Gramercy Riffs
| Gramercy Riffs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Genres | Indie |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website |
gramercyriffs |
| Members |
Daniel Banoub Lee Hanlon Brad Kilpatrick Mara Pellerin Jimmy Rose |
| Past members |
James 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
- 2010 Gramercy Riffs
- 2014 Desire Trails
Track listing
| It's Heartbreak | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 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
- ↑ "Gramercy Riffs Artist Page". radio3
.cbc . CBC Radio 3. Retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in.ca |work=(help) - ↑ Lawrence, Grant (28 January 2011). "# 266 - Destroyer, No Joy, Peter Elkas, Jenn Grant Interview" (mp3). radio3
.cbc . CBC Radio 3. (41:43). Retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in.ca |work=(help) - ↑ Jaffer, Dave (19 June 2010). "Gramercy Riffs Come Out and Play at NXNE". spinner
.ca . Spinner (website). Retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in|work=(help) - ↑ "It's Heartbreak (sound recording) / Gramercy Riffs", www
.collectionscanada (Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada), AMICUS No. 37956970, retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in.gc .ca /lac-bac /search /all |work=(help) - ↑ "The 2010 Atlantis Music Prize ends in a tie". atlantismusicprize
.ca . Atlantis Music Prize. Retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in|work=(help) - ↑ Lewis, Jessica (June 2010). "Reviews > POP & ROCK > Jun 2010 > Gramercy Riffs It's Heartbreak". Exclaim! (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc.). exclaim
.ca . ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 20 March 2011. - ↑ "Preview > It's Heartbreak > Gramercy Riffs". itunes
.apple . Apple Inc. iTunes.ca Store. Retrieved 20 March 2011. External link in.com /ca |work=(help)
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