The Cheap Speakers
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Genre: Garage / Powerpop / Rock
Location Toronto, Ontario, Ca
Profile Views: 51708
Last Login: 1/3/2013
Member Since 10/30/2007
Website twitter.com/cheapspeakers
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
Why does power pop get left in the dust? Why did Big Star never get their due? Why does Jay Ferguson from Sloan never get the singles? We may never know, but the genre has found its champions in the Cheap Speakers. Oh, don't get 'em wrong, they love all kinds of music -- from dance-y synth-rock to '90s alternative -- but it's pure guitar-pop that stokes their collective furnace. The kind of pop festooned with jangly guitars and warm bass that goes down so deceptively smooth, the finely-tuned clockwork of the songcraft may not register until the fourth or fifth spin (and you will get to four or five spins). But it can't all be sunshine and holding hands, right? Which is why the Speakers love to shake 'em awake with the rockers, with giant blasts of Pete Townshend chords and breakneck bass lines and about two dozen different distortion pedals and, most of all, getting the audience to look at how much damn fun the band's having. For three years, the Cheap Speakers have been winning over Toronto, heart by heart, bar by bar. And finally, they've got samples for people to take home. Their 2010 debut EP features six selections from their catalog of songs about girls, about rocking, about rockin' girls, and, perhaps most importantly, about being true to yourself. -
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Natalia Manzocco, Brennan Gault, Tim Dafoe, David Kochberg -
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The Beatles, Big Star, Sloan, Of Montreal, T Rex, The Who, Spoon, Thrush Hermit, The Flashing Lights, The Rolling Stones, Sam And Dave, Blur, The Pipettes, The Breeders, The Shins, Joel Plaskett, Bob Dylan, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie, The Talking Heads, The Band, The Kinks, Neil Young -
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Rockin' out.
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"The Cheap Speakers" EP available online now!
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CD EP in stock at Soundscapes (572 College St., Toronto ON), Backstreet Records (124 Germain St., Saint John NB), Taz Records (1593 Market St., Halifax NS), or:
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"... a strong debut -- and one that other bands of this ilk should look to as an example of how it should be done." - i(heart)music
"... 'Alibi' sets the Speakers apart from their local bar-band peers ..." - EYE WEEKLY
"... this EP certainly hints at some real promise for The Cheap Speakers." - Herohill
Natalia Manzocco: Guitar, Vocals, Hand Claps
Brennan Gault: Vocals, Bass, Lead Yelps
Tim Dafoe: Guitar, Hand Percussion, Backing Vocals
David Kochberg: Drums, Backing Vocals
Brennan Gault: Vocals, Bass, Lead Yelps
Tim Dafoe: Guitar, Hand Percussion, Backing Vocals
David Kochberg: Drums, Backing Vocals
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amazing show. super congrats on the release !!!
xoxoxox
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Lonely Vagabond 3 years ago
10 of 64MoreThat was a great set at The Piston. The Cheap Speakers may be the quintessential power pop band, outstanding songwriting, catchy hooks, and an infectious bounce, blended with a heaping combination of rock energy and an onstage charm that comes out in spades.
Hey rock maniacs!
We are going to go for it this wednesday at the Garrison! It would be great to see you!
Matt
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Great set last night! I thought you guys sounded amazing!
Matt
Review of the EP in Eye Magazine "Recorded and produced by vintage-gear aficionado Dale Morningstar at his island studio, the EP’s six tracks have cohesive qualities; though bassist/vocalist Brennan Gault’s lyrics aren’t as adventurous as Bob Mould’s, Tim Dafoe’s guitar work on tunes like “Alibi” sets the Speakers apart from their local bar-band peers"
Thanks for coming out last night guys! Hope your Pitter Patter showcase kicks ass!
Way to giv'r. Nice rock moves.
Matt
yay! !!
That was a great CD release at The El Mocambo. Debuting their stellar 5 song EP, the strength of The Cheap Speakers is combining sweet, sugarcoated melodies on top with upbeat guitar-jangle creating chiming rush of bouncy live energy. Blessed with richly smooth vocals, bassist Brennan Gault fronts a band that sincerely rocks with an instinctive knack for tunefulness. Power pop is alive and well.