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The Black Fever is the creation of Shoe, Toronto-based singer and guitarist. This new band has emerged from the ashes of Toronto band The Daybreak, who notably: opened for The Killers, stellastarr*, Maroon 5 and The Sounds; and received radio play on commercial and college radio including 102.1 The Edge. The Black Fever began in earnest in 2007, with a handful of solo performances and the recording of a three song demo. The music is influenced by a range of great British bands such as The Verve, Oasis, The Stone Roses and Joy Division. The masterplan of The Black Fever is to create interesting guitar-based rock'n'roll that acts as a soundtrack to modern life.
The album “Romanticism†was recorded throughout 2008 and finally released on April 1, 2009. A ten song affair, it captures a variety of sonic styles, ranging from shoegazer, to Madchester, to Brit Pop, to Dance Rock. The standout track is “Hang Up (Remix),†fusing a propulsive drum beat with rhythmic guitars. Lead-off track “...Then She Killed Me†is reminiscent of early Oasis or Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. “By Your Side,†“You Should Know By Now,†“Try and Try and Try†and “Rather Be Alone†feature wall-of-sound guitars that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Ride album. “Candy Darling†is influenced by the classic pop moments of The Stone Roses. “Highrise Lullaby†combines a strong groove and an epic feel in the manner of The Verve. “Ms. Muse†and “Give Yourself Away†display a softer side of The Black Fever’s sound.
Look for The Black Fever to begin gigging around the Toronto area in the spring of 2009. Let the fever spread...
