Candid

There are at least two bands with the name Candid:

1. Candid, Coventry, UK

Candid are an English indie rock band from Coventry, formed in 2016.

The band consists of Rob Latimer (lead vocals, guitar), Dan Latimer (guitar, backing vocals), Sam Baines (bass guitar) and Max Fisher (keyboards). Former members include Sam Greenwell on guitar (2016), Ben Williams on drums (2017-2019) and Alex Bonsor on drums (2019-2024).

Candid have recorded several critically acclaimed singles and had two limited edition physical releases. They have featured on a number of radio stations, been BBC Music Introducing band of the month and played several UK festivals. They have performed on Raw Sound TV and their music has featured on Channel 4 Television.

Not to be confused with the New York band of the same name, this Candid started in Coventry, United Kingdom. They began as a band at their secondary school Coundon Court and since their beginning have supported multiple artists, including Tom Clarke, formerly of The Enemy, as well as indie rock bands The Snuts and The Fratellis.

They have had songs played on BBC Radio, including 2020's stay at home weekend festival. The band have also played at Y Not? Festival, Uplift Weekender amongst others.

In April 2020, Candid were named BBC Music Introducing band of the month.

On June 7, 2024 Candid released their debut EP Clarity, including the singles "Too Much or Not Enough?", "The Feeling" and "Smalltalk"

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2. Candid, New York, USA

Hailing from the frozen bit of hell that is Syracuse, New York, the boys of Candid spewed a buzzing brand of rock that is equal parts youthful spark and upstate bitterness. The band cites influences that run the gamut, from Weezer's unstoppable melodies and the soaring atmosphere of Radiohead to Elvis Costello's sharp lyrical jabs and the gritty intimacy of Ani DiFranco.

In their seven years as a band, Candid developed an intensely loyal following that thrives on long nights and a strong sense of community. Since getting together in late 1998, vocalist Corey Paige, guitarist J.P. Midgley, bassist Mike Spadaro and drummer Sean Benz have left a trail of awards and converts wherever they've gone. The band has played the northeast extensively and appeared with numerous national and overseas acts, including Fountains of Wayne, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Andrew W.K. and Strangefolk. Honors Candid has received include Syracuse Area Music awards in 2002 for Best Rock Band and Best Rock Vocalist, 2004 for Best Rock Recording (2003's "A Comforting Thought"), and first place finishes in nearly every competition they have entered.

With hundreds of performances and four independent recordings to their credit, Candid has established a voice that is clear, honest and self-aware. Honors Candid has received include Syracuse Area Music awards in 2002 for Best Rock Vocalist and Best Rock Band/Recording (Crooked Things), 2004 for Best Rock Recording (A Comforting Thought), and first place finishes in nearly every competition they have entered. In November 2005 Candid released their fifth independent effort, "Misinterpreter".

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