And So I Watch You from Afar
Introduction '''And So I Watch You from Afar''' is a Northern Irish instrumental rock band from Belfast, composed of guitarists Rory Friers and Niall Kennedy, bassist Ewen Friers and drummer Chris Wee.The band released two albums with former member Tony Wright, who was replaced by Niall Kennedy in 2011.The band signed with Richter Collective, and in October 2011 announced a deal in North America with management and record label Sargent House.They released their self-titled debut studio album on April 13, 2009.Their second studio album, ''Gangs'' (2011), was met with favorable reviews. The band released their third studio album, ''All Hail Bright Futures'', on March 15, 2013 on Sargent House. Their fourth studio album, ''Heirs'' (2015). Their fifth studio album, ''The Endless Shimmering'', was released on October 20, 2017.
Band members '''Current Members'''* Rory Friers – guitar* Niall Kennedy – guitar* Ewen Friers – bass* Chris Wee – drums, percussion'''Former members'''* Jonathan Adger – bass guitar* Tony Wright – guitar
Discography ===Studio albums=== Year Album details Peak chart positionsIRLUK2009 '''''And So I Watch You From Afar'''''*Released: April 13, 2009*Label: Smalltown America*Formats: CD, Download, LP — —2011 '''''Gangs'''''*Released: April 29, 2011*Label: Richter Collective*Formats: CD, Download, LP 28 —2013 '''''All Hail Bright Futures'''''*Released: March 15, 2013*Label: Sargent House*Formats: CD, Download, LP 81 —2015 '''''Heirs'''''*Released: May 4, 2015*Label: Sargent House*Formats: CD, Download, LP 97 —2017 '''''The Endless Shimmering'''''*Released: October 20, 2017*Label: Sargent House*Formats: CD, Download, LP — —2022 ''''' Jettison'''''*Released: February 18, 2022*Label: Equal Vision, Velocity*Formats: CD, Download, LP — — "—" denotes a title that did not chart.===Singles===YearTitle Peak chart position AlbumIRL2009"Set Guitars To Kill" — And So I Watch You From Afar"S Is For Salamander" — The Letters EP2010"Straight Through The Sun Without A Scratch" —2011"Search:Party:Animal" — Gangs"BeautifulUniverseMasterChampion" — "—" denotes a title that did not chart.
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