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Blunt Fiction Definition of Blunt Fiction:
1 Blunt Fiction \ blunt-fik-shun\ n 1 : Rock and/or Roll established in 2008. Consists of four talented musicians 2 :
2 Blunt Fiction \ vb (used with object),-ion·ed : To transfer energy and excitement from soul, to soul. Often ensues rowdy moods, most effective in party atmospheres. "You will be Blunt Fictioned when they bring the party from the stage to the crowd"
1 Blunt Fiction \ blunt-fik-shun\ n 1 : Rock and/or Roll established in 2008. Consists of four talented musicians 2 :
2 Blunt Fiction \ vb (used with object),-ion·ed : To transfer energy and excitement from soul, to soul. Often ensues rowdy moods, most effective in party atmospheres. "You will be Blunt Fictioned when they bring the party from the stage to the crowd"
The Peace Leeches The Peace Leeches consist of 2 very young musicians, singer, keyboardist, and wild front woman, Ray Stern, and guitar, bass and effects wizard, Corey Schatz. There is an energy about The Peace Leeches that separates them from other bands. It could be the body paint, or the costumes or Ray's wild dancing, but every time they hit the stage every set of eyes in the room seems to be hypnotized and glued to their presence. Their debut album, "ROY G BIV" released in 2009 is a electronic/dance masterpiece but The Peace Leeches are a band that you must experience live. They've shared the stage with big professional acts such as Finger 11, The Trews, Woodhands, Sloan, Beast, Thornley, The Unsettlers and many more. They frequent The Phog Lounge in Windsor which was just dubbed "Best Live Music Venue in Canada 2009" by CBC Radio 3. They were asked by the owner to share the stage with the well known Canadian bands "The Arkells" and "Holy Fuck" to celebrate the accomplishment. They've been featured in many indie spotlights including 2 television debuts on SWO's "Shattered" and London, Ontario's "London Calling". Just recently The Peace Leeches were chosen out of 100's of Canadian bands to be in the top 10 finalists for the Toronto Independent Music Awards, being nominated for "Best Live Electric Act 2010". This July 23rd The Peace Leeches will be playing at The Phoenix Concert Theater in Toronto where they will be announcing the winner of this award.
"That was a great set at Rancho Relaxo for Synthfest. Plain and simple, The Peace Leeches are entertaining. Think electronica-synth-pop overdrive with a colorful 80's spirit, sassy vocals, supercharged guitars, making for a fearless but fun performance. Get ready for a high-energy dance-fueled good time." - Lonely Vagabond (Exclaim Magazine)
"That was a great set at Rancho Relaxo for Synthfest. Plain and simple, The Peace Leeches are entertaining. Think electronica-synth-pop overdrive with a colorful 80's spirit, sassy vocals, supercharged guitars, making for a fearless but fun performance. Get ready for a high-energy dance-fueled good time." - Lonely Vagabond (Exclaim Magazine)
Neil w Young
“Canada’s cross between Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.” Glen Striemer, President, Music Canada.org describing Neil w Young
“Neil’s songs have an honesty that hasn't been heard in a long time.” Christian Lamitschka, Country Home, Germany's Premier Country Music Magazine
“Honest reflection of life, love, and loss reminiscent of a fresh and new Johnny Cash.” Pearl Castro, Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion, Santa Monica, CA
"A great CD. These are eleven great songs, beautifully written and sung. Neil puts his all in these songs, from the heart and from the soul. I recommend this CD and Neil w Young to everyone who likes it country." Bobby Lawson, Burns Tennessee, Member, Rockabilly Hall of Fame
"This is a great tune and shows what music was about in the 50's. Great vocal track with dynamite back-up harmonies. This should have a Sun Studio label." IAC member Jerry Kabat, Manager of KIAC station WROK about Neil's song “Got Nothin’ To Lose” on the album “No Looking Back”.
Received the ‘Golden Kayak Award’ at the 2008 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Awards for Best Country Song 2007 - “The Cowboy Song”.
Nominated for ‘New Country Recording of the Year’ for “No Looking Back” at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards.
“Canada’s cross between Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.” Glen Striemer, President, Music Canada.org describing Neil w Young
“Neil’s songs have an honesty that hasn't been heard in a long time.” Christian Lamitschka, Country Home, Germany's Premier Country Music Magazine
“Honest reflection of life, love, and loss reminiscent of a fresh and new Johnny Cash.” Pearl Castro, Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion, Santa Monica, CA
"A great CD. These are eleven great songs, beautifully written and sung. Neil puts his all in these songs, from the heart and from the soul. I recommend this CD and Neil w Young to everyone who likes it country." Bobby Lawson, Burns Tennessee, Member, Rockabilly Hall of Fame
"This is a great tune and shows what music was about in the 50's. Great vocal track with dynamite back-up harmonies. This should have a Sun Studio label." IAC member Jerry Kabat, Manager of KIAC station WROK about Neil's song “Got Nothin’ To Lose” on the album “No Looking Back”.
Received the ‘Golden Kayak Award’ at the 2008 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Awards for Best Country Song 2007 - “The Cowboy Song”.
Nominated for ‘New Country Recording of the Year’ for “No Looking Back” at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards.
Jackfish River "High flying grace and power; that soul stirring. Southern rock
sound, swirling around Brett's raspy drawl. Driving; strutting;
with that vintage storytelling spirit. A true posse of rock & roll
desperados in the Torontopian heartland."
- The Lonely Vagabond, Indie Music Critic
With the grit of a 90’s grunge frontman and the charm of a southern
gentleman, razor sharp rock and roll vagabond Brett “Jackfish”
Kingswell’s unique brand of country laced, Northern roots rock
is turning heads, perking ears, and moving feet in its wake.
sound, swirling around Brett's raspy drawl. Driving; strutting;
with that vintage storytelling spirit. A true posse of rock & roll
desperados in the Torontopian heartland."
- The Lonely Vagabond, Indie Music Critic
With the grit of a 90’s grunge frontman and the charm of a southern
gentleman, razor sharp rock and roll vagabond Brett “Jackfish”
Kingswell’s unique brand of country laced, Northern roots rock
is turning heads, perking ears, and moving feet in its wake.
Love The Empire LOVE THE EMPIRE, based in Toronto, is an indie pop/rock act with high energetic performances, and epic sonic soundscapes that shape the music’s overall sound. They take the listener on a journey, from danceable rock songs with catchy melodies that stay with you long after hearing them, to acoustic ballads that make you want to wave your lighters in the air!
Abandoned Souls Hailing from London Ontario Canada, Abandoned Souls delivers their own heavy
style of rock to music fans of all ages. Abandoned Souls’ music is a release of emotion filled with hope and anger, questions and revelations, growth and everyday life. These are the emotions and experiences that bring people
together. The pursuit of this is the inspiration and fuel behind Abandoned Souls.
style of rock to music fans of all ages. Abandoned Souls’ music is a release of emotion filled with hope and anger, questions and revelations, growth and everyday life. These are the emotions and experiences that bring people
together. The pursuit of this is the inspiration and fuel behind Abandoned Souls.
Square Root of Margaret
Square Root of Margaret is a 5 piece out of Chatham, Ontario, Canada with over 15 years, and 7 albums to their credit. Known for their psychadelic pop-indie jams, and gut pounding, jagermeister stained live shows.....the boys never fail to impress even the toughest critic. Early albums featured fuzzed out wierdness and surf-rock gems, but the band has evolved through the 2000's into synth-pop melody makers. 2010's "WYSIWYG" is an in your face assault of rock-acid anthems. Discovering Square Root of Margaret in 2010 will be a rare opportunity to peel back the layers of a band that has created its own genre but pushed it to its limits.
"If you are a fan of one of England's greatest bands - The Kinks, or one of America's greatest bands - The Apples in Stereo, or one of Wales' greatest bands, The Super Furry Animals....you will no doubt enjoy this next band, from Chatham, Ontario, the Maple City..... here is the Square Root of Margaret!" - Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3 Podcast #61
"Square Root of Margaret have crafted a richly-layered and prodigiously-textured work steeped in darkness and light, melancholy and joy, youthful innocence and artistic maturity which is light years ahead of many." - Upfront Magazine Aug 2007
Square Root of Margaret is a 5 piece out of Chatham, Ontario, Canada with over 15 years, and 7 albums to their credit. Known for their psychadelic pop-indie jams, and gut pounding, jagermeister stained live shows.....the boys never fail to impress even the toughest critic. Early albums featured fuzzed out wierdness and surf-rock gems, but the band has evolved through the 2000's into synth-pop melody makers. 2010's "WYSIWYG" is an in your face assault of rock-acid anthems. Discovering Square Root of Margaret in 2010 will be a rare opportunity to peel back the layers of a band that has created its own genre but pushed it to its limits.
"If you are a fan of one of England's greatest bands - The Kinks, or one of America's greatest bands - The Apples in Stereo, or one of Wales' greatest bands, The Super Furry Animals....you will no doubt enjoy this next band, from Chatham, Ontario, the Maple City..... here is the Square Root of Margaret!" - Grant Lawrence, CBC Radio 3 Podcast #61
"Square Root of Margaret have crafted a richly-layered and prodigiously-textured work steeped in darkness and light, melancholy and joy, youthful innocence and artistic maturity which is light years ahead of many." - Upfront Magazine Aug 2007
HellBros These Ottawa based party rockers play an exciting mix of power-rock and grunge, with a metal edge. If you miss fun, balls to the wall rock and roll, then don't miss HELLBROS when they visit your town. Which they will! Their high energy live show will make you sweat, drink, dance, and then leave you wanting more.
Secret Suburbia Electronic rock artist Secret Suburbia fuses the lush textures of electronic music with pop sensibilities, and the punch of rock and roll, to create music that is both inspiring and intelligent.
In addition to sharing a lineup with the likes of Matthew Good, Sloan, Dave Usher and Sam Roberts, to name a few, Secret Suburbia has already achieved top-ten ranking on Internet music sites like mp3.com and garageband.com, and was awarded 1st place “Reader’s Demo” by the UK’s leading audio magazine, Computer Music, as well as by Canadian Musician Magazine. The band's music has also been licensed to film and television, including FOX’s hit series “24”, MTV’s “The Real World/Road Rules” and Disney’s “Path to 9-11”.
Secret Suburbia was voted the #1 Indie band in Toronto, and in the top-ten in Canada. “See" the 1st single from their latest CD, Midi Gritty, was incredibly well-recieved by fans and industry alike, and received numerous features and adds from radio stations across Canada. Their current single, Devil In A Blue Sky, hit the airwaves in May 2008, and continues to receive adds on HOT AC and CAR stations.
In 2007, Secret Suburbia was nominated for three Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards, including Best Rock CD Album for Midi Gritty, and won for Best Up And Coming Rock Producer for T.J. Habibi. The band was also nominated for an Ontario Independent Music Award.
Distributed in Canada by Prism Music Group - Fontana North/Universal, Secret Suburbia has been nominated in the Best Live Band and Best Alternative Rock categories at the 2008 Toronto Independent Music Awards.
In addition to sharing a lineup with the likes of Matthew Good, Sloan, Dave Usher and Sam Roberts, to name a few, Secret Suburbia has already achieved top-ten ranking on Internet music sites like mp3.com and garageband.com, and was awarded 1st place “Reader’s Demo” by the UK’s leading audio magazine, Computer Music, as well as by Canadian Musician Magazine. The band's music has also been licensed to film and television, including FOX’s hit series “24”, MTV’s “The Real World/Road Rules” and Disney’s “Path to 9-11”.
Secret Suburbia was voted the #1 Indie band in Toronto, and in the top-ten in Canada. “See" the 1st single from their latest CD, Midi Gritty, was incredibly well-recieved by fans and industry alike, and received numerous features and adds from radio stations across Canada. Their current single, Devil In A Blue Sky, hit the airwaves in May 2008, and continues to receive adds on HOT AC and CAR stations.
In 2007, Secret Suburbia was nominated for three Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards, including Best Rock CD Album for Midi Gritty, and won for Best Up And Coming Rock Producer for T.J. Habibi. The band was also nominated for an Ontario Independent Music Award.
Distributed in Canada by Prism Music Group - Fontana North/Universal, Secret Suburbia has been nominated in the Best Live Band and Best Alternative Rock categories at the 2008 Toronto Independent Music Awards.
Going Through the Motions "We are Going Through The Motions
We come from Woodstock, Ingersoll and Hamilton
We are all best friends
We love writing and playing music
Thank you for listening it means a lot to us "
We come from Woodstock, Ingersoll and Hamilton
We are all best friends
We love writing and playing music
Thank you for listening it means a lot to us "
Waxmen Unconventional yet familiar; this is WAXMEN. Drawing from the past and present both personally and historically, their music spins tales of horror and humour, tragedy and triumph.
The Alt/Rock trio WAXMEN is comprised of James Stefanuk, Tyson Froese and Shawn Royal; three seasoned musicians with familiar ties to groove laden rock. Meeting on the Indie music circuit of Toronto through previous projects, the three shared a passion for meaty hooks and edgy musical statements. There is no room for filler in WAXMEN music. The project has been undertaken with an uncompromising eye for detail, and an objective “no strings attached” attitude. Half a year was spent forging a foundation of songs, released in spring 2008 to the critical acclaim of fans and industry. Almost immediately a debut show found them playing at 102.1 the EDGE, to a huge crowd filling the studio and stretching right across historic downtown Yonge Street. The impactful set was topped-off by emptying a briefcase full of CD’s and buttons into the hands of rabid fans.
Leveraging the success of their first gigs as fuel for the fire, WAXMEN continue to expand their horizons to clubs and radio stations across the country and beyond. Maintaining a prolific tour schedule, they reach out to the people who resoundingly reach back. Back in the studio they hammer and chisel their way through more material. The product is a landscape of rich with silky vocal harmonies and hummable melodies juxtaposed against crunchy guitar riffs and bludgeoning drums. Released in early 2010, the final project was entitled "Eleven". The guys continue to write, producing songs that are unique sounding, but have the WAXMEN stamp on them.
Travelling through the void left by the loss of mankind’s interpersonal affinity, WAXMEN is a beacon of truth in an emotionally sterilized society. The writing is poignant and poetic. Their muse is their conscience. With a wry smile the band has taken on the Indie music world by storm, balancing pain and pleasure in sonic form to communicate something intangible, yet felt by us all; the human experience.
The Alt/Rock trio WAXMEN is comprised of James Stefanuk, Tyson Froese and Shawn Royal; three seasoned musicians with familiar ties to groove laden rock. Meeting on the Indie music circuit of Toronto through previous projects, the three shared a passion for meaty hooks and edgy musical statements. There is no room for filler in WAXMEN music. The project has been undertaken with an uncompromising eye for detail, and an objective “no strings attached” attitude. Half a year was spent forging a foundation of songs, released in spring 2008 to the critical acclaim of fans and industry. Almost immediately a debut show found them playing at 102.1 the EDGE, to a huge crowd filling the studio and stretching right across historic downtown Yonge Street. The impactful set was topped-off by emptying a briefcase full of CD’s and buttons into the hands of rabid fans.
Leveraging the success of their first gigs as fuel for the fire, WAXMEN continue to expand their horizons to clubs and radio stations across the country and beyond. Maintaining a prolific tour schedule, they reach out to the people who resoundingly reach back. Back in the studio they hammer and chisel their way through more material. The product is a landscape of rich with silky vocal harmonies and hummable melodies juxtaposed against crunchy guitar riffs and bludgeoning drums. Released in early 2010, the final project was entitled "Eleven". The guys continue to write, producing songs that are unique sounding, but have the WAXMEN stamp on them.
Travelling through the void left by the loss of mankind’s interpersonal affinity, WAXMEN is a beacon of truth in an emotionally sterilized society. The writing is poignant and poetic. Their muse is their conscience. With a wry smile the band has taken on the Indie music world by storm, balancing pain and pleasure in sonic form to communicate something intangible, yet felt by us all; the human experience.
The Imports The Imports are six individuals who want to share their songs with as many people that are willing to listen. No matter who the audience is, from the young to the mature, the music will pull you in. The honest lyrics with gravitating melodies and arrangements are inspiring. Just have a listen.
Dave-Rave Dave Rave is one of the iconic pioneers of the1977 punk explosion still
active and creating as a band leader, producer, and songwriter. In the
last
2 years alone he was featured on a live radio broadcast on BBC Liverpool,
headlined the legendary Cavern Club twice, toured through France, Italy
and
Germany and all in addition to a gigging schedule in the US and Canada
that
sees him on the road almost every day of the year. He is called the Nick
Lowe of Canada and his knack for a pop hook has made him an in-demand
songwriting partner for the likes of platinum selling The Trews, Jack
Douglas (John Lennon, etc), John Wesley Harding, Jon Tiven, Alex Chilton,
Lauren Agnelli (Washington Squares), Billy Ficca (Television) and other
artists spanning all musical genres. Dave Rave is currently touring his
new
release, Live With What You Know.
active and creating as a band leader, producer, and songwriter. In the
last
2 years alone he was featured on a live radio broadcast on BBC Liverpool,
headlined the legendary Cavern Club twice, toured through France, Italy
and
Germany and all in addition to a gigging schedule in the US and Canada
that
sees him on the road almost every day of the year. He is called the Nick
Lowe of Canada and his knack for a pop hook has made him an in-demand
songwriting partner for the likes of platinum selling The Trews, Jack
Douglas (John Lennon, etc), John Wesley Harding, Jon Tiven, Alex Chilton,
Lauren Agnelli (Washington Squares), Billy Ficca (Television) and other
artists spanning all musical genres. Dave Rave is currently touring his
new
release, Live With What You Know.
The Fantasy Defender
The Fantasy Defender is a project started by Dawn Mandarino (The Flairs/Tuuli) after wanting to create a new sound that mixed melodic 80's pop sensibilities with a goth-glam sound to darken the mix….think Cyndi Lauper meets Garbage! Rounding out the line-up is sassy drummer Grant Scott and bassist extraordinare Joe Gervasi.
In her previous punk/rock bands, Mandarino shared the stage with such legends as Cheap Trick, David Lee Roth and The Buzzcocks and actively toured across Canada, the U.S., France, and Indonesia playing in front of a staggering 90,000 people. She gave highly praised performances at Vancouver's New Music West festival, Toronto's NXNE and Canadian Music Week, New York City's esteemed punk rock venues CBGB‘s and The Continental, Los Angeles' International Pop Overthrow Festival and the ROCKRGRL Music Conference in Seattle.
The Fantasy Defender takes Mandarino in a new direction which utilizes her melodic pop instincts while keeping the rock ‘n’ roll edge. The debut album "Lick the Poison" (scheduled for release in April 2010) is clever, catchy, intoxicating, and undeniably fun.
The Fantasy Defender is a project started by Dawn Mandarino (The Flairs/Tuuli) after wanting to create a new sound that mixed melodic 80's pop sensibilities with a goth-glam sound to darken the mix….think Cyndi Lauper meets Garbage! Rounding out the line-up is sassy drummer Grant Scott and bassist extraordinare Joe Gervasi.
In her previous punk/rock bands, Mandarino shared the stage with such legends as Cheap Trick, David Lee Roth and The Buzzcocks and actively toured across Canada, the U.S., France, and Indonesia playing in front of a staggering 90,000 people. She gave highly praised performances at Vancouver's New Music West festival, Toronto's NXNE and Canadian Music Week, New York City's esteemed punk rock venues CBGB‘s and The Continental, Los Angeles' International Pop Overthrow Festival and the ROCKRGRL Music Conference in Seattle.
The Fantasy Defender takes Mandarino in a new direction which utilizes her melodic pop instincts while keeping the rock ‘n’ roll edge. The debut album "Lick the Poison" (scheduled for release in April 2010) is clever, catchy, intoxicating, and undeniably fun.
Golden Orchard Who we are is where we're from,is now the place we've become, a place where one speaks there mind,where one becomes one with time, where we expand our minds, to not escape but to unwind, its a place where there is no fortune, here we stand Golden Orchard.
Left Turn City Left Turn City is playing their own brand of rock that continues to turn heads and then proceeds to make those heads move in a vertical motion. It's infectious. The music's fierce groove and heavy hitting choruses delve back to the early 90's rock and grunge acts, but the overall sound is very new school and fresh. The energy doesn't end with your stereo however. When you see Left Turn City perform live, you cannot ignore the passion that these four put into playing their music. It's an all out assault that literally has left crowds chanting for more.
Left Turn City is prepared to make an impact and breathe new life into the current state of rock and roll. Be ready!
Left Turn City is prepared to make an impact and breathe new life into the current state of rock and roll. Be ready!
DaysLeft Formed in late 2006, The band is now on the rise with the October 2009 independent release of their debut album, “Life in the Face of Death”
DaysLeft’s songs are heavy, but melodic and accessible. Their live show is a brash storm of energy and intensity that wins over even the most jaded of hard rock fans.
With the release of “Life in the Face of Death”, DaysLeft are just beginning their sensory attack on audiences throughout the world. For this driven quartet, the sky is the limit!
DaysLeft’s songs are heavy, but melodic and accessible. Their live show is a brash storm of energy and intensity that wins over even the most jaded of hard rock fans.
With the release of “Life in the Face of Death”, DaysLeft are just beginning their sensory attack on audiences throughout the world. For this driven quartet, the sky is the limit!
David Bacha Born and raised in Cleveland,Ohio but now living in Toronto,Canada, singer-songwriter
David Bacha spent his early years backing up national recording acts as well as touring with his own band. Later working as a songwriter for academy award winning producer Jimmy Ienner , he wrote songs that were pick hits by Billboard Magazine.
After three extensive tours of England and Wales promoting his two previous C.D.'s, he is working in the studio with his current band lineup of eight years to finish a new C.D., due out soon.
"David delivers the kind of powerful performance that impressed all who caught his promo U.K. dates last year.
True canadian grit, passionate playing, tough rockin' great songs-that's David Bacha"
Pete Fenstra...Real Music Magazine
London, England
David Bacha spent his early years backing up national recording acts as well as touring with his own band. Later working as a songwriter for academy award winning producer Jimmy Ienner , he wrote songs that were pick hits by Billboard Magazine.
After three extensive tours of England and Wales promoting his two previous C.D.'s, he is working in the studio with his current band lineup of eight years to finish a new C.D., due out soon.
"David delivers the kind of powerful performance that impressed all who caught his promo U.K. dates last year.
True canadian grit, passionate playing, tough rockin' great songs-that's David Bacha"
Pete Fenstra...Real Music Magazine
London, England
Drive Faster Contagious as The Killers, cool as Metric, Drive Faster keeps dance-rock slick and savvy. Drive Faster began as Supernal, a hard-working, hard-rocking four-piece from Calgary, Alberta. Opening for such acclaimed acts as Angels and Airwaves and Sum41, Supernal shook stages from Vancouver to New York City, receiving airplay on over 300 commercial and college radio stations continent-wide. Reviewers testified, “the energy and vibe they provide to their audience is infectious” (Uncharted Sounds, 2008).
After relocating to Toronto, ON, the band shifted gears to become Drive Faster, while frontwoman Angela Elizabeth traded in her electric guitar for a micro-Korg synthesizer. “Their music is just like their personality: friendly and upbeat. They are realistic and ambitious. Top that with talented” (Andréanne Sasseville – Sirius Satellite Radio, BOBBi MAGAZINE). Look for the debut EP this summer as Drive Faster heads to the fast lane.
After relocating to Toronto, ON, the band shifted gears to become Drive Faster, while frontwoman Angela Elizabeth traded in her electric guitar for a micro-Korg synthesizer. “Their music is just like their personality: friendly and upbeat. They are realistic and ambitious. Top that with talented” (Andréanne Sasseville – Sirius Satellite Radio, BOBBi MAGAZINE). Look for the debut EP this summer as Drive Faster heads to the fast lane.
Air Marshal Landing We are a group of three friends who see the world around us and long for so much more. Our longing takes the form of midnight optimism and afternoon bitterness, where daydreams and reality meet up for biscuits and tea. You can hear it in our lyrics and in our music. Don’t take our word for it though – have a listen and hear for yourself.