Nine Lies

Nine Lies
Nine Lies Promo Madison Square Garden in November 2013, from left to right: Stephen McAuley; John Rossi; Nick Black; Dave Kernohan; Stevie Mann
Background information
Origin	Belfast, N. Ireland
Genres	Rock, alternative rock, post-punk
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Evil Twin Records
Associated acts	Klass
Website	ninelies.net
Members	Stevie Mann Dave Kernohan Nick Black John Rossi Stephen McAuley

Nine Lies is an Irish rock band from Belfast. Formed in 2003, the group consists of Stevie Mann (vocals, lyrics and production), Dave Kernohan (guitar and vocals), Nick Black (guitars), Stephen 'Stoogie' McAuley (drums) and John Rossi (bass guitar, keyboards and vocals). John started his professional career in the late 1990s playing keyboards for another Irish rock band Snow Patrol. Nine Lies' early sound was rooted in post-Brit Pop but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns.

The band formed in Belfast in 2003 when the members were teenagers with an eclectic musical background, but by 2007, Nine Lies had become an international act. Playing successful music festivals such as in Łodzi Poland Where the band shared the same stage as Fun Lovin Criminals and Sugababes followed closely by the Tryxo tour which kicked off in Bonn Germany. During this time they were more successful as a touring act than they were at selling records. Within a further three years they signed with Maddie Records and all that was set to change with the release in 2010 of their debut single Someone and arguably peaked with their 2015 album 9 Lies which, according to Rolling Stone, elevated the band's stature "from heroes to superstars". In 2012 after a failed recording relationship with Maddie Records Nine Lies and Maddie Records parted ways. The band were then rapidly snapped up the same year by management company Eerie Management and under the watchful eye of Tish Romanov they went on to record the videos to Take Me Away and Nothing Left for Me, Worked with American Producer Beau Hill on Save Me and secured a touring agreement with ACA Music. The bands latest album 9 Lies has an increased alternative rock influence, and embraced a more ironic and self-deprecating image.