The Faders
| Company type | Group or band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 2004 |
| Founder | Toy Valentine, Cherisse Osei, Molly Lorenne |
| Defunct | July 6, 2006 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Albums, singles |
The Faders were a UK-based all-female pop rock group, established in January 2004 under the auspices of Polydor Records. The initial lineup was formed when bassist and keyboardist Toy Valentine and drummer Cherisse Osei successfully passed the first audition round. Subsequently, the ensemble was completed by the addition of lead vocalist and lead guitarist Molly Lorenne, who is the daughter of Midge Ure and Annabel Giles.
Members
- Molly Lorenne (born Molly Decima Ure, 7 March 1987) – lead vocals and lead guitar
- Toy Valentine (born 4 July 1985) – bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriting
- Cherisse Osei (born 23 December 1986) – drums, backing vocals
Career
Following their signing with Polydor, The Faders launched their first single, "No Sleep Tonight", which climbed to No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2005. Their subsequent release, "Jump," reached No. 21. However, just weeks ahead of the release of their third single "Look At Me Now" in April 2006, Polydor terminated their contract. In response, the band produced T-shirts emblazoned with "Polygone," a spoof of the Polydor logo. With some members hesitant to seek another recording contract, the group officially dissolved on 6 July 2006 through announcements on their MySpace page and official communication channels.
Live performances
The Faders appeared at The Jersey Telecom – Summer Sizzler tour held in Jersey on 9 July 2005 and performed four times at London's renowned 100 Club. They also served as supporting act for American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson during the UK portion of her 2006 Breakaway World Tour, and played at Southampton Common on 5 June 2005.
Songs used in other media
"No Sleep Tonight" was featured in:
- Veronica Mars Season 2, Episode 5 ("Blast from the Past"), where it was accompanied by "Whatever It Takes"; notably, the band appeared performing within this episode. The track is included on the show's official soundtrack.
- Grey's Anatomy Season 2, Episode 8
- The soundtrack for British TV series Sugar Rush
- Advertisements in the United States for the Cingular ROKR phone, as well as commercials for VO5 Extreme Style hair products and Vodafone UK's "Stop The Clock" campaign
- Included in worldwide 2006 McDonald's Happy Meal music toy collections
- Featured during opening credits and soccer sequences in Amanda Bynes' film She's the Man
- Used in soccer scenes and soundtrack of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
- Trailer for Bratz The Movie
- A scene in My Super Ex-Girlfriend (Molly McQueen Version)
- Pilot episode of ABC Family's Greek
- Television documentary Chelsea: The Inside Story, focused on the London football club
Both "Jump" and "Whatever It Takes" were re-recorded using Simlish for The Sims 2: Nightlife, retitled as "Bunge" and "Wanebo Da Way," respectively.
Post-breakup careers
Following their split, each member embarked on separate musical paths. Toy Valentine initiated a new musical project. Molly Lorenne secured a deal with EMI, though later parted ways with the label; she performed under the name "Molly McQueen," reissued "No Sleep Tonight," which was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 movie My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Cherisse Osei joined Swedish ensemble Calaisa, subsequently played with artist Mika, and later became part of Bryan Ferry's band. In 2016, she was recruited by Scottish rock group Simple Minds for their Acoustic album release and accompanying tour.
Albums
- Plug In + Play (2005)
Singles
- "No Sleep Tonight" (2005) – reached UK chart position 13
- "Jump" (2005) – peaked at number 21 on UK charts
- "Look At Me Now" (2006) – scheduled for release on 17 April but withdrawn following the band's breakup