2. Futon is a doujin… Read Full Bio ↴1. Futon was an electro-rock band based in Thailand
2. Futon is a doujin music circle based in Japan, run by Ginrei
Emerging from the Nightlife capital of the Orient, Bangkok based Futon are a band that defy definition and confront the South East Asian pop stereotype with reckless abandon. Comprising of Gene & Oh( both Thai), Bee and Simon Gilbert (UK), the band are a heady combination of Western decadence and South East Asian sultriness. Futon tied the knot on the dance floor of Bangkok's hottest club night, Rehab, where like minds and hedonists gather to hear the latest electro tunes from London, New York and Tokyo.
Futon Press Credits
“...like ice cream: nice" (Lauren Laverne,NME)
“…dirty punk underwear under electro trousers: a world class act” (Simon Napier-Bell , Observer Music Monthly)
“A mesmerizing performance, they blur all boundaries”
(Mark Moore )
"a head-on car crash between Asian and European pop culture"(MTV Trax)
"punked-up pop with a rock n' roll attitude"(The Nation)
“futon are Good and Sexy !’’ Russell Brand UK DJ, ( BBC radio 2)
Futon are :
Gene vocals, "glamorous and gorgeous"
Bee guitar, moved to Bangkok to present his own Radio show.
Simon played drums with Suede.
Oh bass, was bass player for Joey Boy, is also an actress
Futon History Lesson
2003
Futon's first single "I wanna be your dog" is championed by radio DJ's in the UK, Australia, Singapore and (bizarrely) Croatia. Kids in Thailand go wild for it - both sides of the single topped the Thai Radio charts.
Their gigs in Asia have been riotous affairs, especially the one in Bangkok's trendy shopping district - Siam Square, where at the height of the bird flu outbreak two renegade dancers had a pillow fight and ended up covering the crowd with bird feathers.
Futon's debut album "Never mind the Botox" is released in Thailand in November 2003. The initial run of 4,000 - a plastic encased limited edition - is snapped up at lightning speed.
2004
London's taste makers are already wise to Futon.
Radio DJ's like Radio 1's Steve Lamacq and Zane Lowe, Xfm's Lauren Laverne and Eddie Temple Morris are championing Futon on their Shows.
Industrial electronic pioneers Coil have remixed their first single "I wanna be your dog"
Ace DJ Mark Moore lists 2 of their singles on his top 10 DJ Chart and still plays their "Gay Boy" remix continuously at his club nights; Nag Nag Nag invited Futon to play live in September 2004. The band also play at Mark Moore's Electrogogo and supported Client at ‘Being Boiled’.
Futon headlines at the ‘Underworld’ in London.
Subsequently they race back to play scheduled shows in Vietnam.
Meanwhile back in Bangkok, they headline at the Fat Festival in November in front of 20,000 people.
Along with artists like Peaches, Felix Da Housecat and the Velvet Underground Futon appear on the CD Soundtrack to the HBO documentary 'Thinking XXX' for details check out http://www.rykodisc-media.com/XXX/ for more info.
2005
SUEDE's former drummer Simon Gilbert joins Futon full time.
Futon supports Avril Lavigne and plays at the MTV ASIA AID after show party in Bangkok.
Futon's MV for “Tokyo Sunset” is nominated for a Channel V Award. They also presented an award at the Event.
Futon play live dates in Tokyo ,Shanghai, Berlin, Paris & London
Their 2nd album "Love Bites" along with the music video for the single "Rich Baby" is released in Thailand .
Futon are hailed as MTV Thailand's Artist Alert of the month for July.
Love Bites is released in Japan on Avex Records.
2006
Futon are chosen by Tiger Beer to front the Tiger ‘Translate’ tour under the banner of ‘taking the best of Asia to the world’.
Shows follow in Shanghai, Dublin, Singapore and Bangkok.
Futon are one of the first unsigned bands to be featured in the UK’s Observer Music Monthly magazine.
Videos for ‘Rich, Baby’ and ‘That Look in your Eye’ are on high rotation on MTV Thailand and high rotation in the USA on IMF and MTV Chi.
2007
The Band play a series of shows in London and pick up rave reviews.
Futon Release a 7’’ UK single on Dirte Records.
PainKiller – Futon record their third album, produced by Tim Simenon
(Bomb the Bass, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Bjork). Remixed in London by Junk Scientist ( The Rakes Larkin Love). Remixes are already Underway by Chicks On Speed & DJ Blink.
OUT SOON IN THAILAND – SE ASIA, JAPAN AND EUROPE
Talk Of The Town
Futon Lyrics
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Whatever you say, she can't hear ya
She'll be chasing the teens and dodging the queens
Tonight is her night, and she's gotta be seen
Johnny's dressed up, his hair is all messed up
So perfectly styled
He's got cash in his pocket
He's lit like a rocket
It's my big night out tonight
And I'm running at the speed of light
Nothing's gonna touch me or bring me down
Tonight I'm gonna be the talk of the town
Dylan's holding court by the bar
He gets what he wants, he's a superstar
Checking her out 'cause he thinks she's fit
Prada dress but she's faking it
Dude sweet's grinning
Dude sweet's thinking that he's gonna get laid
The guy that he's cruising is hid in the shadows
He's looking dismayed
It's my big night out tonight
And I'm running at the speed of light
Nothing's gonna touch me or bring me down
Tonight I'm gonna be the talk of the town
It's the last song but that's okay
The after hour club but I'm on my way
Back of the taxi, sat on my knee
The doll from the door is leaving with me
In "Talk of the Town" by Futon, the song follows the stories of various individuals who are all trying to be famous in their own right in a club. The first person mentioned is a woman who is so focused on herself that she doesn't even hear what others are saying. She's looking in the mirror and kissing herself, and she's out to see and be seen. Then there's Johnny, who's dressed up and ready to party with his cash in his pocket. He's confident and sure of himself, but there's also Dylan, who's a bit of a superstar and gets whatever he wants. He checks out a woman in a Prada dress, but the song suggests that she's faking it somehow. Then there's "Dude Sweet," who's hoping to get lucky with someone in the club. Finally, the singer reflects on their own big night out, where nobody can bring them down and they're determined to be the talk of the town.
The song is about the desire for fame and recognition, but it's also touching on the various ways in which people try to achieve that kind of notoriety. The woman kissing herself is so self-involved that she can't even hear what others are saying, while Johnny and Dylan are more outwardly confident and social. Meanwhile, Dude Sweet is hoping to score with someone while the singer is just focused on having a good time and being noticed. Overall, "Talk of the Town" is a catchy and relatable song that captures the excitement and thrill of a night out on the town where anything can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
She's kissing herself in the mirror
She is so self-absorbed that she is engaging in the act of kissing her own reflection in the mirror.
Whatever you say, she can't hear ya
She is not interested in what anyone else has to say.
She'll be chasing the teens and dodging the queens
She will be seeking to socialize with younger people and avoid older ones who are less trendy.
Tonight is her night, and she's gotta be seen
She wants to be visible and be the centre of attention for the evening.
Johnny's dressed up, his hair is all messed up So perfectly styled He's got cash in his pocket He's lit like a rocket He's gonna get wild
Johnny has made an effort to look good but still retains a wild, unpredictable nature.
It's my big night out tonight And I'm running at the speed of light Nothing's gonna touch me or bring me down Tonight I'm gonna be the talk of the town
The singer is ecstatic to go out and expects to be the centre of attention at the venue.
Dylan's holding court by the bar He gets what he wants, he's a superstar Checking her out 'cause he thinks she's fit Prada dress but she's faking it
Dylan is popular at the venue and receives a lot of attention from others. He notices a woman who is wearing expensive clothing but is not genuine.
Dude sweet's grinning Dude sweet's thinking that he's gonna get laid The guy that he's cruising is hid in the shadows He's looking dismayed
A man named Dude Sweet is happy and assumes he is going to have sex. However, the man he is pursuing seems to be disinterested and is hiding.
It's the last song but that's okay The after hour club but I'm on my way Back of the taxi, sat on my knee The doll from the door is leaving with me
The singer is not disappointed that the night is ending but is excited to be leaving with someone they met at the venue.
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darkwhitemilk
ทำไมเพิ่งรู้จักวงนี้ เอาจริงๆว่าอยากเป็นวัยรุ่นตอนนั้นมากเลย รู้สึกเกิดผิดยุค ๕๕๕๕
เคยดูไลฟ์พี่จีนตอนมาม.เมื่อน้องยังปีสอง โคตรประทับใจ แม้เราจะได้ดูพี่เค้าตอนที่ออกสาวแล้ว และยืนดูอยู่ไกลมากเพราะคุมแผงคอนโซลไลท์แอนด์ซาวนด์อยู่ แต่พลังพี่เยอะจริงๆค่ะ
ปล.กำลังจะจบปีสี่ค่ะตอนนี้ ๕๕
@AcousticFriday
วันคืนเก่าๆกำลังจะกลับมาาาาา FUTON!
@user-ku4ng7yq8g
格好良い！
@stephenlynch5143
Futon
Overall brilliant
Music its all in there
Bee
@beefuton1
Thank you 🙏🏻
@hall5269
หนูเห็นพี่ครั้งแรกก้อประทับใจมากเลย ชอบซาวด์ดนตรีมากกๆๆค่ะ
@animalfarmlove
ชอบอ่ะ ฟังกี่รอบก็ไม่เืบื่อเลย
@namfonnnnnnnnn
ชอบพี่จีนมาก เท่มากเลย
@slimturnpike
that final album was killer
@beefuton1
🙏🏻😍