Anybody else into this band? I picked up their debut album "Jackson Square" today at HMV just for the hell of it. I remember somebody mentioned that they were one of the opening bands for the Hip in London this summer, so I decided to Google them and check some stuff out on Youtube. Long story short, this band is fucking amazing. Just pure balls-out rock n' roll with terrific melodies, solid hooks and great lyrics. It's not often I end up loving a new band on first listen, but I'm only about 6 songs in right now and this album is kicking my ass. As a hardcore music geek, I pride myself on keeping my ear to the ground when it comes to new, undiscovered indie-rock, but somehow this band has eluded me until now. If it weren't for the Hip and this forum, I might not have discovered them. Big thanks to anybody who mentioned them here!
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Yeah man, they're unreal. Jackson Square hasn't left my music box for a few weeks now. I call them the new Constantines. Perfect openers for das hips.
Saw them open for Matt Mays last October and they were awesome. Great energy live, and their lead singer can sure belt it out.
I first heard about these guys a couple years ago through a mutal friend in Hamilton (actually they weren't even called the Arkells back then) and I thought they had some serious potential. I picked up Jackson Square shortly after it was released and it's been in my regular rotation ever since. And they're even better live - definitely recommend taking in a show if you get a chance.
The Heron Outside Wrote:Yeah man, they're unreal. Jackson Square hasn't left my music box for a few weeks now. I call them the new Constantines. Perfect openers for das hips.
I've only heard the single on the radio; I was positive that it was The Constantines until I heard the DJ pronounce that they were called 'The Arkells'. Very similar sound (the singer almost sounds identical, in my opinion), and I really enjoy The Constantines, so I think I'll have to pick this up.
Yup Sounds like Cons all the way, but i like it :music
das_hips Wrote:The Heron Outside Wrote:Yeah man, they're unreal. Jackson Square hasn't left my music box for a few weeks now. I call them the new Constantines. Perfect openers for das hips.
I've only heard the single on the radio; I was positive that it was The Constantines until I heard the DJ pronounce that they were called 'The Arkells'. Very similar sound (the singer almost sounds identical, in my opinion).
I agree both bands share a somewhat similar musical style, but I don't think the singers sound anything alike. The Constantines' Bryan Webb has much more of a gravelly Springsteen-esque sound than the dude from the Arkells.
CBC Radio 3 has their set from SxSW earlier today up for your listening pleasure...
Man oh man did they ever kill last night at Junofest. They brought two soul singers on stage for a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace" before launching into Deadlines, the highlight on Jackson Square. Absolutely unbelievable. This band is going to do awesome things.
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainmen...story.html
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Damn - thanx guys.
I grabbed this album a couple of months ago based on your recommendations and the youtube clip. But I did not listen to it until today.
After one time through, what a great album.
It is like a mix of Sam Roberts and The Killers. (very cliche to compare it to other artists, but I definitely thought I was listening to each group several times throughout.)
Is there any live stuff to download anywhere?
^ Not much unfortunately. In addition to the link posted earlier in the thread, CBC-R3 also has their show from Windsor earlier this month
here. Be sure to listen to via the "full show" link rather than track by track because there's a pretty kickass cover of
Tears of a Clown hidden between Country Boy (which is a new song) and The Ballad of Hugo Chavez. I highly recommend taking in a show if you get a chance though. They headlined an Edge 102 event at the Sound Academy here in Toronto last weekend and they seem to be getting even better every time I see them. They played every song off the album, a couple new ones, and the aforementioned cover. Great stage presence. Anyone going to see The Hip tomorrow in London, do yourself a favour and show up in time to see these guys.
grimes Wrote:^ Not much (live) unfortunately. In addition to the link posted earlier in the thread, CBC-R3 also has their show from Windsor earlier this month here. .
Did anyone grab the live tracks?
Arkells Announce National Tour
Oct. 1 Montreal, QC NHL Face Off 2009 on Crescent Street (free show)
Oct. 5 Halifax, NS @ Alexander Keiths Brewery
Oct. 22 Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus (CASBY Awards)
Oct. 24 Brantford, ON @ The Ford Plant
Oct. 27 St. Catharines @ L3 Nightclub
Oct. 28 Windsor, ON @ The Chubby Pickle
Oct. 29 Guelph, ON @ Cowboys
Oct. 30 Burlington, ON @ The Legendary Red Rooster Vintage Cafe
Oct. 31 Sarnia, ON @ The Stubborn Mule
Nov. 4 Peterborough, ON @ The Historic Red Dog w/ The Novaks
Nov. 5 Kingston, ON @ Clark Hall Pub
Nov. 06 Montreal, QC @ Cabaret La Tulipe
Nov. 07 Ottawa, ON @ Capital Music Hall w/ The Novaks
Nov. 11 Thunder Bay, ON @ The Outpost w/ The Novaks
Nov. 12 Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret w/ The Novaks
Nov. 13 Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos Cantina w/ The Novaks
Nov. 14 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room w/ The Novaks
Nov. 17 Kelowna, BC @ Habitat w/ The Novaks
Nov. 18 Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar w/ The Novaks
Nov. 19 Vancouver, BC @ The Venue w/ The Novaks
Nov. 21 Calgary, AB @ The Legion w/ The Novaks
Nov. 22 Regina, SK @ The Exchange w/ The Novaks
Nov. 27-28 Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace w/ The Novaks
Dec. 3 London, ON @ Call The Office
Dec. 4 Hamilton, ON @ The Studio at Hamilton Place
Nice! I'll be at the Calgary show for sure.
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