The Golden Dogs
Encyclopedia
The Golden Dogs are a pop-rock
band based in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. Formed in 2001, the band is known for their wild, energetic live shows and were labelled as one of the best live bands in Canada by Chart
Magazine.
In 2008, the band had a busy year in the USA
touring with the likes of Feist, Sloan
and Electric Six
. Later in that year, they parted ways with True North Records. The band spent much of 2009 writing and recording their third full-length album, Coat of Arms, which was recorded by friends Carlin Nicholson and Mike O'Brien, members of Zeus
. Some members of The Golden Dogs appeared on much of Zeus' album Say Us.
Some of the artists the band have toured, played or showcased with include: Sloan, Feist, Joel Plaskett
, The Meligrove Band
, The Bicycles
, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight
, Bloc Party
, Blue Rodeo
, Major Grange, Roky Erikson, Thurston Moore
, Electric Six, The Willowz
, Ida Maria, Malajube
, Peter Elkas
, Liam Finn, Bahamas
, Zeus, White Cowbell Oklahoma, The Balconies, The Meligrove Band
, Hexes and Ohs
, Rich Aucoin, Jason Collett
, State Radio
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band based in 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...
, 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...
. Formed in 2001, the band is known for their wild, energetic live shows and were labelled as one of the best live bands in Canada by Chart
Chart (magazine)
ChartAttack is a Canadian online music publication. Formerly a monthly print magazine called Chart, which was published from 1991 to 2009, the web version continues operation....
Magazine.
History
Dave Azzolini is the songwriting force, supported by Jessica Grassia on keyboards, vocals, and percussion, and Taylor Knox on drums. The band produces energetic, adrenaline-charged, infectious songs complemented by rhythmic melodies. Their debut album Everything in 3 Parts began their rising popularity in the indie scene with the single "Can't Get Your Face Out of My Head". Even more success would come with the release of their follow-up single "Yeah!". In 2006, the band released their second album Big Eye Little Eye. The first single from the new release is "Never Meant Any Harm". Big Eye Little Eye was released in the USA on August 16, 2007 and the band toured there in November 2007.In 2008, the band had a busy year in the USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
touring with the likes of Feist, Sloan
Sloan (band)
Sloan is a Toronto-based alternative rock quartet from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout their 20-year tenure Sloan has released 10 LPs , two EPs, a live album, a "best of" collection and no less than thirty singles...
and Electric Six
Electric Six
Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of "garage, disco, punk, new wave, and metal." The band met recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", and subsequently recorded...
. Later in that year, they parted ways with True North Records. The band spent much of 2009 writing and recording their third full-length album, Coat of Arms, which was recorded by friends Carlin Nicholson and Mike O'Brien, members of Zeus
Zeus (band)
Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band signed to the Arts & Crafts record label. Its members include Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, and Neil Quin...
. Some members of The Golden Dogs appeared on much of Zeus' album Say Us.
Some of the artists the band have toured, played or showcased with include: Sloan, Feist, Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett is a Canadian rock musician originally from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. He grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and now resides across the harbour in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia...
, The Meligrove Band
The Meligrove Band
The Meligrove Band is a Canadian indie rock band, based in Toronto, and consisting of Jason Nunes on vocals, guitar and piano, Darcy Rego on vocals and drums, Brian O'Reilly on guitar and synthesizer, and Michael Small on bass guitar.-History:...
, The Bicycles
The Bicycles
The Bicycles are an indie rock quartet from Toronto, Ontario composed of Matt Beckett, Drew Smith, Dana Snell, and Andrew Scott .-History:...
, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
, Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
, Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo is a Canadian pop and country rock band, which was formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario. They have been signed with Warner Music Group since their debut album Outskirts in March 1987...
, Major Grange, Roky Erikson, Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American musician best known as a singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside of Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label...
, Electric Six, The Willowz
The Willowz
The Willowz are a garage rock band based in Anaheim, California, formed 2002. The band's sound incorporates influences from punk, soul, and blues from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The band has released several albums on the label Sympathy for the Record Industry and has done a split single with the...
, Ida Maria, Malajube
Malajube
Malajube is a francophone indie rock band based in Montreal. The band has three albums out on Dare to Care Records.-History:Formed by a group of friends in Montreal, the band made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, Le Compte complet. Critics welcomed the disc with positive...
, Peter Elkas
Peter Elkas
Peter Elkas is a Canadian singer-songwriter, signed to MapleMusic Recordings. He spent twelve years as part of the Montreal band Local Rabbits, with whom he started playing as a teenager...
, Liam Finn, Bahamas
Bahamas (musician)
Afie Jurvanen , known by his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian musician, best known for the 2009 album Pink Strat, which was nominated for a 2010 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo....
, Zeus, White Cowbell Oklahoma, The Balconies, The Meligrove Band
The Meligrove Band
The Meligrove Band is a Canadian indie rock band, based in Toronto, and consisting of Jason Nunes on vocals, guitar and piano, Darcy Rego on vocals and drums, Brian O'Reilly on guitar and synthesizer, and Michael Small on bass guitar.-History:...
, Hexes and Ohs
Hexes and Ohs
Hexes & Ohs is a Canadian electronic indie pop group from Montreal. Their sound combines 1980s inspired beats and synthesizer sounds with indie pop structures and melodies.They have released three albums since 2005 and have opened for many artists such as Tokyo Police Club, Sloan, and Mates of State...
, Rich Aucoin, Jason Collett
Jason Collett
Jason Collett is a Toronto based singer-songwriter. He has released four solo albums, and is a member of Broken Social Scene. His latest album, Rat a Tat Tat, was released in March, 2010.-Early life:...
, State Radio
State Radio
State Radio is an alternative rock band from Sherborn, Massachusetts, consisting of Chad Urmston , Chuck Fay and Mike Najarian...
Discography
- The Golden Dogs (2002, Original Six Song EP Indie Release)
- Everything in 3 Parts (2003, Full-Length Indie Release)
- Everything in 3 PartsEverything in 3 PartsEverything In 3 Parts is the first full-length album by Canadian pop-rock band The Golden Dogs. This breakthrough album features their up-beat, debut single "Can't Get Your Face Out Of My Head" and the energy-charged, follow-up single "Yeah!". Also the song "Birdsong" was featured on a Zellers...
(2004, Re-release from True North RecordsTrue North RecordsTrue North Records is a Canadian independent record label. It was founded in Mississauga, Ontario in 1969 by Bernie Finkelstein. On December 17, 2007, True North was acquired by an investment group led by Linus Entertainment...
/Universal RecordsUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
) - Big Eye Little EyeBig Eye Little EyeBig Eye Little Eye is the second studio album of the Canadian rock band The Golden Dogs. The album features its first single "Never Meant Any Harm" and follow-up single "Construction Worker"...
(2006, True North Records) - "Construction Worker / Lester" 7 inch vinyl (2008)
- Coat of Arms (2010)
Videography/Singles
- "Can't Get Your Face Out of My Head" (2004)
- "Yeah!" (2005)
- "Never Meant Any Harm" (2006)
- "Construction Worker" (2007)
- "Construction Worker / Lester" 7 inch vinyl (2008)
See also
- ZeusZeus (band)Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band signed to the Arts & Crafts record label. Its members include Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, and Neil Quin...
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...
- 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 Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- :Category:Canadian musical groups
External links
- Official site
- The Golden Dogs at CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website...
- "Never Meant Any Harm" Music Video
- "Construction Worker" Music Video