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The Frst (pronounced “first”) is an American indie rock musical project founded by singer and guitarist Mikei Gray in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Frst
OriginNashville, Tennessee
Genresindie rock
Years active2017-present
MembersMikei Gray
Past membersAndrew Leahey, Nathan Cogan, Jeff Hutchins, Jesse Hughes & Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal, Craig Owens of Chiodos, Obie Trice, Bizarre of D12, The Dangerous Summer (band), Kellin Quinn & Matty Best of Sleeping With Sirens, Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup, Aaron Gillespie of The Almost
Websitewww.thefrst.com

in 2017.[1][2] The project’s contributors consist of Gray and a rotating lineup of guest musicians, which has included Kellin Quinn & Matty Best of Sleeping With Sirens,[3][4][5] Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup,[6] Aaron Gillespie of The Almost,[7][8][9] Andrew Leahey, and Taking Back Sunday’s touring musician Nathan Cogan amongst others.[2][10][11]

Their best known song is “Bruce Lee” which reached #29 on the iTunes Top 100 Rock Chart.[12] followed by Also, “Tarantino” which reached #78 on the same chart[1][8] and #1 at KXFM.[13] They had two other songs on SoundCloud USA Rock charts: "Ammo” which reached #1 and “Seven Eleven” which reached #2.[14]

History

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Before forming The Frst, Gray had toured as an opening act forartists such as Sublime with Rome, Village People, Florida Georgia Line, and Portugal. The Man,[10][2] playing in venues such as the Vans Warped Tour and the Grand Ole Opry.[15] Gray founded The Frst in 2017, changing the spelling of the project’s name to reflect its collaborative nature and changing lineup.[16][13][17]

The Frst released its debut single, “Another One” in 2018.[18][19]

In 2019, the project also released several singles, including “Cycles,”[20] “Seven Eleven,”[21] “Rules,”[16] and  “Ammo.”[10] “Seven Eleven” reached #2 on the SoundCloud USA Rock chart and was also featured on Loudwire’s Weekly Wire.[22] "Ammo” reached #1 on the SoundCloud USA Rock chart.[23][24]

The Frst also released the singles “Pawn Shop,”[25][26]  “Simulation,”[27] and “Tarantino”[28] in 2020. “Tarantino” reached #78 on the iTunes Top 100 Rock Chart[1] and #1 at KXFM.[17] “Simulation” was released alongside the augmented reality phone app called “The Frst,” which allowed users to scan The Frst’s logo for behind-the-scenes content.[29][27]

In August 2020, The Frst released its debut album, Prelude.[22] Gray wrote and performed seven of the ten songs on Prelude by himself.[15] The Frst also released the single “Duh'' concurrently with the album, which reached #3 on the SoundCloud USA Rock Chart.[22]

After the release of Prelude, The Frst released the single “This Is Me Now” in 2021, which featured Universal-Island artist Kid Brunswick.[30][2] and charted at #46 on the iTunes Rock Chart in the Philippines.[31] It was the second collaboration between Gray and Brunswick, the first being on Brunswick’s song “Bipolar Rhapsody.”[30]

In summer of the same year, The Frst also released the single “Small Talk.”[32][33] Gray played on more than 130 instrumental and vocal tracks within the song.[19]

The Frst has worked with mixing and mastering engineers such as Steve Hardy, James Paul Wisner, and Andy VanDette.[15][10][13]

In January 2022, The Frst released a single with InVogue Records artist Dead Bundy, called “Pop Punk Song.”[13][11][17]

In July 23, 2022, The Frst released a new single called Geronimo.[34] The track features Just a Ride & Solcura.[35]

In 2023 The Frst released several singles including “Bruce Lee,” featuring Kellin Quinn and Sleeping With Sirens,[36] [37]which debuted on BBC Radio1[38] and hit #29 on the iTunes Rock Chart, and “Murderabilia,” featuring Eagles of Death Metal, aiming to raise awareness about the meaning of Murderabilia,[39][40][41] while simultaneously receiving favorable reviews from EarMilk.[39]

On Friday, October 13th, 2023, The Frst released “You’re On Your Own, Kid” a Taylor Swift cover,[3][5] and featured Kellin Quinn & Matty Best of Sleeping With Sirens accompanying Gray on vocals and drums respectively.[3][5]

Starting February 2024, The Frst released several songs including “Torpedo (feat. The Dangerous Summer)”,[6][42] “Almost There” with Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup,[6] “Medicated Kisses,” a rap-rock collaboration featuring Obie Trice and Bizarre of D12,[43][44][45] and “Love In 3D,” featuring Craig Owens of Chiodos, Aaron Gillespie of The Almost and Underoath, and Kellin Quinn.[7][8]“Love in 3D” was released in November,[7][9] with EarMilk stating, " ‘Love In 3D’ feels like a joyful message from the exciting days of the Vans Warped Tour, placed into a beautiful dreamland inspired by anime.”[7]

The Frst has worked with mixing and mastering engineers such as Steve Hardy,[15][13] James Paul Wisner,[10] Andy VanDette,[10][13] Zach Odom & Kenneth Mount,[41] George Perks, and Sam Moses.[7]

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  1. ^ a b c Taylor, Katherine Yeske (2021-06-08). "WATCH: The Frst of His Name". Rock and Roll Globe. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  2. ^ a b c d "THE FRST Are at Their Most Open and Forthcoming on "This Is Me Now" [Video Premiere]". V13.net. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  3. ^ a b c Tellez, Victor (2023-10-22). "The Frst lanza cover de "You're On Your Own, Kid" junto a Kellin Quinn y Matty Best de Sleeping With Sirens". Punkeando! (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  4. ^ Gwaily, Moataz (2023-10-30). "You're On Your Own, Kid by The Frst". Rock Era Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  5. ^ a b c Lisil, Will (2023-11-12). "Raging Rhythms: Embracing the Boundary-Pushing Beats of Rock and Rock-Pop". RockCharts News. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  6. ^ a b c Piers, Ryan (2024-03-18). "News: The Frst Collaborate With Jaret Reddick On New Song". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  7. ^ a b c d e "The Frst shares 'Love In 3D' ft. Kellin Quinn, Craig Owens, & The Almost – EARMILK". Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  8. ^ a b c "The Frst、Craig Owens、Kellin Quinn、Aaron Gillespieがゲスト・ボーカルとして参加する「Love in 3D」配信リリース!". PUNKLOID. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  9. ^ a b "The Frst: projeto de pop punk lança single "Love In 3D" com participação de Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens)". Headbangers News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Song Premiere: The Frst - "Ammo"". New Noise Magazine. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  11. ^ a b "Video Premiere: The Frst – 'Pop Punk Song (feat. Dead Bundy)' -". New Noise Magazine. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  12. ^ Earshot (2023-08-02). "The Frst Teams With Eagles of Death Metal For 'Murderabilia'". antiMusic.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  13. ^ a b c d e f "THE FRST RELEASE NEW COLLAB SINGLE "POP PUNK SONG (FEAT. DEAD BUNDY)"". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  14. ^ "Meet The Frst - NashvilleVoyager Magazine | Nashville's Most Inspiring Stories". nashvillevoyager.com. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  15. ^ a b c d "The Frst Laces Rock and Songwriting Together For Debut, 'Prelude'". American Songwriter. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  16. ^ a b Party, Jake CraneyFavorites: Bloc; 3EB; Gaslight; Club, Tokyo Police; Kooks, The; Yorn, Pete; McMahon, rew (2019-08-23). "PREMIERE: The Frst – "Rules" (Video)". GroundSounds. Retrieved 2022-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ a b c "The Frst: Shut Up & Play Some Pop Punk". mendowerks. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  18. ^ "This could be the best road rage song since the Offspring's "Bad Habit" - Alan Cross". Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  19. ^ a b "The FRST Offer Subliminal Hope on "Small Talk"". American Songwriter. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  20. ^ "Singled Out: The Frst's Cycles". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  21. ^ "Nashville, TN's The Frst Have a New Single and You Should Stream it "Seven Eleven" [Song Premiere]". V13.net. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  22. ^ a b c "The Frst Breakdown Their Debut Album 'Prelude' and Unveil the "Duh" Music Video". V13.net. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  23. ^ Kusano, Rodney (2020-06-06). "Nashville Rock Act THE FRST Debuts "Tarantino" Single". OUTBURN ONLINE. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  24. ^ "The Frst Debuts New Single, "Tarantino" | Prelude Press". 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  25. ^ "The Frst List Their Top 10 Cannabis Strains and Invite You to Visit the "Pawn Shop" [Video Premiere]". V13.net. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  26. ^ "The Frst has debuted new a music video for new single "Pawn Shop"!". Distrolution : Home of independent rock bands and labels. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  27. ^ a b Kusano, Rodney (2020-04-24). "THE FRST Drops New Single "Simulation"". OUTBURN ONLINE. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  28. ^ Randall Radic (2020-06-24). "Premiere: The Frst Unveil Music Video for "Tarantino"". Tattoo.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  29. ^ "AP&R playlist: Acoustic dream pop, fiery pop punk and '90s-fueled indie". Alternative Press Magazine. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  30. ^ a b "The Frst Usher in Sopomore Record with Funky 'This is Me Now'". American Songwriter. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  31. ^ "This Is Me Now (feat. Kid Brunswick)". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  32. ^ BraveWords. "Exclusive: THE FRST Premiere "Small Talk" Video". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  33. ^ "News: The Frst Release New Single 'Small Talk'". New Noise Magazine. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  34. ^ Shaw, Evie (2022-07-23). "The Frst release new single "Geronimo"". All Punked Up. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  35. ^ Willschick, Aaron (2022-06-28). "The Frst Premiere the Music Video for "Geronimo" (feat. Just a Ride & Solcura)". V13.net. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  36. ^ Willschick, Aaron (2023-07-16). "The Frst Premiere the Music Video for "Bruce Lee" (ft. Kellin Quinn, Bronnie, Sleeping With Sirens)". V13.net. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  37. ^ Masen, Ambur (2023-06-28). "The Frst Brings the Heat: "Bruce Lee (Ft. Bronnie & Kellin Quinn)"". MendoWerks. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  38. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Future Alternative, with Nels Hylton: Bronnie & The Frst Future Flavour!". BBC. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  39. ^ a b "THE FRST and Eagles Of Death Metal team-up to release a heart-pumping new track, "Murderabilia" – EARMILK". Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  40. ^ "EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: The Frst Shares a New Single and Behind The Scenes Video - "Murderabilia" ft. Eagles of Death Metal". Ghost Cult Magazine. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  41. ^ a b "Nashville's The Frst Drops Video For "Murderabilia" A Collaboration With Jesse Hughes & Jennie Vee Of Eagles Of Death Metal". top40-charts.com. September 1, 2023.
  42. ^ "THE FRST ignites the sonic explosive with his new single, "Torpedo" – EARMILK". Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  43. ^ "The Frst - AILSHA - Nok Novum (Alternative Metal)". Expansión Radial (in Spanish). 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  44. ^ admin (2024-06-15). "Medicated Kisses by The Frst: Review". Illustrate Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  45. ^ Team, Radar Editorial (2024-06-16). "Que diriez vous d'écouter le nouveau single original intitulé "Medicated Kisses" de The Frst ?". IGGY Magazine (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
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