The Favours
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Kingston upon Hull , England |
| Products | Indie rock music |
The Favours consisted of four members and originated from Kingston upon Hull, England, performing within the indie rock genre.
Biography
Established in November 2002, The Favours made their initial entry into the UK music scene throughout 2003 by performing multiple live shows. They followed this with the independent release of their album Magpies Revenge during the summer of 2004. In August 2004, Lancashire-based label Filthy Little Angels issued a split EP that included the tracks "Kill" and "Out of Control."
In March 2005, after reorganizing with a refreshed lineup, the band appeared on the Unsigned Stage at the Leeds Festival in August of that year. Subsequent to three performances in Belgium, they embarked on a tour across the United States from November 2005 through January 2006 alongside The Wrens. This tour featured sold-out concerts at New York City's Bowery Ballroom and Philadelphia's Northstar Bar, as well as a headlining show at Pianos. They wrapped up 2005 and commenced 2006 by participating in The Onion's indie festival event, 'War on Christmas Party.'
Early in 2006, The Favours toured the UK with The Wrens, culminating in a sold-out performance at London's ULU. Later that summer, they played shows in Germany and Belgium during July. In October 2006, they were chosen to perform at BBC Radio Humberside's Raw Talent 'Next Stage' during the Electric Proms held in Camden.
Their presence was also featured in a BBC promotional trailer for BBC 6 Music, broadcast on BBC One, Two, and Three. This trailer showcased footage from their initial regional performances, appearances on BBC Radio Humberside's Raw Talent program, the music video for "Islands," and their Electric Proms set.
The single "Islands" was officially launched in the UK on 17 September 2007, accompanied by "One Up on You" as its b-side.
The group ultimately disbanded in 2009.