Faith in Plastics
| Company type | Indie pop/rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | December 2002 |
| Defunct | December 2007 |
| Headquarters | Perth , Australia |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Faith in Plastics was an indie pop/rock quartet originating from Perth, Western Australia. The group formed in December 2002 and ceased activity in 2007.
Formation
The band Faith in Plastics came together in December 2002, consisting of Adam Livingston, Rhys Davies, Andrew Lodder, and Dave Holley. They rapidly gained recognition within Perth’s live music circuit prior to launching their first release, The Arctic Market.
The Arctic Market
Their debut EP, The Arctic Market, was released in April 2006 and garnered favorable critiques. It was featured as a Highlight Record on Perth’s RTRFM. This acclaim facilitated airplay across national radio stations such as Triple J, RTRFM, FBi Radio, 4ZZZ, and 3RRR. Following this success, Faith in Plastics secured a contract with QStik Records in 2006.
Within the Perth music community, the band became well-regarded, opening for Canadian indie ensemble The Dears and Australian performers including Eskimo Joe, New Rules for Boats, Snowman, The Panics, and Josh Pyke. They received a nomination for the WAM Song of the Year in 2006 and were contenders for two categories at the 2007 WAMi: 'Best Indie Pop Act' and 'Most Promising Newcomer'. In addition, Faith in Plastics took part in the esteemed Perth International Arts Festival in 2007 and embarked on a tour with The Panda Band.
At that stage, the band was working on their follow-up record with producer Steve Bond, having also obtained a Contemporary Music Grant from ArtsWA to assist with mixing, mastering, manufacturing, and launching their second EP.
Line-up changes
In September 2006, bassist Andrew Lodder departed after being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University. He was succeeded by Vaughan Davies, who is guitarist Rhys Davies’ brother.
Dissolution
Faith in Plastics disbanded in December 2007 due to unresolved conflicts between lead vocalist Adam Livingston and guitarist Rhys Davies. Their nearly completed debut album project was discontinued as Livingston pursued alternative musical directions.
Since then, the members have reconciled and are collaborating to finalize the debut album.
Subsequent projects
By 2009, Rhys Davies had joined the band Split Seconds, while Adam Livingston and Vaughan Davies established the group Emperors.
Members
- Adam Livingston (2002–2007) – vocals, guitar
- Rhys Davies (2002–2007) – guitar, keyboard, backing vocals
- Vaughan Davies (2006–2007) – bass guitar
- Dave Holley (2002–2007) – drums
- Andrew Lodder (2002–2006) – bass guitar
Arctic Market
Arctic Market represents the inaugural EP from Faith in Plastics, issued in April 2006 via QStik Records and distributed through MGM Distribution.
Track listing
- "Hate to Say It"
- "Fluoro Light Concerto"
- "Little Miss Guided"
- "Driving via Streetlight"
- "Place in the Sky"
- "The Wrong Impressionists"