How many Stornoway releases are on Riffiter?

33 releases are catalogued, spanning 2010 to 2026.

When was Stornoway formed?

Stornoway formed in 2006, in Oxford,England.

What genre is Stornoway?

Stornoway is catalogued under Indie.

Artist

Stornoway

Stornoway is an indie artist from Oxford,England formed in 2006. 33 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Indie · Oxford,England · Best indie albums

33
Releases: 2010–2026
Active years: 2006
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7

Singles & EPs

26

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About

"Stornoway" is a British alternative indie folk band from the Cowley area of Oxford. It consists of singer, lyricist, and guitarist Brian Briggs; keyboard player Jon Ouin, bassist Oli Steadman and his brother Rob on drums. Their sound incorporates an ever-changing selection of stringed instruments and keyboards, supported by a typical pop backline of guitar, drums, and bass guitar. Briggs and Ouin met during Fresher's week at Oxford; Briggs thought Ouin looked like a member of Teenage Fanclub, a band both of them liked that became a topic of their first conversation. Soon after, the two began playing music together. They advertised for a bass player, and Oli Steadman was the only person to respond to their advert. Oli Steadman's younger brother Rob later auditioned for the role of drummer. The band is named after the Scottish town of Stornoway on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis, which appears on all British televised weather reports and shipping forecasts. The band had never been to Stornoway when they decided to name themselves after the town. They played their first gig there on 9 April 2010 and also signed their contract to current label 4AD, a British independent record label part …

Stornoway in brief

How many Stornoway releases are on Riffiter?: 33 releases are catalogued, spanning 2010 to 2026.
When was Stornoway formed?: Stornoway formed in 2006, in Oxford,England.
What genre is Stornoway?: Stornoway is catalogued under Indie.
What is the most recent Stornoway release on Riffiter?: Marco Polo, released in 2026.