9MILLION
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9Million is a Toronto shoegaze band helmed by the multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Matthew Tomasi. Best known for his work with alt pop icons like Ethel Cain and Nicole Dollanganger, Tomasi has gained increased notoriety in recent years for his behind the scenes work as a producer and mix engineer, but he is also a tireless creator and songwriter himself; playing and contributing to the music of countless bands and independent artists. With 6 other members including Ace Mendoza (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Danielle Clark (Vocals), Lia Lepre (Keys), Jamie Fastlane (Bass), Brandon Santi (Drums), and the mononymous Loochman (Guitar, Vocals); Tomasi says 9million started out “as a creative outlet for myself to explore new sounds and ideas that I wasn’t touching on with any of my other projects or clients”, but quickly the project took on a collaborative spirit not unlike his hardcore band Friction.
FAKE EYES
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FAKE EYES stemmed from a continuation of sound between two friends, Paul and Grant. With FAKE EYES they decided to take inspiration from contemporary favorites in order to dig down to the roots and create something of their own. Soon after that starting point, the two wrote and recorded their interstellar “Demo 2018”. The demo featured two tracks whose sound fell somewhere between post-hardcore and shoegaze. The band and demo made their way within the hardcore scene drumming up a little buzz along the way. It was the release of their “Promo 2019” – which featured the track ‘Illuminate’ and the addition of permanent drummer Seth, that really expanded their circle though, especially because of the track’s comparison to the sounds of HUM. The band continued to make rumblings amongst fans for being somewhat elusive in nature and only producing three songs in the span of nearly three years.
OLD SUNS
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“North Carolina alternative”
EARTHER
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“loud, quiet, happy, and sad songs brought to you by people who love you”
