Deeply passionate vocals and melodically charged songs, soulfully produced and epically performed, Ketch Harbour Wolves
have created their own brand of baroque folk rock. Wintry depths of
sound and darkly emotive lyrics are quickly becoming their calling
cards, showcasing an organic and sensitive approach to songwriting
which falls somewhere along a line between The National and Kate Bush.
The Wolves hail from across Ontario, yet foster a deep connection to
Ketch Harbour (Nova Scotia). It was there at the edge of the ocean that Ketch Harbour Wolves
began to grow in the tiny coastal village - at which point the band was
merely a seedling nurtured by vocalist/guitarist Jonathan Tyrrell and
percussionist Brian Urbanik. Ketch Harbour Wolveswere born
five-strong on the familiar ground of Toronto with bass guitarist Scott
Winter, lead guitarist Liam Brown, and multi-instrumentalist Kristjan
Bergey (keyboards, flute, saxophone) forging the dynamic and powerful
quintet that the Metro Newspaper has called “the perfect mix of
brooding passion, infectious melodies and rich, layered
instrumentation.”
With live performances both explosive and captivating, the band has
developed a feverishly loyal following in Toronto and beyond.
Consistently drawing passionate crowds, Ketch Harbour Wolves have been repeatedly handpicked to showcase at a number of festivals including NXNE, CMW and Midpoint Music Festival.
Their new album Anachronisms will follow …
Deeply passionate vocals and melodically charged songs, soulfully produced and epically performed, Ketch Harbour Wolves
have created their own brand of baroque folk rock. Wintry depths of
sound and darkly emotive lyrics are quickly becoming their calling
cards, showcasing an organic and sensitive approach to songwriting
which falls somewhere along a line between The National and Kate Bush.
The Wolves hail from across Ontario, yet foster a deep connection to
Ketch Harbour (Nova Scotia). It was there at the edge of the ocean that Ketch Harbour Wolves
began to grow in the tiny coastal village - at which point the band was
merely a seedling nurtured by vocalist/guitarist Jonathan Tyrrell and
percussionist Brian Urbanik. Ketch Harbour Wolveswere born
five-strong on the familiar ground of Toronto with bass guitarist Scott
Winter, lead guitarist Liam Brown, and multi-instrumentalist Kristjan
Bergey (keyboards, flute, saxophone) forging the dynamic and powerful
quintet that the Metro Newspaper has called “the perfect mix of
brooding passion, infectious melodies and rich, layered
instrumentation.”
With live performances both explosive and captivating, the band has
developed a feverishly loyal following in Toronto and beyond.
Consistently drawing passionate crowds, Ketch Harbour Wolves have been repeatedly handpicked to showcase at a number of festivals including NXNE, CMW and Midpoint Music Festival.
Their new album Anachronisms will follow their ambitious debut Dead Calm Horizon - which garnered the #1 Album of 2008 accolade on three independent Canadian blogs. Anachronismswas
recorded at a remote cabin in eastern Ontario, and then mixed by
Laurence Currie (Wintersleep, In-Flight Safety, Sloan) at Sunnyside
Studios in Toronto. It will be released to the world on June 2nd, 2010.
Showcasing a mature yet energetic sound, Anachronisms
steps deliriously through a stark landscape haunted by omens, taboos
and unfulfilled miracles. Taking their tried and true formula of mixing
together lush orchestrations with soulful vocal harmonies, this
stunning follow-up builds Ketch Harbour Wolves a new path to follow and further proves their name as one of Canada’s most promising outfits.
