Album Notes

The Perms are a Winnipeg-based alternative rock group. Their combination of well-crafted, melody driven songs and upbeat, energetic live shows have become a staple of the band's repertoire.

"With every record we try to push our songwriting and musicianship to the next level," says bassist Shane Smith. "The same goes for our live shows - we're always trying to outdo our last performance."

The Perms have finished recording thier fourth full-length release, "Keeps You Up When You're Down." The album promises to be the band's best offering to date, relying heavily on the band's pop sensibilities and ability to write a stick-in-your-head songs.

"The new album will be a little more hard edged and in your face," says guitarist Chad Smith. "These songs are the best we've ever written."

"Keeps You Up When You're Down" will be a follow up to "Better Days". Released in 2005, the album created a strong buzz within the music industry and was well received by music audiences. "Better Days" produced three singles on campus and rock radio, and videos for two of the singles received rotation on Muchmusic. Other releases by The Perms include Clark Drive (2002) and Tight Perm (1998).

"The Perms are a timeless pop band, employing catchy melodies and tight songwriting above all else, and it's something proven by the classic pop sounds of "Better Days" - an upbeat and joyful treat for the senses." - UK Music Search