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==History==
==History==
Racoons were formed in 2008 by founding members Matthew Lyall and Murray Mckenzie. The duo were then joined by Jeff Mitchelmore and James Alexander Bodman, former members of [[indie pop]] band [[The Paper Cranes]]. The band's debut EP Islomania was released internationally through [[Maple Music]] in May 2009.<ref>[http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/rac/default.asp The Racoons Home]. Maplemusic.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> In June 2009 the band embarked on a national tour with [[The Von Bondies]] across Canada as well as playing the [http://www.rifflandia.com Rifflandia],<ref>Harper, Kate. (2009-08-26) [http://www.chartattack.com/news/73815/rifflandia-music-festival-lineup-finalized Rifflandia Music Festival Lineup Finalized]. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> [[Sled Island]], [http://www.oliofestival.com Olio],<ref>[http://www.oliofestival.com/artist/racoons ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> [http://www.deraylor.com Deraylor]<ref>Marcus, Bianca. (2009-07-24) [http://www.chartattack.com/news/72569/k-os-tops-deraylor-music-festival K-OS Tops Deraylor Music Festival]. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> and [http://thebigtimeout.com Big Time Out]<ref>[http://thebigtimeout.com/performers/the-racoons/ ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> festivals. Over the summer of 2009 the band relocated to [[Vancouver]] where they are currently working on their debut full-length.<ref>[http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/music/Band+move+pays+Islanders+miss+home/1685007/story.html ] {{wayback|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/music/Band+move+pays+Islanders+miss+home/1685007/story.html |date=20100515201537 |df=y }}</ref> The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko ([[Tegan and Sara]], [[Buck 65]]) and Coral Osborne ([http://theblueviolets.com The Blue Violets]).<ref>[http://www.timescolonist.com/Like+father+like+daughter/2127325/story.html ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref>
Racoons were formed in 2008 by founding members Matthew Lyall and Murray Mckenzie. The duo were then joined by Jeff Mitchelmore and James Alexander Bodman, former members of [[indie pop]] band [[The Paper Cranes]]. The band's debut EP Islomania was released internationally through [[Maple Music]] in May 2009.<ref>[http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/rac/default.asp The Racoons Home]. Maplemusic.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> In June 2009 the band embarked on a national tour with [[The Von Bondies]] across Canada as well as playing the [http://www.rifflandia.com Rifflandia],<ref>Harper, Kate. (2009-08-26) [http://www.chartattack.com/news/73815/rifflandia-music-festival-lineup-finalized Rifflandia Music Festival Lineup Finalized]. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> [[Sled Island]], [http://www.oliofestival.com Olio],<ref>[http://www.oliofestival.com/artist/racoons ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> [http://www.deraylor.com Deraylor]<ref>Marcus, Bianca. (2009-07-24) [http://www.chartattack.com/news/72569/k-os-tops-deraylor-music-festival K-OS Tops Deraylor Music Festival]. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.</ref> and [http://thebigtimeout.com Big Time Out]<ref>[http://thebigtimeout.com/performers/the-racoons/ ] {{wayback|url=http://thebigtimeout.com/performers/the-racoons/ |date=20090820000236 |df=y }}</ref> festivals. Over the summer of 2009 the band relocated to [[Vancouver]] where they are currently working on their debut full-length.<ref>[http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/music/Band+move+pays+Islanders+miss+home/1685007/story.html ] {{wayback|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/music/Band+move+pays+Islanders+miss+home/1685007/story.html |date=20100515201537 |df=y }}</ref> The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko ([[Tegan and Sara]], [[Buck 65]]) and Coral Osborne ([http://theblueviolets.com The Blue Violets]).<ref>[http://www.timescolonist.com/Like+father+like+daughter/2127325/story.html ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==

Revision as of 06:46, 15 February 2016

Not to be confused with The Raccoons.
Racoons
OriginVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie rock, new wave, post-punk
LabelsIndie
MembersMatthew Lyall
Murray Mckenzie
Jeffrey Mitchelmore
James Alexander Bodman
Websitetheracoons.com

Racoons are an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia.

History

Racoons were formed in 2008 by founding members Matthew Lyall and Murray Mckenzie. The duo were then joined by Jeff Mitchelmore and James Alexander Bodman, former members of indie pop band The Paper Cranes. The band's debut EP Islomania was released internationally through Maple Music in May 2009.[1] In June 2009 the band embarked on a national tour with The Von Bondies across Canada as well as playing the Rifflandia,[2] Sled Island, Olio,[3] Deraylor[4] and Big Time Out[5] festivals. Over the summer of 2009 the band relocated to Vancouver where they are currently working on their debut full-length.[6] The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko (Tegan and Sara, Buck 65) and Coral Osborne (The Blue Violets).[7]

Band members

  • Matthew Lyall – Vocals, Guitar
  • Murray Mckenzie – Guitar, Keyboards
  • Jeffrey Mitchelmore – Percussion
  • Douglas Hamilton-Evans – Trumpet

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • Be My Television (Islomania 2009)
  • Tangiers (Islomania 2009)

Awards

Radio and television

In September 2009, the song Room To Operate was featured in an episode of The Hills.[12]

Singles Be My Television and Tangiers have received extensive national radio play on CBC Radio 3.[13]

Racoons' performance at Rifflandia/Transmission on 24 September 2009, was broadcast live on Sirius Satellite Radio.[14]

In February 2010, the song "Be My Television" was featured in an episode of 16 and Pregnant.[15]

References

Citations
  1. ^ The Racoons Home. Maplemusic.com. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  2. ^ Harper, Kate. (2009-08-26) Rifflandia Music Festival Lineup Finalized. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ Marcus, Bianca. (2009-07-24) K-OS Tops Deraylor Music Festival. CHARTattack. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  5. ^ [2] Template:Wayback
  6. ^ [3] Template:Wayback
  7. ^ [4][dead link]
  8. ^ Cheers to You!. Monday Mag (19 February 2010). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  9. ^ Poll – Best New Artist: 2009 CBC Radio 3 Bucky Awards – CBC Radio 3: Free music, videos, podcasts & concerts. Radio3.cbc.ca. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  10. ^ The Zone @ 91-3 in Victoria :: modern rock in Victoria BC. Thezone.fm. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  11. ^ a b Farrell, Amanda. (2010-03-31) Tins of Talent. Monday Mag. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  12. ^ The Hills (Season 5) | Ep. 512 | Songs from the Show. MTV. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  13. ^ SIRIUS Playlist Search – Sirius Satellite Radio. DogstarRadio.com (27 January 2007). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  14. ^ Concerts and Sessions – The Racoons – 25 September 2009 – CBC Radio 3: Free music, videos, podcasts & concerts. Radio3.cbc.ca (25 September 2009). Retrieved on 18 October 2011.
  15. ^ MTV's 16 and Pregnant (Season 2) | Ep. 201 | Songs from the Show. MTV. Retrieved on 18 October 2011.

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