Hawking (band)
Hawking | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative Rock, Progressive rock, Indie Rock, Melodic hardcore |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | Tom Vanderkam Saul Sitar Chris Young Chartwell Kerr |
| Past members | Benji Klassen Paul Engels Dan Besser |
| Website | www |
Hawking is an Alternative Rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada composed of vocalists and guitarists Tom Vanderkam and Saul Sitar, bassist and vocalist Chris Young, and drummer and vocalist Chartwell Kerr.
Musical style
The band's music is most broadly categorized as Alternative Rock. However, notable Progressive rock, Melodic hardcore and Pop Punk influences are present in their work.[1][2] The band has also been described as Math rock or "Math-Pop", alluding to their frequent use of interlocking guitar melodies, syncopated rhythms and asymmetrical time signatures.[3]
History
Inception and The Crash (2013)
Hawking embarked on their first tour of Western Canada in August 2013.[4]
On August 26, 2013, the band was involved in a severe single-vehicle accident as they were headed home from the final show of their Western Canadian tour, leaving all members of the band with injuries.[5] Two of the group members, drummer Chartwell Kerr and bassist Paul Engels, were both airlifted to hospital in critical condition. Kerr sustained extensive damage to his legs. Engels suffered a severe head injury, and was in a coma for five weeks after the accident. He was unable to continue with the band. After a 6-month hiatus, Chris Young replaced Engels on bass in February 2014.
Post-Crash (2014)
During the summer months of 2014, the band completed a 50-date tour covering the Western USA and most of mainland Canada.[6]
Present (2015-present)
Hawking released their debut self-titled EP independently on July 14, 2015.[7][8] Reviews were positive.[1][3][8][9][10][11] The band completed a 43-date North American tour in the months immediately following the release, and became known for their live shows and relentless touring schedule.[12]
Band members
Present
- Tom Vanderkam - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Saul Sitar - Vocals, Lead Guitar
- Chartwell Kerr - Vocals, Drums
- Chris Young - Vocals, Bass
Previous
- Benji Klassen - Vocals, Lead Guitar
- Paul Engels - Vocals, Bass
- Dan Besser - Synthesizer
Other appearances
Hawking appears in the film Midnight Sun (2016). Front man Tom Vanderkam and former lead guitarist Benji Klassen appeared in the film If I Stay (2014). Chartwell Kerr, the band's drummer, also drums for the Simpson Brothers Band, a Vancouver-based pop/rock band.[13] Bassist, Chris Young, is also the lead guitarist of Modern Hard Rock band Strip the Silence. Vanderkam also owns and operates an independent booking agency, Badmouth Booking.[14]
Discography
- Comfortable (Single) (2016)
- Hawking (2015)
01. Safe and Sound
02. Cold Hands
03. Books on Tape
04. Diastole
05. Systole
References
- ^ a b [1] Ghettoblaster Magazine, June 24, 2015.
- ^ [2] MusicBox Pete June 29, 2015
- ^ a b "Hawking Introduces Us To Math Pop". Baeble Music, June 16, 2015.
- ^ "Hawking". GreenGrass Radio, August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Crash leaves members of Surrey rock band in critical condition". Vancoursun.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ Jacob Zinn. "Tommy Alto do the math, post-crash (with video)". Surrey Now. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "TOUR HARD, ROCK EVEN HARDER: INTRODUCING HAWKING" PopWrapped June 24, 2015
- ^ a b "PREMIERE - Hawking - Safe and Sound"PureVolume May 13, 2015
- ^ "Hawking Return With Hook-Rich Pop-Rock" CraveOnline July 13th, 2015
- ^ "Hear: Hawking - Cold Hands" Audio Fuzz April 12, 2015
- ^ "Pre-Release Review: Hawking" Canadian Beats July 6, 2015
- ^ [3] The Permanent Rain Press January 28, 2016
- ^ "Simpson Brothers Band". Simpson Brothers Band. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Tom Vanderkam - Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.