Chicklet
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Chicklet are Julie Park (vocals, guitar) and Daniel Barida (guitar, vocals, synth). Sean Bettam (bass) was part of the group from 1997 to 1999. Bettam toured with Chicklet throughout the US to support their first album Wanderlust. Chris Sytnyk (bass) recorded on several Chicklet releases including Lemon Chandeliers, Wanderlust and Indian Summer. Bettam later moved on to form a new project Telladega while Sytnyk continues to work with the band in the studio.
Chicklet recorded, produced and independently released Daisy Smile and Kittyin 1995 and played live shows throughout Toronto
. In 1996, Chicklet were invited to Livonia
, Michigan
to record the song Shellac, which was recorded and produced by legendary 4AD
musician/producer Warren Defever
of His Name is Alive
. The song attracted the attention of California’s Dewdrop records and was included on the compilation Splashed with many a Speck.
Later that year, Chicklet signed with California's Satellite Records which marked the release of their first Satellite recording, Premiere. The recording was released on semi-transparent purple 7" vinyl, and introduced the band to a larger audience while attracting positive reviews from press in both the USA and Europe.
In 1997, Chicklet recorded an EP titled Lemon Chandeliers at Toronto’s Audiolab Studio with Chris Hegge. Chris Sytnyk recorded bass while Barida played the drums on all the tracks.
Park and Barida followed up with a full-length album Wanderlust in 1998, which was also recorded in Toronto at Audiolab studio.
Still without a live drummer, Chicklet toured extensively across the US to support Wanderlust. Sean Bettam played bass while the band performed with pre-recorded drums on stage.
While on tour, Chicklet was interviewed on KROQ-FM
in Los Angeles
where Rodney Bingenheimer
invited the band on his live radio show 'Rodney on the Roq'. Later, Johnny Marr
(ex-The Smiths
) and Rodney introduced the band while performed at Cafe Bleu in Hollywood California. Chicklet charted on the Billboard (magazine)
college radio charts with the album Wanderlust.
Their second full length album Indian Summer was released in 2003 which was recorded and self produced in their home studio and mastered by Chris Perry. Sytnyk once again recorded the bass lines as Bettam left Chicklet to start the band Talledega.
Chicklet once again supported with album by touring the eastern US States.
Since then, Chicklet have focused their efforts in other areas while promising a new release in 2009, but nothing has been forthcoming, as they are primarily dedicated to their teaching careers and raising their two young sons and one daughter.
Now magazine voted Chicklet as the "hottest obscure indie band in Toronto". The obscurity in their hometown is due to Chicklet's conscious effort to focus on a broader audience. The fanbase tends to be out of Canada.
The songs, "Kyopo" and "Sleep Talking” was used in the Canadian television show Fashion Television while "Frown" was included in the MTV
's Daria
.
he teaches a grade 3/4 class
History
Chicklet started as a side project from other musical projects. Park had just left the band Brill while Barida's band Groundcover had recently split.Chicklet recorded, produced and independently released Daisy Smile and Kittyin 1995 and played live shows throughout Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. In 1996, Chicklet were invited to Livonia
Livonia
Livonia is a historic region along the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. It was once the land of the Finnic Livonians inhabiting the principal ancient Livonian County Metsepole with its center at Turaida...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
to record the song Shellac, which was recorded and produced by legendary 4AD
4AD
4AD is a British independent record label that was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records, and is still active today...
musician/producer Warren Defever
Warren Defever
Warren Defever is a musician and producer from Livonia, Michigan. He is most known for his chameleonic project His Name Is Alive, though he is active in numerous other circles...
of His Name is Alive
His Name Is Alive
His Name Is Alive is an experimental rock band/project from Livonia, Michigan. After several self-released cassettes, they debuted on 4AD Records in 1990, starting a long run at the label...
. The song attracted the attention of California’s Dewdrop records and was included on the compilation Splashed with many a Speck.
Later that year, Chicklet signed with California's Satellite Records which marked the release of their first Satellite recording, Premiere. The recording was released on semi-transparent purple 7" vinyl, and introduced the band to a larger audience while attracting positive reviews from press in both the USA and Europe.
In 1997, Chicklet recorded an EP titled Lemon Chandeliers at Toronto’s Audiolab Studio with Chris Hegge. Chris Sytnyk recorded bass while Barida played the drums on all the tracks.
Park and Barida followed up with a full-length album Wanderlust in 1998, which was also recorded in Toronto at Audiolab studio.
Still without a live drummer, Chicklet toured extensively across the US to support Wanderlust. Sean Bettam played bass while the band performed with pre-recorded drums on stage.
While on tour, Chicklet was interviewed on KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM — branded 106.7 KROQ — is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Pasadena, California serving the Greater Los Angeles. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." It is the flagship station of Loveline hosted by Dr...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
where Rodney Bingenheimer
Rodney Bingenheimer
Rodney Bingenheimer, born December 15, 1947, is a radio disc jockey on the long-running Los Angeles rock station KROQ who is notable for helping numerous iconic bands become successful in the American market. His contribution to the music business has been described as important...
invited the band on his live radio show 'Rodney on the Roq'. Later, Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
(ex-The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
) and Rodney introduced the band while performed at Cafe Bleu in Hollywood California. Chicklet charted on the Billboard (magazine)
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
college radio charts with the album Wanderlust.
Their second full length album Indian Summer was released in 2003 which was recorded and self produced in their home studio and mastered by Chris Perry. Sytnyk once again recorded the bass lines as Bettam left Chicklet to start the band Talledega.
Chicklet once again supported with album by touring the eastern US States.
Since then, Chicklet have focused their efforts in other areas while promising a new release in 2009, but nothing has been forthcoming, as they are primarily dedicated to their teaching careers and raising their two young sons and one daughter.
Now magazine voted Chicklet as the "hottest obscure indie band in Toronto". The obscurity in their hometown is due to Chicklet's conscious effort to focus on a broader audience. The fanbase tends to be out of Canada.
The songs, "Kyopo" and "Sleep Talking” was used in the Canadian television show Fashion Television while "Frown" was included in the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Daria
Daria
Daria is an American animated television series produced by Paramount Television, and created by Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn for MTV. The series focuses on Daria Morgendorffer, a smart, acerbic, and somewhat misanthropic teenage girl who observes the world around her...
.
EPs and singles
- Daisy Smile & Kitty (cassette) (1995)
- Premiere (7" purple vinyl) (1996)
- Lemon Chandeliers (5 song ep) (1997)
he teaches a grade 3/4 class
Television
- Fashion Television
- DariaDariaDaria is an American animated television series produced by Paramount Television, and created by Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn for MTV. The series focuses on Daria Morgendorffer, a smart, acerbic, and somewhat misanthropic teenage girl who observes the world around her...
, MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
- Music Now
- Mitch (film)
- The Recycler (film)
See also
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- :Category:Canadian musical groups