The Fast Romantics are a band from Calgary, Canada. They played their first show with the current line-up in September 2007 and have since played alongside acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, the Flaming Lips, the Fratellis, the Stills and more. After playing Virgin Fest and a number of other high-profile shows, the band caught the ear of legendary Mix Engineer Mike Fraser (Franz Ferdinand, Sam Roberts, AC/DC), who recently finished mixing their upcoming self-titled debut album. The album was mastered by Grammy award winner Adam Ayan (Nirvana, Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters). After two top ten singles on commercial radio in Calgary, features on National radio (CBC) and continual praise in print, the band took their energetic live show on the road. In March they completed a national tour including a headlining slot at the Canadian Music Week Festival in Toronto, and in September 2009, they will head out on a follow up tour of Canada and the US in support of their debut release, which is now available on iTunes!
“It’s always nice to discover some amazing raw talent, and during CMW it came in the form of a Calgary band called the Fast Romantics.”
- Iheartthemusic.com - Toronto ON
“You may not have heard of this band, but you will. This Calgary band has started to make a lot of noise in Canada and beyond... Their bouncy piano pop has earned comparisons to Spoon and Blur... Now’s the time to check them out before they blow up. We could have another Arcade Fire on our hands.”
- Martiniboys.com
“The Fast Romantics are one of the most promising band listeners have yet to catch up with.”
- Calgary Sun
“The Fast Romantics are a Calgary-based quartet rapidly on the rise with their upbeat, driving indie-pop sound...distinct and infectious.”
- Avenue Magazine
“The band has that Brit-Pop indie sound that makes you want to dance; similar to Franz Ferdinand but mixed with a little Arcade Fire and Spoon. I’m obsessed with indie-rock bands from Canada. The Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, The New Pornographers, Tegan & Sara and now the Fast Romantics.”
- PacSun.com
“This may just be my new favorite band”
- FFWD Weekly
“Melodious and impressive”
- BeatRoute magazine
“The album is a skillfully assembled piece of work that shows off their influences as well as their considerable talents.”
- Off The Dial
“With heavy hooks, boundless passion and a dollop of playfulness. the band easily drew the audience into its arms and didn’t let go... It was a pretty happy place to be, full of promise for a bright inspired future in Canadian music.”
- Soo Today - Sault Saint-Marie ON
"Being in this business almost 30 years I've heard lots of bands and lots of styles of music. Once in a blue moon a real gem comes along. Even in it's roughest state you know you're hearing something special and you want to be involved, period. The first time I heard the Fast Romantics I decided I wanted to work with them, even before I finished listening to the first song on their myspace. There's at least 6 killer but unique radio friendly tracks on this record. Matt and the rest of The Fast Romantics are driven, organized, hardworking and talented. It's just a matter of time before this band will be everywhere."
-Mike Fraser (Franz Ferdinand, Led Zeppelin, Elvis Costello), Mix Engineer
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