Fake Number
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | March 2006 |
| Headquarters | Lorena , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Website | www |
Fake Number, frequently abbreviated as FKN, was a Brazilian pop punk ensemble that rose to recognition during the mid to late 2000s.
History
The band originated in March 2006 in Lorena, São Paulo, founded by vocalist Elektra and guitarist Pinguim, who remained the consistent core throughout the group's existence. They were initially joined by drummer Tony and bassist Mark, with the addition of a second guitarist, Gabriel ("Gah"), a few months later. Drawing inspiration from acts such as Charlie Brown Jr., Blink-182, and Paramore, their first single "Segredos que Guardei" debuted in 2007. This track was produced by Lampadinha, noted for collaborations with Charlie Brown Jr. and CPM 22. The accompanying music video featured blogger MariMoon. Their debut album, Cinco Faces de um Segredo, was released under Urubuz Records. In recognition of their impact, Zona Punk awarded them "Best Brazilian Band of 2008."
In 2010, they released their eponymous second album, produced by the seasoned Rick Bonadio, which became one of the most downloaded albums that year. The group underwent significant personnel changes in 2011 when Gah, Tony, and Mark left; they were replaced by bassist Marcus Maia and drummer André Mattera. That same year, Fake Number served as the opening act for Paramore’s Brand New Eyes World Tour concerts in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, an opportunity secured after a fan-driven petition gathered over 7,000 signatures. To celebrate their fifth anniversary, they produced a cover version of Rebecca Black’s "Friday." Their song "Primeira Lembrança" earned a nomination for the 2011 MTV Video Music Brazil award for "Hit of the Year," demonstrating considerable fan support.
Their third and final studio album, Contra o Tempo, came out in 2012. The lead single "Último Trem" featured a collaborative video including appearances from sixteen notable Brazilian bands such as NX Zero, Fresno, Hateen, Strike, Scracho, and Rancore.
In April 2014, Fake Number competed on Rede Globo's reality program Superstar, performing Roberto Carlos' "O Portão," but were eliminated during the initial week.
The band officially announced their dissolution through Facebook in November 2014.
Final lineup
- Elektra – lead vocals
- Pinguim – electric guitar
- André Mattera – drums
Previous members
- Diablo – bass guitar
- Tony – drums
- Mark – bass guitar
- Gah – electric guitar
- Vermelho – electric guitar
- Marcus Maia – bass guitar
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Cinco Faces de um Segredo
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| 2010 | Fake Number
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| 2012 | Contra o Tempo
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