| Narcissus | |
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 Singer/Drummer Aelwen Wiliams at a concert, in Glasgow, Scotland. | |
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Origin |
Los Santos, USA. |
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Genre(s) |
Pop Punk, Synthpop, Electronic, Metal |
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Years Active |
2014-Present |
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Current Members |
Ariel Cole (Bass guitar) Aelwen Wiliams (Drums, synths,vocals) Carly Shay (Vocals, synths, guitar) |
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Past Members |
Isla McBride (Vocals, synths, drums) Caroline Kirsipuu (Vocals) Kate La'Pierre (Guitar) Elena Summers (Bass) |
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Record Label |
Kirnote Records |
Narcissus is an American punk pop/synthpop group formed in late 2014, by founding members Isla McBride, Carly Shay, Kate F.N.V.G La'Pierre, and Elena Summers.
Elena Summers left due to leaving LS in late 2014, and Ariel Cole joined the band in early 2015. The band currently consists of Carly Shay, Ariel Cole, and Aelwen Williams. Kate was kicked out of the band due to having issues with one of the members, and not respecting the other members. The band released it's debut album on the 11th of February, 2015 . 2nd lead singer Isla McBride passed away on the 29th of January, being replaced on vocals fully with Carly Shay, and being replaced on drums and synths by Aelwen Williams. The band toured Europe and Oceania, in early March of 2015, selling out concerts in Auckland, Helsinki, Glasgow, Swansea, Cardiff, and Melbourne. The band has kept quiet on social media recently, supposedly on a hiatus, due to lead singer Carly Shay adopting a child, and others pursuing professional ventures in governmental and medical fields, although the band is set to start recording music again soon.
The band announced a new collaboration with Canadian Singer/Songwriter Josh Ramsay, called Sing Sing, on the 26th of March, the song was released on Itunes the day after, it is their first collaboration, and is expected to be on an upcoming album.
Carly left to form her own new band, with Caroline Kirsipuu (EX-Wife of Aelwen Wiliams) replacing her, although Carly re-joined the band a matter of weeks after she left, with her replacing Caroline.
The band officially released their second album on May 15th.
Discography[]
The band has released several singles, which include.
-Whatever Makes You Break (2014)
Vocals - Carly Shay
Guitar - Kate La'Pierre
Drums - Isla McBride
Bass - Elena Summers
-Invaesion (2015)
Vocals - Carly Shay
Drums/Synths - Isla McBride
Bass - Ariel Cole
-Cosplay The Hard Way (2015)
Lead singer Carly Shay.
Vocals/Drums - Isla McBride
Guitar/Backing vocals - Carly Shay
Bass - Ariel Cole
-Lies (2015)
Vocals/Synths - Isla McBride
Bassist Ariel Cole
Backing vocals/Synths - Carly Shay
-Anti-Faith (2015)
Vocals/Guitar - Carly Shay
Synths/Drums - Aelwen Wiliams
Bass - Ariel Cole
Sing Sing (To Me) Ft. Josh Ramsay
Vocals - Josh Ramsay
Guitar - Carly Shay
Drums - Aelwen Wiliams
Bass - Ariel Cole
Good To You (Ft. Josh Ramsay)
Vocals - Josh Ramsay/Aelwen Wiliams
Guitar - Carly Shay
Bass - Ariel Cole
Drums - Aelwen Wiliams
Angel Eyes (Ft. Chris Motionless)
Vocals - Carly Shay/Chris Motionless
Guitar - Carly Shay
Bass - Ariel Cole
Drums - Aelwen WIliams
Solo Careers[]
Several members have released solo covers, these include:
-The Mother We Share (CHVRCHES Cover) - Isla McBride
After Carly left the band, she formed her owned band, called Asphyxiation.
Invaesion (Album)[]
Narcisuss' debut album, Invaesion, included all the singles previously released, and several new songs, which include:
-Gun
Vocals/Synths - Isla McBride
Guitar - Carly Shay
-I Would Die 4 U (Prince Cover)
Vocals/Synths - Isla McBride
Synths - Ariel Cole
Synths - Carly Shay
-Sunlight Through A Straw
Vocals/Guitar - Carly Shay
Drums - Aelwen Wiliams
Bass - Ariel Cole
-World In A Bottle
Vocals - Carly Shay
Drums - Aelwen Wiliams
Bass - Ariel Cole
-Tether
Vocals/Synths - Isla McBride
Synths/Guitar - Carly Shay
Synths - Ariel Cole
Synths - Aelwen Wiliams
The album was uploaded completely without charge on music streaming service SoundCloud, and can be listened to here: https://soundcloud.com/user909631018/sets/invaesion-narcissus
Angel/Eyes[]
The band released this album on the 15th of may, and it was the first album without Isla McBride on vocals.
Track list:
Anti-Faith
Storm Chaser
Aeon
Broken Bones
Feel Alive
Hang Man
The Wanderer
Strong Hand
Whatever The Case May Be
All vocals except Strong Hand and Broken Bones were done by Carly Shay. Vocals for Strong Hand and Broken Bones were done by Aelwen Wiliams. All bass was done by Ariel Cole, all guitar by Carly Shay. All synths done by Aelwen Wiliams and Ariel Cole.
The album was released, like Invaesion, for free on SoundCloud[1]
Chart success[]
The band have realesed several charting songs, which include:
| Song | CAN Top 40 | US Alt. | UK Alt | UK Top 40 | AUS Alt. | CAN Alt. |
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| Whatever Makes You Break | - | 10 | 15 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Invaesion | - | 8 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Cosplay The Hard Way | - | - | - | - | 10 | 3 |
| Lies | 30 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Gun | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Anti-Faith | 15 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 20 |
| Sing Sing (Ft. Josh Ramsay) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 |