Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2011
Noah and the Whale performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2011
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock, folk
Years active2006–2015
LabelsYoung & Lost Club, Cherrytree, Mercury
Past membersCharlie Fink
Tom Hobden
Matt "Urby Whale" Owens
Fred Abbott
Michael Petulla
Doug Fink
Laura Marling
Websitenoahandthewhale.com (archived)

Noah and the Whale were a British indie rock and folk band from Twickenham, formed in 2006[1] and dissolved in 2015. The band's last line-up consisted of Charlie Fink (vocals, guitar), Tom Hobden (violin/keyboards), Matt "Urby Whale" Owens (bass guitar), Fred Abbott (guitar/keys) and Michael Petulla (drums). Doug Fink (drums), the brother of lead singer Charlie, and Laura Marling (backing vocals) were also past members of the band.

The band have played at a number of notable venues, including a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall[2] and festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Green Man and Glastonbury as well as headlining Wilderness Festival in 2013.[3] They also toured with Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix, and played on shows such as Late Show with David Letterman[4] as well as Later... with Jools Holland, The Graham Norton Show and The Andrew Marr Show.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Noah and the Whale: 'Failure is a badge of honour, because it means you risked failure'". The Independent. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "NEWS: NOAH AND THE WHALE – TAPE DROP TREASURE HUNT!!!!". Silent Radio. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Wilderness 2013". eFestivals.co.uk. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Late Show with David Letterman - Season 18, Episode 3513: Noah and The Whale". TV.com. Retrieved 22 December 2014.