| Origin | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
|---|---|
| Genre | Indie |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Unsigned |
| Current members | Daniel Banoub Lee Hanlon Brad Kilpatrick Mara Pellerin Jimmy Rose |
| Past members | James March Adrian Collins |
The Gramercy Riffs is a Canadian indie rock band formed in St. John's in 2008. The band is in rotation on CBC Radio.[1] The band was the recipient of the 2010 Atlantis Music Prize for their debut LP It's Heartbreak. The album also received a positive review from Exclaim!.
History
Origin
The Gramercy Riffs formed in 2008 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The band took their name from the 1979 film The Warriors.[2][3] As of late 2009, the band has relocated to Toronto.
It's Heartbreak
The band's debut LP It's Heartbreak was self-released 21 May 2010.[4] The album earned the band a 2010 Atlantis Music Prize.[5] The album also received a favourable review from Exclaim! magazine.[6]
Band members
- Lee Hanlon – vocals, guitar (2008–present)
- Mara Pellerin – vocals, keyboard (2008–present)
- Daniel Banoub – bass guitar (2008–present)
- Jimmy Rose – guitar (2009–present)
- Brad Kilpatrick – drums (2010–present)
- Adrian Collins – guitar (2008–2010)
- James March – drums (2008–2010)
Discography
Albums
- 2010 It's Heartbreak
- 2014 Desire Trails
See also
References
- ^ "Gramercy Riffs Artist Page". CBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 2005-12-02. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ Lawrence, Grant (28 January 2011). "# 266 – Destroyer, No Joy, Peter Elkas, Jenn Grant Interview" (mp3). CBC Radio 3. (41:43). Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ Jaffer, Dave (19 June 2010). "Gramercy Riffs Come Out and Play at NXNE". Spinner. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ "It's Heartbreak (sound recording) / Gramercy Riffs", Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 37956970, retrieved 20 March 2011
- ^ "The 2010 Atlantis Music Prize ends in a tie". Atlantis Music Prize. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ Lewis, Jessica (June 2010). "Reviews > POP & ROCK > Jun 2010 > Gramercy Riffs It's Heartbreak". Exclaim!. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 20 March 2011.