Ranbir Gundu
Graham Wilson
Aaron Foster
Jameson Banks
David Croft
Influences
We are the fiends that stayed in.
Ranbir and Davi both DJ (hording vinyl + bits the worlds over), Mr. Wilson works in a music shop as a full-time guru, Sir Foster is a rock journalist extraordinaire, and young squire Jameson is in so many bands we just pray he shows up to play with all his fingers intact.
Congnoscenti?--feh!
Sounds Like
Eye Weekly magazine has been good to us. They write: "Cryptic, decidedly un-reggae Toronto quartet can't decide if they want to be Mogwai, The Kinks or Ween, but that's the sort of personality crisis we can get behind."
I was at home pouring over some historical media a few months back
when my cousin stopped in for a visit.
"What's that??" he asked, looking over my shoulder.
Being somewhat of a modernist, I figured he'd probably have seen it
somewhere before.
"Oh, that's Habitat 67," I responded enthusiastically.
A few seconds of dread silence ensued.
"Uh, it was part of Expo 67?", I added starting to get worried.
The interminable silence continued for what actually was, FOREVER, until at last he ventured--
"What's Expo 67??"
Now......I can't recall the exact words of the spittle-spewed-maniacal-
gonzo-tirade I flew into just then, but ---unbelievable! Man(!), here was this
overly aware Canadian mod/skin that had absolutely no clue of Expo 67...I mean, what the?!?!?
In fact, leading up to this LP's release it became apparent time and again that the current generation knew nothing of our centennial ball celebration (though the world be at our doorstep--and in our pantry to boot!). Hell, even when we packed up as a band and traipsed over to Habitat 67 (with video crew [James and Jams we love you] and newly enlightened cousin in tow [Amit you drunkenly-slapped-swine!]), we were met with blank, uncomprehending faces (this isn't a dig towards our French brethren). 'Who in their right minds would be chasing down these ghosts from a dismantled era?' they seemed to ask.
Us, apparently.
So. Much like Habitat 67, The New Designers is a collection of songs placed on top, beside and under one another --often at bizarre angles-- to create a unique piece of architecture for listeners to experience. Up close, or at a distance, we sincerely hope that each subjective view taken better stands the test of time than the criminally forgotten exposition itself has.
See, Expo 67 offered us, and the world, a glimpse of what the future could be------and today isn't it.
this had better my temporary. youre easily the best local band that Shawna drags me around to see. i'll buy your cds one day when im making money again, but that could be a long time just so you know
Check out the friend list at Maiden Wine to add Adam Nimoy as one of your friends! He's the son of some guy who played a space alien on one of those Sci/Fi TV shows back in the 60s.
Also make sure to pick up a copy of his new book:
Joe and Darlene at Maiden Wine donated several pictures of Adam and his dad that will be appearing in the book! So everyone go out and give Adam Nimoy your hard earned cash and buy this fascinating anti-memoir!
Hey Guys Whats Up?? I remember the first time i saw you play it was at a church in g-town, I think i was in grade 6 im in grade 10 now, you guys we so awsome! I havn't seen ya since then though =( So I think you should come to g-town! show some of these gay bands here how to put on a show, lol. So how bout it?? Do you guys still wear em masks?
I'm listening to The New Designers here and I have just one question: How can such sacred music come out of such profane individuals as yourselves? Just like Mozart.
merry christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year 2008! hope all is well in vulcan land. we're playing the concord cafe on friday jan 4th and if you're looking for something to do, let me know and we'll get you on the bill. ran, come by sometime soon with the mrs or we can vice that versa. tis the season.
When it comes to raising the bar, when it comes to sheer garage-rock ambition, no one does it better than The Vulcan Dub Squad. That was a scorching set at Sneaky Dees. Explosive rapid-fire grooves, a whirlwind of energy, merged with dashing showmanship.
NEW SOUND CHRISTMAS SHOW UPDATE: THE JOE EXPERIENCE, THE GOODTIMES, THE HORMOANS, BINGE NINJA, COURTNEY LYNN AND MORE IN BRAMPTON DECEMBER 20TH @ THE TROPIC SALSA (21 nelson st west acorss from the l.c.b.o in downtown brampton) 19+ $5 COVER $3 TEQUILLA SHOTS ALL NIGHT P.S. CHECK SHOTGUN SHIT ON THE NEW SOUND MYSPACE!!!!!!!!
