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DANCE YOURSELF TO DEATH
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European Tour, Autumn 2009!




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Member Since11/10/2005
Band Websitedanceyourselftodeath.com
Band MembersJen - Lead Vocals and Bass
Carmen - Guitar
Johnny - Keys
Susan - Vocals and Drums

North American Booking - Andrea Philp : (416) 994-6059, dytdmanagement@gmail.com

European Booking - Thomas Lechner : thomas@queerbeat.de

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InfluencesFleetwood Mac, Heart, The Cars, Belinda Carlisle, Phil Collins, XTC, Bananarama, Simple Minds, Stevie Nicks, The Pretenders, The Cure, The Bangles, Billy Idol, A-Ha, 70s Rock, 80s Pop, 90s Dance!!
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   About DANCE YOURSELF TO DEATH


“Toronto’s best kept secret! The melodies, momentum, hooks and lyrics are the classic rock and roll stand the test of time variety.” - CBC The Hour

"With "Ready for Love", Toronto ON's Dance Yourself to Death have created a fantastically fun debut. A sound that's slick but not overproduced, one that looks to the past without feeling retro, bridging the gap between fist-pumping rock and dance floor shenanigans." -Exclaim Magazine

"Ready for Love" is contemporary new-wave music that's easily adapted to dance floors. The album is solid!" -After Ellen

"Ready for Love" boasts an aggressive lineup of hook-laden rock that brilliantly blends '70s swagger with '80s hedonism. The LP is freakishly consistent." -Xtra Magazine

Formed in 2005, Toronto’s Dance Yourself to Death had only played a handful of gigs before a copy of their independent EP found its way into the hands of knighted larger-than-life pop icon Elton John. Sir Elton was taken by the band’s addictive hooks and heart-tugging melodies, which seamlessly fuse elements of ‘70s rock, ‘80s synth-pop and ‘90s dance music. He cast DYTD to play in the prom scene of It’s A Boy Girl Thing, the film he was producing, and included one of their original songs on the film’s soundtrack.

DYTD went on to license songs to several other films, and watched their fan base grow as tracks from the DIY EP landed on a number of independent radio station charts and positive reviews poured in.

When original guitarist Nina Martinez departed DYTD for the Cliks in 2007, Carmen Elle (guitar) and Johnny Ryan (keys) joined original members Jen Markowitz (bass, vox) and Susan Gale (drums, vox). Now a quartet, this new incarnation of DYTD sailed through a number of high-profile gigs. They shared stages with everyone from Canadian critics’ faves Mother Mother and the Hidden Cameras to international stars like Peaches, Uh Huh Her and the Indigo Girls and played a number of high profile gigs, including the band’s first European show in Munich, Germany, where they drew a crowd of 1500 people. Noted electronic artist JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) was eager to work with DYTD, and delivered a remix of their original song “Sea of Love”.

When DYTD headed into the studio in the spring of 2008, they had three years’ worth of songs to choose from. The band members acted as producers, working with co-producer and engineer Lorne Hounsell (Cuff The Duke, K-OS, Bedouin Soundclash) to create their full-length debut, Ready For Love. They drew inspiration from artists who spanned several musical eras, from Fleetwood Mac to the Cars, to New Young Pony Club, creating a sound that’s hook-laden, highly addictive, and ready for repeat rotation on your stereo. The final product is an instantly accessible record that will keep you holding on tight to your first kiss, your worst heartache, and all your forgotten love letters.




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MICHELANGELO BONAPARTE





Jul 10 2009 9:07 PM

WELCOME***
The AndWutz





Jun 26 2009 10:40 PM

WE ROCKED YOU GUYS ON THE QEW HEADIN HOME! KILLER SONGS!

AWESOME MEETING YOU GUYS AND HOPE TO ROCK TOGETHER AGAIN SOON!

XOXO
THE ANDWUTZ!
Lonely Vagabond





Jun 25 2009 2:22 PM

That was a great set at the Neutral for NXNE. Here's a band that masterfully relocates rocks spirit and 80's synth grooves to the dancefloor. This is TO electro-rock as pop escapism and seduction, a sure bet to deliver turbocharged energy.
Medina





Jun 24 2009 12:24 PM

hello there, sweet dancers...

nice to see that you play Toronto Pride on saturday.
I play @ Berlin Pride with my band on the same day. *smile*

gonna be fun...take care and ROCK!

kisses
-Medina
B a Z u u K a ϟ





Jun 19 2009 4:41 AM

Cooome to Mexico, please(:

haha :B
brown eyed girl





Jun 18 2009 10:40 PM

Thanks so much for the add! your music is great!! I cant stop listening to it its very addicting!my favorite song is living funeral!=>
Hedonist





Jun 9 2009 12:45 PM

Okay, so, you guys are fuckin' aaaaaaah-mazing :]

I am so in love with "We Are All Made of Stone" and I want to know the lyrics so when I sing along to it, I won't replace the lyrics with "la-la's" and "doot-do's". :]
Carla [NIИ]





Jun 6 2009 1:45 PM

COME TO CALIFORNIA PLEASE
ellie





Jun 3 2009 10:52 PM

I've heard two of your songs so far, but have loved them both! Discovered you guys through the film 'It's a boy girl thing'. I kept playing the prom scene so that I could hear the song which was being played... which was yours! :) x
toddlesmofo.





Jun 2 2009 12:54 PM

you guys are amazing :)
Arick Mcniel[ANOTHER new song!!]





Jun 1 2009 3:13 PM

you guys are the fucking shitt
<33
check my stuff out.
:]]
Comedian Charles Michael





May 28 2009 12:31 AM

 did you ever win a grammy? I thought i saw you at the grammys hmmm
MISS UNDEAD





May 23 2009 1:03 AM

hello thanks for the add great music!!
Wertarbeit Berlin





Apr 29 2009 10:14 PM

Thanks for being my friend!
Ina
Maria the Beast





Apr 20 2009 1:27 PM

so, i've been listening to DYtD for quite some time. and i just this evening realized HOW MUCH i love we are all made of stone. i just listened to it like 5 times in a row.
thanks for being awesome!
Phoebe Gough





Apr 12 2009 4:19 PM

thanks for acceptin the add
great music!! xx
mu-tenka





Apr 8 2009 8:47 PM

Thanks,thanks,thanks!!!

arigatou to you.


hugs&keep in touch,

mu-tenka MANKI
Victoria





Apr 8 2009 8:47 PM

thanks for the add!
please add your old songs!
I love those ones too!
:D
Little Miss Plucky





Mar 29 2009 11:07 PM

COME TO LOS ANGELES!!!!
Lizzy Pitch





Mar 21 2009 12:07 AM

hi dytd thanks for being my friend!
treedoves





Mar 20 2009 8:31 PM

how do you dance our self to life haha
Medina





Mar 20 2009 3:06 PM

I am drunk at the moment. listening to your cd. I love it. I love it. Listen to it in my Van.
btw...my band is always listening to your music. we love you. I love you. I am drunk as fuck.



can't wait to see you again. Europe loves you. everyone does.

hugs
-Medina
AMAURY





Mar 19 2009 11:08 PM

HOLA SOLO PASABA A DESIRLES QUE SU MUSICA ESTA BIEN CHIDA XDXP >_<

Y ME ENCANTAN SUS CANCIONES
ME PONEN
FELIZ =)

CHIDA MUSICA XDXP
.(.._/)
.(._.)
c(")(")
Gem Gem





Mar 19 2009 11:08 PM

Just read your review on Afterellen.com.. very exciting!! xx
Lea [Tegan&SaraFan]





Mar 15 2009 8:52 PM

thanks for accepting =)
love your music!
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