Banners (musician)
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Birth name | Michael Joseph Nelson |
Also known as | Raines |
Origin | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Michael Joseph Nelson,[1][2] known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNΞRS), is an English musician from Liverpool.[3] He released his debut EP Banners in January 2016 through Island Records, following three singles released in 2015: "Ghosts", "Shine a Light" and "Start a Riot".
History
Banners grew up singing in Liverpool Cathedral Choir and performed with the choir in various locations throughout Europe before deciding to start a solo a career.[3] He contacted Canadian producer Stephen Kozmeniuk to work on his sound.[1] He signed with Island Records in 2015.[4] Nelson released his debut single "Ghosts" in March 2015 under the stage name Raines.[5][3] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson.[6]
His second single, "Shine a Light", was released in August 2015 under the new moniker Banners.[7] The song appeared on the soundtrack for the FIFA 16 video game.[5] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson and released in October 2015.[6] "Shine a Light" has charted on Billboard Canada Rock and Rock Airplay charts.
In early December 2015, Spotify included Banners on its Spotlight list, which highlights 15 artists to watch in 2016.[8][9] On 4 December, Banners released his third single "Start a Riot".[4][10] The song has charted on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
Banners' debut self-titled EP, produced by Kozmeniuk, was released on 15 January 2016 through Island Records. In addition to the three previously released songs, it included two new tracks: "Gold Dust" and "Back When We Had Nothing".[11] The EP debuted at number 67 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart. On 22 January 2016, Capitol Records released a soundtrack album for the TV series The Royals, which included Banners' song "Half Light".[12] On 27 January 2016, Banners made his television debut performing "Shine a Light" on ABC's show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[13] From 29 February to 31 March 2016, he joined American bands POP ETC and The Moth & The Flame for his first U.S. tour.[14] On 3 June 2016, Banners released "Half Light" as a single.[15][16]
On 24 July 2016, Banners performed at WayHome Music & Arts Festival. His single "Into the Storm", released on 16 September 2016,[17] has peaked at number 30 on the Canada Rock chart. Banners premiered a song titled "Holy Ground" on 17 November on Billboard.[2] The song was released as a single a day later.[18]
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
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CAN [21] |
CAN Rock [19] |
CAN CHR [19] |
CAN HAC [19] |
US Rock [22] |
US Rock Airplay [23] | |||
"Ghosts"[24] | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Banners |
"Shine a Light"[25] | 71 | 5 | 25 | 34 | — | 43 | ||
"Start a Riot"[10] | — | 32 | — | — | 24 | — | ||
"Half Light"[26] | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | non-album single |
"Into the Storm"[17] | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | ||
"Holly Ground"[18] | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
- 1 2 "Banners". Island Records. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 Havens, Lyndsey (17 November 2016). "Banners Shares Dreamy New Track 'Holy Ground': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 Donelson, Marcy. "Banners | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 "BANNERS Premieres New Single "Start A Riot"". Island Records. 4 December 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 Henry, Dusty (10 August 2015). "BANNERS share new song "Shine A Light" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 Diller, Nathan (9 October 2015). "BANNERS Battles Darkness in Epic 'Shine A Light' Video". Spin. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ McDermott, Emily (11 November 2015). "Exclusive Video Premiere: 'Shine a Light,' BANNERS". Interview. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ Klinkenberg, Brendan (3 December 2015). "15 Artists Spotify Thinks Will Be Huge Next Year". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "BANNERS Named Spotify Spotlight Artist to Watch in 2016". Island Records. 7 December 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Start a Riot – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "BANNERS Releases Self-Titled EP". Island Records. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "The Royals (Original Television Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes (US). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Watch BANNERS Perform "Shine A Light" on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Island Records. 28 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Tickets are now on sale for my first tour in the USA! ...". Facebook. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Ryan, Gavin (3 June 2016). "New Music Releases For 3 June 2016". Noise11. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ↑ "BANNNERS - MY NEW SINGLE IS OUT...tomorrow. Stay tuned". Facebook. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- 1 2 "Into the Storm – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Holy Ground - Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 [http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ABanners&f[1]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Banners "Chart Search"]. Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ "Banners - EP by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Canadian Hot 100 for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ↑ "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Rock Airplay for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ "Ghosts – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Shine a Light – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Half Light – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 3 June 2016.