ELO, The Cars, Weezer, Pulp, Zeppelin, Al Green, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Nina Simone, Paul Simon, Pixies, Michael Jackson, Beatles, Beegees, Cake, Justin Timberlake, Neil Young, B-52s, QOTSA, Beck, Beach Boys, Stones, Elton John, Bowie, Grizzly Bear, Hall & Oates, Spoon, The Hives, Arkells, The Knife, New Pornographers, Nirvana, Phoenix, White Stripes, Ryan Adams, Scissor Sisters, Tom Waits, Wilco.
Meet Sweet Thing, a five-piece Toronto band that play infectious pop tunes. Sometimes they get pretty rocking, in that dramatic way that feels best when you clench your fist and raise it to the sky. Charged with dueling guitars, Beach Boys harmonies, and energy up the wazoo, Sweet Thing are the musical equivalent of drinking a milkshake at a 50s diner where the waiter keeps jumping on the table (and you like it). Let's call it 'music to dance like a dork to'.
Question: do you like your hands? If yes, then you better get your mammy to knit you some mitts you baby, because lead singer Owen Carrier will make you clap, hard. In fact, you'll do pretty much whatever he wants you to do when you get a load of that showmanship. Some say he sounds like Freddie Mercury, but Owen is so homophobic that he denies it. He's a real asshole.
Owen formed the band three years ago with high school buddy Alex Last. Alex was born with no skin on his face but fortunately, he has a nice beard. He also plays guitar, and likes Michael Jackson. Alex is the sexy mysterious one, for some reason. Maybe it's because of his unique surf-meets-punk guitar playing. Or the skinless face. That's for you to figure out.
Then there's the yin to Alex's skinless yang, Nick Rose. You've probably seen him in that commercial for that thing. Yeah, that's him. He's really into alt-country and Paul Simon. He plays guitar like an angel, and sings like an angel. He might be an angel. Weighing in at 153 pounds, he's the fattest member of Sweet Thing.
That leaves us with the babes in the back. Tyler Kyte hits things, while Morgan Waters fingers things. Whoa horsey! We're talking the bass. And when Morgan lays down a groove and starts jumping around like a damn fool, you can't help but do the same. Tyler, on the other hand, plays the drums like he sexes the ladies - hard and fast. His brother has down syndrome, and when Tyler starts bashing away, you can barely tell them apart.
They are putting the finishing touches on their first full length album, which they recorded in LA with Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliot Smith, Sweet Thing). Once that bad boy hits the shelves early 2010, you'll be forced to rethink your life. See you in therapy, sucka.
With Rocktober wrapping up, November looks like it's gonna kick ass: NOV 7th at RIVOLI (Queen St. W, Toronto) NOV 13th at BLUE MOON (Queen E & Broadview) see ya there
Hi guys, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here. We are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
and if your interested, we have our new website up and we are offering free downloads of 10 our of favorite tracks from all three of our records. They are available here:
Hi Sweet Thing! Just stopping by your page to see whats good! Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. Take care!
amazing show tonight at sheridan. im so glad i got the CD you guys were incredible! will ya be in the toronto area again anytime soon? cause i will deffinately be coming out to another show!
Hope you boys are having a great weekend! Looking so forward to the new album, and still really want to get my hands on a copy of the demo, don't forget to let me know if any merch will be available anytime soon again! Would love that!!! Take care, <3 Lor
Hey Guys! I'm Lori (a/k/a Lorelei), 41 years old from Chicago IL. I enjoy working to help promote music (that people may not know) online thru social networking pages, etc. Call me a "1 Woman Online Street Team"! I just wanted you to check out an abandoned "Tyler page" that I stole (lol) and revamped on Facebook for all of you and your current projects. (& for the fans of course!) Still a work in progress, but please take a look at what I have done so far. Any input is appreciated, let me know what you think, thru MySpace, Facebook, or join/comment in the group! Keep rockin, and wishing you all the best! Love all your stuff, boys!!!! Looking forward to the day you can all visit Chicago!!!! Make sure to tell me if you do! ;)
Hello hello hello! Me and my good friend, Panda have been watching the Morgan Waters show on YouTube NON STOP lately. xD It's so cool knowing Morgan's in the music business now! Best part is I REALLY like it! I made some cover art for you guys last night but I have NO IDEA if I actually sent it. Did you get it? xD If not i'll send it again.
Oh awesome! Ive been following you guys forever and cant wait for the album. :) Im super excited. Ill totaly have to see you when and if you come to New Jersey.
HEY u guys came to LA!!! when r u coming back ? and when r u going to have a concert in LA for all ur fans out here in California?? hope its soon cant wait to hear the new album JEN
I saw the pics. It looks like you had a great time. I loved the ones at Joshua Tree. My sister and I really want to visit there now. Hopefully I'll be able to come up to Toronto for your show
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