The Artist Life have quickly become one of Canada’s most notable musical acts with their EP, “Let’s Start A Riot”. This five track release has gained widespread media acclaim for its catchy hooks and pop/punk anthems. Since its release in late 2008, 102.1 The Edge offered them their second FU Award nomination; this time for Song of the Year, Japan's Boundee Records put out a Japanese version, MTV Live witnessed a raucous studio performance and Chartattack.com raved after their sold-out CMW appearance.
Proving that they write exceptional songs, the band stripped it down turning "Let's Start A Riot" into an acoustic version (“Let’s Start A Campfire”) that is not only genuine but truly heart warming. This sparked the release of bright red, 180g vinyl with "Let's Start A Riot" on Side A and "Let's Start A Campfire" on Side B (to be release early November).
Having toured relentlessly with some of music's finest and have just completed a Western Canadian tour with Paper & Plastic’s A Wilhelm Scream, The Artist Life is gearing up for a full-Canadian tour with Stereos and The Midway State to conclude 2009. The tour will coincide with the release of their title track video directed and starring Jason Mewes (of the Jay & Silent Bob fame.)
Watch for them on the upcoming Degrassi movie and for their debut full length early 2010.
Ian Blackwood - Vocals, Guitar Dean Richards - Guitar, Vocals Chuck Leach - Bass, Vocals Jake Parsonson - Drums
BEST CONCERT IVE BEEN TOOO!!!! i love The Artist Life! first time ive seen you guys was in Kitchener and you guys were AMAZING!... you guys were super friendly after when you guys were meeting fans and i think you guys are super cool for that! i miss you guys!
Hey gents, I highly doubt you'll remember me, but we met like... six ish months ago at a show in calgary with take the shot and a trophy life. I'm stoked at how well you guys are doing for yourselves, and for that, you have some serious kudos. My band has a couple of new tracks up, as well as a new lay out, and I'd be mad stoked if you would check it out. Legitimately, so stoked I might wet myself. So you should go have a look-see if for no other reason than to compromise my dignity. Deal? Mad love Kevann
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Hey, hows it going? We recently posted up a brand new song, layout, pics, and more. If you have some spare time, come check it out and please let us know what you think!
See you men on thursday. Any chance you guys making an appearance at d-tox with stereos too?. first time i heard sleep so sound , i was like oh man i gotta see these guys live. <3.
Thanks for the add guys! Great show at the Wax last night, you guys are awsome and i recommend that you guys come back to Kitchener! It was really great talking to you guys last night and getting to know a bit more about you. Love you guys! <3