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The Populars

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THE POPULARS carry the torch of great power-trios passed on by THE POLICE, NOMEANSNO, HUSKER DU, THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, ETC...Set to release 'the vindicator LP', THE POPULARS have spent the 3 years since parting ways with seminal roots-rocker MIKE PLUME developing their truly original style of rock and roll. 'the vindicator LP' marks the first chapter of a story too strange to believe.From living in Nashville-touring North America and Europe constantly, to having only a van and the conviction to continue as career musicians, the populars moved to Prescott,ON. A quiet small town on the shore of the St. Lawrence river. Back to their homeland with a back yard view of the dream they had to leave behind. In an area historically known for Canada's great battles for independence, the band prepared to make their stand-as their own nation under their own flag.Produced by Thomas Ryder Payne, 'the vindicator LP' is the record that the pops have dreamed of making since childhood. The album blends the many influences of the band in a way that one could expect from only the populars. A rock album like no other- 'the vindicator LP', sounds as sci-fi as it does lo-fi. Drenched in furious guitar, spine-tingling feedback, synth pads and digital noise, the album is inexplicably riddled with hooks and melody-and showcases a young band full of veterans. Three career musicans defining and refining their talents and sound.A true record of the three years spent in Prescott, 'the vindicator LP' was recorded primarily in the basement of the pops' house. In a spasm of creativity, the pops defined their band, their sound and their lives in a 12 song volume. The Vindicator LP is available at www.maplemusic.com/artists/pop/ Join The Populars mailing list [email protected]..

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Member Since: 5/3/2005
Band Website: thepopulars.com
Band Members: DAVE KLYM - Vocals/GuitarsBEN WILSON - Vocals/Bass ERNIE BASILIADIS - Drums/Vocals
Influences: the clash, the ramones, the dickies, xtc, crazy horse, husker du, dead kennedys, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, elvis costello, nick lowe, the police, zz top, the jam, nomeansno, SNFU, Buzzcocks, DOA, TSOL, CCR, david bowie, the band, buddy holly, the pixies, fugazi, the who, bad brains, and stampede wrestling!
Sounds Like: THE POPULARS SOUND LIKE THE POPULARS. NO ONE ELSE SOUNDS LIKE THE POPULARS. THE POPULARS SOUND LIKE NO OTHER.
Record Label: Kindling Music - www.kindling.ca
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Pops Tour of Duty in Sept

Quick News Bulletin Breakdown   Dearest Brigade, We have just discovered that we are going back into the trenches and out for another campaign of Western Canada and Northern Ontario. This time ou...
Posted by The Populars on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:59:00 PST

Our newest soldier! (Bass player) Ben Wilson

Greetings broken arm brigade. We are pleased to anounce that Ben Wilson just enlisted into the band. Just in time too as we are set to do another campaign across Canada in July. Please check out our t...
Posted by The Populars on Wed, 24 May 2006 09:11:00 PST

A Question for all the mods

If Pete Townsend is God, does that make Paul Weller Jesus? Let's talk all you vespa drivers. Dave (The Pops)
Posted by The Populars on Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:45:00 PST