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The Assistants
Powerpop / Garage / Post punk



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since9/29/2005
Band Websitewww.theassistants.net
Band MembersKiley Meehan - vocals, guitar
Ciaran Megahey - vocals, bass, guitar
Evan Bender - drums
Ildiko Kaszas - keyboards
Heather Seeger - Trombone

Ex-Assistants: Tim Munro(bass), Adam Boyle(drums), Mike Auduong(bass)
InfluencesThe Jesus and Mary Chain, The Smiths, Galaxie 500, The Velvet Underground, The Magnetic Fields, David Bowie, The Go-Betweens, Bob Dylan, The Stone Roses, New Order, Roxy Music, The Kinks, The Beatles, Love, The Byrds, Brian Eno, Yo La Tengo....
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   About The Assistants
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The Assistants, a Toronto-based quintet led by singer/songwriters Kiley Meehan and Ciaran Megahey, have been steadily gaining a repuation for their brand of inspired, melodic jangle-rock. In 2007 their self-titled album was released to glowing reviews in Canada and abroad. 2008 marks the release of their new EP Fiction. Recorded at Sleepytown Sound (Born Ruffians, Most Serene Republic), Fiction is a strong step forward and a short burst of sparkling pop in the most classic sense. Guitars chime, pianos ring and trumpets flare, creating an evocative backdrop at once familiar and forward-thinking. "Fiction" starts things off in a rousing fashion, a contagious glam-rock stomp that always threatens to burst. Next, the Assistants make a plunge into the cinematic "Stop Dead", a tightly wound ode to lost romance echoing the brightest moments of the Smiths and the Go-Betweens. With "When the Rain Falls", the band takes a breather and lets the harmonies run free. EP closer "The Ghost in Your Skin" wraps things up with an electric kiss of washed-out synths and bristling guitars.

The New Fiction EP can be purchased here:
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Download Fiction on The Assistants - Fiction - EP

You can also purchase our self titled album digitally through itunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon mp3 and Napster,




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Eggnog Series Two EP Club

Eggnog Series Two EP Club



Oct 28 2009 10:57 PM

Please support our Indie Pop "EP CLUB" presented by Series Two Records and Eggnog Records. It is a collaboration between an Indie Pop label in Nebraska and one in New Zealand. The indie pop EP CLUB's include artists from around the world.

If you would like to grab some free downloads or find out how to own your very own EP CLUB, read here      http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=448702614&blogId=512180204

hugs,
Christopher

This is EP Club number 1. So proud )  Thanks to Andy @ Fensepost for the great photo.


Audrey (Mulligan Family)

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Oct 9 2009 4:58 PM

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Sep 29 2009 7:42 PM




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Lonely Vagabond

Lonely Vagabond



Sep 12 2009 10:17 AM

That was a great set at The Silver Dollar. Music that’s sprinkled with the UK spirit, from the 80’s indie underground, British Invasion, and Smiths-tinted gems. Even the vocals are a serious contender for Bryan Ferry. Swirls of ringing guitars, keyboards, bouncy rhythms, plenty of attitude, and even horns to add colour to the music. Proof that Cool Britannia still rings true today.
Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)

Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)



Sep 4 2009 4:28 AM

How are you, The Assistants? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to say "HI" &hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People."
You can hear it right now, if you'd like at:
www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo
adios!
Pablo
Der Elegante Rest

Der Elegante Rest



Sep 3 2009 11:16 AM

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SICK!



Aug 25 2009 7:01 PM

It's SICK at The Magnet ...







Take 4 of the best up-and-coming live bands – each a capable headliner in their own right (NO ropey filler acts or cover bands!) and intersperse with genre traversing, decade hopping recorded music ranging from Cutting Edge to Indie Classic Anthem to Guilty Pleasure from 9pm until late for only £4 and you have a SICK night out!





This month's selection:


Strawhouses

http://www.myspace.com/strawhouses


"STRAWHOUSES is all about that feeling that we're living blissfully unaware that we're on unsteady ground.


Their musical influences are diverse; from the melody kings of Radiohead, REM and U2, to the tribal beats of Killing Joke, to the darkest moments of Joy Division and The Smiths. "


Fake Union

http://www.myspace.com/thisisfakeunion


"FAKE UNION is a project that strives to make thoughtful music. Making songs that are edgy and uncomfortable is what they are good at. So they keep doing it, with smiles on their faces and fists in the air!"


Coma

: Details coming soon...


Rachael Dunn

http://www.myspace.com/rachaelveronicadunn


"Rachael Dunn dazzles with warm, sweet, intoxicating vocals and gorgeous insightful songs." Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo





the netherlands

the netherlands



Aug 5 2009 3:00 PM

come to the netherlands!
Christopher

Christopher



Jul 9 2009 2:15 AM

For yourself & your friends :)

Here's a free 19 song pop mixtape if you would like to have it :)
http://www.indiepages.com/nebraskapopfestival/popfestmix.zip

have a lovely week.

hugs,
Christopher

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Canadian Invasion

Canadian Invasion



Jun 23 2009 8:49 PM

Hey, I dig your tunes! :) I'll try and make it out to your next TO show.
Rock Is Dead ?

Rock Is Dead ?



Jun 16 2009 11:05 AM

Beyond The Chaos

Beyond The Chaos



Jun 1 2009 8:39 PM

Thanks for the add!! It's much appreciated and we hope you get a chance to listen to our music!!!

Best of luck, have an awesome day...

BTC
Toronto, ON
Even In The Future Nothing Works

Even In The Future Nothing Works



May 2 2009 6:44 PM

We reviewed your EP on here http://eveninthefuture.blogspot.com/2009/04/assistants-fiction.html

hugs,
Christopher
DEBT COLLECTOR

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Apr 30 2009 7:23 PM

thanks for the add.....
Rock Is Dead ?

Rock Is Dead ?



Apr 16 2009 8:45 AM







Bad Afro Records

Bad Afro Records



Apr 13 2009 9:33 PM

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Bad Afro Records

Bad Afro Records



Apr 13 2009 9:32 PM

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AfterpartY - First New Tracks Up!!!

AfterpartY - First New Tracks Up!!!



Mar 26 2009 3:31 PM




Hey guys!
You've got some great songs here!
If you are free on Saturday night, come swing by the Mod Club to hear us play, we'd love to see you. Cheers,
Kristina @ A f t e r p a r t Y
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kevin m. kirker



Mar 4 2009 3:16 PM

i just wanted to drop by and say hello! hope your year is going well thank you for everything! ;D happy harping!
Series Two Records

Series Two Records



Feb 21 2009 9:17 AM

Series Two Records released a new 9 CD compilation album.
CLICK HERE FOR Full Track list and Purchasing information for the January 2009 compilations by Series Two Records
The compilation 9 CD set features 204 artists and 700 minutes of music. The Compilations feature artists from all over the world including bands from (13) states of the USA, Canada, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, France,Italy, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Croatia, Indonesia, Singapore, Poland, Philippines, Brazil, Belgium, Switzerland, and Israel.
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Roel

Roel Bik



Feb 16 2009 9:47 PM

Hi There,

your music sounds great, would like to see a show sometime.

Greets to Tim (and the rest of the band) from the Netherlands!

Roel.
High Heels Lo Fi (playin London Nov14!)

High Heels Lo Fi (playin London Nov14!)



Jan 5 2009 3:18 PM

Hi! Thanks for adding us.



Check out this video: We're Jerks to our Bass Player

Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)

Pablo (www.twitter.com/pablomusic)



Dec 23 2008 6:53 AM

Greetings!
Pablo here, reporting from Inner Space to wish you Season's Greetings
and a brief announcement:
The New Pablo Album "Take Two" Is Here Now!!! - 16 tracks of sugar coated insanity -
Please come back to my page to hear 4 new songs!
The entire 16-track CD is available at:
http://www. cdbaby. com/pablotunes2
Downloads also available on iTunes, Amazon, and all your favorite places...
Thanks to all myspacers for your support and encouragement.
love,
Pablo
(P.S. the new album is best appreciated on a higher plane....;))
Mr. Green

Mr. Green



Dec 17 2008 7:13 AM

"hip hop"

"children sing"
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