Sons and Daughters (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Sons and Daughters was a rock ensemble originating from Glasgow, Scotland, active between 2001 and 2012.
Biography
The band was established in 2001 while touring with Arab Strap, initially as a project led by Adele Bethel. The founding members were Bethel, David Gow, and Ailidh Lennon, with Scott Paterson joining subsequently as an additional vocalist.
Their first release, the 25-minute Love the Cup, was independently funded and issued by Ba Da Bing Records in 2003, before being re-released under Domino Records in 2004 following their signing.
In June 2005, they unveiled their sophomore album, The Repulsion Box. Early the next year, February 2006, they supported Morrissey on a UK tour. Their third studio effort, This Gift, produced by Bernard Butler, debuted on 28 January 2008.
After a quieter phase, the group offered a free download titled "Silver Spell" along with a preview trailer for their fourth album, Mirror Mirror, which was released on 13 June 2011.
On 2 November 2012, Sons and Daughters declared their split, concluding over a decade of activity.
Band members
- Adele Bethel – Vocals, guitar, piano
- David Gow – Drums, percussion
- Ailidh Lennon – Bass, mandolin, piano
- Scott Paterson – Vocals, guitar
- Touring
- Graeme Smilie – Bass (served as touring bassist during Lennon's maternity leave in 2008)
Albums
- 2003: Love the Cup (reissued in 2004)
- 2005: The Repulsion Box – UK chart position: No. 70
- 2008: This Gift – UK chart position: No. 66
- 2011: Mirror Mirror – UK chart position: No. 200
Singles
| Year | Title | UK Singles Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Johnny Cash" | 68 | Love The Cup |
| 2005 | "Dance Me In" | 40 | The Repulsion Box |
| 2005 | "Taste the Last Girl" | 75 | The Repulsion Box |
| 2007 | "Gilt Complex" | – | This Gift |
| 2008 | "Darling/This Gift" | 86 | This Gift |
| 2011 | "Breaking Fun" | – | Mirror Mirror |
| 2011 | "Rose Red" | – | Mirror Mirror |