Reson is a Southwestern Ontario indie rock band that formed in the summer of 1996 when long-time friends and songwriters James Downham (vocals, guitar) and Mark Smith (vocals, guitar) teamed up with other musicians attending the University of Waterloo, namely: Steve Wells (lead guitar), Rob Simmons (bass), and Steve "Sludge" Banks (drums). The band quickly took their place atop the campus music scene, winning the Bombshelter Pub's Battle of the Bands in the fall. Reson released it's debut CD, Messing with the Muses, in January 1997. Messing with the Muses contains 8 songs penned by James and Mark, as well as three tracks written by the band as a whole. The CD was released in retail outlets accross Ontario, including HMV, Sam the Record Man, and Doctor Disc. The track "Hot Dog" was included in the CBC/Nickelodeon show, Caitlin's Way, Episode #25 Icicle. Reson broke up officially in 1998 as members moved on after their university careers, but most of the members regrouped for 1999's EP recording, Scream.
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