The Free Press
Storms
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Canada's hottest new act. Melodic and harmony driven modern, pop rock. It's like Coldplay and Crowded House are in a fist fight. Limited release EP.
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The idea is simple. Focus on what's important: memorable melodies, captivating stories, stark honesty and an unrelenting commitment to where the music grows; the live show.
Formed in Toronto in 2003, band members have been friends and collaborators for years but decided to work together out of mutual respect for each other's writing style, musical influences and a similar inability to imagine doing anything else with their lives.
The Free Press are: Alex Oliveira, Len Ottesen, James Dallas Smith, Michael Torbay and Jesse Pitcher. Everyone in the band sings. A lot. Because each member has a different voice and carries a unique story. Oliveira is an award winning comedian and singer. Ottesen is a former political analyst. Smith is a professional actor. Torbay is a top rated commercial jingle writer. Pitcher is a star in his own right in his native Australia. They use these varied backgrounds in everything from their compositions to the live presentation.
They have played aggressively around Canada's top venues including: The Horseshoe Tavern, The Kee to Bala, The Reverb and many more. Recently The Free Press were happy to have been named finalists in both the 2004 Kee to Bala Rockstar Search and The 2005 Eclipse Concerts Bandwarz competitions.
On the small screen The Free Press were very excited to make a featured appearance on Protocol Entertainments' acclaimed evening drama, Metropia. The band performed two songs in support of The Free Press' own James Dallas Smith who plays the role of "Garth". Be sure to check out the part where Mick appears like he's going to knock over the steadicam operator. His normally rock-solid concentration is momentarily weakened by the horror of damaging three hundred thousand dollars worth of high-definition video equipment. Hilarity ensues.
The Free Press are currently in pre-production for their first video and about to embark on a tour of eastern Canada.
The Free Press are proud to announce the release of their debut 6 song EP, STORMS. This impressive freshman offering was self produced and mastered by industry legend J. Richard Hutt - who was the 2000 CCMA Producer of the Year and has worked with The Northern Pikes, The Skydiggers, Tom Cochrane and almost everyone in Canadian Country Music.
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author: JmmyJOk, seriously what is with you Canadians? How can you consistently crank our so much good music? I don't get it but, on behalf of America I want to thank you for yet another stellar offering. Am I to understand this is an independent recording? Some lucky label guy is about stumble into a bucket of money with these guys. I could write a bunch of stuff but you can listen to it for yourself, this is just great writing, no questions. Thank you The Free Press, I look forward to your next offering.
Sweet stuff
author: The WattThis CD is good. The harmonies are angelic, and the band is very tight. Good work. Will buy the next one, too.
Nice music
author: BjornI very much like this album. I love to visit and listen to the music of Canada, it's consistently excellent. I recommend this music.
this is just the beginning
author: suzie dpick this one up and get it signed if you can. great vocals, really insightful lyrics, and just the right beats to keep you humming. the calm before the Storm has passed - and I know this is just the beginning for the Free Press.
Unique vocals, catchy lyrics! A must have!
author: BettyHaving seen these guys live, it will amaze you to know that there are more songs just as fantastic these still out there. There are few indy bands that impress me as much as these guys...live and now on CD! You must buy this CD if you're looking for something new and if you get a chance to see them live...DO IT! The songs on this CD are the ticket to making them the next big thing :)