Jon Drew
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Jon Drew is a Canadian music producer and recording engineer based in Toronto
. He has produced the albums of Polaris Music Prize
winning band Fucked Up
and Juno Award
nominated Tokyo Police Club
. He has also worked on the albums of Canadian bands the Stars, Attack in Black
, and the Arkells
. Fucked Up
dedicated a set to him at a concert in El Mocambo, Toronto in 2006.
He is also the drummer for the band Uncut
.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. He has produced the albums of Polaris Music Prize
Polaris Music Prize
The Polaris Music Prize is a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label...
winning band Fucked Up
Fucked Up
Fucked Up is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Canada. The band won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for the album The Chemistry of Common Life.-History:The band formed and played their first shows in early 2001...
and Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
nominated Tokyo Police Club
Tokyo Police Club
Tokyo Police Club is an indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. It consists of vocalist and bassist David Monks , keyboardist Graham Wright, guitarist Josh Hook , and drummer Greg Alsop ....
. He has also worked on the albums of Canadian bands the Stars, Attack in Black
Attack in Black
Attack in Black was a Canadian indie rock band from Welland, Ontario. They first signed to Skate Ahead Records for their self-titled album debut in 2005. In spring 2006, they signed with Dine Alone Records...
, and the Arkells
Arkells
Arkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario. In 2006, they signed with Dine Alone Records, the label for other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Attack In Black, Alexisonfire, and Tokyo Police Club.-Band history:...
. Fucked Up
Fucked Up
Fucked Up is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Canada. The band won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for the album The Chemistry of Common Life.-History:The band formed and played their first shows in early 2001...
dedicated a set to him at a concert in El Mocambo, Toronto in 2006.
He is also the drummer for the band Uncut
Uncut (band)
Uncut is an indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They formed as a duo consisting of Ian Worang and Jake Fairley in 2001, and have released two 12" singles and two full-length albums...
.
Albums
- Hidden WorldHidden WorldHidden World is the debut album by hardcore punk band Fucked Up. It was released on double vinyl by Deranged Records and on CD by Jade Tree. It is the band's first long-play record...
- Fucked Up (2006) - Attempted Suicide - Career SuicideCareer SuicideCareer Suicide is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Canada. Effectively formed in 2001, the band's first live performance took place in January 2002, with first recorded output soon to follow. The band has gone on to record several full-length albums and singles on various international labels...
(2006) - Modern CurrenciesModern CurrenciesModern Currencies is an album by Canadian indie rock group Uncut, released by Paper Bag Records on October 24, 2006.-Track listing:# "Dark Horse" – 5:04# "Hideaway" – 3:26# "New Cities" – 4:26# "Out of Sight" – 5:37# "Breaking Glass" – 4:06...
- UncutUncut (band)Uncut is an indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They formed as a duo consisting of Ian Worang and Jake Fairley in 2001, and have released two 12" singles and two full-length albums...
(2006) - The Chemistry of Common LifeThe Chemistry of Common LifeThe Chemistry of Common Life is the second full-length studio album by Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up. It was released on October 7, 2008 on Matador Records in CD and double LP formats and on Welfare Records in Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes...
- Fucked Up (2008) (This album won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize2009 Polaris Music PrizeThe 2009 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 21, 2009 in Toronto at the Masonic Temple and broadcast live online for the first time in its short history...
) - About A GirlAbout a Girl (Winter Gloves album)About a Girl is a LP album by the Canadian indie pop band Winter Gloves. It was released on March 24, 2009 under the Paper Bag Records label....
- Winter GlovesWinter GlovesWinter Gloves is a Canadian indie rock band. Based in Montreal, Quebec, the band consists of Charles F. on vocals, Wurlitzer, organ, Vincent Chalifour on synth bass and keyboards, Patrick Sayers on drums and Nico Ormiston on guitars....
(2008) - Jackson SquareJackson Square (album)Jackson Square is the first full-length album by Arkells. It is their first non-digital release with Dine Alone Records. The album contains updated versions of the 5 songs found on the Deadlines EP along with 7 additional songs. The album is named after Lloyd D. Jackson Square, a shopping mall in...
by ArkellsArkellsArkells are a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario. In 2006, they signed with Dine Alone Records, the label for other Canadian acts such as City and Colour, Attack In Black, Alexisonfire, and Tokyo Police Club.-Band history:...
(2008) - Gambling with GodGambling with GodGambling with God is the third studio album by the Canadian indie-rock girl group Magneta Lane, released September 15, 2009 on Last Gang Records in CANADA...
- Magneta LaneMagneta LaneMagneta Lane are a Canadian indie band hailing from Toronto, Ontario. The all-female line-up consists of family members Lexi Valentine and Nadia King and French . The band has received critical acclaim for their debut EP The Constant Lover...
(2009) - Year Zero - Bastard Child Death Cult (2009)
- We’re All Safe - Few and Far Between (2010)
- Elephant ShellElephant ShellElephant Shell is the first LP to be released by Tokyo Police Club. It was released in the United States, Canada and Australia on April 22, 2008 on Saddle Creek Records, and in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe on May 5, 2008. "In a Cave", "Juno", and "Tessellate" have been posted on the...
- Tokyo Police ClubTokyo Police ClubTokyo Police Club is an indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. It consists of vocalist and bassist David Monks , keyboardist Graham Wright, guitarist Josh Hook , and drummer Greg Alsop ....
(2010) - O - The Flowers of HellThe Flowers of HellThe Flowers of Hell is a trans-Atlantic space rock orchestra made up of a revolving line-up of 16 or so experimental, independent musicians based in London and Toronto...
(2010) - Over Leavitt - Noise By NumbersNoise By NumbersNoise By Numbers is pop punk band featuring Dan Schafer and Jeff Dean...
(2011) - My Divider - Dinosaur Bones (2011)
Singles
- "1977" / "Mystery" - Bang Bang (2004)
- "Crooked Head" - Fucked UpFucked UpFucked Up is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Canada. The band won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for the album The Chemistry of Common Life.-History:The band formed and played their first shows in early 2001...
(2008) - "In A Cave" - Tokyo Police ClubTokyo Police ClubTokyo Police Club is an indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. It consists of vocalist and bassist David Monks , keyboardist Graham Wright, guitarist Josh Hook , and drummer Greg Alsop ....
(2008) - "No Epiphany" - Fucked Up (2008)
- "Year Of The Rat" / "First Born" - Fucked Up (2009)
- "Dog's BloodDog's BloodDog's Blood is an extended play by the Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. The EP was released on October 31, 2010. Dog's Blood is a collection of four experimental songs that are ostensibly different-sounding to the band's previously released material.-Writing and recording:Work on the Dog's...
" EP - AlexisonfireAlexisonfireAlexisonfire was a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consisted of George Pettit , Dallas Green , Wade MacNeil , Chris Steele , and Jordan Hastings .They describe their music as "the sound of two Catholic high-school girls...
(2010) - "Rough Love" - Sandman Viper Command (2011)
- "Alien Girl" - Turbogeist (2011)