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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 =
* ]
* 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. Though less well known in their home country they continue to have considerable success in Japan.


==History== ==History==
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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. 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.


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 ]. 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 No. 1 in ].


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


==Discography== ==Discography==
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===Compilations=== ===Compilations===
* 2001: ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref></ref> * 2001: ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref></ref>
* 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> * 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></ref> * 2004: ''Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5'' <ref></ref>
* 2004: ''Autumn Almanac 2004''<ref name="discogs.com"/> * 2004: ''Autumn Almanac 2004''<ref name="discogs.com"/>
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* 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= |accessdate=2 March 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110055041/http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |archivedate=10 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref>
* 2009: ''] presents ]'' * 2009: ''] presents ]''
*2011: ''"]"'' (] cover) from '']'' <ref></ref> *2011: ''"]"'' (] cover) from '']'' <ref></ref>
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==External links== ==External links==
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⚫ * ] (UK)
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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
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. 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 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, 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.

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 appear at their own Nano-Mugen Festival on 2 occasions, most recently in 2009.

In 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full-length album in Japan. The band now features former Cotton Mather 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.

Lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including Gabrielle Aplin, Boyzone, Will Young, The Click Five, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Brian McFadden, Hanson and Cliff Richard. Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label Lojinx. In 2015, he worked with Shane Filan from Irish pop band Westlife for two tracks off Right Here album where it charted No. 1 in Irish Albums Chart.

On 15 November 2011, the band included a cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown" on Engine Room Recordings new compilation album, Guilt by Association Vol. 3.

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
  • 2013 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)

Compilations

References

  1. lojinx // farrah / bees & honey
  2. Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic
  3. ^ "Farrah Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  4. Bob Harris Presents... Volume 5
  5. "lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present". Lojinx.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. Music | Engine Room Recordings

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