Hello Beautiful
Encyclopedia
Hello Beautiful is an alternative
/hip hop
/rock
fusion
band from Whitby
, Ontario
, Canada
. They are known primarily for their hybrid sound of punk
, rock
, hip hop
and jazz
. They were formed in 2004 by vocalist/guitarist Cole Martin and drummer Kevin Walsh, who were later joined by bass guitarist Dan Bradimore. After paying dues in Indie music obscurity, and the addition of vocalist Charlie Royal and lead guitarist Darrell Wallace, Hello Beautiful have played their way onto the broad landscape that is the Canadian music scene. In December 2006, they recorded a six-song EP, which garnered a large and loyal following and they have never looked back.
Hello Beautiful really knows how to ignite an audience, as noted by Toronto's Exclaim Magazine; "Their set caused a dance floor eruption and a constant interchange between the crowd and band made for an endearing set. HB got enough love from the crowd to play an encore and left the stage while the raged." (Recently Reviewed, Exclaim Magazine, Nov/08). During the aftermath of a show at Toronto's legendary live venue, The Horseshoe Tavern
, the establishment’s co-owner, Jeff Cohen said "The last time I saw someone play like that on this stage, it was Billy Talent, and that was like four years ago!".
While some bands have blended genres before, none have created this particular blend of Punk, Hip Hop and Pop Rock, in essence creating their style of popular music. This unique dynamic is easily noticed on their full-length debut, Soundtrack For Scenario, which has received high praise: "Sheer noise can result from fusing Hip Hop, Rock and Punk instead of a euphonic harmony" however, "Hello Beautiful have managed to successfully mix the three types of music into one" (ChartAttack.com Aug/08). After having two singles, Virginia Symphony and Saint Andrew's Bridge, in MuchMusic
’s Top 5, performances on MTV
and Breakfast Television
, and ample national touring experience (supporting such acts as; Hedley
, Snoop Dogg
, illScarlett
, Akon
, Alexisonfire
, Down With Webster
, etc. along the way), the quintet with the relentless work ethic headed into the legendary Vespa Studio to record their second album. Produced by International music industry veterans; Harry Hess
and Eric Ratz (Billy Talent
, Cancer Bats
, Muse
), Hello Beautiful created a hard-hitting 10-track album - still based on their impressive fusion, but full of new twists. Hello Beautiful continues to prove, over and over again, that they definitely have what it takes to win over fans with a distinctive, one of a kind sound, and a ridiculously vibrant live show. The future promises a long and wonderful journey for Hello Beautiful.
for the summer/early fall of 2008, and peaked at #2 on Much On Demand’s Daily Top 10. Their second video, Saint Andrew's Bridge, peaked at #5. Hello Beautiful was the only unsigned artist to chart that year, while all other charting artists were affiliated with a major and/or major independent label.
based, but also has some powerful piano driven songs - which differs from the last album's base of blues and funk. The band has stated on their Myspace and Facebook pages that "There is big news on the way soon, stay tuned", and internet rumours have been stating this "big news" is in relation to a release date for I Wanna Die Like This!.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
/hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
/rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
fusion
Fusion (music)
A fusion genre is music that combines two or more styles. For example, rock and roll originally developed as a fusion of blues, gospel and country music. The main characteristics of fusion genres are variations in tempo, rhythm, i a sometimes the use of long musical "journeys" that can be divided...
band from Whitby
Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a combined maritime, mineral and tourist heritage, and is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey where Caedmon, the...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. They are known primarily for their hybrid sound of punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
. They were formed in 2004 by vocalist/guitarist Cole Martin and drummer Kevin Walsh, who were later joined by bass guitarist Dan Bradimore. After paying dues in Indie music obscurity, and the addition of vocalist Charlie Royal and lead guitarist Darrell Wallace, Hello Beautiful have played their way onto the broad landscape that is the Canadian music scene. In December 2006, they recorded a six-song EP, which garnered a large and loyal following and they have never looked back.
Hello Beautiful really knows how to ignite an audience, as noted by Toronto's Exclaim Magazine; "Their set caused a dance floor eruption and a constant interchange between the crowd and band made for an endearing set. HB got enough love from the crowd to play an encore and left the stage while the raged." (Recently Reviewed, Exclaim Magazine, Nov/08). During the aftermath of a show at Toronto's legendary live venue, The Horseshoe Tavern
Horseshoe Tavern
The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue located at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore...
, the establishment’s co-owner, Jeff Cohen said "The last time I saw someone play like that on this stage, it was Billy Talent, and that was like four years ago!".
While some bands have blended genres before, none have created this particular blend of Punk, Hip Hop and Pop Rock, in essence creating their style of popular music. This unique dynamic is easily noticed on their full-length debut, Soundtrack For Scenario, which has received high praise: "Sheer noise can result from fusing Hip Hop, Rock and Punk instead of a euphonic harmony" however, "Hello Beautiful have managed to successfully mix the three types of music into one" (ChartAttack.com Aug/08). After having two singles, Virginia Symphony and Saint Andrew's Bridge, in MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
’s Top 5, performances on 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....
and Breakfast Television
Breakfast Television
Breakfast Television is a Canadian morning news and entertainment program which airs on the Citytv stations . Each station produces its own local edition of Breakfast Television....
, and ample national touring experience (supporting such acts as; Hedley
Hedley (band)
Hedley is a Canadian pop rock band comprising lead singer Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on lead guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford,...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, illScarlett
IllScarlett
IllScarlett is a Canadian rock and reggae band.Their sound can be defined as pop infused rock reggae. They have made a name for themselves in the Canadian music scene and are making their name known throughout the United States and around the world...
, Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire
Alexisonfire was a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consisted of George Pettit , Dallas Green , Wade MacNeil , Chris Steele , and Jordan Hastings .They describe their music as "the sound of two Catholic high-school girls...
, Down With Webster
Down with Webster
Down with Webster, or DWW, is a 7-man Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. During live shows the band occasionally uses a 3-piece horn section....
, etc. along the way), the quintet with the relentless work ethic headed into the legendary Vespa Studio to record their second album. Produced by International music industry veterans; Harry Hess
Harry Hess
Harry Hess is a Canadian record producer, singer and guitarist best known as the former frontman for the Canadian melodic rock band Harem Scarem....
and Eric Ratz (Billy Talent
Billy Talent
Billy Talent is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Streetsville, Ontario. They formed in 1993 with Ben Kowalewicz as the lead vocalist, Ian D'Sa on lead guitar, bassist Jon Gallant and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk ....
, Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats are a hardcore punk/sludge metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-Background:Cancer Bats originated in May 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto heavy metal band At the Mercy of Inspiration...
, Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
), Hello Beautiful created a hard-hitting 10-track album - still based on their impressive fusion, but full of new twists. Hello Beautiful continues to prove, over and over again, that they definitely have what it takes to win over fans with a distinctive, one of a kind sound, and a ridiculously vibrant live show. The future promises a long and wonderful journey for Hello Beautiful.
Soundtrack for Scenario
In late April 2007, Hello Beautiful recorded their full-length debut, Soundtrack for Scenario, with the help of Canadian music industry veteran, Murray Daigle. The album was subsequently released a year later through an distribution deal with the independent label Bent Penny Records via the distribution company, Fontana North. Two singles were released from Soundtrack for Scenario, Virginia Symphony, and Saint Andrew's Bridge. Due to large fan support via request lines and internet media, the first single, Virginia Symphony, was in heavy rotation on MuchMusicMuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
for the summer/early fall of 2008, and peaked at #2 on Much On Demand’s Daily Top 10. Their second video, Saint Andrew's Bridge, peaked at #5. Hello Beautiful was the only unsigned artist to chart that year, while all other charting artists were affiliated with a major and/or major independent label.
I Wanna Die Like This!
In Winter 2009/10, Hello Beautiful recorded a new album titled I Wanna Die Like This!. No release date is scheduled at the present moment, although there are several new tracks from the album available for preview on their Myspace page. These tracks include Black & White, Tick Tock, Heart Beats and Some Days - which is currently getting radio airplay and is garnering significant attention. This new album is more rockRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
based, but also has some powerful piano driven songs - which differs from the last album's base of blues and funk. The band has stated on their Myspace and Facebook pages that "There is big news on the way soon, stay tuned", and internet rumours have been stating this "big news" is in relation to a release date for I Wanna Die Like This!.
Members
- Cole Kidd (rhythm guitar / lead vocals)
- Charlie Royal (lead vocals)
- Dan Bradimore (bass / backing vocals)
- Darrell Wallace (lead guitar)
- Kevin Walsh (drums / backing vocals)
Discography
Studio albums- Soundtrack for ScenarioSoundtrack for ScenarioSoundtrack for Scenario is the debut album by Hello Beautiful. It is the follow-up to their self-titled 2006 debut EP and was released in 2008 under Bent Penny Records....
(2008) - I Wanna Die Like This! (2010)