signed to The Police manager Miles Copeland's Ark21 label for the release of their debut album Moustache. The album was released in the UK, USA, 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 addition to developing a harder rock sound, Me Too incorporated more diverse elements into their sound while still remaining true to the lyrically quirky 3-minute, harmony-laden, melody-driven power pop sound of Moustache.

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 July 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full length album in Japan. The band now features former Cotton Mather drummer Dana Myzer in it's lineup. A new UK single, "Swings & Roundabouts", is scheduled for release in late 2008.

Since early 2007, Farrah has been working with the Japanese pop rock artist Kaela Kimura. 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, Asian Kung-Fu Generation has invited Farrah to appeat at their own Nano-Mugen Festival on 2 occasions, most recently in 2009.

Lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including Will Young, The Click Five, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Brian McFadden, Hanson and Cliff Richard.

Discography

Studio albums

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)
  • 2009 Swings & Roundabouts (UK)

Compilations

External links

References

  1. ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Farrah
  2. http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/
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