In a dynamic flurry of tonal textures, soaring vocals, lush harmonies and lingering melodies, FLASHLIGHT RADIO spins captivating stories into irresistible folk-infused indie rock. Led by bassist Ben Whiteley and songstress, Suzy Wilde, FLASHLIGHT RADIO took flight in 2009, with a debut ep that "tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish" (NOW Magazine) . Emotionally-charged and sonically rich, the EP guides the listener through stories of childhood, first love, saying goodbye, a city that keeps growing and restless hearts that long for the country. It has been well received by listeners everywhere, thanks in part to the continuous support and regular air-play from CBC Radio 1 and 2.
As kids, Ben Whiteley and Suzy Wilde used to play hide-and-seek backstage at folk festivals. Growing up, they started revisiting the festivals as members of their parents' bands. Now in their 20's, Wilde and Whiteley have reunited, combining their musical roots with new influences of their generation. Their debut self-titled EP features guest appearances by Liam Titcomb, Christine Bougie, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Maddy Wilde, Ken Whiteley, Nancy White, Dan Stadnicki and many more.
Since the release of the debut EP, the fan-base of FLASHLIGHT RADIO has continued to grow, as listeners are drawn in like "moths to a flashlight".
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That was a great set at The Drake. What better way to make a musical statement by being included in CBC Mark Rheaume’s 2009 Best Of Ontario Music. Bonded by a longstanding friendship, Flashlight Radio deliver an alluring blend of immaculate roots-tinged folk, deft storytelling, and vocals of sweet fragile beauty that take you to another place. Heartfelt treasures for the acoustically inclined steeped in feeling and purity.
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'
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.
