Solemn Sun

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun
Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun
Origin	Cheltenham, England
Genres	Rock; punk rock;
Years active	2009–2017 2019-2023
Labels	Xtra Mile Recordings;
Members	Jim Lockey; Andy Oliveri; Simon Cripps; Chris Capewell;

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun (formerly Solemn Sun) are an English rock band from Cheltenham, England.^[1]

The band members are; Jim Lockey (Guitar/ vocals), Andy Oliveri (Bass), Simon Cripps (Drums) and Chris Capewheel (Guitar / vocals)^[2]

History

2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun

Formed as a Folk/Punk band^[3] The band released their debut album 'Atlases' in June 2010^[4] on istartedthefire records. The album was recorded at Steve Winwood's Wincraft Studios and produced by MPG Engineer of the year and double Grammy Award nominated producer James Towler.^[5] Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in December 2011.^[6] They released their second album, 'Death', produced by Peter Miles^[7] on Xtra Mile in April 2012.^[8]^[9]

In 2012 Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun played sets at festivals around the world as well as two UK headline tours.^[10] The band has played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry the River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi's Ark and Pete Doherty,^[11] with Jim rounding off 2012 opening for friend, fan^[12] and label mate Frank Turner on his UK and Ireland headline tour in November/December. February 2013 saw the band playing a 5-week headline tour of the UK and a U.S run with Dropkick Murphys, followed by appearances at South by Southwest and a short European tour. They played a number of UK/EU summer festivals in 2013.^[13]

2014: Solemn Sun

In July 2014, the band announced they would be returning under the name of "Solemn Sun" and a change in musical style.^[14] Jim Lockey played a selection of the Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun's former works for what he claimed to be the last ever time^[15] in an acoustic set at 2000trees.

The band released their first EP after the change in styles titled § on 13 October 2014.^[16]

2022/23: Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun

In early 2022 the band announced they would return as JL&TSS and a new album will be released via Xtra Mile Recordings in 2023, beginning with single 'Reno' on 12.05.23.

Discography

Studio albums

Atlases (2010) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]
Death (2012) [as Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun]

Extended plays

§ (2014)

References

^ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". BBC Music. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
^ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "iTunes Preview - Atlases". iTunes. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun - Atlases". istartedthefire records. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Introducing Xtra Mile Recording's Newest Signings... Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Artists - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "JIM LOCKEY & THE SOLEMN SUN – DEATH". Punktastic. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ Morris, Stephen (18 April 2012). "Stephen Morris reviews Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
^ "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Band Crush - Frank Turner On Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun". NME Online. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN ARE NOW JUST SOLEMN SUN". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
^ "Jim Lockey & Solemn Sun's final set at 2000 Trees is the perfect way to close the Friday". eFestivals. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
^ "EXCLUSIVE: SOLEMN SUN STREAM NEW EP AHEAD OF RELEASE". Kerrang. Retrieved 13 July 2015.

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[1] "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". Contact Music. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[2] "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". BBC Music. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2015.

[3] "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[4] "iTunes Preview - Atlases". iTunes. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[5] "Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun - Atlases". istartedthefire records. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[6] "Introducing Xtra Mile Recording's Newest Signings... Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[7] "Artists - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". Xtra Mile Recordings website. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[8] "JIM LOCKEY & THE SOLEMN SUN – DEATH". Punktastic. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[9] Morris, Stephen (18 April 2012). "Stephen Morris reviews Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2013.

[10] "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[11] "Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[12] "Band Crush - Frank Turner On Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun". NME Online. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[13] "SXSW Schedule - Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun". South By South West. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[14] "JIM LOCKEY AND THE SOLEMN SUN ARE NOW JUST SOLEMN SUN". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 July 2014.

[15] "Jim Lockey & Solemn Sun's final set at 2000 Trees is the perfect way to close the Friday". eFestivals. Retrieved 22 July 2014.

[16] "EXCLUSIVE: SOLEMN SUN STREAM NEW EP AHEAD OF RELEASE". Kerrang. Retrieved 13 July 2015.

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