Recorded with Iconic, multi-platinum producer Gavin Monaghan The Lazarus EP is a depart from The Fiends’ adolescence into a fully grown angst. The EP has a punk like ethos with lyrics questioning authority and critiquing modern society while having it’s musical roots in the 90s with Shoegaze and Grunge influences clear to see.
The EP as a whole has killer hooks and driving riffs throughout with a fully fledged alt-rock sound akin to the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen, Radiohead and The Cranberries.
"Drawing on their stylistic differences and inspirations to make their mark across the post-punk scene...The Fiends thrive in their pop-infused approach to alternative rock, maintaining its original shabby aesthetics." - Ana Lamond, Clash Magazine
Known for their shoegaze melodies, The Fiends are an alt-Indie rock outfit from Swansea, South Wales. Fronted by Ethan Goslett’s honest and rugged vocals mixed with poetic lyricism shows a raw and compelling perspective of his songwriting. Joshua Albrighton’s bass lines add depth and groove that will captivate the entire song, driven by Ben Quint’s drums that cut through the mix and propel the music. Invigorated by Ceulan William’s taste in blues rock mixed with intricate melodies influences his lead and rhythm playing style that creates a shoegaze sound for the band.
Since forming the band in 2020, The Fiends have gone from strength to strength - dominating their local music scene and playing multiple sold-out headline shows as well as supporting Pastel, Peter Hook & The Light, As December Fall, The Lottery Winners, The Rills and main support to a 500-person crowd with THE SNUTS at Swansea’s prestigious venue - Sin City.
After embarking on 2 UK Tours, they released their debut EP ‘Mazel Tov’ on 21st July consisting of four tracks, Talk Soon, Mazel Tov, She Said and Sleeping About, which proved successful with their fans after receiving 70,000 streams.