From somewhere beneath the swelling strings and synths, the angular guitars and pulsating beats, cleaves the voice of Jamie Fooks of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter. In early 2003, Fooks started writing songs by her self in her basement apartment, to deal with the remaining demons of a reckless adolescence. Fooks was encouraged to continue performing by the support of friends, and the interest of current guitar player Dillon Whitfield (of Raccoon). With the addition of Whitfield’s haphazard guitar playing, the foundation of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter was laid.
The duo played a string of shows, accompanied by only drums beats and bass, programmed by Fooks. These shows attracted attention from fans, promoters and other musicians.
Now, accompanied live by a rhythm section, (Shawn Dicey of Ox on drums, Stewart Elton) Jane Vain & the Dark Matter have released their first full length, Love Is Where The Smoke Is, on Edmonton’s Rectangle Records, and are embarking on another national tour in support of their record. The record features contributions by local musicians Mark Hamilton, Foon Yap, and Annalea Sordi of Woodpigeon, Jesse Locke of SIDS, and Matt Flegel of Women. Inherent in the music is a kinetic energy, as if Jane Vain & the Dark Matter are aiming for anxious chaos, but achieving a careful clarity.
These songs were written, recorded & produced by Jamie Fooks...Dillon Whitfield played guitar, Foon Yap played violin on the album tracks, Mark Hamilton played Ukelele, Banjo, Acoustic guitar and sang beautifully and so did Annalea Sordi!
****For booking and management inquiries please contact: Mike Scorgie Rectanglerecords@gmail.com.
Jane Vain & the Dark Matter!'s Friend Space (Top 20)
Sled Island was the 3rd time i have seen you guys live and i love it every time. Thank you so much for playing the festival!! Check out my band. http://www.myspace.com/walkingbackwardsca
i'm in love with your album and it's still in heavy rotation on the road and at home. get down here to houston (texas!) while you're running around doing shows. :)
Thanks for the add! We played one of your songs on the show the other night...we really like what you guys do!! Wishing you all the best! Cheers, We.Are.Canadian Every Thursday from 6-8pm EST on CJLO (www.cjlo.com)
Hello! Thank-you so very much for the add :). It's great to meet other artists from Calgary...let me know if you are performing anywhere, and I will try to come out and hear you.
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