The Lovely Feathers
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The Lovely Feathers are a Canadian indie rock
band formed in 2004 from Montreal
, Quebec
, Canada
. The band toured with Metric
in late 2005. Their first release was an independent release titled My Best Friend Daniel
. Their second album (first official LP), Hind Hind Legs
, was released on April 18, 2006 by Equator Records
/EMI
. It was produced by Jimmy Shaw of Metric
and Drew Malamud. They toured extensively following this album, crossing North America several times. Their third record, Fantasy of the Lot, was released on June 2, 2009 by Sparks Music/EMI.
Their song 'Wrong Choice' was featured on the tv show One Tree Hill
. Their song 'In the Valley' was featured on the show Death Valley (TV series)
, and their song 'Frantic' was placed in an episode of Vice Guide to Travel
. They have also performed live on MTV Live (Canada)
twice.
The Lovely Feathers made two music videos. 'Frantic', their single from Hind Hind Legs
, was a playful, semi-animated video
directed by renown artist Jon Rafman. 'Lowiza', off of Fantasy of the Lot, was a more traditional narrative about sexual impulses directed by Alan Compton in 2009.
The Lovely Feathers have played the South by Southwest
, Pop Montreal
and North By Northeast
festivals several times. Their albums have reached the top of Canadian and American College Radio, and have been positively reviewed by the likes of SPIN
, Pitchfork Media
, and Rolling Stone
.
The Lovely Feathers play eccentric, indie-pop, somewhat similar in style to The Unicorns
, Talking Heads
and Birdmonster
.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band formed in 2004 from Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The band toured with Metric
Metric (band)
Metric is a Canadian indie rock and New Wave band founded in 1998 in Toronto. The band has also at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and Los Angeles...
in late 2005. Their first release was an independent release titled My Best Friend Daniel
My Best Friend Daniel
My Best Friend Daniel is an EP released by Montreal-based indie band The Lovely Feathers on September 6, 2004. The EP features different versions of several songs that appeared on the band's album Hind Hind Legs, as well as other material...
. Their second album (first official LP), Hind Hind Legs
Hind Hind Legs
Hind Hind Legs is an album released by Montreal-based indie band The Lovely Feathers by Equator Records on April 18, 2006 .-Track listing:# "Pope John Paul"# "In The Valley"# "I Really Like You"# "Frantic"# "Wrong Choice"...
, was released on April 18, 2006 by Equator Records
Equator Records (Canada)
Equator Records is an independent record label established in 2006 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The music label was founded by Matt Drouin and Fuzz de Grandpre. Equator has released 3 albums, Islands' Return to the Sea, The Lovely Feathers's Hind Hind Legs, and Teitur's second release Stay Under...
/EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
. It was produced by Jimmy Shaw of Metric
Metric (band)
Metric is a Canadian indie rock and New Wave band founded in 1998 in Toronto. The band has also at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and Los Angeles...
and Drew Malamud. They toured extensively following this album, crossing North America several times. Their third record, Fantasy of the Lot, was released on June 2, 2009 by Sparks Music/EMI.
Their song 'Wrong Choice' was featured on the tv show One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
. Their song 'In the Valley' was featured on the show Death Valley (TV series)
Death Valley (TV series)
Death Valley is an American horror, black comedy mockumentary television series broadcast on MTV. The series premiered on August 29, 2011. The series follows the Undead Task Force , a newly formed division of the LAPD, as they are filmed by a camera news crew documentary-style, as they capture the...
, and their song 'Frantic' was placed in an episode of Vice Guide to Travel
Vice Guide to Travel
The Vice Guide to Travel is a documentary-style travel show released in 2006 by Vice Media, as part of the VBS.tv online television division of Vice...
. They have also performed live on MTV Live (Canada)
MTV Live (Canada)
Live is a 26 minute flagship show of MTV Canada, on the air since March 21, 2006. The program began as an interactive talkshow where viewers were encouraged to jump into the conversation...
twice.
The Lovely Feathers made two music videos. 'Frantic', their single from Hind Hind Legs
Hind Hind Legs
Hind Hind Legs is an album released by Montreal-based indie band The Lovely Feathers by Equator Records on April 18, 2006 .-Track listing:# "Pope John Paul"# "In The Valley"# "I Really Like You"# "Frantic"# "Wrong Choice"...
, was a playful, semi-animated video
directed by renown artist Jon Rafman. 'Lowiza', off of Fantasy of the Lot, was a more traditional narrative about sexual impulses directed by Alan Compton in 2009.
The Lovely Feathers have played the South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
, Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal is an annual music festival occurring in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the early fall, usually at the end of September or the beginning of October. More than 400 acts are scheduled to play in more than 50 venues across the city, mostly located in the Mile End area...
and North By Northeast
North by Northeast
North by Northeast is an annual five-day live music and film festival and music conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, held each June....
festivals several times. Their albums have reached the top of Canadian and American College Radio, and have been positively reviewed by the likes of SPIN
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
, Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, and Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
.
The Lovely Feathers play eccentric, indie-pop, somewhat similar in style to The Unicorns
The Unicorns
The Unicorns were a Lo-Fi/Indie Pop band from Montreal, Canada formed in December 2000 by Nicholas Thorburn and Alden Penner , who were later joined by Jamie Thompson in December 2003.-History:...
, Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
and Birdmonster
Birdmonster
Birdmonster is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California.-Early years:Peter Arcuni, a native of Connecticut and former editorial assistant at Wired, formed Birdmonster in 2004 with three other local San Francisco musicians: childhood friends bassist Justin Tenuto and guitarist David...
.
Albums
- My Best Friend DanielMy Best Friend DanielMy Best Friend Daniel is an EP released by Montreal-based indie band The Lovely Feathers on September 6, 2004. The EP features different versions of several songs that appeared on the band's album Hind Hind Legs, as well as other material...
(2004) - Hind Hind LegsHind Hind LegsHind Hind Legs is an album released by Montreal-based indie band The Lovely Feathers by Equator Records on April 18, 2006 .-Track listing:# "Pope John Paul"# "In The Valley"# "I Really Like You"# "Frantic"# "Wrong Choice"...
(2006) - Fantasy of the Lot - June 2009 (Canadian release), August 2009 (US release)
Videography
- Frantic (2006) directed by Jon Rafman
- Lowiza (2009) directed by Alan Compton
See also
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...
- Music of QuebecMusic of QuebecBeing a modern cosmopolitan society, today, all types of music can be found in the Canadian province of Quebec. What is specific to Quebec though are traditional songs, a unique variety of Celtic music, legions of excellent jazz musicians, a culture of classical music, and a love of foreign rhythms...
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- :Category:Canadian musical groups