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shortwave
Indie / Rock

"writing dirty fiction"

A Town Called Malice Toronto,
Canada

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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Member Since1/31/2006
Band Websiteshortwavetheband.com
Band Membersdevin jannetta: drums
ryan johnson: vox.guitar
sager johnson: guitar.vox
nic oliverio: bass
cary parker: organ.vox
email the band at     contact@shortwavetheband.com
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also available at

Soundscapes [572 College Street - Toronto]

Sonic Boom [512 Bloor St. W. - Toronto]

or ask these fine retail outlets to ORDER thru Super D One Stop:

Sunrise Records - Toronto
Cheapies Records - Hamilton
My Music.Com - Kanata
Moondance-Canada - Peterborough
Take 2 Films on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC
Music Inc. - Essex
Perfect Circle Music Lmtd. - London
Sounds of the Universe - London
Amazing Grace CRC - London
Proper Music Distribution - London
Black Arrow Distribution - London
CD City - Notts
Ark Enterprise - Machida-shi, Tokyo
Atmosphere - Musashino-Shi, Tokyo
Bout Records - Nagoya, Aichi
Sam's Record Shop - Sakai, Osaka
Rockgatez Inc. - Tokyo
Handa Wanda - Tokyo
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Sep 13 2008 10:00P
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   About shortwave
shortwave has recorded their 2nd album with Grammy Award winning producer, Malcolm Burn.

Heading into the studio, the band's ethos was to capture the live energy of five musicians recording their parts together. A rarity today. Focusing on the songs and the project’s overall feel, shortwave eschewed modern standards where every minutia is over-effected and over-dubbed, rather embracing the sonic philosophies of a bygone era. The product of dedication, hard work, happenstance and alchemical reaction, shortwave’s music is passionate and immediate in its theme and intensity.

The influences span an array of iconic artistry – Plath, Neruda, Hemingway, Vonnegut, Hitchcock and Kubrick – that somehow finds its way into the music. Reminiscent of early U2, angular guitar work drives the songs in a way that calls to mind the attitude of bands like The Clash and The Jam. Cinematic organ and piano add cascading countermelodies overtop the solid swagger of the rhythm section. Ryan’s vocals liken a harried Springsteen, telling stories of heartbreak and triumph, a narrative leaning that reflects the band's hardworking, visceral, all or nothing live show. Bursting with bombastic energy and loose limbed confidence shortwave is both mesmeric and infectious.

A digital echo of distinguished ancestors, one listen suggests that shortwave’s sound is like no one so much as themselves.

A rock n’roll band at heart, shortwave makes you dance, think and feel.

Now turn off your computer and head to the show.



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Tabu Recordings





Jul 20 2008 5:54 AM

Thanks for the request!
Black Balloon Records





Jul 19 2008 10:44 AM

Thanks for the request!
Keta





Jul 19 2008 8:44 AM

Hey right on! Thanks for the add.

-Keta
♥кεℓsιε-εїз





Jul 10 2008 6:17 AM

Heyy! Nice music =D
Pretty freakin' amazing! =P
it'zsYANEA xo





Jul 5 2008 6:15 PM

ayy wuddup
jussssstoppin by to show sum love your tracks and shitt are Ill keep it up n take it Ez x0
JL Martin Mgmt





Jul 4 2008 11:05 AM

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the add, love your sound. Keep up the great work!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Jenn
strobe light





Jul 4 2008 6:40 AM

Thanks for the req!
your music is great!
How are you doing?
The animation which can listen to our first music was UP(ed). Please hear it, if good. I would appreciate your favor although it is only a few.

strobe
Megan B.


Is Online


Jul 2 2008 1:59 PM

Great sound!
Totally jamming out to this. ;)
Cindy Davis





Jul 2 2008 11:59 AM

Thanks for stoppin by. All the best with your music. See yah in t-dot sometime perhaps, xo
sachie





Jul 2 2008 6:36 AM

thanks for the req★
a great number♪
I wish you success
laurie





Jul 1 2008 8:42 AM

Stoppin by to say Happy Canada Day! and i hope to catch your show at the Rivoli, cheers
ストロボ(strobe)





Jun 30 2008 4:21 PM

Thanks for the req!
your music is great!
How are you doing?
have a great day.
see you again.
Thank you!!
raquel





Jun 30 2008 8:09 AM

thanks for the add
lovin the music!
Kayla (mcrs biggest fan!)





Jun 27 2008 8:36 AM

hey you guys are pretty good! keep it up!
xx
Kayla
Barbara


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Jun 20 2008 8:23 AM

Hey guys
really great sound
Much love
Barbara
The Dress Whites





Jun 13 2008 2:56 PM

You guys were great last night!
Consider me a fan and a friend....

-Jonathan
Lonely Vagabond





Jun 13 2008 2:41 AM

That was a great set at Rancho Relaxo for NXNE. A shimmering post-punk sound that harnesses a rock spirit. Thumping rhythms and blazing riffs that really made the room come alive. Definitely a high-energy sound that's guaranteed to deliver. Well done.
Corinne





Jun 11 2008 10:20 AM

Hi. Thanks for the request. Awesome music.
Carol Lynn





Jun 7 2008 8:19 AM

Very nice sound!

Thanks for the add and best wishes!
parker





Jun 5 2008 9:28 PM

Hey Shortwave,
Great show at Clinton's
We're playing the Mod Club
Sat June 14/2008.
Love to see you there!!!
If you'd like to be on the guestlist
message us
Mixed Frequencies





Jun 3 2008 12:05 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add! You gusy have some great tracks. Let me know if you guys are ever in the Waterloo area let me know and maybe we can get together and record a session podcast at the studio.

Anyways, keep on making awesome music, and have fun at NXNE
Sarah





Jun 3 2008 10:04 AM

Wow thank you for the request, I really like your music!! =] you guys are great And not too far away!

Keep being awesome! come to Windsor soon, you know you want to!
Steve Caraway





Jun 2 2008 5:39 PM

Big thanks for the request, killer tunes. Drop by for a listen sometime, won't you?
Tracy Lalonde





May 30 2008 9:26 PM

Thanks for the friend request!

GREAT GREAT GREAT songs!

-Tracy
euphonic sound





May 25 2008 9:14 AM

Cool page guys, also really like the music. Planning to play any shows in Toronto?

Paul
Adriana





May 22 2008 3:30 PM

Thanks for the friend request
Great music.
Adriana
CommunicationBreakdown.





May 22 2008 10:32 AM

sweet stuff! thanks for the add.
..:: Sheena TMS ::..





May 21 2008 10:02 PM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know your article is up on TorontoMusicScene.ca.

Check it out at:

http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/interviews/shortwave-kind-handsome-and-good-musicians.html
Antonio Danese





May 21 2008 5:14 AM

Thank you very much for the req!
Great music!!!!
Ciao
lisa





May 9 2008 7:33 AM

You guys are fantastic!
Looking forward to your next TO gig!
shewords





May 6 2008 12:32 PM

I'm looking forward to hearing you live next time you're in tdot! she,xo
infighter





May 3 2008 9:38 AM

Great set at clinton's!!!!!
HomeWreckords Entertainment Group





May 2 2008 11:28 AM

WOW!!!

What a set last night.

Thanks so much for taking part in our first showcase.

Let's do it again soon!

Cheers,

Scott and Jen
HomeWreckords
BIGIDEAS