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"Yet another hot undiscovered Canadian machine arising from the steam......All ten of these numbers are melodic and dripping in atmosphere you can actually feel yourself standing in." Metalville Mag (UK)


"Listen up folks, because I have just found a band who are truly going to make waves in 2011. Who are October Sky? The same question I asked myself before listening to their album and one that they silenced with their phenomenal music." Sonicshocks Mag (UK)


" 'Sacrifice' as a personal highlight due to its use of distorted guitars and ethereal vocals. However quieter numbers such as 'The Message' don't feel out of place either, and it is here that you can really appreciate the keyboards, which adds an extra dimension to the music. " MyDadrocks Blog (UK)


"Vocalist Karl Raymond owns an excellent set of pipes as we see on, for instance, "Sacrifice", where he sounds about as close to Matthew Bellamy as any I've heard. Perhaps even more so on the title track, incidentally the best track on the record, an ambitious rock song with echoing riffs that circle around the magnificent soundscape nicely." Rockfreaks.net (UK)


"October Sky’s Hell Isn’t My Home is, in one word, awesome. With a sound that’s similar to Muse, the Montreal-based alternative rock quartet is easily going to become Canada’s next big thing." The Uniter (Winnipeg)


"Nothing wins out better than a kick ass rock band. October Sky is one of those bands. Since their 'Hell Isn't My Home' release, October Sky has been writing and doing shows all across Canada rocking their fans. They are now on an international tour, and are rocking out their fans in the UK/Euro! " 808 Stilez


"I am in love with the melody of the tune ‘Black to Blue’ enchanting keys..." Altsounds

General Info

  • Genre: Alternative / Progressive / Rock

    Location Montreal, Ca

    Profile Views: 281656

    Last Login: 5/19/2012

    Member Since 4/18/2005

    Website www.octobersky.ca

    Record Label Rocsector Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Originating from Montreal, Quebec, October Sky has been playing music together for a decade. What started as three teenagers with a passion for music developed into a foursome with a common desire to excel in the studio and on stage. The Canadian band consists of Karl Raymond (vocals & guitars), Alex Racine (drums) and Yanik Rouleau (keyboards). Their musical output includes two albums (1 EP and 1 LP), two music videos, a cross-Canadian tour, and a host of sold-out live performances. In September 2008, October Sky released their first full-length album "Hell Isn't My Home," which garnered them instant success. The album features 10 tracks which alternate between frenzied rock and ambient alternative. The LP earned them three awards for best provincial rock song, rock CD, and rock music video. Two music videos soon followed, one of which was in rotation on MUCH Loud and in the Top 5 on Musique Plus. During this time, the band also performed live on national TV for CTV's Telethon of Stars and was interviewed on Musique Plus. Since this time, October Sky has not looked back. They followed their debut LP release with a national tour which touched down in 15 Canadian cities from Montreal to Vancouver. Their music often brings them on the road and they have recently performed alongside such well-established artists and Alexisonfire, Mobile, Bad Religion, and Michel Pagliaro. As national winners of the Global Battle of the Bands, October Sky represented Canada in London, England in April 2010 at The Scala. October Sky has over 100 live performances to their name and their singles have been in rotation on over a dozen Canadian radio stations. In addition to regular airplay, their music has been featured on more than 20 commercial stations and they have been interviewed on programs in Texas, California, Missouri and the UK, as well as throughout their home nation. The media coverage they regularly receive on air and on paper is a testament to their mounting status as serious musicians. Their studio work produces strong, alternative riffs punctuated by soft, captivating interludes. Their live performances feature a mesmerizing, harmonic fusion of music, voices, lights, and video effects. In the past few years, October Sky has strengthened their commercial impact. Role Model Clothing, owned by two of Simple Plan's members, and worldwide guitar company Indie Guitars, are both official partners. October Sky will stretch their musical muscles in Europe with December performances in France and Belgium. They will also release their 2nd EP in September, a launch highlighted by a concert at Le Cafe Campus. Since the band's inception, October Sky have been reaching forward, both musically and professionally. Their singles bring together the best in alternative music, with songs so engaging you would think you had heard them already. One listen, live or on CD, will ensure you that they offer a great deal and promise even more.

  • Members

    Karl Raymond ( Lead Singer ), Yanik Rouleau ( Keyboardist ) , Alex Racine ( Drummer )

  • Influences

    U2, Linkin Park, ColdPlay, Muse, Kings of Leon, Keane, Incubus, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Matthew Good, and many more !

  • Sounds Like

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  1. October Sky

    Last week in #Paris #France with melty.fr http://t.co/RsbNWTJqBO

  2. October Sky

    A huge thank you to all our fans and friends that came to our show at The Rivoli tonight! What a great way to end... http://t.co/qWGmy6pUO1

  3. October Sky

    #Toronto It has been 2 years already. You guys ready for this? http://t.co/3HQDDdJtoQ

  4. October Sky

    Entrevue avec Clicknrock.fr //... http://t.co/tt5RFQUc1y

  5. October Sky

    SHOW TONIGHT 10PM - @TheRivoliTO with @dopestarsinc and @trwmusic Come early because it will be packed.

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