Los Angeles, CA — Just last month, Australian four-piece, The Faim, released their sophomore single, “Midland Line.” Today, the band is excited to share the official music video for the track, which fans can watch HERE. The video showcases the guys delivering a passionate and explosive performance, complete with their signature gold hue as the backdrop.
“…there’s no doubt that the Faim are going to be heard everywhere.” –Alternative Press
According to Rock Sound Magazine, “Midland Line” is “coated in glorious sunshine” and is set to be the “soundtrack of your summer.” The song is streaming on Spotify and Apple Music and is also available to purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. A full list of digital retailers can be found HERE.
“Massive…you have to hear them right now” –Kerrang!
Tour Dates with Sleeping With Sirens Begin Saturday, April 21st
On Saturday, April 21st, The Faim will head home to Australia for a tour with Sleeping With Sirens, which kicks off at Sydney’s Big Top and concludes in Auckland, NZ at the ASB Showgrounds on Sunday, April 29th. In May, the guys will return to the UK to complete their trek with Lower Than Atlantis and support PVMNTS for a quick run of dates, followed by a batch of headline shows at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells, Stereo in Glasgow, and The Anvil in Bournemouth.
Confirmed to Play Reading and Leeds Festivals This Summer
The Faim is also pleased to announce a series of UK summer performances at the Sound City, Great Escape, Slam Dunk, Camden Rocks, and Download Festivals. In August, the quartet will also play the esteemed Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Tickets can be purchased HERE, and stay tuned for more exciting news from The Faim!
The Faim Tour Dates:
April 21st – Sydney, AUS @ Big Top ^
April 22nd – Melbourne, AUS @ Festival Hall ^
April 24th – Adelaide, AUS @ Thebarton Theatre ^
April 25th – Northbridge, AUS @ Metro City ^
April 27th – Brisbane, AUS @ Eaton’s Hill Hotel ^
April 29th – Auckland, NZ @ ASB Showgrounds ^
May 3rd – Oxford, UK @ o2 Academy *
May 4th – Reading, UK @ Sub89 * [SOLD OUT]
May 5th – Wrexham, UK @ Central Station *
May 5th-6th – Liverpool, UK @ Sound City Festival
May 7th – Liverpool, UK @ Hangar34 *
May 8th – Aberdeen, UK @ Lemon Tree *
May 9th – Edinburgh, UK @ The Liquid Rooms *
May 11th – Middlesbrough @ The Empire *
May 12th – Hull, UK @ The Welly *
May 13th – York, UK @ Fibbers *
May 14th – Sheffield, UK @ Plug *
May 17th – Tunbridge Wells, UK @ The Forum %
May 17th-19th – Brighton, UK @ Great Escape Festival
May 21st – London, UK @ The Dome #
May 22nd – Leeds, UK @ Key Club #
May 23rd – Manchester, UK @ Night People #
May 24th – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach #
May 25th – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo %
May 26th – Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival North
May 27th – Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival South
May 28th – Birmingham, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival Midlands
May 31st – Bournemouth, UK @ The Anvil %
June 2nd – London, UK @ Camden Rocks Festival
June 9th – Leicestershire, UK @ Download Festival
August 24th – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
August 25th – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
* w/ Lower Than Atlantis
^ w/ Sleeping With Sirens
% Headline
# w/ PVMNTS
The Faim Is:
Lead vocals: Josh Raven
Lead guitar, bass, vocals: Michael Bono
Bass, keyboard: Stephen Beerkens
Drums, percussion: Sean Tighe
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