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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Is Charlie Simpson the singer behind new band PRESIDENT?
Is Charlie Simpson the singer behind new band PRESIDENT? After the group dropped the new song and music video for Fearless on June 5, fans of the Busted and Fightstar singer - and Contact Music - are convinced it's Charlie singing Charlie Simpson of Busted performs Charlie Simpson is rumoured to be the mystery singer behind new band PRESIDENT. After the group dropped the new song and music video for Fearless on June 5, fans of the Busted and Fightstar singer - and Contact Music - are convinced it's Charlie singing. However, at the end of the clip, the singer is unveiled - and it's not Charlie. This hasn't stopped fans speculating that it's still the Year 3000 hitmaker and he may be trolling us. Fearless follows the first track from the project, May's In the Name of the Father. Article continues below A press release notes: "Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritising intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself." PRESIDENT will make their debut at Download Festival on June 15, and fans will be hoping Charlie is unveiled as the singer. The rock band play the Dogtooth stage at 4.25pm. Article continues below Next month, on July 30, PRESIDENT will play to a sold-out crowd at London's The Garage.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Is Charlie Simpson the singer behind new band PRESIDENT?
Charlie Simpson is rumoured to be the mystery singer behind new band PRESIDENT. After the group dropped the new song and music video for Fearless on June 5, fans of the Busted and Fightstar singer - and Contact Music - are convinced it's Charlie singing. However, at the end of the clip, the singer is unveiled - and it's not Charlie. This hasn't stopped fans speculating that it's still the Year 3000 hitmaker and he may be trolling us. Fearless follows the first track from the project, May's In the Name of the Father. A press release notes: "Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritising intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself." PRESIDENT will make their debut at Download Festival on June 15, and fans will be hoping Charlie is unveiled as the singer. The rock band play the Dogtooth stage at 4.25pm. Next month, on July 30, PRESIDENT will play to a sold-out crowd at London's The Garage.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Download Festival 2025: Who is PRESIDENT and what time are they playing at Download?
Are we familiar with PRESIDENT already, ahead of their festival debut at Download 2025? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The mysteries ahead of Download Festival 2025 continue as speculation mounts who are, or is, PRESIDENT. With a show in London on July 30 2025 ahead of their festival debut, the line-up for the band remains unknown. However, some fans are almost certain it's one of the UK's most popular power-pop band members from the '00s. It's one of the mysteries surrounding Download Festival 2025, right up there with who might perform a secret set and this year's drink prices. But since the line up announcement and the recent release of the timetable for this year's metal festival at Castle Donnington, one name has truly captured fans' attention: PRESIDENT . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fans think that this 00s power-pop member could be the person behind Download Festival's mystery act, PRESIDENT. | Provided With a press image showing a masked figure with their face in their palms, and a rather solemn Facebook presence following only four artists – The Cure , Deftones , Underoath , and Mogwai – this act is currently the talk of Download Festival. Adding to the intrigue, the group released their first single, In The Name of the Father , on May 15, 2025. So, one eye is firmly on the UK singles chart this week, while the other is searching for clues about the act's identity. And of course, the internet has put on its investigative hat and is almost certain it knows who PRESIDENT is, or at least who one of the members could be. Most fans think that, based on the image presented, that the main person fronting PRESIDENT is none other than Charlie Simpson - known for his time in Busted and Fightstar . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aside from the image, there are other hints that come from the bands that PRESIDENT follow on Facebook; all acts that at one stage Simpson has referenced as an influence on his song-writing style. For example, Fightstar has covered The Cure's In Between Days with Simpson stating that the group have been a huge influence on him from a very young age, and covering their song was a tribute. Simpsons has also repeatedly cited Deftones (particularly Chino Moreno's vocals and Around the Fur) as a massive inspiration, shaping his approach to combining aggressive and melodic vocals. Fightstar has even covered Deftones' Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) multiple times live, as noted on . What time are PRESIDENT performing at Download Festival 2025? PRESIDENT is scheduled to perform at Download Festival 2025 on June 15th, at 4:25 PM on The Dogtooth Stage. Who do you think are the minds, or the mind, behind PRESIDENT and do you think it is the member of Busted and Fightstar? Let us know your theories by leaving a comment down below.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Masked' PRESIDENT band drops debut song, reveal first big hint on lead singer
A new mysterious rock band, PRESIDENT, dropped its debut song this week and there's a lot of speculation around its members, especially the lead vocalist. The British band, the members of which perform behind masks and have not revealed their identities yet, has led fans to believe that the lead singer is none other than Charlie Simpson. PRESIDENT released its debut single, 'In The Name Of The Father', via King Of Terrors/ADA. A press release announcing the track, described it as "a raw meditation on existential fear and the inevitability of death, referencing the 'King Of Terrors.'" Notably, Kings Of Terrors Limited is a London-based company with Charles Robert Simpson listed as its director. In a statement this week, PRESIDENT said: 'Something has been stirring. A growing noise, a ripple through the republic of the underground. We called. You listened. Your curiosity, your questions, your conversation… We have witnessed it all.' "Here, we make our first proclamation. 'In The Name Of The Father'. This is the first crack in the surface. This is your PRESIDENT. We'll be seeing you soon. Godspeed". However, fans said they were able to recognize the vocals. Many speculated it was 'I See You' star Charlie Simpson. "I get President is supposed to be an anonymous band, but the vocals give it away," one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. "@CharlieSimpson did you really think we would get that it's you from the moment you sang #presidentband," another one added. 'Holy shit the singer of President is Charlie Simpson. I can recognize that voice anywhere. For those who don't know, he was in a band called Fightstar and he won a season of Masked Singer,' a third one added. "I knew it was gonna be Charlie Simpson. I was never in doubt baby," added a fourth. Simpson has been mum about the speculation on social media.
