Take a look at your life, accept that things are as they are, and work to make them better.
That is the core belief that shapes the words and music of UNION OF LANTERNS, acoustic indie pop rock
troubadours hailing from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Armed with acoustic (and sometimes electric) guitars, the
high-fiving, thought-provoking duo of Thomas Scott and Darren Watts pack a lyrical and melodic punch that leaves
you drooling for more.
Inspired by so many bands and artists before them, Union of Lanterns learned what they could from their
predecessors. They were students of music, and their teachers were many great, and diverse bands and artists:
Radiohead, Coldplay, Oasis, Elton John, Tori Amos, Dashboard Confessional, Travis, Dave Matthews Band, and many
more. The sounds and sentiments of their pop and rock forefathers were not overlooked, and the band absorbed as much
of it as they could while writing their first album.
The result? The band's first, totally independent, self-produced album, "Truth (If You Want It)", is a unique blend
of catchy lyrics and hooks, original and exciting acoustic guitar riffs, awe-inspiring harmonies, and soaring
melodies that make you melt and want to embrace the same enthusiasm for life that the band possesses. It is
a collection of 14 very diverse songs - songs about love, addiction and suffering, peer pressure, and an undying
optimism for all things good in life... as the title track would suggest, "if you want it, you can have it".
So prepare yourself... you are bearing witness to the spark that will soon erupt into an unstoppable wildfire - an
awesome musical energy that will make you want to pump your fist in the air and fight the good fight. This album
is the first of many great things that you can expect from the Union of Lanterns, a band that has no
limitations, and no intention of ever being satisfied with what they've already accomplished. This is a band that always works to make things better than they've ever been. And that's the truth (if you want it).
A friend of mine lent me your CD just recently, it's amazing. I love Stone's Throw Short and a bunch of the songs. I'd love to get together with you guys sometimes and catch a live show at some point (I've been playing every night you've been up to this point).
i was lovin it. you guys play so well together and sound like you have been together for years. I love your sound and im definetely coming to your next show with ma friends :)
hey guys, you rocked relay for life, i was definatly oen of the people who learned the songs in the first chorus and sung a long in the second, you guys have raw talent and me and my friends are definatly going to your next show, only your 3rd gig and definatly, easily one of the best bands ive seen live. Congrates Guys keep it up!
hey, yeah i was at relay and that probably was me on the case. im glad you could make it out to our event! thanks for the support. you guys were so awesome, me and a couple of other people that were there are going to come out to your next show. seeyah, simóne
Hey guys, nice meeting you at the rock show. Great tunes, I was going to say I could probably get you a show july 11th in Milton but wow you guys are booked solid. Please let me know how I can score some of those gigs. Take care! District
Thank you so much for the kind words. I had a great time with my set, and enjoyed watching yours as well. You guys sounded honestly great - tasty covers, and delicious originals. We'll be sure to do it again. Until then, I wish you umbrellas in the rain. s.
I flippin' love love love The Crying Song! I wish I could make it out to your show on the 10th, but we're playing The Circus Room and it's my birthday party! i will for definetly tune in to you Rock Show performance, and will try to get down to The Mongolian Grill show, if I can get a ride. Looking forward to our sho on the 11th of July!
A friend on IRC chat told me about ya'll. She said she's the sister of one of the two of you. haha I don't know her name, just her nick on IRC. Mammie.
:P
Anyway, it's always nice to hear new music and to find new people making art. ;) keep it up!
gents, nice tunes, i particularily enjoy "stone's throw", great song! let me know if you're ever playing in Toronto, and i'll come check it out! take care, nic
Awehh! Wikipedia you cannot go wrong with that website is amazing! opens up new worlds and levels, sounds like iam promoting some kind of game here.. gosh i love my games tad obessed... but there we are, aweh! it feels like "ohh iam talking someone from canada its different which is always grand:) "x
Hello, no problem its a pleasure:) I enjoy your music very much and I wish you the best, indeed from one city and colour fan to another superb they are cant go wrong listening to good ole dallas, so how are you ? gosh been up to my eyes in work today, ive broken up for a week from sixth form which is rather nice:) x
I do, I listened to them yesterday. You've really got something. I adore your voices. ps. thanks for the dedication lol, never had one before. :) Take Care. Beth x0
Thanks man. I like your stuff as well; you and Tom seem to play very well off of eachother. I like knight in shining armor. It's got that haunting thing going on.
We should play a song at one of the bomber open mic nights together (if that's ok with you guys of course). I think Casimir Pulaski Day by Sufjan Stevens would sound great with the addition of extra guitars and vocalists, but I'm utterly open to suggestion.
Thanks man, You're stuff sounds neat too. Yeah, recording can be hard work sometimes-but I'm sure we will find a way to keep it enjoyable. Hopefully we'll run into you guys sometime at a show or something.
hey; great job on Saturday; awesome show! i guess you could say, the band really "rocked the boat"?? no?? lmfao i get that from my mom...hahaha but yes. it was awesome to see some SF there too! you both did a wonderful performance; keep on rockin! :) take care :)
