"A definition of the beautiful songstress, sweet-voiced, uplifting in the most powerful way. Radiating elegant beauty, evoking a heart-wrenching introspection that makes you long for a lost love. The accompaniment, led by music soulmate Ben Whiteley, meshes touching acoustic-ballads with upbeat roots-country vigor, guiding this effortless folk-hued ship to shore." -Lonely Vagabond
Indie/ alt country band FLASHLIGHT RADIO is lead by dream-team Suzy Wilde and Ben Whiteley. These former childhood sweethearts have reunited to combine their talents to create their own brand of modern roots music.
Coming off a busy summer that included the release of their debut self-titled EP and several folk festival appearances (Mariposa, Owensound, and Eaglewood) Flashlight Radio is quickly gaining a loyal following, receiving regular airplay on CBC Radio 1 and 2 as well as campus radio stations across Canada.
Emotionally charged and sonically rich, the new EP guides us through stories of childhood, first love, saying goodbye, friendship, a city that keeps growing and restless hearts that long for the country. The full and driving accompaniment is led by the fiery energy of bassist/ guitarist Ben Whiteley and countered by the dreamy, often haunting vocals of songstress, Suzy Wilde. Individually experienced and accomplished musicians, Wilde and Whiteley come together to form a dynamic and well balanced duo with an album that goes above and beyond what one might expect in a debut EP. Featuring guest appearances by Liam Titcomb, Christine Bougie, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Ken Whiteley, Nancy White, Dan Stadnicki, and many more.
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Impressive review of the CD in Now Magazine, 'Suzy Wilde is the driving force behind local indie folk outfit Flashlight Radio. The daughter of celebrated songwriter and CBC favourite Nancy White and older sister to Spiral Beach’s Maddy Wilde, she’s also a member of local folkies StoneFox. Here, along with accomplished bassist Ben Whiteley, she targets the pop-centric singer/songwriter set and delivers seven strong country-tinged tunes'
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Thanks for havin us perform with you last night. Your songs are going to be in my head for weeks! Peace and love - Jack PS can you put up this gorgeous fresh green wallpaper all over my house perhaps?
That was a great set at The Drake. An alignment of musicianship and a heroine of song, a dynamic folk-roots trio featuring Liam Titcomb as guest drummer. Ben Whiteley’s guitar-playing is imbued with rich tones, concise and soothing, accompanied by the sweetly-powerful vocals of Suzy Wilde singing with a honeyed sense of beauty. Incredibly personal, inspiring, a rousing song of salvation in the heart of Toronto.
Flashlight Radio!! Loved your sound guys, Like I said Beautiful voice, and great songs!! definitely keep it up, hopefully we'll meet again sometime on the road we call music.
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