Futon is an international band based in Bangkok, Thailand. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 779 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1244 × 958 pixel, file size: 1. ... Location within in Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governer Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Electronic music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Drug rehabilitation is an umbrella term for a variety of processes by which a person addicted to a drug stops using that drug. ... Last Salute (1984, RCA Records) Last Salute (1984, RCA Records) Getting the Fear grew from the ashes of Southern Death Cult. ... assassins (1988, Abstract Records) rise (1985, Arcadia Records) inside out (1986, Abstract Records) forever (1987, Abstract Records) evergreen (1988, Abstract Records) Into A Circle (In Two A Circle, In2aO) were formed in April 1985 by Bee (Paul Hampshire) and Barry (Jepson), two former members of Getting the Fear. ... Suede (or The London Suede in the U.S.) were a popular and influential English rock band of the 1990s that helped start the Britpop musical movement of the decade. ... Simon Gilbert (born on 23 May 1965 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England), is a drummer and a former member of the English band Suede. ... Location within in Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governer Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ...

Gene & Oh are both from Thailand. Bee and Simon are both from England. Futon was started by Bee and David Coker (also British), who were running the Bangkok club night, Rehab. Their sound is guitar-driven electro-punk. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Members

Current members:

• Gene Futon (real name Kasidit Samniang) - Voice
• Bee Futon (real name Paul Hampshire) - Voice/Synthesizer/Guitar
• Simon Futon (real name Simon Gilbert) - Drums (2005–)
• Oh Futon (real name Hathairat Charoenchaichana) - Bass (2005–)

Past members: Simon Gilbert (born on 23 May 1965 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England), is a drummer and a former member of the English band Suede. ...

• David Futon (real name David Coker) - Voice/Guitar/Computer
• Momoko Futon (real name Momoko Ueda) - Voice/Keyboard

Bee played with Getting the Fear & Into A Circle and still runs Rehab nights at Bed Supperclub in Bangkok.
Gene perfected his singing skills in temples, tucked away in the hills of Northern Thailand.
Simon Gilbert, who joined in 2005, formerly drummed for English rock band Suede.
Oh is an artist and soap star on Thai television.
Co-founder member David Coker left Futon in September 2006, shortly followed by Momoko. Last Salute (1984, RCA Records) Last Salute (1984, RCA Records) Getting the Fear grew from the ashes of Southern Death Cult. ... assassins (1988, Abstract Records) rise (1985, Arcadia Records) inside out (1986, Abstract Records) forever (1987, Abstract Records) evergreen (1988, Abstract Records) Into A Circle (In Two A Circle, In2aO) were formed in April 1985 by Bee (Paul Hampshire) and Barry (Jepson), two former members of Getting the Fear. ... Suede (or The London Suede in the U.S.) were a popular and influential English rock band of the 1990s that helped start the Britpop musical movement of the decade. ...

History

2003

Futon's first single, a cover of The Stooges' I Wanna Be Your Dog is championed by radio DJ's in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Croatia. Both sides of the single topped the Thai Radio charts. This article is about the rock band. ... I Wanna Be Your Dog is a 1969 song by The Stooges, featured on their self-titled debut album. ...

Their gigs in Asia are riotous affairs, especially the one in Bangkok's trendy shopping district - Siam Square, where at the height of the bird flu outbreak two renegade dancers had a pillow fight and ended up covering the crowd with bird feathers.

Futon's debut album Never Mind The Botox is released in Thailand in November 2003. The initial run of 4,000 - a plastic-encased limited edition - sells quickly.

2004

Radio DJ's like Radio 1's Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe, Xfm's Lauren Laverne and Eddie Temple Morris champion Futon on their Shows. Steve Lamacq (born 16 October 1965), sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo (given to him by John Peel) or The Cat (due to his ability as a goalkeeper), is an English disc jockey, currently working with the BBC radio stations Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and now BBC Radio 2... Zane Lowe (born Alexander Zane Reid Lowe on 7 August 1973) also known as Zipper is a radio DJ and television presenter. ... Xfm logo Xfm is a brand of commercial radio stations focused on current and unsigned alternative music and owned by GCap Media in the United Kingdom. ... Lauren Laverne in 2007 Lauren Laverne (born Lauren Gofton on 28 April 1978 in Sunderland, England) is a disc jockey, television presenter and former singer. ...

Industrial electronic pioneers Coil remix their first single 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' Coil was an English cross-genre, experimental music group formed in 1982 by John Balance—later credited as Jhonn Balance—and his lover Peter Christopherson, aka Sleazy.[1] The duo worked together on a series of releases before Balance chose the name Coil, which he claimed to be inspired by...

Ace DJ Mark Moore lists 2 of their singles on his top 10 DJ Chart and still plays their 'Gay Boy' remix at his club nights; Nag Nag Nag invited Futon to play live in September 2004. The band also play at Mark Moore's Electrogogo and supported Client at 'Being Boiled'. Mark Moore (born March 10, 1964, in London) is a British dance music record producer and DJ. He was founder of the pop band SExpress, and runs the London nightclub night Electrogogo. Moore and William Orbit formed a friendship, with Orbit remixing the SXpress hit Hey Music Lover...

Futon headlines at the ‘Underworld’ in London.

Subsequently they race back to Asia to play scheduled shows in Vietnam.

Meanwhile back in Bangkok, they headline at the Fat Festival in November in front of 20,000 people. Location within in Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governer Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ...

Along with artists like Peaches, Felix da Housecat and the Velvet Underground Futon appear on the CD Soundtrack to the HBO documentary Thinking XXX. Peaches may refer to: Peaches, a type of fruit Peaches, an Electroclash musician Peaches, a song by The Stranglers Peaches, a character in the motion picture Ken Park Peaches, a song by The Presidents of the United States of America Peaches, a musical artist. ... Felix da Housecat Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings in Chicago, Illinois) is a House music DJ and record producer. ... The Velvet Underground and Nico (from left to right: John Cale, Nico, Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker) The Velvet Underground (Affectionately known as The Velvets, or V.U. for short) was an American rock and roll band of the late 1960s. ... For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... Thinking XXX is a 2004 documentary about the process photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders went through to create his book XXX: 30 Porn Star Photographs. ...

2005

Suede's former drummer Simon Gilbert joins Futon full time. Suede (or The London Suede in the U.S.) were a popular and influential English rock band of the 1990s that helped start the Britpop musical movement of the decade. ... Simon Gilbert (born on 23 May 1965 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England), is a drummer and a former member of the English band Suede. ...

Futon supports Avril Lavigne and plays at the MTV ASIA AID after show party in Bangkok.

Futon's music video for 'Tokyo Sunset' is nominated for a Channel V Award. They also presented an award at the Event.

Futon play live dates in Tokyo, Shanghai, Berlin, Paris & London

Their 2nd album Love Bites along with the music video for the single 'Rich, Baby' are released in Thailand.

Futon are hailed as MTV Thailand's Artist Alert of the month for July.

A compilation album Give Me More! is released in Japan on Avex Trax. Avex Trax logo Avex Trax or Avex Entertainment Corporation is a music record label originally from Japan. ...

2006

Futon are chosen by Tiger Beer to front the Tiger 'Translate' tour under the banner of ‘taking the best of Asia to the world’.

Shows follow in Shanghai, Dublin, Singapore and Bangkok.

Futon are one of the first unsigned bands to be featured in the UK’s Observer Music Monthly magazine.

Videos for 'Rich, Baby' and 'That Look in your Eye' are on high rotation on MTV Thailand and high rotation in the USA on IMF and MTV Chi.

The band went into the studio in July 2006 to record their third album, being produced by Tim Simenon ( Bomb the Bass, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Björk). Tim Simenon (born on 21 June 1967) is a record producer, who has previously worked with the group, Depeche Mode. ... Bomb the Bass was the creation of the British musician Tim Simenon. ... Depeche Mode (pronounced ) are an electronic music group that formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. ... Massive Attack are a trip hop band from Bristol, England. ... This article is about the musician. ...

Futon play a series of shows in Paris, displaying their new streamlined four-piece lineup (sans Momoko).

First single from the new album titled 'ฝัน' is released to coincide with their performance at the Fat Festival in Bangkok. Exclusive to Thailand, initial release was at the festival November 11/12 and general release was November 13th. This single was also available for download from the band's website with a bonus live recording. B-sides were 'Dead Tape' (also from the forthcoming album) and 'U Mean Nothing To Me' (Japanese Version).

2007

The band play 3 shows in London Jan 4th, 11th and 18th.

Futon play Singapore March 17.

The second single 'Strap It On' is released in the UK (7" single) and the band's website April 2nd. A free music video is available if you purchase from the store at xfuton.com

Futon play on the rooftop of the Lad Prao MRT station May 26. Lat Phrao (Thai ลาดพร้าว) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... The entrance to Huai Kwang station The Bangkok Metro, officially called the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), is Bangkoks underground metro system. ...

The band headlines the annual Fête de la Musique at National Stadium on June 23. The Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day is a festival taking place on June 21, the summer solstice. ... Suphachalasai Stadium, also known as the National Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ...

Third album Pain Killer is released with two shows at Bangkok's Club Culture on August 11.

A new sexier music video for 'Strap It On' is produced.

Futon completes a tour of Japan.

Other music videos have also been produced and will be rotated in the near future.

Futon headline the annual Fat Festival on November 10 (due onstage at 9pm).

Futon were a supporting act for Linkin Park on November 11. Linkin Park is a rock band from Agoura Hills, California. ...

Discography

The new album: "Pain Killer"

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Albums

• 2004 - Never Mind The Botox (Rehab)
• 2005 - Love Bites (Rehab)
• 2005 - Give Me More! (Avex) - compilation of Never Mind The Botox and Love Bites. It was only released in Japan.
• 2007 - Pain Killer (Here)

The latest single: "Strap It On"

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EPs & Singles

• 2004 - I Wanna Be Your Dog EP (Rehab)
• 2005 - Rich, Baby EP (Rehab)
• 2006 - ฝัน EP (Rehab)
• 2007 - Strap It On (dirte)

External links

• Official Band Website
• Avex Trax's FUTON page

Quotes

“...like ice cream: nice

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dirty punk underwear under electro trousers: a world class act

(Simon Napier-Bell, Observer Music Monthly) In the music business, Simon Napier-Bell (born 1939) has been bandboy, manager, producer, songwriter, journalist and author. ...

a head-on car crash between Asian and European pop culture

"(MTV Trax)"

"There is not much difference between a futon and the music of part-Thai, part-English electro outfit Futon - both are made for mind-blowing sweaty one-night-stands."

(Kenneth Yu, Lost At E Minor)

" Futon are Good and Sexy !’’ (Russell Brand UK DJ, BBC radio 2)." Russell Edward Brand [1] (born June 4, 1975 in Grays, Essex)[2] is an English radio and television personality, comedian, actor, and newspaper columnist. ...