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“These are one of the guys to watch for in Edmonton that could be the next to break it to the national level”
-Sonic 102.9 Music Director, Adam Thompson (On-Air, January 2008)
“RADIOFORHELP shouldn't have any trouble getting airplay across Canada”
-Edmonton Journal Culture Writer, Sandra Sperounes (January 2008)
RADIOFORHELP (said “radio for help”) formed in 2004 in Edmonton, Alberta with the intention of following in the footsteps of their musical heroes. The birth of the band came in a very typical fashion, but in an atypical location. Chatting about common musical interests over squats and presses at the local fitness centre, Matt Shostak extended an invitation to Mike Erickson to join him and his brother Greg Shostak in creating rock tunes with a punk edge along the lines of their influences Taking Back Sunday and Jimmy Eat World. Over the three and a half years the band has been together there have been a few line-up changes with the final piece coming in drummer Steve Pritchard.
Once established in Edmonton, after fighting their way through a cut-throat local scene, RADIOFORHELP took to the road playing 25 dates across western and central Canada in 2006. The group soon became known for their ability to win over local crowds and high schools across the country with their energetic performances and the charismatic appeal of well spoken Erickson. Soon after returning home, RADIOFORHELP was scooped up by the Vans Warped Tour and was fortunate to share the stage with many of the artist they had aspired to work with.
In 2007 RADIOFORHELP began the journey that would later be known as “Hereafter”. After several arduous months in the studio, the band emerged with an album that the Edmonton Journal called “a crisp bold collection of punk tunes”. The Journal suggested that the album “sounds like a major label forked over $100,000 to record the eight song EP’. With reviews like that it was no wonder commercial rock stations immediately began spinning the band’s first single “Is this turning you on”. RADIOFORHELP became Sonic 102.9 FM featured artist for the month of January.
With the Hereafter charting at national retailers, and doing well online, the band is set to create a video for the first single and is preparing for a spring tour in 2008.
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Member Since: 1/21/2005
Band Website: radioforhelp.com
Band Members: BAND

Mike (Vocals)

Greg (Guitar/Screams)

Steve (Drums)

Matt (Bass)

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Christy Dean

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Influences: Request RADIOFORHELP's Hit Single "Is This Turning You On (I Can't Stop This)" on the following radio stations:Edmonton, AB
Sonic 102.9
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Phone Request: 780-423-1029

100.3 The Bear
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Phone Request: 780-451-8666 Calgary, AB
X 92.9
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The Goat
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Phone Request: 780-875-1061 Vancouver, BC
99.3 CFOX
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Phone Request: 604-280-CFOX Victoria, BC
91.3 The Zone
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Phone Request: 250-475-0913 Kelowna, BC
104.7 Power 104
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Phone Request: 250-763-1047 Kamloops, BC
The X 92.5
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Phone Request: (250) 377-3988 Regina, SK
104.9 The Wolf
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Phone Request: 306-936-WOLF Winnepeg, MB
107.1 Freq107
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Phone Request: 204-947-1776

Power 97
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Phone Request: 204-780-ROCK Toronto, ON
102.1 The Edge
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Phone Request: 416-870-EDGE

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Sounds Like: Taking Back Sunday/ Silverstein Vocals, with Senses Fail/The Used like guitars. We love to play high energy music that you can sing and scream along too. Take some time to listen and let us know what you think because its really what you think that counts!
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My Blog

Boonstock

Thanks to everyone who come out and rocked out with us at Boonstock. It was truly an honor for us to share the stage with some many incredible bands. I wanted to give a special shout out to Alexis...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:51:00 PST

For Proud Canadians Only

 ---- Make "Is this Turning You On" one of Canada's Top 102 songs ----On Canada Day, SONiC 102.9 will count down the top 102 Canadian songs as chosen by you. Submit your three songs, and join us ...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:17:00 PST

RADIOFORHELP and ALEXISONFIRE - More Boonstock Details

We've got more details on our performance at Canada's best summer rock festival: Boonstock. RADIOFORHELP takes the stage on Saturday afternoon. Here's the line up. FRIDAY, JULY 04THREE DAYS GRACEDef...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:44:00 PST

OH HENRY AND THE VIRGIN FESTIVAL

 As some of you may or may not know, Oh Henry has a contest on right now for bands to win a spot at the Virgin Festival in Toronto. If you would like to see RADIOFORHELP play Virgin Festival in T...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:34:00 PST

New Tour Video - Band Fight with Sydney

We just posted a new video from our last tour with Sydney and Dead & Divine. It highlights the band war between us and Sydney and ends with one delicious prank! Check it out on Facebook: http://w...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:39:00 PST

RADIOFORHELP releases "Hopeless Like a Plane Crash" to Radio

We are set to release our second single, "Hopeless like a Plane Crash" from our album "Hereafter" to radio stations across the county. Please call your favourite rock station and request it. Sonic 1...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:29:00 PST

New Shirts and SALE!

We've receiced some new merch. Go check out the new T-shirts at the Official Online Store. We're also got a SALE on our Vintage T's as well.  Click below to visit the Official Online Store! ...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Mon, 26 May 2008 12:12:00 PST

RADIOFORHELP to Play Boonstock, Calgary, Edmonton!

Yes, RADIOFORHELP is pleased to announce that we were asked way back in February to play Boonstock, but we've kept our lips sealed until the headliners were announced this week. RADIOFORHELP will shar...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Thu, 15 May 2008 09:01:00 PST

Tour Thanks + Pictures and Videos to Come!

We're back from what was a great tour through Alberta and Saskatchewan. We were blown away by the support we received along the way. From fans approaching us at restaurants and malls to show their su...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:35:00 PST

RADIOFORHELP On Tour with Dead and Divine Sydney

 That’s right RADIOFORHELP is back on the road. This time we’ll be joining forces with Burlington’s Dead and Divine and Sydney on their for the Alberta and Saskatchewan dates on...
Posted by RADIOFORHELP on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:52:00 PST