We used to call ourselves The Brewkowskis, but the band has outgrown the name, evolving into a heavier and less intoxicated trio. After years of brainstorming we came up with Prisoner Cinema. The name refers to the phenomenon experienced by prisoners sentenced to do time in the hole. Lack of stimulation on the retinas causes the brain to create displays of bright lights and flashing colors. Plus its just a cool name, so draw your own metaphors and run with it.
***Oddly enough, this is the closest explanation I can come up with for what I see in roughly 85% of my visual field, being born with a genetic condition that causes retinal deterioration leading to eventual blindness. Heads up to anyone out there at our shows. I don't mean to snub you, be a dick, or leave you hanging. I'm just near-blind, and completely night-blind, so chances are I won't be able to see you in a dimly lit bar. If you see me fumbling around aimlessly, I'm most likely looking for the bar or the washroom, so kindly grab me by the arm and lead the way!***
-(note from Paul).
The band has been independently touring, releasing albums, and supporting their local scene since 1999.
Prisoner Cinema do it for kicks and have no real ambitions of commercial success. The band members have day jobs, serious relationships, and two out of the three of us have kids. While we don't really claim to be a political band, our songs aren't afraid to touch on the surreal experience of living amongst a culture obsessed with wealth, image, and a misguided sense of superiority. Think of it as a coping mechanism for a few aging rockers.
That being said, our laid back approach to the band allows us to take 'er nice and easy, releasing albums when we feel like it and touring when the mood strikes us. This is likely why the band lives on while too many other good bands burn out or are forced to call it quits.
Hey, we've added two new songs off ska-core legends Corporation's upcoming "Return of the Corporation" release, as well as two new tunes from punk rockers Machine Gun Dolly that will be found on their upcoming "Nuclear Generaton" release!
Check 'em out on our page and let us know what you think! thanks,
Hey dudes, pigs can fly is fucking rad! Bringin' me back to good ol' suicidal style! Can't wait for your new album, you'll have to tour it down here to Victoria!
Heyyyy :) how are you? check out a sample of our new song Proskuneo :) we are recording our debut EP at the end of this month :) so look out for it :) we have also just posted a new blog:) so check it out if you want to:) hope all is well :) Dan x
that comment was supposed to be regarding your vocal tracking... but I can surely diddly say that your a tune-a-roonies were missed by this goon-a-roony Sat. night. Oh yeah! GREEN EFFIN' DIESEL
And dudes: While yer at it, why not stop by The Shack site and check out a rare Sonance treat! Yes, we were around long enough to have "rare" material!
Dudes! We posted some tunes we recorded last spring. Hope you like 'em! So Redwater again hey? I remember you guys saying that that place rocks, hope this show is as good as the last! Until next time...
Thanks! I also caught you guys as the Brewkowskis at a show in Redwater back at the turn of the Century. I enjoyed you then and I enjoy the heavier progression you guys have taken on as Prisoner Cinema
Dudes! It's been a while! Sorry, can't make it to your show on the 29th, but I am gonna be in Eddy the weekend of the 6th, so let's party! If not then good luck in the studio, I am so stoked for new tunes...
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