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Explosure

Poor and Mostly DIY since 2004

About Me

Formed in 2004, Guelph-based Explosure draws on influences ranging from pop punk to third wave ska to boss reggae to create their unique sound. Their solid, rockin' beats are supplemented by more soulful reggae grooves to form an incredibly danceable whole. Following a tour of southern Ontario as part of Skankin' for Dimes '05 and a ten month hiatus, founding members Eric Kupp (Vocals/Alto Sax/Keys), Ben Ragetlie (Bass), Jeremy Fletcher (Guitar/Tenor Sax), and Jeff Pettis (Drums) were joined in the spring of 2006 by Davian "Dave-have" Hart (Guitar) and Ben Keller (Trumpet) to solidify their current line-up.Get yourself a copy of Explosure's new album INDECENT. This is one band you wont want to miss!!Video: "What The Hell?" May 8th @ EBar, Guelph ON w/ illScarlett and The Junction

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Member Since: 2/14/2005
Band Website: This is it!
Band Members: Eric Kupp - Vocals/Keys/Alto Sax | Ben Ragetlie (the real Ben) - Bass | Ben Keller - Trumpet | Jeremy Fletcher -Guitar/Tenor Sax | Jeff Pettis - Drums | Davian Hart - Guitar
Influences: The Slackers, The Toasters, The Aggrolites, The Planet Smashers, Sublime, The Afterbeat, The Specials, General Rudie, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, The Cat Empire, Rancid, The Suicide Machines, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, RX Bandits, Against All Authority, BNL, and tons of other punk, rock, and metal.
Sounds Like: Pop-punky third wave ska
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Mustard Plug show

Hey everyone!I just wanted to thank anyone who made it out the show last night. It was such a good time for us. Back together for the first time in months, and you guys still gave us all the love and ...
Posted by Explosure on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:49:00 PST

CD Release November 7th

Some of you may know (and most of you probably don't) that our new CD is coming out on November 7th, at a show we're playing at the Shadow in Guelph with Mustard Plug, The Johnstones, and The Lunateer...
Posted by Explosure on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:42:00 PST

What happened to Explosure?

As some people may have noticed, we have not played a show since June 22nd at the shadow. That is because between July 7th and August 21st, 3 out of 6 members were in Europe/Africa. We are all now att...
Posted by Explosure on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:08:00 PST

Show Cancellation

The show we have advertised here has actually been cancelled. I'm really sorry guys. Please don't show up hoping to see us. Well, you can hope to see us, but don't show up.   -Jeff...
Posted by Explosure on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:34:00 PST

We Rock Hard

So I started/finished drum tracks for our CD today. Being the first listener of our 85% complete CD, the only thing I could say is that we rule. Seriously.   -Jeff...
Posted by Explosure on Mon, 28 May 2007 01:53:00 PST

The Ross Afterparty

Hey everyone. Last night (technically this morning, I guess) we hit the stage at the Ross Afterparty. The crowd was amazing. Thank you so much for all your love and support. It was a blast playing for...
Posted by Explosure on Sun, 27 May 2007 04:43:00 PST

Explosure Update

So, this has been an awesome week for Explosure. Two shows: both a success in their own seperate ways, and recording is coming along very well. Wow, am I ever pumped for the Ross AfterP...
Posted by Explosure on Sun, 13 May 2007 01:59:00 PST

10000 plays

Thank you SO much everyone. We just broke 10000 plays and I just wanted to say how much we appreciate everyone one of you. Having such support is the most amazing feeling in the world, so that all of ...
Posted by Explosure on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:52:00 PST

Studio Explosure

So guess who's going into the studio. Yup. We're recording a 7 or 8 song CD. Davian and eric are starting it all up on Wednesday. Needless to say, we're pumped. We're also super pumped about an upcomi...
Posted by Explosure on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:16:00 PST

ARC Cloathing Battle of the Bands

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who came out and supported us in the preliminary round on the 9th. We couldn't have made it to the semi-finals without you! We all had tons of fun at that show...
Posted by Explosure on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:52:00 PST