Noah and the Whale.
Noah and the Whale are an English Indie folk band from Twickenham, London, England formed in 2006. The band consists of Charlie Fink (vocals, guitar, ukulele), Tom Hobden (fiddle/keys), Matt "Urby Whale" Owens (bass guitar), Fred Abbott (guitar/ keys), and Michael Petulla (drums).
The name 'Noah and the Whale' is a combination of the title of one of the band's favourite films, The Squid and the Whale, and the name of the film's director , Noah Baumbach. They are also avid fans of the film director Wes Anderson, who helped produce The Squid and the Whale.
After the release of a few singles the band's debut album, entitled Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down, was released on 11 August 2008. The release made it to Number 5 on the official UK Albums Chart and has received mainly positive critical reviews. Emmy the Great sang for short periods with the band, while the brass accompaniment on the CD is provided by Jon Carvell (trombone) and Sam Kinrade (trumpet). Lillie Flynn (sister of singer Johnny Flynn) and Rebecca Taylor of Slow Club have also filled the role of female vocalist during tours. Doug Fink, brother of singer, Charlie, originally played drums but left to pursue a career as a doctor. Until mid-2008, Laura Marling was a member of the band and performed with them as much as her solo touring schedule allowed. She also performed the background vocals on the band's debut album but left the band several months after its release.
The band has been compared to Neutral Milk Hotel, Bonnie Prince Billy and Belle & Sebastian, and the band cites both punk rock and folk as influences.
Origin Twickenham, London, England, United Kingdom
Genres Indie folk, indie rock, Pop Rock, Bluegrass music
Years active 2006–present
Members
Charlie Fink
Tom Hobden
Matt "Urby Whale" Owens
Fred Abbott
Michael Petulla
Past members
Doug Fink
Laura Marling
Emmy the Great
Jack Hamson
- Noah and the Whale - L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
- Noah And The Whale - Tonight's The Kind Of Night - I like this one!
- Noah and The Whale - Shape Of My Heart
- Noah And The Whale - Blue Skies
- Noah and the Whale - Girlfriend In A Coma
- Sometimes - Noah and The Whale
