Banners (musician)

Banners
Birth name Michael Joseph Nelson
Also known as Raines
Origin Liverpool, United Kingdom
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Years active 2015–present
Labels Island

Michael Joseph Nelson,[1] known under the stage name Banners (styled as BANNΞRS), is an English musician from Liverpool.[2] 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.[2] He contacted Canadian producer Stephen Kozmeniuk to work on his sound.[1] He signed with Island Records in 2015.[3] Nelson released his debut single "Ghosts" in March 2015 under the stage name Raines.[4][2] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson.[5]

His second single, "Shine a Light", was released in August 2015 under the new moniker Banners.[6] The song appeared on the soundtrack for the FIFA 16 video game.[4] A music video for the song was directed by Christopher Ranson and released in October 2015.[5] "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.[7][8] On 4 December, Banners released his third single "Start a Riot".[3][9] 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".[10] 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".[11] On 27 January 2016, Banners made his television debut performing "Shine a Light" on ABC's show Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[12] From 29 February to 31 March 2016, he will join American bands POP ETC and The Moth & The Flame for his first U.S. tour.[13]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[14]
Banners[15] 67

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[16]
CAN
Rock

[14]
US
Rock

[17]
US
Rock Airplay

[18]
"Ghosts"[19] 2015 Banners
"Shine a Light"[20] 71 5 43
"Start a Riot"[9] 36 24
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. 1 2 "Banners". Island Records. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Donelson, Marcy. "Banners | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 "BANNERS Premieres New Single "Start A Riot"". Island Records. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 Henry, Dusty (10 August 2015). "BANNERS share new song "Shine A Light" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  5. 1 2 Diller, Nathan (9 October 2015). "BANNERS Battles Darkness in Epic 'Shine A Light' Video". Spin. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  6. McDermott, Emily (11 November 2015). "Exclusive Video Premiere: 'Shine a Light,' BANNERS". Interview. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  7. Klinkenberg, Brendan (3 December 2015). "15 Artists Spotify Thinks Will Be Huge Next Year". Buzzfeed. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  8. "BANNERS Named Spotify Spotlight Artist to Watch in 2016". Island Records. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Start a Riot – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  10. "BANNERS Releases Self-Titled EP". Island Records. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  11. "The Royals (Original Television Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes (US). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  12. "Watch BANNERS Perform "Shine A Light" on Jimmy Kimmel Live". Island Records. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  13. "Tickets are now on sale for my first tour in the USA! ...". Facebook. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  14. 1 2 [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 17 April 2016.
  15. "Banners - EP by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  16. "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Canadian Hot 100 for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  17. "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  18. "Banners – Chart history". Billboard Rock Airplay for Banners. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  19. "Ghosts – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  20. "Shine a Light – Single by BANNERS". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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