Fizz
Fizz members: Orla Gartland, Martin Luke Brown, dodie, Greta Isaac
Fizz members: Orla Gartland, Martin Luke Brown, dodie, Greta Isaac
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
Genres
Years active2023–present
Labels
Members
Websiteyourfavebandfizz.com

Fizz, stylised as FIZZ, is a band from London composed of musicians Orla Gartland, Dodie, Greta Isaac and Martin Luke Brown. Their debut album, The Secret to Life, was released October 27, 2023.

History

Fizz came together in "a whirlwind of pure joy and escapism, inverting everything each artist knew about making music to produce an album with fun and a love of the craft at its core."[1][2]

The members are friends and fans of each other's work, having previously collaborated on individual projects.[3][4] Their debut album The Secret to Life was recorded over a two-week period[5] at Middle Farm Studios with Peter Miles.[6]

The Secret to Life was released on October 27 and peaked at position 31 on the UK albums chart.[7]

Musical style

The band's musical style has been described as psychedelic, maximalist, and theatrical, often drawing inspiration from influential artists of previous eras.[2][3][8][9] Their debut album, The Secret to Life, offers a diverse range of genres to “create a giddy, freewheeling pop sound”.[5] The track "Grand Finale" has been compared to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody,"[8] while the track "You, Me, Lonely," has been compared to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

In the production of The Secret to Life, the band bypassed many production tools commonly used in contemporary pop music and relied on real instruments and recording live takes of songs directly onto tape. This approach, as discussed in interviews, imparts a nostalgic quality reminiscent of the music of the 1960s and 1970s.[8][2]

Band members

  • Dodie – vocals, guitar, piano, tambourine, clarinet (2023–present)
  • Greta Isaac – vocals, drums (2023–present)
  • Orla Gartland – vocals, guitar, drums (2023–present)
  • Martin Luke Brown – vocals, drums, piano (2023–present)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK

[7]

The Secret to Life 31

Singles

List of singles, with year released, and album name shown
Title Year Album
"High In Brighton" 2023 The Secret to Life
"Hell of a Ride"
"Close One"
"As Good As It Gets"
"You, Me, Lonely"

Critical reception

The critical reception of The Secret To Life has been diverse, reflecting various perspectives on the band's musical style, lyrical content, and overall impact.

The album was lauded as a noteworthy addition to the music scene, being praised for its distinctive sound and cited as a promising debut.[10] The Secret To Life has been characterised as a compelling body of work which resonates with contemporary audiences[11] and has been commended for its thematic exploration in navigating a balance between reality and make-believe.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Damara Kelly, Tyler (July 19, 2023). "FIZZ share the tracklist for their debut album alongside "Close One"". THE LINE OF BEST FIT.
  2. 1 2 3 Taylor, Ims (September 20, 2023). "FIZZ: "WE'RE REALLY BIG ON STORYTELLING BEYOND SONGS"". DIY. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Goggins, Joe (August 8, 2023). "Meet FIZZ, the indie pop supergroup discovering life's secrets". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ Lee, Zach (September 16, 2023). "FIZZ, A Band of Friends". METAL. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Savage, Mark (September 5, 2023). "Happiness bottled: Meet indie-pop supergroup Fizz". BBC News. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ Paine, Andre (June 16, 2023). "Decca signs FIZZ featuring chart stars Dodie and Orla Gartland". MusicWeek. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "THE SECRET TO LIFE". Official Charts. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 Mylrea, Hannah (September 16, 2023). "FIZZ: "This project is an act of rebellion against the industry"". NME.
  9. ↑ Chatterton, Caitlin (September 13, 2023). "FIZZ "The Secret To Life" Review". THE LINE OF BEST FIT.
  10. ↑ Vicente, Catarina (November 2, 2023). "Album Review: The Secret To Life - FIZZ".
  11. ↑ Gokcemen, Yazzi (November 3, 2023). "FIZZ: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Reality and Make-Believe".
  12. ↑ Skeet, Lucy (November 1, 2023). "Album Review: The Secret To Life - FIZZ".
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