Vib Gyor
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Leeds , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Vib Gyor was a musical group originating from Leeds, England, whose name was inspired by the initial letters representing the colours of a rainbow. The ensemble consisted of Dave Fendick (vocals, acoustic guitar), Zane Keenan (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Jonny Mulroy (guitar and effects), and Jonny Hooker (drums).
The band
Their first single, "Fallen," launched on 17 July 2006 and produced by Mike Cave at Parr Street Studios, received airplay across both UK and US radio stations. In the United States, stations such as KROQ and Indie 103 played the track, while in the UK it was supported by BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe and XFM, with DJ Clint Boon forecasting notable commercial potential.
Established in 2004, Vib Gyor performed at Glastonbury Festival and Manchester's In The City music event during their inaugural year. By 2006, they appeared at XFM Manchester’s launch event alongside Goldfrapp to a sold-out audience and headlined the Topman unsigned stage at the Leeds festival. Their musical style was often likened to that of Radiohead and Sigur Rós.
Their follow-up single, "The Secret," released on 5 March 2007 and recorded by Paul Corkett (renowned for collaborations with Muse and Radiohead), garnered airplay on BBC6 Music and XFM within the UK. Across the Atlantic, Britsound identified them as 'most likely to succeed in 2007,' with radio support mirroring that of their debut.
On 9 October 2007, frontman Dave Fendick revealed that work was underway on their debut album at Rockfield Studios under producer Ken Thomas (known for his work with Sigur Rós and Maps). That same month, the band scheduled a US tour alongside TRANSFER.
In November 2007, bassist Dan Spooner departed from the band, leading to a search for a new member.
During 2008, Vib Gyor recorded their first album We Are Not an Island in their personal studio located in Leeds, featuring contributions from former bassist James Heggie. The album saw a global release on 25 May 2009 exclusively through iTunes.
On 24 August 2010, it was disclosed that Vib Gyor had disbanded almost a year earlier. Band members went on to pursue separate projects: Zane Keenan embarked on a solo career, while Jonny Hooker and Dave Fendick formed Fossil Collective.
In 2011, their track "Red Lights" was included in the soundtrack of the French motion picture The Intouchables.
Former members
- Dave Fendick – vocals, acoustic guitars (2004–2009)
- Zane Keenan – keyboards, guitars, backing vocals (2004–2009)
- Jonny Mulroy – guitars, effects (2004–2009)
- Jonny Hooker – drums (2004–2009)
- Dan Spooner – bass (2004–2007)
- James Heggie – bass (2007–2009)
Albums
- We Are Not an Island (25 May 2009)
- Lost Songs (11 October 2010)
EPs
- The Secret EP (5 March 2007)
- White EP (13 November 2007)
Singles
- Fallen (17 July 2006)
Demo releases
| Release | EP1 - The Insomnia EP - Home recordings |
EP2 - The Stalker EP - Home recordings |
EP3 - Home recordings |
EP4 - New Songs (Promo Disk) |
| Track Listing | 1. Permanent Disguise (Demo) 2. Time (Demo) 3. You Wear Me Out (Demo) 4. More (Demo) 5. Insomnia (Demo) |
1. Fallen (Demo) 2. Church Bell (Demo) 3. The Stalker (Demo) 4. Long Way Down (Demo) 5. Ananomaly (Demo) |
1. Always Alone (Demo) 2. The Secret (Demo) 3. Metamorphosis (Demo) 4. You Forget (Demo) 5. Ultimatum (Demo) |
1. Rhombus Suit (Demo) 2. Tiny Daggers (Demo) 3. Evil Eye (Demo) 4. Red Lights (Demo) 5. Silence (Demo) 6. Momentum (Demo) 7. Winter (Demo) 8. The Experiment (Demo) 9. Quiet Ones (Demo) 10. How Long Have I Lost (Demo) |
| Year Of Release | 2004 | 2005 | 2005 | 2006 |