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Rend
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Description
Biography
Recording
a new EP, touring across Canada, playing alongside Mother Mother, City
and Colour, Weezer and more are only several highlights from Rend’s past
few months. With this summer coming to a close this Canadian, 5 piece,
electrifying alternative band is ready to go hard and tour their
upcoming EP “Winter to Summer”.
Picture a dash of Metric and Muse, a scoop of Paramore, a layer of Alanis Morissette,
a pinch of the Foo Fighters, topped off with The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. When
you listen to Rend you get a new experience with every song. You will
hear driving rhythms, Zeppelin worthy guitar solos, synth pop hook
lines, and dynamic, soulful vocals.
Founded in 2010 by lead
singer/songwriter Carol-Lynne Quinn, these past 3 years have been an
incredible journey. 2013 has been a whirlwind of activity, including
showcasing at Indie Week Canada, Canadian Music Week, being Edmonton’s
SONiC 102.9 Fan Choice, opening SONiC B00M Fest 2013, being nominated
for a 2013 Edmonton Music Award, playing countless shows across Canada,
and releasing two music videos. Carol-Lynne Quinn won the 2013 New Music
West songwriter award for her composition of "No Lines".
Rend: To
tear apart so you are never the same again. To put it simply this band
wants to create music that inspires, excites, and stands apart. Their
single “Is it Just Me” showcases their unique alternative rock sound
mixing soulful vocals with rhythmic loops, gritty bass and electric
guitar. They have received Canadian wide radio play with 2 singles off
of their independent debut release “No Lines”.
Performing live is
one of the most important aspects for Rend. Being able to let go,
connect to the audience and make great music is their passion. To really
understand what Rend is about one needs to come to a live show and see
the energy, musicality, chemistry and skill this band possesses.
For
such a fresh band they have already caught the attention and support of
many. Sandra Sperounes from the Edmonton Journal commented “together,
the five make up (or perhaps unrend) Rend, one of Edmonton’s newest –
and fiercest – pop-rock bands. “Quinn” might just be the next great
voice to come out of Canada.” Indie 403 states “Rend, an incredible new
pop-rock band out of Edmonton, brings us everything we’ve been waiting
for”
Produced by: Justin McDonough, Kevin Hoskin and Carol-Lynne
Quinn and Mastered by Greg Calbi (Metric, Sam Roberts, Kings of Leon) at
Sterling Sound, the “Winter to Summer” EP is a collection of 6 songs
that will leave you wanting more.
Toronto, ON (Wednesday, September 10, 2014) Edmonton natives, 2014
>> Edmonton Music Award (EMA) winners for Rock Recording of the Year,
>> four-time nominees of EMAs and winners of the 2014 Rawlco Radio Breakout
>> Artist of the Year Grant ($50,000 grant), REND<http://rend-music.com>,
>> are embarking on a thirteen city Western Canadian tour alongside British
>> Columbia (BC) natives, Isobel Trigger. The tour is set to kick off on
>> Thursday, September 18 in Vancouver at the BC¹s Media Club (695 Cambie
>> St, Vancouver, BC). At the end of their tour, to treat east coasters,
>> REND will be performing a special showcase at Indie Week Canada
>>(Toronto)
>> from October 15-19, followed by a mini tour alongside the 401 highway
(dates and shows to be announced soon). REND¹s alternative rock sound
>> mirrors a combination of Muse, Metric, the Foo Fighters and the Yeah
>>Yeah Yeahs.
³To tour in Western Canada is extremely rewarding," says lead singer
>> Carol-Lynne. "Canada is our home and connecting with people all over
>>this
>> country is such an amazing feeling."
>>
>> REND opened SONiC B00M in 2013, and have performed alongside: Mother
>> Mother, City and Colour, Weezer, Dear Rouge, Faber Drive, Electric Six,
>> The Mohrs, Victoria Duffield, Harlequin and Zerbin.The band aims to
>> create music which inspires, excites, and sets them apart. Front woman,
>> Carol-Lynne Quinn's soulful vocals coupled with the band¹s rhythmic
>> loops, gritty bass and electric guitar are amplified in their new EP
>> Winter to Summer album a compilation of six songs that will leave
>>every
>> pop-rock lover wanting more.
>>
>> The band is currently charting in the top 100 of Canadian Rock Radio,
>>and
>> has Canadian wide radio play. Their latest single, Scars, has just been
>> released to radio. REND is a band whose performances resonate with their
>> fans. Their stage presence coupled with their ability to connect with
>> their audience pulls together a great performance. In order to really
>> have a grasp on what this band is about, one needs to come and watch a
>> live show and witness the energy, the chemistry, musicality and skill
>> REND possesses.
>>
>>
>> The past four years for the band has been a whirlwind of performances
>>and
>> well-deserved recognition. In 2013, REND showcased at Indie Week Canada,
>> Canadian Music Week and was named Edmonton¹s SONiC 102.9 Fan Choice and
>> Band of the Month. Carol-Lynne Quinn, lead singer of the band also won
>> the 2013 New Music West songwriter award for her composition of No
>>Lines.
>> For such a fresh band, they¹re sending shockwaves through the airwaves of Western Canada.
>> The dates and locations for REND¹s Western Canadian tour are as follows:
· September 18 - The Media Club<http://www.themediaclub.ca>, VancouverBC
· September 19 - The Riverfront Pub<https://www.riverfrontpub.ca>Grindrod, BC
· September 20 VIC 42 (All Ages), Victoria, BC
· September 21 The Duncan Showroom<http://www.showroomproductions.ca>,Duncan, BC
· September 23 The Westwood, Prince George, BC
· September 24 The Dirty Jersey<http://www.thedirtyjersey.ca> (w/The Band Jenny), Kamloops, BC
· September 26 Better Than Freds<http://www.betterthanfreds.ca/beta/>,Grande Prairie, AB
· September 27 Better Than Freds<http://www.betterthanfreds.ca/beta/>, Grande Prairie, AB
· September 30 The Vat<https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vat-Pub/210436822359240>, Red Deer, AB
October 2 The Slice<http://www.theslice.ca>, Lethbridge, AB
· October 3 Broken City, Calgary, AB
· October 4 The Starlite Room<http://www.starliteroom.ca/>, Edmonton,AB
· October 5 True North School, Westlock, AB
Rend is also partaking in the tenth annual Indie Week Canada festival
>> from October 15 to 19. With performances from the best indie bands
>>across
>> the nation, this weeklong festival includes a film festival and a number
>> of panels. It¹s a great opportunity and honour for REND to be one of the
>> few selected to perform from Alberta. They will perform alongside 200
>> other indie bands, in hopes of being named the Best of the Fest.
>>
Isobel Trigger http://www.isobeltrigger.com
http://www.twitter.com/isobeltrigger
http://www.sonicbids.com/isobeltrigger
Alt-Pop Rock band from Victoria, BC.
The Zone 91.3 BOTM April 2014
"Nocturnal" released August 2014
www.isobeltrigger.com // @IsobelTrigger
Biography
Based
out of Victoria BC, Isobel Trigger strikes you with their synth driven
style and high-energy performances. With exotic vocals, driving lead
lines, and heart-thumping grooves, the band weaves a musical web that
draws you to the dance floor. Isobel Trigger is about delicate innocence
meeting howling distortion; soft in one moment then crashing into
powerful crescendos the next. It’s little red riding hood and the big bad wolf all in one.
Isobel Trigger’s highly anticipated release, Nocturnal, is set for
August 12th. Monday Magazine featured Isobel Trigger as a band that is
“exploding,” and “catch[ing] the eye of Victoria’s music scene makers.”
Produced by Ryan Worsley (Echoplant Studios) and Adam Sutherland
(Infiniti Studios), Nocturnal features five original songs which combine
haunting vocals, psychedelic riffs, and dance beats.
The
first single from Nocturnal, Dust and Bones, garnered much attention
when it was released simultaneously with a fantastical music video which
features vividly creative CGI landscapes, body paint, and an enchanting
plot. The song is receiving increasing airplay on various stations in
Canada and rave reviews from trending podcasts.
Isobel Trigger
was recently featured as band of the month on The Zone 91.3 Modern Rock
in Victoria, and continues to receive frequent airplay on the
commercial station. The band also recently performed at Rock The Royal, a
showcase of nine of Victoria’s top talent. With exciting festival dates
accumulating and a tour to support Nocturnal in the fall, Isobel
Trigger is expanding their audience every day.
With
exotic vocals, driving lead lines and heart-thumping grooves Isobel
Trigger aims to weave a musical web and draw you to the stage. This band
is about delicate innocence meeting howling distortion; soft whimsical
lyrics and sweet shiny tones building and crashing into powerful
crescendos. It's little red riding hood and the big bad wolf all in one!
Joel Stretch- Guitar, Vocals, Keys
Colby Stolson- Bass
Drake McCheyne- Drums, Percussion
Blair Stretch- Guitar, Vocals
Biography
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