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


'''Stay+''', also known as '''Stay Positive''' or '''Stay Plus''' (and formerly known as '''Christian AIDS''') is an electronic music act originating from Manchester. Originally loosely termed a 'collective',<ref>http://www.thefader.com/2011/12/23/gen-f-stay/</ref> the act is now known to be the solo project of London-born music producer, [[Matt Farthing]].<ref>http://www.planetnotion.com/2012/10/30/botw-interview-stay/</ref> Not much else is known, biographically, about Stay+ as an element of anonymity has maintained around the project until its most recent activity. Choosing 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>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jly6j</ref> another saw an interview answered entirely with youtube [[found footage]].<ref>http://www.abeano.com/stay-positive-interview/649</ref> Following a series of releases on the RAMP label (Flying Lotus, Falty DL), garnering notable critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, 'Crashed' was released on Black Butter in November 2012 and proved a commercial step up for the project; receiving heavy mainstream radio play from the likes of champions like Radio 1's Annie Mac who made it her Record of the Week.
'''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>


==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''Stay+'' (2011) 7" single (as Christian AIDS)
* "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
* ''Arem'' (2012) 12" vinyl, digital
* ''Crashed (feat. Queenie)'' (2012) digital single
* "Crashed" (feat. Queenie) (2012) digital single
* "Shill / Cerebral Bore" (2013) digital single


==Name controversy==
==Name controversy==
Under the previous guise of "Christian AIDS", 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==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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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]