Coasts (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Bristol , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles, extended plays |
Coasts was a British rock group originating from Bristol in 2011. The ensemble featured Chris Caines on vocals, Liam Willford handling guitar duties, James Gamage playing bass, David Goulbourn on keyboards, and Ben Street on drums. They produced two albums that entered the UK top 40, with their sophomore release climbing into the top 20. Among their prominent tracks were "A Rush of Blood" and "Oceans"; the former earned the distinction of being Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record' in October 2014 and was showcased on Made in Chelsea. Meanwhile, "Oceans" attracted global media coverage and amassed over four million streams on SoundCloud.
In late 2014, Coasts secured recording contracts with Warner Records in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.
Formation
The members of Coasts initially connected while attending university in Bath before moving to Bristol to officially establish the band. They dedicated a summer to composing and rehearsing within a church crypt, subsequently making their live debut in 2012. That same year saw the release of their first single, "Stay," which garnered airplay from Huw Stephens. Their touring efforts spanned the UK extensively, including sold-out performances at venues like London's Camden Barfly. Throughout 2013, Coasts maintained momentum by selling out shows across both the UK and Europe and participated in notable industry showcases such as Brighton's Great Escape Music Festival.
2014
June 2014 marked the release of their third single, "Oceans," produced by Duncan Mills. This track received backing from BBC Radio 1 personalities Greg James and Huw Stephens. The band also recorded a live session for Radio 1 at Maida Vale for Stephens and performed at Radio 1’s Big Weekend held in Glasgow. After a sold-out concert at Dingwalls in Camden, they were highlighted as iTunes 'Ones to Watch' in July. Their fourth single, "A Rush of Blood," produced by Mike Spencer, debuted as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record' on BBC Radio 1 and gained further support from presenters Fearne Cotton, Greg James, and Huw Stephens. This surge in popularity propelled them into a UK tour.
In December 2014, Coasts performed live renditions of "A Rush of Blood," "Oceans," and "Let Go" during Series 8, Episode 10 of Made in Chelsea.
2015
Early 2015 saw the band commence a tour across North America, starting with a show at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, California. They headlined major London venues such as Scala and KOKO, took part in the Coachella during April, and appeared at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August. Their festival appearances throughout the summer also included performances at Glastonbury and Lollapalooza.
2016
Their self-titled debut album, Coasts, was released in January 2016.[1] According to AllMusic, it represented "a competent collection of catchy arena-ready tunes."[2] The album peaked at number 38 on UK charts and was supported by an album launch event at Camden's Roundhouse alongside tours throughout Europe and the United States.
2017
The band's sophomore album, This Life Vol.1, was released in August 2017 and achieved their highest UK chart position to date, reaching number 17. To support the album, they embarked on a 38-date tour across the UK, which allowed them to perform in several new locations.
2018
During 2018, Coasts toured internationally alongside their High Time label partners, The Hunna, performing across Australia, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Following this global run, they completed a sold-out UK tour that concluded at London's Kentish Town Forum.
On 9 August 2018, Coasts used social media platforms to announce their decision to part ways, designating their forthcoming UK dates as the Farewell UK Tour. Their final show took place on 28 October 2018 at Shepherd's Bush Empire.
2019
Coasts briefly reunited on 12 July 2019 to headline the Jurassic Fields festival held in Bridport, UK.
Members
- Chris Caines — Lead Vocals
- Liam Willford — Guitar
- James Gamage — Bass Guitar
- David Goulbourn — Keyboard
- Ben Street — Drums
Albums
| Title | Release Information | UK Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| Coasts |
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38 |
| This Life Vol 1 |
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17 |
Extended plays
| Title | Release Details |
|---|---|
| Paradise |
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| Oceans |
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| Coasts |
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| A Rush Of Blood |
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Singles
| Year | Song Title | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Stay" | Coasts |
| 2013 | "Wallow" | |
| 2014 | "Oceans" | |
| "A Rush Of Blood" | ||
| 2015 | "Modern Love" | |
| 2018 | "First Love" | Non-album single |