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Culture Reject
Indie / Folk / Soul

"bits to battle"

TO,
Canada

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Last Login:  5/11/2008
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   Culture Reject: General Info
Member Since10/10/2006
Band Websitewhitewhale.ca
Band Membersmichael o'connell
Influencesbanana seats, nina simone, george bataille, van morrison, mos def, john lennon, ray baretto, my kids
Sounds Likehappy dark pop music
Record LabelWhite Whale Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 9 2008 8:00P
Cinecyle w/Alex Lukashevsky + Jenny Omnichord TORONTO
May 14 2008 9:00P
John & Peter’s NEW HOPE, PA
May 15 2008 8:00P
Arlene’s Grocery NEW YORK
May 16 2008 8:00P
The All-Asia CAMBRIDGE, MA
May 17 2008 7:00P
Nectar’s/Metronome BURLINGTON, VT
May 29 2008 11:00P
The Black Sheep Inn w/Flotilla + Arctic WAKEFIELD, PQ
May 30 2008 8:00P
The Spill w. Flotilla PETERBOROUGH, ON
Jun 11 2008 9:30P
The Roxy Theatre EDMONTON, AB
Jun 12 2008 8:00P
TBA CALGARY, AB
Jun 13 2008 8:00P
TBA LETHBRIDGE, AB

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   About Culture Reject
POP Montreal says: "Michael O’Connell specializes in playing any instrument that makes a noise, and playing all of them masterfully. He uses this considerable skill to shape the artful melodies that accompany his evocative lyrics. This soft, tender music will let him play your hearstrings too." the artwork and photography on this site are from Yael Landau (y-design.ca), Kirk North + Karri North www.knorthphotography.ca

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Culture Reject's Friends Comments
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Lane Argue





May 10 2008 7:59 AM

I see you album is getting some good reviews, even in Eye Weekly I believe.
Congrats I will try and make it to the release.
Poorfolk





May 2 2008 6:39 AM

michael - you make the whale so proud: "Built for summer nights at the cottage, Culture Reject’s debut is a majestic achievement" - see you soon!
Christiansen





Apr 30 2008 11:51 PM

The Middle East





Apr 25 2008 8:11 AM

Thanks for the comment. I just finished listening to the record. She's a beaut.
CocoDyce...





Apr 22 2008 11:25 AM

!!FireFlies.
Know How?





Apr 20 2008 2:29 PM

looking forward to seeing you at the spill (ptbo) soon ..we'll keep our ears clean
Rob





Apr 16 2008 11:45 AM

New record sounds AWESOME.
CHYZ 94,3 FM





Apr 15 2008 12:20 PM

your album is now #4 in CHYZ 94,3 FM charts!
Charts
Stefan!





Apr 12 2008 7:29 AM

haha, that was probably one of the best comments ever man.. i'm glad i'm like Tupac.. you know, i thought so too. haha
we've got to set up a show sometime soon man!

take care!
-stefan
skeleton





Apr 9 2008 2:56 PM

cr
Stefan!





Apr 6 2008 10:38 PM

hey dude! i just put up 2 new songs.. if you get a chance to listen, i'd like to hear what you think!
take care man..
-stefan
patty.





Apr 6 2008 2:54 PM

moc, let me knwo what time i need to arrive next weekend, and when the doors are open.
EMERGENCY EXIT





Apr 6 2008 11:46 AM

yo mike is the show at the mansion house in st kitts 19+?
Herald! Frankenstein





Apr 6 2008 8:15 AM

so sweet, so good!
we're playing your stuff in Quebec city!
ANDREW





Apr 5 2008 7:05 AM

Oh that pictures from along time ago when i was in a band with paul.
but i have a new project i ve been working on theres a video on my profile if you wanna listen.
Cant wait to to hear the new cd!
12:51





Apr 4 2008 1:49 PM

:( no, unfortunately i'm in the South. however, i must congratulate u! you have some very impressive venues on ur list. keep on kicking ass!

x
mk
Stefan!





Apr 4 2008 1:12 PM

hey man, i will definitely try my best to make it out to that.. i love your jams man.. blueprint is so good! we should definitely try setting up a show soon together, maybe in toronto, or even here in london! take care man

-stefan
CHYZ 94,3 FM





Apr 3 2008 3:39 PM

your album is in CHYZ 94,3 FM charts:
Charts
CHYZ loves your music!
Luka & Nightcap





Apr 3 2008 10:16 AM

neighbour. So good to hear you again. Sainte a pauline it's been a long time. You make my heart sing.
patty.





Apr 1 2008 10:57 AM

sounds good moc.
a girl will be assisting me with whatever you need, aka hustling merch
octoberman





Mar 24 2008 10:35 AM

just gave the cd a good listen on my disc man. she's a be-oot.

coffee next time fer sho.
Catwoman





Mar 22 2008 9:12 PM

michael! dylin showed me the goods and it looks (and sounds) wonderful, so congratulations! i'm sure our paths will cross before the week is out.
bon soir et joyeuses Paques!
ANDREW





Mar 17 2008 7:35 PM

Cant wait to see you again in st kitts
Atom Division





Mar 17 2008 2:32 PM

Picked up (downloaded) your CD. Awesome collection of tunes. Hoping to catch a show or two.
patty.





Feb 28 2008 2:52 PM

i cant miss the may 9th show, it is going to be my 22nd bday
Husk





Feb 13 2008 8:01 AM

Culture Reject
Six songs up !


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bad ass southern rock!
whitecordoba





Jan 30 2008 6:51 PM

the tour. looks like some shows are booked. nice. nothing wrong with starting it all in the patch even if it does land on a playoff hockey night where your presence will be missed. is the Gordon Best still alive or is it just an afterthought?
lenka





Jan 25 2008 5:50 AM

Thank You for the add.ciao from sunny prague,l.
chestnut





Jan 21 2008 7:42 AM

it has come to my attention that in fact you are indeed a fine fine fella with heart-a-gold. your songs evoke this papi.

oxox davix
Carl Andre Petzelt





Jan 18 2008 10:00 AM

Brown cordoroy jacket, superman island lounge shirt, perfect white dress shirt, and not to forget about the Jimi tee !

Thanks you guys!!!

carl and avery
BALBEC





Jan 18 2008 8:38 AM

Ca c'est pas trop mal passé notre concert. J'en profite pour te dire que j'adore ce que tu fais. Si tu passes en france avertit nous car nousserons la au premier rang.
Bon WE
Gamma Gamma Rays





Jan 15 2008 7:26 PM

happy new year sir; here's hoping things are persistently prosperous and well.

- Mark
patty.





Jan 2 2008 11:00 AM

mini disc's rule. happy new year.
Lucian Thomas





Dec 30 2007 11:37 AM

Happy 2008 M O !

The cd is going to be pressed mid month.

LT
Michael van den Bergh





Dec 5 2007 10:20 AM

Where does the time go?
12:51





Nov 28 2007 4:44 AM

one of your relatives recommended you online. your pretty tight.


mk
the national shield





Nov 13 2007 8:32 PM

horray! thank you for the quesadillas and sympathy. that's the saying right?