Ex-Assistants: Tim Munro(bass), Adam Boyle(drums), Mike Auduong(bass)
Influences
The 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....
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: $5 Cdn plus shipping
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.
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.
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
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!
"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 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!"
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
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.
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....;))
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