Stuffy/The Fuses


Stuffy/The Fuses are a band from South London formed in 2003.
WWW stuffyandthefuses.co.uk

Biography

The band was formed by Stephen Gilchrist who recorded the band's debut album Join Me Or Die before actually getting a complete line up together. The core line up consisting of Jon Fuse, Jen Fuse, and stuffy formed in early 2003. They released the double A-sided single "Evel Knievel"/"In The River" on Magoo's May Go Zero label. Shortly after they signed to Wrath Records and were the token Londoners on the Leeds-based label.
The next couple of years were spent sporadically touring and supporting such bands as Duels, Battle, ¡Forward, Russia! and Brakes. They were also one of the last bands to record a Peel Session which included a cover of "Top Tim Rubies" by Deerhoof; the session was broadcast on Huw Stephens' show after Peel's death.
In 2005 they recorded the follow-up album Angels Are Ace which was recorded by Steve Albini. The full release of the album followed in 2007 on London based record label Sour Puss.
The band played mainly as a 3-piece for 2007/2008 and played their last show on 23 January 2009 at The Windmill in Brixton, South London.

Musical style

The band were described by Artrocker as "XTC pop at Fugazi volume". A review of "Metal Queen Theme" described the track as sounding "like Pixies duelling with Kenickie", while "Sir Wants Sex" drew comparisons with Brian Wilson and The Breeders. A musicOMH review of Angels are Ace described them as sounding "like the archetypical UK indie band". "Where's the Captain" was described by Gigwise.com as "a 3 minute angst ridden blast of paranoia, edginess and scrawling guitars that leaves you exhausted after just one listen", with Stuffy's vocals compared to Frank Black.

Band members

  • Stuffy - vocals, drums
  • Jon Fuse - vocals, guitar
  • Jen Fuse - bass guitar, vocals
The band has included several keyboard players during its lifetime
  • Steve Fuse - Join Me Or Die sessions
  • Doc Fuse - Touring 2003 - 2004
  • Chopper Fuses - Touring 2004 - 2006 & Angels Are Ace recording sessions
  • Lucy Fuse - Touring 2006 - 2007

Discography

Albums

  • Join Me Or Die
  • ''Angels Are Ace''

Mini-Albums

  • Little Angels Are Ace - limited advance release of six Angels Are Ace tracks plus "Cardboard Song"

Singles

  • "Evel Knievel"/"In The River"
  • "Waltz"/"Cull" - Split 7" with Chris T-T
  • "Where's The Captain?"
  • "Sir Wants Sex"/"Copier" - Split 7" with The Secret Hairdresser
  • "Joe C "/"Mean Man" - Split 7" with The Aprons
  • "Ahhhh Song"
  • "Metal Queen Theme"/"Sir Wants Sex"

Compilation appearances

  • In Praise of the Kitten - track "Angelina Jolie"
  • Truck 8 - exclusive track "You're Very, Very Ugly"
  • Wombatonebat - track "Fear Me Gaijin"
  • Wrathstonbury - track "High Horse"