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For the American nostalgic term, see Gay Nineties.
Gay Nineties
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
Years active2011–present
LabelsLove Letter Recordings/Fontana North
Members
  • Parker Bossley
  • Bruce Ledingham IV
  • Daniel Knowlton
  • Malcolm Holt
Websitewww.gayninetiesmusic.ca

Gay Nineties are a Canadian indie rock band, with stylistic roots in music from the 1970s to the 1990s.[1][2]

History

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Taking their name from the decadent last decade of the 19th century, the band originally comprised Parker Bossley (vocals, guitar) and Malcolm Holt (drums), who had previously played together in Fake Shark - Real Zombie!.[3] The band became a four-piece with the addition of Bruce Ledingham IV (keyboards) and Daniel Knowlton (bass guitar, vocals).[3][4][5][6]

The band released an EP, Coming Together in 2011.[3][7] Their 2014 song "Letterman" charted at no. 8 on the Alternative Rock (Mediabase) chart.[8]

In 2014 the band was nominated for a CASBY Award for Favourite New Artist.[9] A second single, "Hold Your Fire", received regular radio airplay in 2015.[10]

Their EP Liberal Guilt was released in January, 2015 on Love Letter Recordings/Fontana North.[11] It is a collection of songs inspired by 70s AM pop, glam rock, and indie rock.[1]

In February 2017 the band released the album Decadent Days.[12]

Members of the band have also played in Hot Hot Heat, Youngblood, Fur Trade, and Mounties.[12][13]

Discography

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  • Coming Together EP (2011)
  • Liberal Guilt EP (2015)
  • "Hold Your Fire"/"Letterman" (2015)
  • Decadent Days (2017)

References

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  1. ^ a b Brennan, Mark Anthony (2015)"Gay Nineties- Liberal Guilt Archived 2018-12-04 at the Wayback Machine", Ride the Tempo, January 10, 2015
  2. ^ Desmarais, Josie (2015) "Critiques CD: Jean Leloup, Punch Brother, The Gay Nineties…", Métro, February 5, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2018
  3. ^ a b c Morris, Aaron (2015) "The Gay Nineties Have Overcome Their Liberal Guilt", Noisey, February 25, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2018
  4. ^ Baxter, Meaghan (2015) "Gay Nineties’ Parker Bossley on change and inspiration", Vue Weekly, September 2, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2018
  5. ^ "Gay Nineties MAJOR GAYZERS". Ion, February 24, 2011.
  6. ^ "My Favourite Thing: Gay Nineties". Georgia Straight, by Amanda Siebert on May 24th, 2015
  7. ^ "Interview: The Gay Nineties". Lotus Land Magazine, By Zak Vescera on April 14, 2014
  8. ^ "Highlight track from earlier this year, Letterman". New Canadian Music, December 01, 2014.
  9. ^ "Favourite New Artist, The Gay Nineties". Corusent, August 26, 2014.
  10. ^ "“The Gay Nineties” Drops New Record Today, Set Feb. 26 Release Show". Scout Magazine, By Grady Mitchell, Jan 27, 2015
  11. ^ "Liberal Guilt officially comes out January 27'". New Canadian Music, December 1, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Lucas, John (2017) "Gay Nineties deliver all thriller and no filler with Decadent Days", The Georgia Straight, February 1, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2018
  13. ^ Gormely, Ian (2015) "Gay Nineties Liberal Guilt EP", Exclaim!, January 27, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2018
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