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-{{Infobox Musical artist
-| Name            = <!--THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY FIELD.  PLEASE DO NOT PUT AN IMAGE OR BAND LOGO HERE.-->The Foxes
-| Img             = Thefoxes.jpg
-| Img_capt        = The Foxes (left to right): [[Stephen Wilde]], [[Jonathan Bretman]], [[Nigel Thomas]] and [[Alex Douglas]]
-| Img_size        = 250
-| Landscape       = Yes
-| Background      = group_or_band
-| Origin          = [[London]], [[England]]
-| Genre           = [[Rock Music]]<br>[[Independent music|Indie]]
-| Years_active    = 2006 – present
-| Label           = [[Room 10 Records]]
-| URL             = [http://www.thefoxesband.com/ www.thefoxesband.com]
-| Current_members = [[Nigel Thomas]]<br/>[[Jonathan Bretman]]<br/>[[Alex Douglas]]<br/>[[Stephen Wilde]]
-}}
-<!--THIS ARTICLE IS WRITTEN IN BRITISH ENGLISH, WHICH TREATS COLLECTIVE NOUNS LIKE "BAND" AS PLURALS (e.g. "The Foxes ARE a band"). PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THIS.-->
-{{This|the band|The Foxes (disambiguation)}}
-'''The Foxes''' are an [[England|English]] [[Rock music|Rock]] and [[Independent music|Indie]] group formed in 2006. The group consists of four members - [[Nigel Thomas]] (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitarist), [[Jonathan Bretman]] (Lead Guitarist), [[Alex Douglas]]  (Bass and Backing Vocals) and [[Stephen Wilde]] (Drums). The Foxes have been cited as having: "the talent and confidence to make a huge impact on the UK music scene" by [[NME]]<ref name="NME">{{cite web|title=NME|url=http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref> and have recently hit Radio 1's indie charts at number 9.<ref name="Radio1">{{cite web|title=Radio 1's Indie charts|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles.shtml|accessdate=02-11-2008}}</ref>
-With recent releases such as 'Trauma Town' and 'Hey Baby!', released on 20th October 2008 as limited edition Vinyl from [[HMV]] and MP3 download from [[Play.com]], the band have attracted attention from many record companies and websites and influential figures, such as [[Chris Welch]], [[NME]], [[Ents24]] and [[Sony BMG]]'' (See also 'Press' and 'References')''.<ref name="Press">{{cite web|title=Press|url=http://thefoxesband.co.uk/press.php|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref> The group have also received interest from, and met with [[KT Tunstall]]<ref name="Royal Artist Club">{{cite web|title=Royal Artist Club|url=http://www.royalartistclub.com/thefoxes/2008/7/29/5124.aspx|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref> and [[Richie Havens]]<ref name="Royal Artist Club2">{{cite web|title=Royal Artist Club|url=http://www.royalartistclub.com/thefoxes/2008/8/31/5374.aspx|accessdate=31.8.2008}}</ref>.
-The Foxes have played in various venues across the country and have additionally toured the US and UK on multiple occasions, one such with [[Yeti (band)|Yeti]]. Additionally, they have played in the [[O2 Arena]], supporting various bands such as [[The Magic Numbers]].
-==History==
-In the summer of 2003 [[Nigel Thomas]] and [[Alex Douglas]] considered the creation of a band; stating it to be their: "ideal band". With a recent change from Exeter to London, both had worked for a while as an acoustic duo. Initially called 'Rush Hour Soul' the group changed their name to 'The Foxes'. The inspiration came from the band member [[Nigel Thomas]]. He states, "It's a rather spooky story. Jonno, Alex and myself sat down at my house in Fulham going through a list of band names. We had a break and went to get a can of Coke from the local shop. While walking back we looked at the side of the buildings where I lived. We saw a red metal fox stapled into wall. We had no idea why it was there. And one of the names on our list of proposed band names was…The Foxes. I had lived there for a year and had never spotted this metal sign before. And that's why we decided to become The Foxes. It feels right. It's memorable and it's got bite."
-[[Alex Douglas]] also adds, "It was an omen. It certainly was bizarre. We had spent all afternoon trying to think of a name and then one just appeared out of thin air."
-The Foxes founders are [[Nigel Thomas]] and [[Alex Douglas]], later joined by [[Jonathan Bretman]] and [[Stephen Wilde]]; and are additionally self managed, with no press agent or manager.
-Releasing their first EP in August 2007, Lover Killer is available to buy in CD format. The EP contains four of the bands songs and was their first release with their new name.
-Later came the band's latest Single 'Trauma Town', which contains just two of the bands new songs. It is currently available to download as an MP3 from [[Play.com]] and also in Limited Edition Vinyl from [[HMV]]. The band have also made a video to complement their song 'Trauma Town'.
-The groups lyrics/songs are written by the band member [[Nigel Thomas]].
-==Releases==
-* '''Lover, Killer EP''' - August 2007:
-. Lover, Killer
-<br>
-. She's a Cow
-<br>
-. Suzy
-<br>
-. Run
-'''The Foxes''' 'critically acclaimed'<ref name="AT">{{cite web|title=AT|url=http://www.amazingtunes.com/users/thefoxes/tunes/11326#iInfoTab|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref> Lover, Killer EP was released in August 2007 and sold in CD format. This was the band's first public release and had many positive reviews ''(See also 'Press and 'References')'' <ref name="Reviews3">{{cite web|title=Reviews|url=http://www.tourdates.co.uk/the-foxes/reviews|accessdate=29.7.2008}}</ref>
-* '''Trauma Town Single''' - 20th October 2008:
-. Trauma Town
-<br>
-. Hey Baby!
-The Trauma Town single was released on 20th October 2008, and sold in Limited Edition Vinyl format and also available as an MP3 download from [[HMV]] and [[Play.com]]. Also available is their [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pARu9HuDSEo official video] designed to complement 'Trauma Town'. The single has recently hit Radio 1's indie charts at number 9.<ref name="Radio1">{{cite web|title=Radio 1's Indie charts|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles.shtml|accessdate=02-11-2008}}</ref>
-===Future Releases===
-The Foxes are planning to release their next single 'Bill Hicks' based on the [[Bill Hicks| famous comedian]]. They are currently staging filming for this.<ref name="Talent Circle">{{cite web|title=Talent Circle|url=http://www.talentcircle.org/the-foxes-bill-hicks-1033-casting-details.aspx
-|accessdate=14-11-08}}</ref>
-==Press==
-* 2008:
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/020magazine_traumatown_review.jpg| 020 Magazine]
-<br>
-• [http://music.entertainment-focus.com/reviewsingle534.php| Entertainment Focus UK]
-<br>
-• [http://www.floatationsuite.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1479&Itemid=1| Floatation Suite]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/brightonsource_tt_review_081008.jpg| Brighton Source]
-<br>
-• [http://www.subba-cultcha.com/article_feature.php?id=5722| Subba Cultcha]
-<br>
-• [http://www.soundfreak.co.uk/cgi-bin/content/viewnews.cgi?id=EkkpVulAFVFvPMSvZz&tmpl=interviews| SoundFreak]
-<br>
-• [http://backstagepass.seatwaveblogs.com/2008/08/interview_the_foxes.php| Seatwave Music]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/pet_nigel_interview_300708.jpg|Peterborough Evening Telegraph]
-<br>
-• [http://www.urbanplanet.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=00973| Urban Planet]
-<br>
-• [http://www.artandsoulmagazine.com/issue16/| Art and Soul]
-<br>
-• [http://rocksellout.com/2008/04/09/the-foxes/| Rock Sellout]
-<br>
-• [http://www.rockscope.com/article/17/The-Foxes---Yeti---Water-Rats| Rockscope]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/interview_100108_xyz1.jpg| XYZ Magazine (Part 1)]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/interview_100108_xyz2.jpg| XYZ Magazine (Part 2)]
-* 2007:
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/review_birmingham_101107.jpg| Birmingham Rainbow]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/article_jersey_22_09_07.jpg| The Jersey Press]
-<br>
-• [http://www.thefoxesband.co.uk/article_argus_25_08_07.jpg| Brighton Argus]
-<br>
-• [http://www.swsixteen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105:the-next-big-thing&catid=13:entertainment| SW16]
-<br>
-• [http://www.ents24.com/web/news.html?id=00024507| Ents24]
-== References ==
-{{reflist|2}}
-==External Links==
-{{Commonscat|The Foxes}}
-* [http://www.thefoxesband.com/ Thefoxesband.com], official site
-* [http://www.myspace.com/thefoxesband Myspace.com/thefoxesband], The foxes myspace site
-* [http://www.royalartistclub.com/thefoxes Royal Artist Club], The foxes blog site
-* [http://www.lastfm.com/music/the+foxes Internet Radio], Last.fm
-* [http://www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/thefoxes/ Internet Radio], XFM