Axis Of are a three-piece alternative rock band from Portstewart, Northern Ireland. The band is composed of Niall Lawlor (guitar, vocals) and Ewen Friers (bass, vocals).
History Axis Of formed in 2007, and after various line up changes they released debut single "Brobdingnagian" in late 2009, launching in Belfast in January 2010. Since early 2010 the band have enjoyed a rise in popularity, partly due to the release of their second single "Port Na Spaniagh", which was released along with a music video, available on YouTube.
Following one of the band's UK tours in early 2010, Rock Sound magazine dubbed them "the most exciting band to come out of Northern Ireland, possibly ever" and gave them a 9/10 rating for their live performance at a show in Newcastle. As a result of this coverage the band were subsequently asked to take part in a Maida Vale Studios session in January 2011.
On 10 October 2012 they announced that they signed with Derry based label Smalltown America Records. Their début album was released in Autumn 2012 and titled Finding St Kilda.
Touring Axis Of have supported Therapy?, The King Blues, Deaf Havana, Twin Atlantic, The Joy Formidable, Lower Than Atlantis, The Bronx and frnkiero andthe cellabration.
Members Niall Lawlor – Guitar, vocals Ewen Friers – Bass, vocals
Former members Ethan Harman – Drums, percussion, vocals (2010–2015) Gybb Harrison – Drums, percussion(2007–2010)
Touring musicians Andrew Coles – drums
Discography
Studio albums Year Album details Peak chart positionsIRLUK2013 Finding St Kilda Released: 15 March 2013 Label: Smalltown America Formats: CD, Download — —2015 The Mid Brae Inn Released: 23 February 2015 Label: Smalltown America Formats: CD, Download — — "—" denotes a title that did not chart.
Singles YearTitle Peak chart positions AlbumIRLUK 2009"Brobdingnagian" — —2010"Port Na Spaniagh" — —2013"Lifehammer" — —Finding St Kilda2014"Wetsuit" — — The Mid Brae Inn2015"The Harsh Winds Of Rathlin" — — 2022"Beach Light" — —Bella Pacifica "—" denotes a title that did not chart.
References
External links Axis Of on Myspace