How do you find the words to describe a band that uses such unique colors to create their musical paintings? With Crush Luther, it’s not easy. Formed in Toronto in 2002 and consisting of Luther Mallory (vocals/guitar), Matt Leitch (guitars/keys), Ryan Snyder (bass/vocals) and PJ Herrick (drums), Crush Luther are that band….incredibly difficult to describe musically. A bit of Rickie Lee Jones here, a dash of Lyle Lovett there and a pinch of slick pop sensibility comprises the musical landscape that is Crush Luther.
The group have very quickly made a name for themselves in the world music scene. Releasing their self titled debut in February of 2007 on High 4 Records, Crush Luther experienced success quicker then most bands do. Their first single City Girl quickly shot to the number one spot on the MuchMoreMusic countdown. Their second single, The Cools, enjoyed heavy rotation on MuchMusic plus a number two spot on MuchTop10s. Crush Luther did multiple nation-wide tours in support of the release and appeared on several national TV shows including ET Canada, Breakfast TV, YTV’s The Zone and Canada AM. But after the success of their debut album, the band hit a rough patch - three members left, leaving only Luther Mallory and Matt Leitch. Mallory says, “It seemed impossible to continue. More than half the band had quit. But, Matt and I have played in bands together since we were 16 years old so what else were we really going to do? It was either find a way to rebuild, or become those people who live normal, respectable lives. The choice was obvious.”
With a fresh line up and a renewed sense of determination, the guys of Crush Luther have recorded another full length CD, (to be released in the fall of (2009), and will no doubt build on the success of their self-titled debut. 2009 looks to be another great year for Crush Luther.
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You guys were amazing at Maxwell's the other night! Picked up the new CD from you and it is pure, unadulterated awesomeness! Wish I could come to Mod Club tonight, but it looks like I won't be able to make it unfortunately. Good luck though. By the way, what made you guys decide to rerecord Makes You Weak for the new record? It definitely sounds better (I like the drum sound a lot better), just curious if there was a specific reason you included it?
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Hey....I finally figured out on my own...to post your pics from The HorseShoe Tavern and the Q107 live and interactive...I hope you like it...Check it out and add some to your myspace if you like some of the pics I took...wishing you all the best.....and lots of success...optimistic _ my glass is always half-full! take care... Rossell
OMG ! I just paused the A light video so I could write: Matt I love your mom! She's totally like mine hahhahaa She made me laugh a lot ! hahahahahaha Ps: Lets go see The Weakerthans :))))
hey guys i wanted thank ya for a wonderful night thursday!! i had a blast, even though the cops showed up at my door the next day, but i hope the tour is going well, i love the new cd, i cant stop listening to it, nothing exicting with me just dyed my hair even more blonde, and working, im going to moncton this weekend with my parents for a wood working show, and maybe some shopping if i make enough tips to make a dent in my debt lol
thanks the merch and everything, i need more!!! i guess ill have to order some or something, or just go visit ya in ontario and head down to the worlds biggest book store, i like that idea! how was halifax and everything? did the jeep break down yet or did ya get if fixed in time, anyways im off i gots some shopping to do, and dinner to cook, come back soon, or ill go see ya guys!!
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