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Her's

Her's was an English indie rock duo from Liverpool, consisting of Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Her's was an English indie rock duo from Liverpool, consisting of Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading. They released one compilation album and one studio album before both members and their tour manager died in a road traffic collision in Arizona in 2019.

What it is

Her's were an indie rock duo formed in Liverpool in 2016. The band consisted of Stephen Fitzpatrick on vocals and guitar and Audun Laading on bass and backing vocals. Their sound blended indie rock with indie pop, dream pop, hypnagogic pop, and lo-fi influences.

Key details

The duo released the compilation album Songs of Her's in 2017, followed by the studio album Invitation to Her's in 2018. These were their only full-length releases. In March 2019, while touring in the United States, Fitzpatrick, Laading, and tour manager Trevor Engelbrektson died in a head-on collision and vehicle fire near Tonopah, Arizona.

Why it matters

Her's gained a lasting following after their deaths, with attention often focused on their melodic style and the limited recorded catalogue they left behind. Their story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the impact a small body of work can have.

In short

  • Her's were an indie rock duo from Liverpool, England.
  • They released two albums: Songs of Her's (2017) and Invitation to Her's (2018).
  • Both members and their tour manager died in a 2019 Arizona car crash.
  • Their music blends indie rock with pop and lo-fi influences.

Quick questions

Who are Her's?
Her's were an English indie rock duo from Liverpool made up of Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading.
What happened to Her's?
The band ended after Fitzpatrick, Laading, and their tour manager were killed in a road traffic collision in Arizona while touring the United States in 2019.
What albums did Her's release?
Her's released Songs of Her's in 2017 and Invitation to Her's in 2018.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her's
    Supports: Band composition, origin, genres, release titles, and death details
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-47742694
    Supports: Confirmation that both band members and their tour manager died in a crash in the US
  3. Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Her's/+wiki
    Supports: Band description, releases, and death in a car accident while touring in the United States