Solemn Sun

English rock band

Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun

Origin| Cheltenham, England
Genres|

* Rock
* punk rock

Years active| 2009–2017 2019-Present
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

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### 2009 - 2014: Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun

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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

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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

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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

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### Studio albums

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

### Extended plays

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* § (2014)

## References

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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. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. 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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