Fireworks Over London originated in Memphis when lead singer Daniel Kenney and lead guitarist Travis Passons began playing music together, but the band was fully formed here in Nashville when drummer Peter Teselsky and bassist Lloyd Aur Norman joined the lineup two years ago. Fusing together a multitude of rock styles from all corners of the genre map, the Fireworks Over London collective maintain a sonic familiarity without becoming derivative, creating a sound much bigger than their four-man lineup would imply.
After spending their early years learning the ropes and playing the game, the members of Fireworks Over London decided to refocus their efforts and concentrate primarily on making music. "Our goal is to enjoy what we do. In our early 20s, we were each in different bands, working with well-known producers, trying to shop to labels and live up to others perception of success. It’s an easy trap to fall into and quickly becomes draining. Now we just focus on writing good music and enjoying the process of creating and performing. We try to be as self-reliant as we can and work at our own pace," says Aur Norman.
Sticking to the DIY approach, Fireworks Over London recorded and released their EP, Embers To Ashes, this year, via their independent studio, Villian Place. Following their 2010 full-length release, A Message, the band summarized what to expect from their most-recent release, via Twitter: "New record Embers to Ashes Subject matter: murderers, whores, natural satellites, and whores who murder. What else could you ask for?" — Brianne Turner