Fast Trains EPK
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Bio
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Combining inventive alt pop with a cryptic visual space known as ‘ourWorld’, Fast Trains is the boundary-pushing solo project of Portsmouth born songwriter Tom Wells.
Since its beginnings in 2019, Fast Trains has been championed by BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing, and has won awards for both its songwriting and visual content. Fiercely independent, Wells’ self-produced, self-released music has been widely praised for its modern take on alternative 80s bands like XTC, Squeeze and Tears For Fears.
Live, Wells shifts Fast Trains from intimate solo performances to energetic full band shows, tailoring the experience to each occasion. In 2022 they completed their first UK headline tour before hitting the road as main support for Turin Brakes.
Fast Trains are currently recording their debut album, expected for release in 2024.
This is Fast Trains. Welcome to ourWorld.
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Music
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Fast Trains - Can You Take a Bullet For Me (Official Lyric Video)
Fast Trains - A Thousand Tiny Cuts (Mikko Gordon Single Mix) (Official Lyric Video)
Fast Trains - Measure by Measure (Official Video)
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One Sheet
Fast Trains One Sheet: Click here to download
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Press Releases
June 2023:
Fast Trains Is Coming to Spotify
August/September 2022:
ourWorld Volume 2 and Tour with Turin Brakes
April 2022:
‘Can You Take a Bullet For Me’ and Debut UK Tour
August/September 2021:
‘A Thousand Tiny Cuts’ and Love Record Stores ‘Tour in a Day’
May/June 2021:
‘On Being Poor’
April/May 2021:
ourWorld Volume 1
January/February 2021:
‘I Work in Lies’
October/November 2020:
‘The English Way’
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Press Pics and Artwork
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Fast Trains - On Being Poor (Live from The Wedgewood Rooms)
Fast Trains - For a Second of Your Smile (Southsea Sound Icebreaker Showcase 2023)
Fast Trains - A Thousand Tiny Cuts (FROW Live Session 2021)
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Press quotes
“Crafting anthemic, quirky pop, reminiscent of Field Music, it’s of no surprise that Fast Trains are rapidly picking up support, with a solid, ever-growing fanbase and airplay pouring in for these undoubtedly radio-friendly tunes.”
“Rich and beautifully produced.”
“Adventurously forward-thinking... a jaw-dropping visual delight”
“Great muso and even greater human.”
“Really impressive the sound he produces. The dedication to his music is awesome.”
“Absolutely superb.”
“Mesmerising... lushly crafted, charming and refreshing”
“This truly was a performance not to be missed.”
“The recorded versions feature plenty of studio wizardry, but here, shorn of the other instruments, the craftsmanship underpinning the songs really shines.”
“An eloquent and clever lyricist.”
“His production is absolutely fantastic. I love Fast Trains, I think he’s super talented. A quality musician.”
“If you’re wondering how to produce and release music on your own terms, take a closer look at Fast Trains.”
“The music of Fast Trains is always strikingly realised.”
“Tom’s hard word, passion and dedication are a shining example of what is needed to be a self releasing artist.”
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Stage Plan and Tech Rider
Fast Trains Solo Stage Plan: Click here to download (PDF)
Fast Trains Band Stage Plan: Click here to download (PDF)
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Logos
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Sync Showreel
Fast Trains Sync Showreel 2023
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Links and Contact
Website: www.fasttrains.co.uk
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Social media @thisisfasttrains
Tom Wells is also on Twitter @tomwellsmusic
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Contact:
+44 (0)7972 050619