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Born Ruffians are a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2004, originally from Midland, Ontario, located near Georgian Bay. They are currently signed to Warp Records. The members are Luke LaLonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch Derosier (bass) and Steven Hamelin (drums).
History
The band moved from Midland to Toronto in 2004. After some local performances and a growing online reputation, the band was signed to the UK electronic music label Warp Records. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2006. It was recorded by Ryan Mills at Little King Studio (now Sleepytown Sound). They have received extensive airplay on CBC Radio 3 with their debut single, "This Sentence Will Ruin/Save Your Life," as well as a cover of Grizzly Bear's single "Knife" which the band recorded live on KEXP. In 2007, they released the single "Hummingbird," which was included on their first album Red, Yellow & Blue.
They have toured with Franz Ferdinand, Caribou, Peter Bjorn and John, Hot Chip, The Hidden Cameras, Tokyo Police Club and The Honorary Title.[1] They toured Canada (mostly Ontario) throughout April 2008, completing the North American leg of their tour on April 26, 2008, with an album release party at Lee's Palace in Toronto. In May and June 2008, they finished their UK tour and continued touring throughout Europe.[2]
They appeared in the British teen drama Skins, playing "Hummingbird" in a Brooklyn night club. The song is also featured in a television advert in the UK for Orange mobile telecommunications' "Animal" campaign. "Hummingbird" is also featured in a car advertisement in Australia
The band was featured in episode seven of the comedic web series, Nirvana the Band the Show, playing as themselves as they rehearse with a new member of the band. On July 31, 2009 the Born Ruffians played for Nirvana the Band at The Rivoli for the wrap of their web-series. Footage of this show will be included in episode ten.[3]
They toured Australia in January and February 2009 as part of St Jerome's Laneway Festival along with Girl Talk, Stereolab, Architecture In Helsinki, The Hold Steady, The Drones, Cut Off Your Hands, Four Tet, Tame Impala, El Guincho, Jay Reatard, Buraka Som Sistema Dj/Mc Set, The Temper Trap, No Age and more.
In 2009 they recorded a cover of two Aphex Twin songs for Warp20 (Recreated) compilation.
They have recently completed the follow-up to their 2008 LP, Red, Yellow & Blue. The new album was recorded at Metalworks Studios in Toronto and mastered at Rusty Santos' studio in Brooklyn. It will be released June 1st, 2010 and is entitled Say It. The first single from the upcoming 10 track album is "Sole Brother". [4]
Discography
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Red, Yellow & Blue | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download |
| 2010 | Say It | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download |
EPs
| Year | Album | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Born Ruffians EP | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download |
| 2008 | Little Garçon EP | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | This Sentence Will Ruin/Save Your Life | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Born Ruffians EP |
| 2006 | Piecing It Together | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Born Ruffians EP |
| 2007 | Hummingbird | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Red, Yellow & Blue |
| 2007 | I Need A Life | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Red, Yellow & Blue |
| 2008 | Foxes Mate For Life | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Red, Yellow & Blue |
| 2010 | Sole Brother | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Say It |
| 2010 | What To Say | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Say It |
| 2010 | Oh Man | Warp Records | CD and Digital Download | Say It |
See also
References
- ^ Kai, Nicole (2007-03-19). "Born Ruffians to record full-length after brief tour". Chart. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Born Ruffians (2008-04-06). "Live Shows: Forthcoming 2008". Born Ruffians official website. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ Born Ruffians (2008-12-01). "Nirvana The Band The Show The Born Ruffians Cameo". Born Ruffians official website.
- ^ Suarez, Jessica (2009-12-11). "Progress Report: Born Ruffians". Stereogum. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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