Formed in 1997 by Canadian musicians Chad York and Mike Peacock, Odd-time signatures, thoughtful lyrics, dissonance, and improvisational solos, the constraints of traditional pop music are eagerly shrugged off as this tight little band attempts to break as many rules as they can while still creating a vibe that is as accessible as it is thought provoking. "It's like a game you play with yourself. You stretch the boundaries as much as you possibly can and still try to maintain that accessibility, to have that 'catchy sound'. We've found our way of challenging ourselves to simplify! We aren't rebelling in the traditional sense, we don't bite the heads off bats, we are just two guys trying to write and produce music of substance".
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