Toronto Music Scene October 10, 2012
Our last pick already? It’s hard to believe this is our 40th Band of the Day. With more than 200 bands playing Indie Week, I feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface. To round off our recommendations, let’s end with a band from our nation’s capitol. Silvergun and Spleen perfectly exemplify tourism Ottawa’s most brilliant campaign of, “Not all our parties are political.” This is a band that is wild and fun, but talented beyond beliefe. A co-ed concoction of energy and ferver, a word I sometimes overuse but I really do mean it this time. Sisters Merv and Vern Mallet are stylized and polished, embracing a little bit of Gwen Stefani meets Care Failure, mashed with dance, pop and rock influences, and chunky bass lines that separate them from the pack. If you’re looking for the real deal, Silvergun and Spleen are your band.
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Indie Week takes place in Toronto from October 10-14. Check out IndieWeek.com for more detailed information, ticket purchases and performance date announcements. Follow @IndieWeek on Twitter for updates.
Watch Silvergun and Spleen perform “Kiss and Tell” below.
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Sheena Lyonnais writes the Band of the Day. Follow her on Twitter @SheenaLyonnais.
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