Fonn was a British post rock band, based around a core of six musicians, which included James McKechan. Their (untitled) debut double 12" showcased the band's ability to operate as a fluid collective, utilising a wide range of sounds and approaches.
Released in late spring 1999, 'Field 831' marked Fonn's debut album - continuing to press the band's diverse approach whilst pushing their sound and ideas to a tighter focus and greatly increased quality.
Fonn's uniqueness lay in their focussed eclecticism, their confusion of models (live band / solo studio productions; guitars / electronics; floating membership), and their desire for relative invisibility, to simply let the music do the talking.
The group recorded a Peel session, contributed a track to the E-RMX series, played a handful of live shows (most notably supporting Godspeed You Black emperor on their second UK date), and then sadly disbanded in 2000.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played Fonn on his show in January 1999 via their EP title. He would play further tracks from the group on his shows, including a session they recorded for his programme in October 1999.
Sessions[]
1. Recorded: 1999-10-10. First Broadcast: 22 December 1999
- No Pulse / Cone / Rogue
Other Shows Played[]
- 28 January 1999: Sandman (EP – Fonn) (Fatcat)
- 03 February 1999: 'Absolve (2x12"-Fonn)' (Fat Cat)
- 19 August 1999 (Radio Eins): 'Blue Friction (CD-Field 831)' (FatCat)
- August 1999 (FSK): Aviator (CD - Field 831) FatCat
- 22 September 1999: Aviator (CD - Field831) FatCat
- 23 September 1999: Def At 3.49 (LP – Field831) FatCat
- 30 September 1999: No Attachments (LP – Field831) FatCat