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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Stay+ or Stay Positive
| name = Stay+ (Positive)
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| origin = [[Manchester]], England<!-- Please do not wikilink England. Common terms and major nations are not to be linked per Wikipedia guidelines -->
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| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[experimental music|experimental]]
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| origin = [[Manchester]], England<!-- Please do not wikilink England. Common terms and major nations are not to be linked per Wikipedia guidelines -->
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| years_active = 2011–2015
| genre = [[short films]], [[dance]], [[experimental]]
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| label = [[Black Butter Records]], RAMP Recordings, [[Double Denim Records]], [[Owsla|Nest HQ]]
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| years_active = 2011–present
| website =
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| label = RAMP Recordings, [[Double Denim Records]]
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| current_members = Matt Farthing
| website = {{URL|stay.cx}}
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| past_members = Moses Gold, DEERHEAD, Queenie
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| current_members = Matt Farthing<br>[[Deerhead]]
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| past_members = [[Moses Gold]]}}


'''Stay+''', also known as '''Stay Positive''' or '''Stay Plus''' (and formerly known as '''Christian AIDS''') is an electronic music act originating from Manchester, England. Originally loosely termed a "collective",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2011/12/23/gen-f-stay/ |title=GEN F: Stay+ |website=The FADER |last=Bravo |first=Amber |date=23 December 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> the act was later known to be the solo project of London-born music producer, Matt Farthing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetnotion.com/2012/10/30/botw-interview-stay/ |title=BOTW Interview: Stay |publisher=Planet Notion |date=21 July 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref> Not much else is known about the reclusive Stay+, which chose to release only limited press shots, interviews and details about members/collaborators. One example saw a balloon artist take their place for a Radio 1 interview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jly6j |title=Stay+ In Session |website=BBC |date=4 August 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> another saw an interview answered entirely with YouTube [[Found footage (appropriation)|found footage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abeano.com/stay-positive-interview/649 |title=A Strange Interview with Stay+ |website=Abeano |date=24 February 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref> Following a series of releases on the RAMP label (Flying Lotus, Falty DL), garnering critical acclaim from the likes of ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'', "Crashed" was released on [[Black Butter Records]] in November 2012 and proved a commercial step up for the project; receiving heavy mainstream radio play from champions like Radio 1's [[Annie Mac]] who made it her Record of the Week.


After 2013 the act disappeared entirely; Farthing moved on apparently and began a new project, FAIK, in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2011/12/23/gen-f-stay/ |title=Why Would A Band Of White Dudes Name Themselves Slaves? |website=The FADER |last=Cliff |first=Aimee |date=26 March 2015 |access-date=1 July 2023}}</ref>
'''Stay+''', Stay Positive or Stay Plus (formerly Christian AIDS) is an electronic music and video duo presumed to be based in Manchester. They are known for releasing music videos with controversial themes and a caustic humour. They also maintain an element of anonymity around their work, choosing to release only limited press shots, interviews and details about members. One example saw a balloon artist take their place for a Radio 1 interview.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jly6j</ref> They list [[David Lynch]] and [[Modeselektor]] among their inspirations.

Their video for "Young Luv" features BBC coverage of the 2011 Royal Wedding with Kate removed from the proceedings due to being trapped in a car.<ref>http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12249-young-luv/</ref>

==Visuals==
Stay+ are unique in that they have a band member who deals purely with visuals. He works under the pseudonym Deerhead<ref>http://www.deerhead.cx</ref> and is responsible for all the bands films and performs live alongside Matt Farthing. Deerhead has directed music videos for numerous other bands including The Good Suns and Run Toto Run.

In August 2011 on [[BBC Radio 1]], the band were the first in the world to do a live radio broadcast with synchronised live visuals streamed from the internet<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012w77h</ref>, streaming some layers of audio over radio and some with the video.

On the 19th March 2012, the band announced through their Facebook page that the first track on their debut album will be an 18-minute short film by Deerhead entitled 'The Buzzer' <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ohdpBygKzmE</ref> and the album will be distributed as a 50" QR code. <ref>http://www.facebook.com/staystaystay</ref>

==Moses Gold==

Moses Gold co-founded Christian AIDS/Stay+ with Matt Farthing, working with the band in its first year, as well as touring as a live vocalist. Noted performances include MIDI Festival, The Great Escape and their BBC Radio 1 Session for Huw Stephens.

His reasons for leaving the collective are as yet unknown... although some suggest depression and drug addiction.

He is now working on solo material - his debut song Luvsick premiered on Drowned in Sound in March 2012. He stays positive.


==Discography==
==Discography==
* "Stay+" (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
According to their website <ref>http://www.stay.cx/Stay+_audio.html</ref>
* ''Stay+'' (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
* "Fever" (2011) 12" single and digital
* ''Fever'' (2011) 12" single and digital
* "Dandelion" (2011) 10" single and digital
* ''Dandelion'' (2011) 10" single and digital
* ''Fuck Christian AIDS'' (2012) digital EP
* ''Fuck Christian AIDS'' (2012) digital EP
* ''Guardian'' (2012) digital single
* "Guardian" (2012) digital single
* ''Arem'' (2012) 50" physical download, 12" vinyl, digital <ref>http://stay.cx/arem/</ref>
* ''Arem'' (2012) 12" vinyl, digital
* "Crashed" (feat. Queenie) (2012) digital single
* "Shill / Cerebral Bore" (2013) digital single


==Name controversy==
==Name controversy==
The collective was forced to change their name after a cease and desist letter from the [[Christian Aid]] charity.<ref>http://www.nme.com/news/christian-aids/57491</ref> Stay Positive was the name of their first release <ref>http://doubledenimrecords.bigcartel.com/product/christian-aids-stay-+-7-pre-order</ref>.
Under the previous guise of "Christian AIDS", the act was forced to change its name after a cease and desist letter from the [[Christian Aid]] charity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/christian-aids/57491 |title=Christian AIDS forced to change name to Stay+ &#124; News |website=NME |date=22 June 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref> "Stay Positive" was the name of their first release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doubledenimrecords.bigcartel.com/product/christian-aids-stay-+-7-pre-order |title=DD005: Christian AIDS Stay + 7" SOLD OUT |website=[[Double Denim Records]]|date=23 May 2011 |access-date=24 July 2013}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 1 July 2023

Stay+ (Positive)
OriginManchester, England
GenresElectronic, experimental
Years active2011–2015
LabelsBlack Butter Records, RAMP Recordings, Double Denim Records, Nest HQ
MembersMatt Farthing
Past membersMoses Gold, DEERHEAD, Queenie

Stay+, also known as Stay Positive or Stay Plus (and formerly known as Christian AIDS) is an electronic music act originating from Manchester, England. Originally loosely termed a "collective",[1] the act was later known to be the solo project of London-born music producer, Matt Farthing.[2] Not much else is known about the reclusive Stay+, which chose to release only limited press shots, interviews and details about members/collaborators. One example saw a balloon artist take their place for a Radio 1 interview,[3] another saw an interview answered entirely with YouTube found footage.[4] Following a series of releases on the RAMP label (Flying Lotus, Falty DL), garnering critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, "Crashed" was released on Black Butter Records in November 2012 and proved a commercial step up for the project; receiving heavy mainstream radio play from champions like Radio 1's Annie Mac who made it her Record of the Week.

After 2013 the act disappeared entirely; Farthing moved on apparently and began a new project, FAIK, in 2015.[5]

Discography

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  • "Stay+" (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
  • "Fever" (2011) 12" single and digital
  • "Dandelion" (2011) 10" single and digital
  • Fuck Christian AIDS (2012) digital EP
  • "Guardian" (2012) digital single
  • Arem (2012) 12" vinyl, digital
  • "Crashed" (feat. Queenie) (2012) digital single
  • "Shill / Cerebral Bore" (2013) digital single

Name controversy

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Under the previous guise of "Christian AIDS", the act was forced to change its name after a cease and desist letter from the Christian Aid charity.[6] "Stay Positive" was the name of their first release.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Bravo, Amber (23 December 2011). "GEN F: Stay+". The FADER. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. ^ "BOTW Interview: Stay". Planet Notion. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Stay+ In Session". BBC. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  4. ^ "A Strange Interview with Stay+". Abeano. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ Cliff, Aimee (26 March 2015). "Why Would A Band Of White Dudes Name Themselves Slaves?". The FADER. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Christian AIDS forced to change name to Stay+ | News". NME. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "DD005: Christian AIDS Stay + 7" SOLD OUT". Double Denim Records. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.[dead link‍]
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