Gramercy Riffs
OriginSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
GenresIndie
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsUnsigned
MembersDaniel Banoub
Lee Hanlon
Brad Kilpatrick
Mara Pellerin
Jimmy Rose
Past membersJames March
Adrian Collins

The Gramercy Riffs is a Canadian indie rock band formed in St. John's in 2008. The band is in rotation on CBC Radio.[1] The band was the recipient of the 2010 Atlantis Music Prize for their debut LP It's Heartbreak. The album also received a positive review from Exclaim!.

History

Origin

The Gramercy Riffs formed in 2008 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The band took their name from the 1979 film The Warriors.[2][3] As of late 2009, the band has relocated to Toronto.

It's Heartbreak

The band's debut LP It's Heartbreak was self-released 21 May 2010.[4] The album earned the band a 2010 Atlantis Music Prize.[5] The album also received a favourable review from Exclaim! magazine.[6]

Band members

  • Lee Hanlon – vocals, guitar (2008–present)
  • Mara Pellerin – vocals, keyboard (2008–present)
  • Daniel Banoub – bass guitar (2008–present)
  • Jimmy Rose – guitar (2009–present)
  • Brad Kilpatrick – drums (2010–present)
  • Adrian Collins – guitar (2008–2010)
  • James March – drums (2008–2010)

Discography

Albums

  • 2010 It's Heartbreak
  • 2014 Desire Trails

Track listing

It's Heartbreak
No.TitleLength
1."Oh Linda!"3:22
2."Silent Walls and Siren Calls"4:20
3."Hold My Hand"3:45
4."Little One"4:13
5."Ambulance"3:33
6."The Freezedown"4:15
7."Dreaming"3:44
8."Tonight's Your Night"3:34
9."Call Me"3:20
10."Come Home Darlin'"4:53
11."Seventeen"5:32
Total length:44:31[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gramercy Riffs Artist Page". CBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  2. ↑ Lawrence, Grant (28 January 2011). "# 266 – Destroyer, No Joy, Peter Elkas, Jenn Grant Interview". CBC Radio 3. (41:43). Archived from the original (mp3) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  3. ↑ Jaffer, Dave (19 June 2010). "Gramercy Riffs Come Out and Play at NXNE". Spinner. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  4. ↑ It's Heartbreak (sound recording) / Gramercy Riffs, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 37956970, retrieved 20 March 2011.
  5. ↑ "The 2010 Atlantis Music Prize ends in a tie". Atlantis Music Prize. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  6. ↑ Lewis, Jessica (June 2010). "Reviews > POP & ROCK > Jun 2010 > Gramercy Riffs It's Heartbreak". Exclaim!. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  7. ↑ "Preview > It's Heartbreak > Gramercy Riffs". Apple Inc. iTunes.ca Store. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
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