Indie Pick: Colorsound

One time not so far in the past I got a friend request on Facebook for a band who called themselves Colorsound. I'm usually not so open to random friend requests, but sometimes I make exceptions. I dug a little deeper and found out who they were and I realized rather quickly that they were a very talented power pop/punk band hailing from Montreal. (Has anybody else noticed the steady stream of talent coming from the province of Quebec lately!?!)

I accepted their friend request, because I'm nice like that, and I love to support the lovely Canadian bands. After checking out their wonderfully designed Myspace page where they have their music showcased for all to hear, I definitely encourage you to do the same!

So for their sound...My first impression when I listened to their music was that they were catchy, upbeat and fun to listen too. And now, after a couple of weeks of listening constantly, my opinion hasn't changed. I've always found myself drawn to this genre of music and I was rather excited when I heard them because they're like candy for my ears!! I couldn't listen to them enough! Unfortunately due to my lack of funds right now, I am unable to support them by purchasing their tunes (either on itunes or otherwise), I encourage all you readers to go out and buy their EP!

They were most recently heard in the background of a scene during "The Hills", which is really exciting for the band to be getting international coverage!! Let's hope there's more experiences for these guys in the future!

If you like the sound of The New Cities (fellow Montrealers), The Mission District, or even Faber Drive, I can pretty much guarantee that you'll enjoy their sound! Check them out and support them by adding them to Myspace and/or Facebook and support their music!

Make it Sweet
Taryn

photo courtesy of Colorsound's myspace page.

Other musical suggestions: Fiction in Motion, Marianas Trench, The Artist Life, Stereos, etc.

Indie Pick - Bury the Bully

I came across this band Bury the Bully (originating from Toronto) while driving to another band’s show with one of my friends. We had talked about them once before but I never really gave them a listen until that night. After hearing a few tracks, I quickly snatched up their CD lifedeath&wonder from her and ever since then, I’ve been listening to it on a regular basis.

Now, I’m not entirely sure what made me tune into their unique style, but I knew what I liked, and I definitely thought there was something special about Bury the Bully. It’s hard to decide why I like them exactly but it’s probably a tie between the lyrics and the lead singer, Rich McPherson’s, sultry voice that hooked me. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m a sucker for a sexy voice and lyrics that actually mean something other than a mash-up of random words and phrases.
With their sound reminding me of Jimmy Eat World and Jack’s Mannequin, but still uniquely their own, I feel that they deserved to be heard by more than just my ears. They’re not like any other band I’ve come across in awhile and their lyrics are solid and have great meaning. There’s been one too many times I’ve listened to a band and wondered what the heck they were saying and what’s the purpose of their words.
Bury the Bully’s first album has been out since 2007, but rumour has it that they will be releasing their sophomore album sometime in 2010!

Intrigued? Check them out at their myspace: www.myspace.com/burythebully

Their first album lifedeath&wonder is available on itunes.

Written By: Taryn McElheran
(Originally posted on Mar 1, 2010 on www.sugarcainentertainment.com)

photo courtesy of Bury the Bully