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Etch

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NEWS & NOTES

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BIO

The name Etch may sound unassuming until one finds out its Japanese for sex. A night you will never forget; Etch will blow your mind. There is something incredible just craving to be unleashed. Versatility is a virtue with this group, so be prepared, this ride is just getting warmed up.

Guilt trips and booze, that is how you put a band together. Like true university students, Adam and Andrew met in a pub. In true Etch form, alcohol was used to recruit Will and Phil as well. With the university acting as the catalyst, the individual talents and influences fused to form the ultimate band.

Etch's style is eclectic and driven. Etch does not lend itself to any specific category, and melody-based punk hooks create the signature sound Etch is famous for. The technical ability of each member adds complexity to the music, which is a rarity in this genre. Tight punk anthems mixed with startling improvisation create an atmosphere that is intoxicating.

Like bees to honey, fans are drawn to Etch shows for their sweet flavour and sting! With a dedicated cult following, Etch has been widely received in Southern Ontario. Fans like the energy and interaction both on and off the stage. The band upholds an inclusive philosophy, which entices the audience to fully engage in a kick-you-in-the pants rock show.

Etch's unwavering commitment and integrity to the band and their music is personified in their live show. Through combined experience in the music business, their professional attitude has proven vital. In an industry that is constantly moving and changing, one thing remains the same: that Etch will rock. Just wait and see.

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Member Since: 20/11/2005
Band Website: www.etchband.com
Band Members: Andrew, Adam, Will, & Phil
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Sounds Like: From Hamilton, ON, Etch delivers back and forth blows between driving riffs and themes, pop hooks, and technical exploration, Etch's debut album "No Right Angle" seems to provoke the tiger of progressive, yet accessible punk.

"Etch have spent their entire lives in Hamilton, and their debut CD, No Right Angle is full of them bitching about it, albeit cogently and thoughtfully. With a standard pop/punk backdrop directing the verbal assault, Etch has crafted an LP that will resonate well with the disaffected youth peddling about Hamilton, with emotional and distorted aggression, melodic bass work and direct, forward lyrics leading the way."S. Shapiro VIEW Magazine


Type of Label: Major

My Blog

How Sketchy are you?

Your Sketchiness FactorYou are 71% SketchyHow Sketchy Are You?
Posted by on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 01:08:00 GMT

T-Shirts

We are going to have an ad up for our new shirts soon... We are selling shirts at our shows, and have both womens and mens varieties in all sizes... $15 bucks or $20 with a CD!Adam
Posted by on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:08:00 GMT

LEE'S PALACE - TOR - Aug. 5th - Email us to get on the GUEST LIST

This show should kick ass, no doubt.  We are exstatic to play one of Toronto's most storied rock venues, and it will show in our set and on stage.  We need as many of our fans out to go craz...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:03:00 GMT

Billy Talent on solid ground

Billy Talent has become quite an inspiring group for me, more mentally then musically.  I'm a fan of the music they put out, but an even bigger fan of their attitude and approach to their music a...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:21:00 GMT

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT - June 23rd

Finally, after a layoff that was far too long, our first show of this summer has been booked!  It's going to be a familiar sight for us playing at the Lazy Flamingo once again, but we love the at...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 12:29:00 GMT

Jump start the engine...

Needless to say it's been too long since we've played a show... It has been a very busy couple of months for all of us away from the music end of our lives, but we are determined to get some shows on...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:46:00 GMT

Spankin' New Photos

Hey, we've just posted some sweet pics that were taken at the Underground on January 26th by our new buddy Nik.They are SWEET!  Check 'em out, and let us know what you think....I think we look se...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:25:00 GMT

What a night of ups and downs...

Just a crazy night last night... After a slew of headache-enducing happenings and circumstances during the day, we finally all arrived at the Underground to play the CoMMusic3 night last night, and ma...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:42:00 GMT

The naked truth...

It was quite a night we all had yesterday evening with the lovely ladies from Wink Burlesque, and Mysterion the Mindreader pulled off some freaky stuff.  Somehow we ended up subcribing to the the...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:04:00 GMT