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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Steven Fairweather
| name = Steven Fairweather
| image = FAIRWEATHER PERFORMING LIVE WITH GOB 2023.jpg
|image =Steven Fairweather JUL2015.png
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|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| caption = Fairweather performing with [[Gob (band)|Gob]] in 2023
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|birth_name = Steven Kenneth Fairweather
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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|alias = Steven Strange
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| birth_name = Steven Kenneth Fairweather
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|12|29|mf=y}}
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| alias = Steven Strange
|death_date =
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|12|29|mf=y}}
|origin = [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
| origin = [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|Radio Show Host|poet|photographer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|Radio Show Host|writer|photographer}}
| years_active = 1994–present
| years_active = 1993–present
|instrument = [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
| instrument = [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
|genre = [[Punk rock]], [[gothic rock]], [[post-hardcore]], [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[gothic rock]], [[post-hardcore]], [[indie rock]]
|label = [[Aquarius Records (Canada)|Aquarius]]
|associated_acts = [[Gob (band)|Gob]], [[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]], [[The Black Halos]]
| label = [[Aquarius Records (Canada)|Aquarius]]
| associated_acts = [[Gob (band)|Gob]], [[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]], [[The Black Halos]]
| website = {{URL|stevenfairweather.com}} {{ URL|strangerradio.com}}
| website = {{URL|stevenfairweather.com}} {{ URL|strangerradio.com}}
}}
}}


'''Steven Kenneth Fairweather''' (born December 29, 1977) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[musician]] and the bassist of the Canadian [[punk rock]] band [[Gob (band)|Gob]], founder of the [[Internet radio]] station, 'Stranger Radio', show host and photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://steven-kenneth-fairweather.tumblr.com//|title=Steven Fairweather Photography|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
''' Steven Kenneth Fairweather''' (born December 29, 1977) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[musician]], radio show host and comic book writer. He is the bassist of the Canadian [[punk rock]] band [[Gob (band)|Gob]] and founder of the [[Internet radio]] station, Stranger Radio.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===1994-97===
=== 1993 - 1997 ===


Fairweather joined the [[Gothic Rock]] band [[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]], along with member Michael Balch of [[industrial metal]] band [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]] affiliation
Fairweather joined the [[Gothic Rock]] band [[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]], along with member Michael Balch of the [[industrial metal]] band [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]] affiliation


===2000-10===
=== 2000 - 2010 ===


Fairweather joined [[Revelation Records]]' [[emo]]/[[post-hardcore]] band By a Thread.<ref name="Revelation Records : By A Thread">{{cite web|url=http://revelationrecords.com/bands/show/104|title=Revelation Records : By A Thread|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> Toured and recorded with Castle Project<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thecastleproject.bandcamp.com|title=Castle Project|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> and appeared on demo versions of songs by [[sub pop]]s' [[punk rock]] band [[the Black Halos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subpop.com/artists/the_black_halos|title=The Black Halos|first=Sub Pop|last=Records|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
Fairweather joined [[Revelation Records]]' [[emo]]/[[post-hardcore]] band By a Thread.<ref name="Revelation Records : By A Thread">{{cite web|url=http://revelationrecords.com/bands/show/104|title=Revelation Records : By A Thread|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> and appeared on demo versions of songs by [[sub pop]]s' [[punk rock]] band [[the Black Halos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subpop.com/artists/the_black_halos|title=The Black Halos|first=Sub Pop|last=Records|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>


June 2008 Fairweather joined the certified Gold album selling and <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?st=&ica=False&sa=Gob&sl=&smt=0&sat=-1&ssb=Artist|title=Gold Platinum Database: Gob|publisher=[[Canadian Recording Industry Association]]|access-date=2011-07-12|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323093203/http://www.musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?st=&ica=False&sa=Gob&sl=&smt=0&sat=-1&ssb=Artist|archive-date=2012-03-23}}</ref> juno nominated Canadian [[punk rock]] band [[Gob (band)|Gob]]<ref name="Inc.2000">{{cite magazine|author=Larry LeBlanc|title=Morissette leads Canada's Juno nomination list|magazine=Billboard|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4Q0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA45|date=12 February 2000|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|pages=45–|issn=0006-2510}}</ref>
In June 2008 Fairweather joined the Canadian [[punk rock]] band [[Gob (band)|Gob]].


===2011-16===
=== 2011 - 2016 ===


JAN 2011 Fairweather released his debut solo album ''you-and-yours''<ref name="bandcamp.com">{{cite web|url=http://stevenfairweather.bandcamp.com//|title=Steven Fairweather|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
JAN 2011 Fairweather released his debut solo album ''you-and-yours''<ref name="bandcamp.com">{{cite web|url=http://stevenfairweather.bandcamp.com//|title=Steven Fairweather|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>


APR 2011 [[emo]]/[[post-hardcore]] band By a Thread<ref name="Revelation Records : By A Thread"/> released their long-awaited sophomore album on [[Revelation Records]]. The label is known for releases by bands such as [[Youth of Today]], [[Sick of It All]], [[Quicksand (band)|Quicksand]], and [[Gorilla Biscuits]].
APR 2011 [[emo]]/[[post-hardcore]] band By a Thread<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/10531/by-a-thread-by-a-thread|title=By a Thread (2011)|publisher=PunkNews.org|last=Schultz|first=Brian|date=2011-08-26}}</ref> released their long-awaited sophomore album on [[Revelation Records]]. The label is known for releases by bands such as [[Youth of Today]], [[Sick of It All]], [[Quicksand (band)|Quicksand]], and [[Gorilla Biscuits]].


MAY 2013 On the science fiction [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showcase]] television series ''[[Continuum (TV series)|Continuum]]'' the main character triggers a hidden psychiatric protocol program called "Mr Fairweather"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2533210/|title=Second Opinion|date=26 May 2013|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016|via=IMDb}}</ref> played by [[Alessandro Juliani]] named after Fairweather.<ref>[[Continuum (season 2)]]</ref>
MAY 2013 On the science fiction [[Showtime (TV channel)|Showcase]] television series ''[[Continuum (TV series)|Continuum]]'' the main character triggers a hidden psychiatric protocol program called "Mr. Fairweather"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2533210/|title=Second Opinion|date=26 May 2013|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016|via=IMDb}}</ref> played by [[Alessandro Juliani]] named after Fairweather.<ref>[[Continuum (season 2)]]</ref>


May 27, 2014, Gob announced that ''[[Apt. 13]]'' will be released on August 26 through New Damage Records<!-- DO NOT CHANGE -->.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/News/gob_return_with_apt_13_premiere_new_track|title=Gob Return with 'Apt. 13,' Premiere New Track|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
On May 27, 2014, Gob announced that ''[[Apt. 13]]'' will be released on August 26 through New Damage Records<!-- DO NOT CHANGE -->.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/News/gob_return_with_apt_13_premiere_new_track|title=Gob Return with 'Apt. 13,' Premiere New Track|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>


In August 2014 Fairweather released his second solo album. "Visitors"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevenfairweather.bandcamp.com/album/visitors|title=Visitors, by Steven Fairweather|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> This time working with [[Gob (band)|Gob]] bandmate, and Producer [[Tom Thacker (musician)|Thomas Thacker]]. Who also performed backup vocals on the track "Because in". As well with guest vocals by [[Pink Mountaintops]], [[Will Oldham|Bonnie 'Prince' Billy]]'s ''[[Lie Down in the Light]]'' and [[the Cave Singers]] vocalist Ashley Webber. Known as Ashley Shadow in her solo career<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/ashley-shadow-releasing-her-debut-solo-album-stream-in-shadows/|title=Ashley Shadow releasing her debut solo album (stream "In Shadows")|publisher=brooklynvegan.com|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> Who meet when they both worked for organizations that meet the basic living requirements of the chronically poor, drug addicted and mentally ill in Vancouver's [[Downtown Eastside]] neighborhood, such as [[Insite]].
In August 2014 Fairweather released his second solo album. "Visitors"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevenfairweather.bandcamp.com/album/visitors|title=Visitors, by Steven Fairweather|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> This time working with [[Gob (band)|Gob]] bandmate, and Producer [[Tom Thacker (musician)|Thomas Thacker]]. Who also performed backup vocals on the track "Because in". As well as guest vocals by [[Pink Mountaintops]], [[Will Oldham|Bonnie 'Prince' Billy]]'s ''[[Lie Down in the Light]]'' and [[the Cave Singers]] vocalist Ashley Webber. Known as Ashley Shadow in her solo career<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/ashley-shadow-releasing-her-debut-solo-album-stream-in-shadows/|title=Ashley Shadow releasing her debut solo album (stream "In Shadows")|date=4 April 2016 |publisher=brooklynvegan.com|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> Who met when they both worked for organizations that meet the basic living requirements of the chronically poor, drug addicted and mentally ill in Vancouver's [[Downtown Eastside]] neighborhood, such as [[Insite]], the first legal [[supervised injection site|supervised drug injection site]] in [[North America]]


In June 2015 Fairweather appeared in a commercial for [[Lexus]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toddmduym.com/cinematography-index#/lexus-toddmduym-colewebley-sanctuary/|title=Lexus|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> Winning the CSC award in 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://csc.ca/CSCawards/2016/|title=CSC Awards 2016|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
In June 2015 Fairweather appeared in a commercial for [[Lexus]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toddmduym.com/cinematography-index#/lexus-toddmduym-colewebley-sanctuary/|title=Lexus|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> Winning the CSC award in 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://csc.ca/CSCawards/2016/|title=CSC Awards 2016|publisher=|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>


=== 2017 to Present ===
=== 2017 to 2021 ===


Feb 2017, Fairweather was brought on to host a radio show "The Church of Steventology"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.strangerradio.com/the-church-of-steventology|title=The Church of Steventology}}</ref> for [[8-Ball Community]] a [[New York City]]-based [[artist collective]]. Who was Voted listeners’ Choice Best Online Radio Station in North America - [[Mixcloud]] Online Radio Awards 2018.<ref>http://www.mora.fm/2018/radio-station-2018/</ref> And was featured in ''[[Village Voice]]'' and ''[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]''
Feb 2017, Fairweather was brought on to host a radio show "The Church of Steventology"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.strangerradio.com/the-church-of-steventology|title=The Church of Steventology}}</ref> for [[8-Ball Community]] a [[New York City]]-based [[artist collective]]. Who was Voted listeners’ Choice Best Online Radio Station in North America - [[Mixcloud]] Online Radio Awards 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mora.fm/2018/radio-station-2018/ |title=Mixcloud Online Radio Awards {{!}} Category - Category - Best Online Radio Station - 2018 |website=www.mora.fm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430063535/http://www.mora.fm/2018/radio-station-2018 |archive-date=2018-04-30}} </ref> And was featured in ''[[Village Voice]]'' and ''[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]''


In February 2018 Fairweather joined [[Daphne Guinness]] for The Blonds [[New York Fashion Week]] show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-blonds-fall-winter-2018|title=The Blonds Fall 2018}}</ref> Performing the song "Riot", recorded by [[David Bowie]] producer [[Tony Visconti]]<ref>[[Optimist in Black]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=August 2018}}
In February 2018 Fairweather joined [[Daphne Guinness]] for The Blonds [[New York Fashion Week]] show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-blonds-fall-winter-2018|title=The Blonds Fall 2018}}</ref> Performing the song "Riot", recorded by [[David Bowie]] producer [[Tony Visconti]]<ref>[[Optimist in Black]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=August 2018}}
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In April 2018 Fairweather founded Stranger Radio, an [[online radio]] station that he curates.
In April 2018 Fairweather founded Stranger Radio, an [[online radio]] station that he curates.


In July 2020 Fairweather published ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000''.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Colebrook Library: Selected Poems 1995{{ndash}}2000 |date=19 May 2023 |via=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1714562395/wwwcampusboocom587-20 |isbn=978-1-7145-6239-8 |publisher=[[Blurb, Inc.|Blurb]] |access-date=17 July 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref> Containing writings from his teenaged years exploring isolation, loss, romantic relationships, and addiction.
Nov 2019 Fairweather joined [[Gob (band)|Gob]] bandmates [[Theo Goutzinakis]] & [[Gabe Mantle]] for the project "Theo and the Thugs" Western Canadian tour. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.squamishchief.com/local-arts/theo-and-the-thugs-ready-to-take-over-squamish-punk-night-3350634}}</ref>


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Sept 2021 Fairweather released "The Volume" on Soundcloud.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/thevolumeband|title=The Volume}}</ref> A [[musical collective]] that is heavily 90's trip-hop influenced. A project that Fairweather composes the music and produces, featuring UK vocalists including the rapper Dxsh and Betty Adewole, an English model, rapper, and actress. Known for her portrayal of an Amazonian in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9031114/|title=Betty Adewole|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref> and her London based hip hop trio "Cut With" <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reformthefunk.com/features/a-group-like-cutwith|title=A Group Like CUTWITH|date=8 July 2018 }}</ref>
In July 2020 Fairweather published ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1714562395/wwwcampusboocom587-20}}</ref> The book contains poems detailing his life as a teenager, exploring his sexual experiences, leaving high school, and his addiction to heroin.


=== 2022 to Present ===
Jan 2021 Fairweather launched his [[YouTube]] channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrLWsA9abMNtPZ27lwjx3A}}</ref> showcasing his rants from his [[online radio]] show "The Church of Steventology" on Stranger Radio.


Jan 2023 ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000''.<ref name="amazon.com.2022">{{cite book |title=Steven Fairweather |via=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |url=https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steven-Fairweather/author/B0BG64PT6X?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true |access-date=17 July 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref> Fairweathers book of poetry was re-released in both paperback and [[Amazon Kindle|kindle]] versions
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Sept 2021 Fairweather and Betty Adewole Realised "The Volume" a heavily 90's trip-hop influenced project on Soundcloud. Adewole an English model, rapper, and actress.Known for her portrayal of an Amazonian in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://dcextendeduniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Betty_Adewole}}</ref>, and her London based hip hop trio "Cut With" <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reformthefunk.com/features/a-group-like-cutwith}}</ref>

Feb 2023 Fairweather released book one of his [[comic book]] series he created and wrote, "CHAAYA AND THE RED HAND," which tells the revenge story of a young woman in India.<ref name="amazon.com.2022" />

Jul 2023 Book Two of "CHAAYA AND THE RED HAND," the comic book series Fairweather writes, was released.

MAR 2024 Book Three of Fairweathers' comic book series was released. World famous comic book store [[Forbidden Planet (retail chain)]] picking up all editions, spotlighting Fairweathers series


==Works==
==Works==
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===Books===
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* ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000'' (July 2020). {{isbn|978-1714562398}}


=== Discography ===
===COMIC BOOKS===
* CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book One - FEB 2023
* CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book Two - JUL 2023
* CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book Three - Mar 2024

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===Plot===

Set in the streets of India, a young woman named Chayya is on a mission to hunt down known killers and abusers. Along her journey, she meets an excommunicated forest guard.
They align and join forces to fight back against a corrupt system. As they forge ahead, they discover an extremely dark history behind the powers that be. Within this sect is an evil beyond anything they could have ever imagined

===Poetry===
⚫
* ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000'' (Hardcover - July 2020). {{isbn|978-1714562398}}
* ''The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000'' (Paperback / Kindle - Jan 2023)

===Discography===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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!Year
!Year
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!Label
!Label
|-
|-
|<center>1997</center>
|1997
|<center>''Desipramine ''</center>
|''Desipramine ''
|<center>[[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]] </center>
|[[Waiting for God (band)|Waiting for God]]
|<center>[[Re-Constriction Records]] </center>
|[[Re-Constriction Records]]
|-
|-
|<center>2001</center>
|2001
|<center>''REV 100 ''</center>
|''REV 100 ''
|<center>By a Thread</center>
|By a Thread
|<center>[[Revelation Records]] </center>
|[[Revelation Records]]
|-
|-
|<center>2002</center>
|2002
|<center>''Waterdown Ppit ''</center>
|''Waterdown Ppit ''
|<center>By a Thread</center>
|By a Thread
|<center>TFR Music</center>
|TFR Music
|-
|-
|<center>2004</center>
|2004
|<center>''Still Life Projector split''</center>
|''Still Life Projector split''
|<center>By a Thread</center>
|By a Thread
|<center>720 Records</center>
|720 Records
|-
|-
|<center>2008</center>
|2008
|<center>''The Crash Was So Unkind''</center>
|''The Crash Was So Unkind''
|<center>Castle Project</center>
|Castle Project
|<center>White Whale</center>
|White Whale
|-
|-
|<center>2009</center>
|2009
|<center>''Drown in the Sea of Faces''</center>
|''Drown in the Sea of Faces''
|<center>Castle Project</center>
|Castle Project
|<center>White Whale</center>
|White Whale
|-
|-
|<center>2011</center>
|2011
|<center>''By a Thread''</center>
|''By a Thread''
|<center>By a Thread</center>
|By a Thread
|<center>[[Revelation Records]]</center>
|[[Revelation Records]]
|-
|-
|<center>2011</center>
|2011
|<center>''You And Yours''</center>
|''You And Yours''
|<center>Steven Fairweather</center>
|Steven Fairweather
|<center>Self Released</center>
|Self Released
|-
|-
|<center>2014</center>
|2014
|<center>[[Apt. 13]]</center>
|[[Apt. 13]]
|<center> [[Gob (band)|Gob]]</center>
| [[Gob (band)|Gob]]
|<center>New Damage Records</center>
|New Damage Records
|-
|-
|<center>2014</center>
|2014
|<center>''VISITORS''</center>
|''VISITORS''
|<center>Steven Fairweather</center>
|Steven Fairweather
|<center>Self Released</center>
|Self Released
|-
|-


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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.stevenfairweather.com/ ]
*[https://www.stevenfairweather.com/ stevenfairweather.com]
*[https://www.strangerradio.com/]
*[https://www.strangerradio.com/ strangerradio.com]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 00:59, 4 December 2024

Steven Fairweather
Fairweather performing with Gob in 2023
Fairweather performing with Gob in 2023
Background information
Birth nameSteven Kenneth Fairweather
Also known asSteven Strange
Born (1977-12-29) December 29, 1977 (age 46)
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresPunk rock, gothic rock, post-hardcore, indie rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Radio Show Host
  • writer
  • photographer
InstrumentBass
Years active1993–present
LabelsAquarius
Websitestevenfairweather.com strangerradio.com

Steven Kenneth Fairweather (born December 29, 1977) is a Canadian musician, radio show host and comic book writer. He is the bassist of the Canadian punk rock band Gob and founder of the Internet radio station, Stranger Radio.

Professional career

[edit]

1993 - 1997

[edit]

Fairweather joined the Gothic Rock band Waiting for God, along with member Michael Balch of the industrial metal band Ministry affiliation

2000 - 2010

[edit]

Fairweather joined Revelation Records' emo/post-hardcore band By a Thread.[1] and appeared on demo versions of songs by sub pops' punk rock band the Black Halos.[2]

June 2008 Fairweather joined the certified Gold album selling and [3] juno nominated Canadian punk rock band Gob[4]

2011 - 2016

[edit]

JAN 2011 Fairweather released his debut solo album you-and-yours[5]

APR 2011 emo/post-hardcore band By a Thread[6] released their long-awaited sophomore album on Revelation Records. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Sick of It All, Quicksand, and Gorilla Biscuits.

MAY 2013 On the science fiction Showcase television series Continuum the main character triggers a hidden psychiatric protocol program called "Mr. Fairweather"[7] played by Alessandro Juliani named after Fairweather.[8]

On May 27, 2014, Gob announced that Apt. 13 will be released on August 26 through New Damage Records.[9]

In August 2014 Fairweather released his second solo album. "Visitors"[10] This time working with Gob bandmate, and Producer Thomas Thacker. Who also performed backup vocals on the track "Because in". As well as guest vocals by Pink Mountaintops, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's Lie Down in the Light and the Cave Singers vocalist Ashley Webber. Known as Ashley Shadow in her solo career[11] Who met when they both worked for organizations that meet the basic living requirements of the chronically poor, drug addicted and mentally ill in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhood, such as Insite, the first legal supervised drug injection site in North America

In June 2015 Fairweather appeared in a commercial for Lexus[12] Winning the CSC award in 2016[13]

2017 to 2021

[edit]

Feb 2017, Fairweather was brought on to host a radio show "The Church of Steventology"[14] for 8-Ball Community a New York City-based artist collective. Who was Voted listeners’ Choice Best Online Radio Station in North America - Mixcloud Online Radio Awards 2018.[15] And was featured in Village Voice and Time Out

In February 2018 Fairweather joined Daphne Guinness for The Blonds New York Fashion Week show.[16] Performing the song "Riot", recorded by David Bowie producer Tony Visconti[17][circular reference]

In April 2018 Fairweather founded Stranger Radio, an online radio station that he curates.

In July 2020 Fairweather published The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000.[18] Containing writings from his teenaged years exploring isolation, loss, romantic relationships, and addiction.

Sept 2021 Fairweather released "The Volume" on Soundcloud.[19] A musical collective that is heavily 90's trip-hop influenced. A project that Fairweather composes the music and produces, featuring UK vocalists including the rapper Dxsh and Betty Adewole, an English model, rapper, and actress. Known for her portrayal of an Amazonian in Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984,[20] and her London based hip hop trio "Cut With" [21]

2022 to Present

[edit]

Jan 2023 The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000.[22] Fairweathers book of poetry was re-released in both paperback and kindle versions

Feb 2023 Fairweather released book one of his comic book series he created and wrote, "CHAAYA AND THE RED HAND," which tells the revenge story of a young woman in India.[22]

Jul 2023 Book Two of "CHAAYA AND THE RED HAND," the comic book series Fairweather writes, was released.

MAR 2024 Book Three of Fairweathers' comic book series was released. World famous comic book store Forbidden Planet (retail chain) picking up all editions, spotlighting Fairweathers series

Works

[edit]

COMIC BOOKS

[edit]
  • CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book One - FEB 2023
  • CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book Two - JUL 2023
  • CHAAYA AND THE READ HAND - Book Three - Mar 2024

Plot

[edit]

Set in the streets of India, a young woman named Chayya is on a mission to hunt down known killers and abusers. Along her journey, she meets an excommunicated forest guard. They align and join forces to fight back against a corrupt system. As they forge ahead, they discover an extremely dark history behind the powers that be. Within this sect is an evil beyond anything they could have ever imagined

Poetry

[edit]
  • The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000 (Hardcover - July 2020). ISBN 978-1714562398
  • The Colebrook Library – selected poems 1995–2000 (Paperback / Kindle - Jan 2023)

Discography

[edit]
Year Title Band Label
1997 Desipramine Waiting for God Re-Constriction Records
2001 REV 100 By a Thread Revelation Records
2002 Waterdown Ppit By a Thread TFR Music
2004 Still Life Projector split By a Thread 720 Records
2008 The Crash Was So Unkind Castle Project White Whale
2009 Drown in the Sea of Faces Castle Project White Whale
2011 By a Thread By a Thread Revelation Records
2011 You And Yours Steven Fairweather Self Released
2014 Apt. 13 Gob New Damage Records
2014 VISITORS Steven Fairweather Self Released
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References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Revelation Records : By A Thread". Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  2. ^ Records, Sub Pop. "The Black Halos". Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Gold Platinum Database: Gob". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  4. ^ Larry LeBlanc (12 February 2000). "Morissette leads Canada's Juno nomination list". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 45–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  5. ^ "Steven Fairweather". Retrieved 18 October 2016.
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