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Anthill

Railway Club, Vancouver April 19th

About Me


“They mix in a smattering of power pop and alt country for an alternative pop-rock album that will defy your logical reasoning about what relatively unheard of bands are capable of accomplishing” Smother Magazine“Dave Matthews vocals over an indie pop canvas. Pastel Rain sounds like a sure fire hit you would hear on pretty much any radio station that plays the likes of Good Charlotte, Ryan Adams, Dave Mathews and all points in between” Ear Candy Magazine“Anthill’s second record is a quantum leap beyond its first. There isn’t a dud on this 8 song recording. A-“Tom Harrison Vancouver Province“A cross between Counting Crows, Coldplay and Oasis, the most distinctive thing on this CD is lead singer, Mark Osachoff's vocals. They're amazing--fresh and unique, a combination of sturdy expression and grainy emotion - 4.5 stars Discovering Artists.com“These days they're virtually a power pop band all glistening melodies and big choruses. Chuck in a few top quality harmonies and you're left with an album that'll be appearing in 'lost classics' lists a decade down the line.” http://www.zeitgeist-scot.co.ukInternational Band of the Year - 2006 Southern California Music Awards http://www.southerncaliforniamusicawards.com/Nominated for Best Power Pop Single at LA Music Awards - Results Pending http://www.lamusicawards.com/Best out of Area at Toronto Independent Music Awards http://www.torontoima.com/awards.shtmlFinalist in 2006 “We Are Listening” International Song Contest - UK http://www.wearelistening.org/winners2006r1.phpSelected for 2006 Billboard City Showcase – London England 2006 – Anthill was not able to attend. Included: The Trews, Catlow….. http://www.cityshowcase.co.uk/index.php?section=ListDetail&a mp;ListID=hhrRLzqoqT2005 Billboard International Song Contest – Runners Up http://www.billboardsongcontest.com/win.htmlToronto Independent Music Awards Oct. 5, 2006 Anthill won the award for Best out of Area (Best outside Toronto). The show’s producer told us that our song “Images” got the most votes from the judges for best song. The Best Song Award is reserved for artist in the Toronto area. “Images” was the first song on the awards night cd compilation. Southern California Music Awards Feb. 11, 2006 Anthill won best International Band at the Southern California Music Awards, Saturday Feb 11 in Los Angeles (just near). We were told by the show's producer that our song "Pastel Rain" was voted the top song out of 600 submissions. It was a great night and a great experience Anthill Radio Airplay Anthill has made the Pulse Rated Play List. "Reaching an amazing 8.1 million homes in the UK via Sky Digital channel 0155, Pulse Rated is the world’s leading internet & satellite radio broadcaster playing only the very best music from new, unsigned, and emerging artists from around the world." http://www.pulserated.com/The Anthill tracks "Alive" and "Images" are currently on their automated play list but will be on one or more of their presented shows with exact broadcast times to follow.Anthill will be featured as the DOWNLOAD BAND OF THE WEEK - W/B 09/10/2006.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/17/2005
Band Website: anthill.ca
Influences: Oasis, Wilco, Stereophonics, The Verve, New Order, Radiohead, The Who,Manic Street Preachers, The Posies, The Who, REM, Johnny Cash, Richard Ashcroft, The Cars, The Doves, Travis, Supergrass, Keane, Steve Earle, Neil Young, The Blue Nile, Faithless, Social Distortion, The Police, The Stone Roses, Beck, Barry White
Sounds Like: "A cross between Countin Crows, Coldplay and Oasis" Discovering Artists.com
Record Label: Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Railway Show!

Just a quick note to invite you all down to the Railway Club Saturday April 19th. Should be a great show! Peppersands, Desert Radio and 22nd Century will be joining us also. Hope to see you there. ...
Posted by Anthill on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:59:00 PST

New Song/News/Shows

Hey Folks, New SongAnthill has a new song, Backwards Song posted on our My Space.  I’ve decided that it sounds like Wilco covering the Patridge Family with Michael Stipe singing the ch...
Posted by Anthill on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:15:00 PST

5 on Australian Charts

Anthill is back in the Z-FM Charts in Australia.  Images is currently 5 PROGRAM : World Indie Top 40 CountdownWEEK    : 31-------------------------------------------------------01. ..
Posted by Anthill on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:36:00 PST

International Pop Overthrow

..> God bless those people doing something different in the music world.  Anthil is thrilled to be a part of this great event: http://www.internationalpopoverthrow.com/about.htm Friday, August ...
Posted by Anthill on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:32:00 PST

Hello from London

..> Hello folks, Last time I was in London I was hit by a car.  This time I avoided this with the help of "look left" and "look right" reminders that are painted on the ground  at the cros...
Posted by Anthill on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:22:00 PST

CD of the Year

Anthill's "Waiting for the Sun" was selected as the Best CD of the Year inthe Indie Acoustic Project's "Best CDs of 2006" Awards Alt Rock category http://www.indieacoustic.com...
Posted by Anthill on Tue, 15 May 2007 07:01:00 PST

Artist Opportunity

SonyBMG UK introduced a blogging initiative in an effort to dispose of unsolicited physical material being sent to their labels. In partnership with social network destination,Vox.com, the second larg...
Posted by Anthill on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:36:00 PST

Orange County Music Awards

Anthill was chosen best International Act at the 6th Annual Orange County music awards at The Grove in Aneheim California on March 31 http://www.orangecountymusicawards.com Anthill plays The Media Clu...
Posted by Anthill on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:49:00 PST

New Anthill Demo

Well folks, The sun came out briefly today in Vancouver, just in time to give West Coasters some much needed relief from what has been a crushing and devastating season of record rainfall. To celebrat...
Posted by Anthill on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:36:00 PST

Matchbox Recordings UK

Anthill's song "Images" is the lead track on the upcoming Matchbox Recordings - UK, "The Big Indie Comeback vol three" CD Compilation. The album will be out on the 26 February 2007 through Matchbox Re...
Posted by Anthill on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:40:00 PST