Thousand Thoughts (band)

Thousand Thoughts (or TT) are a British alternative rock band formed by Ethan Smith in Enfield, North London.[1] The group consists of lead vocalist Ethan Smith, guitarist Jack Botterill, guitarist William Fox, bassist Matt Morrell and drummer Adam Field. They were originally known as Elswhere but as they began to grow, they decided that Thousand Thoughts was more appropriate. The band signed to Marshall Records in 2017. Their debut EP was released on 29 March 2019.

Thousand Thoughts
From left to right: Ethan Smith, Jack Botterill, Matt Morrell and Adam Field
Background information
Also known asTT, Elswhere
OriginEnfield, London, England
GenresAlternative rock, pop punk, nu metal, alternative rock
Years active2017–present
LabelsMarshall Records
Associated actsPress to MECO, Inklings
Websitehttp://thousandthoughtsmusic.com/
Members
  • Ethan Smith
  • Jack Botterill
  • William Fox
  • Matt Morrell
  • Adam Field

Band members
  • Vocals: Ethan Smith
  • Guitars: Jack Botterill
  • Guitars: William Fox
  • Bass: Matt Morrell
  • Drums: Adam Field

Musical style, influences and band status

Thousand Thoughts musical style has been described as alternative rock. Their music takes on elements of nu-metal, pop-punk and alt-rock, interwoven with themes of tragedy and loss.[2]

The band cite Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Papa Roach and Beartooth as influences. On their debut EP, This One's For You, is influenced by the honesty of "Drown" by Bring Me The Horizon. While "Perspectives" has inspiration from Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon. "Focus" is inspired by the honest dept of 'Black Hole Sun' by Sound Garden and "Ignite" was inspired by the rhythmic flow of "My Curse" by Killswitch Engage.[3]

Discography

Their single "This One's for You" was released on 22 June 2018 and their next single, "Perspectives", was released on 9 November 2018. Both were included on their self-titled EP, Thousand Thoughts, which released on 29 March 2019, also including the tracks "Focus" and "Ignite".[4]

Their single "Saviour" was released on 27 September 2019. Vocalist Ethan Smith explains this track as 'the voice of a broken generation,' and acts as a sequel to 'This One's For You.'[5]

Their single, "Change", was released on 25 October 2019, which featured Daigo Jax, a nu-metal/hip-hop rapper, which made his first ever studio appearance on the track.[6]

Tours

Ethan Smith and Jack Botterill from Thousand Thoughts performed an acoustic set supporting Press to MECO on their London tour dates of their acoustic tour.[7]

  • London Sixty Six Sounds: 5 March 2019
  • London Sixty Six Sounds: 6 March 2019

Thousand Thoughts are supporting Inklings on a tour throughout the UK in 2019.[8]

  • Manchester The Castle Hotel: 29 October 2019
  • Birmingham, Asylum 2: 30 October 2019
  • London, Thousand Island: 3 November 2019

Thousand Thoughts opened for Bad Wolves on 29 January 2020 at Academy Islington in London.[9]

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References
  1. "Band of the Day". Moshville.co.uk.
  2. "Thousand Thoughts". Musicglue.com.
  3. Thorley, Adam. "Band of The Day: Thousand Thoughts". Maxiumvolumemusic.com.
  4. "Track By Track: Thousand Thoughts' Self-Titled Debut EP - Features". Rocksound.tv.
  5. "Thousand Thoughts Make A Case For Empathy With Their New Single 'Saviour' - News". Rocksound.tv.
  6. "Thousand Thoughts Release Brand New Track And Bring A New Dimension To Their Music With "Change"". Frontview-magazine.be.
  7. "Interview Press to Meco". Deadpress.co.uk.
  8. "Thousand Thoughts Supporting Inklings". Rockloadmag.com.
  9. "THOUSAND THOUGHTS to support BAD WOLVES at Headline show in London". Rocknloadmag.com. 19 January 2020.
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