The Overtones

The Overtones, a vocal harmony group, were formed in 2010. The group, initially comprised of Mark Franks, Mike Crawshaw, Darren Everest, and Timmy Matley, performed for several years as DYYCE, then Lexi Joe. After meeting Lockie Chapman, they reformed as a five-piece and called themselves The Overtones. During this period, Everest conceived the idea of establishing a painting and decorating company, which allowed the members to practice together while working. This endeavor led to their discovery by a talent scout while they were singing during a tea break at a shop near Oxford Street in London. Subsequently, The Overtones secured a five-album deal with Warner Bros. Records.

Their debut album, ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Love,’ released in November 2010, initially entered the UK Albums Chart at #16. Following a re-release in March 2011, the album reached its peak position at #4 and sold over 500,000 copies. The group released subsequent albums, ‘Higher’ in 2012, ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’ in 2013, and ‘Sweet Soul Music’ in 2015. In 2015, they also released their first Christmas album, ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Christmas.’ The Overtones have undertaken multiple UK tours and made television appearances on shows such as ‘This Morning,’ ‘Dancing on Ice,’ and ‘Britain’s Got More Talent.’

In 2018, the group faced a significant event with the passing of member Timmy Matley. Despite this, the remaining members recorded and released their self-titled fifth studio album, ‘The Overtones,’ later that year. In 2019, Lachie Chapman departed from the group, and Jay James, a former ‘The X Factor’ contestant, was announced as a new member. The group released a Christmas EP in 2019 and their sixth studio album, ’10,’ in 2021, featuring re-recorded hits and new material, including collaborations with Michael Ball and Marisha Wallace. In 2023, The Overtones embarked on their ‘Good Times’ tour, their most extensive tour to date, and released a new Christmas single, ‘Christmas Everyday,’ with profits donated to Diabetes UK.