Peterborough, ON
http://radio3.cbc.ca/artists/THE-SWEET-HOMEWRECKERS
If it’s true that there is a tendency for young bands to wear their influences on their sleeves, the Sweet Homewreckers evidently can’t decide which shirt to throw on. Formed in the small university town of Peterborough, ON, the Sweet Homewreckers are six-piece rock and roll outfit. They're tight enough to show the contours, but loose enough to let you move around. Take your basic two guitars, bass and drums, and throw in some horns for added appeal. As for the contents of their closet, the ensemble is quite eclectic. Their music has been described as harkening to the days of “Halifax East-coast pop”, with a “long awaited nod to early Beulah” included therein, and “a fine mix of soft pop influences with hints of sweet 60s styles”. Truth be told, it’s hard to peg this band down, and as fans of anything-goes independent rock and/or roll, these young players couldn’t be happier.
That’s not to say they lack focus, just listen to the music: their first full-length release, From the Letdown to the Comearound, is a testament to their comfort with versatility. Equally at home beside dad’s worn out copy of ‘Harvest’, or your latest Canadian independent spins, the record is a mishmash-spectacular, bursting with melody that won’t disappoint. Interwoven in the music are stories of old times and new places, attempts to reconcile the nostalgic past with an uncertain future.
| Name |
Role |
| Cam Malcolm |
Vocals/ Guitar |
| Robyn Letson |
Vocals/ Bass |
| Mike Scott |
Drummer |
| Melissa Pengilly |
Trumpet |
| Neel Hirsh |
Guitar |
| Dianna Thoms |
Trumpet |
Pavement, Sloan, The Beatles, The Clash, Thrush Hermit
| FANS |
PLAYLISTED |
TOTAL PLAYS |
| 17 |
374 |
10,325 |
Posted by Thesweethomewreckers on Mar 01, 2009
Well! After a long break the original 6 Sweet Homewreckers are going
shake the rust off and get back to it for a couple of shows. We're all
super excited to get back to making some music. So, if you're feeling nostalgic come check us out in Hamilton or Peterborough … READ MORE
