Garrett Sordi-McClure: vocals, guitar, vocoder, organ
Influences
Pink Floyd, Liars, My Bloody Valentine, Can, Sunn O))), Boredoms, Flaming Lips, Lightning Bolt, Sonic Youth, The Who, This Heat, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Blonde Redhead, Low, Do Make Say Think, Scott Walker, Trans Am, Earth, Faust, Neu!
Here is Mitch Barany's Video for the single "City of Noise":
Since 1999 the three-piece Calgary band has been honing their ability to merge pounding rhythms and driving guitars with full-on psychedelic freak-outs and atmospheric exploration. In December 2007 they released City of Noise, an album-length single track that tells the story of a day in the life of a city, complete with dance party, drones and a waltz. Currently they are putting the polish on their fourth album, Blue-Skinned Waltz.
The band's genre-defying sound finds its focus around the voice of Garrett Sordi-McClure, formerly of Geffen artists The Primrods. The Summerlad have shared the stage with Xiu Xiu, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Constantines, Enon, and The Besnard Lakes throughout the course of extensive tours of North America. They have played festivals with the likes of The Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and Mogwai. Sept. 2008 saw them take their first trip to the UK, where they played in London and Glasgow and had an impromptu recording session at Chem19 Studios.
"A sonic kaleidoscope of arcing, yearning guitar sounds, vocal harmonies and stop/start dynamics of broad, almost cinematic scope. Yes, these songs can be challenging at times, but they’re also well worth the listen." - Uptown magazine
"The Summerlad's City of Noise is an architectural marvel" - Vue magazine
Just a reminder to listen to THE SUMMERLAD on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH for our NXNE SPECIAL SHOW! It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org.
Just a reminder to listen to THE SUMMERLAD on THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH. It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org.
The Summerlad , thats a whole new playing field ,a musical steeple chase per say...hats off to you. mO of memo scarletto. Thank you for taking a interest in the music that the daughter and i create.
Was great seeing you guys in Glasgow. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Also loving the album, has had many many plays in recent weeks. Always on in the car. Would be great if you guys came back over. hope to see you again sometime in the not too distant future. Cheers and all the best.
Hey guys, Sorry we didn't connect during Virgin Fest. You know that chicken/head thing? I was hoping to make up for it by getting an interview with you at the Snatch event. Congratulations on that by the way! Shout back anytime and take care, Drew
Hey Guys, thanks for having us in your space. You..ve got some wicked tunes! We definately look forward to hearing more from you! Cheers -The Karma Curse
Since 1999 the three-piece Calgary band has been honing their ability to merge pounding rhythms and driving guitars with full-on psychedelic freak-outs and atmospheric exploration. In December 2007 they released City of Noise, an album-length single track that tells the story of a day in the life of a city, complete with dance party, drones and a waltz. Currently they are putting the polish on their fourth album, Blue-Skinned Waltz.
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