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Armed with a penchant for pickles and plaid, the Falklands plug in as often as life allows. The Edmonton four-piece have been delivering loud, hook laden rock and roll from Vancouver to Halifax since 2009, chalking up 100+ shows and numerous Canadian tours along the way. Their distinct brand of rock and roll is an amalgamation of their punk and powerpop roots, rolled up in driving rhythms, frantic outbursts, and pop-tinged melodies akin to the Buzzcocks and Ted Leo. The Falklands teeter on the edge, igniting flashes of spontaneity in each performance, making every second worth a second listen.

Their debut album, Think About It, was recorded at The Hive Creative Labs with Jesse Gander (Bison BC, Pack AD, Japandroids) in April 2010. Cataloguing the first year, the album is an aggressive pop powerhouse built on strong arrangements and melody. Think About It continues to see nationwide college radio attention, appearing on the !earshot Top 100 for two consecutive months and ranking #4 on the CJSR Top 100 Albums of 2010.

Following the release of their third EP, Slumber Party, Falklands travelled back to Vancouver to record their second full-length at the Hive in July 2011. Teaming up with Gander once again, the group recorded eleven songs that balance darker, rhythmic rock and roll with catchy angular pop. The album’s subtle production retains their dynamic live feel, blending shimmers of feedback and dissonance with the band’s evolving understanding of melody. Cold Favour will be released in Spring 2012.

Photo: Joey Planche

PRESS REVIEWS

"...a tight, 70′s influenced guitar rock band with a lot of heart and soul..." – Quick Before It Melts

"...musically capturing and pushing the sound and spirit of early British punk and melding it with classic soul and rock..." – Beatroute Magazine

“...an intangible sense of urgency is embedded into every one of their ragged, punk-influenced rock songs...” – Exclaim! Magazine

“...the band’s infectious, energetic live shows reveal its chemistry as much as its punk roots...” – Vue Weekly Magazine

“...young, adventitious, and definitely talented, a small jewel from the cold borders of Canada...” – Discorder Magazine

RELEASES

Cold Favour - LP - Spring 2012
Slumber Party - EP - April 2011
Think About It - LP - September 2010
Secret Keepers - 7” - April 2010
Bastille Day - EP - February 2010
Stephanie b/w Jeez Louise - 7” - September 2009
Spring Break! - EP - July 2009

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