THURSDAY APR 07, 2022
Actors
Inspired by acts from the '80s such as Joy Division, New Order, and Roxy Music, Actors are a post-punk/darkwave quartet from Vancouver, British Columbia. Formed in 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Jason Corbett, the lineup was completed with the addition of synth/vocalist Shannon Hemmett, drummer Adam Fink, and bass guitarist Jahmeel Russell. Soon after forming, they began to earn a reputation on the live circuit in and around Vancouver and put out their first 7", Post Traumatic Love/Nightlife via local label Northern Light Records. That year also saw the appearance of a remix EP which included reworkings of the single from acts such as fellow Canadian outfit Humans and Russian vocalist Felix Bondarev. They went on to independently release several singles throughout the following years while touring throughout Canada and the U.S. 2017 saw the release of the Reanimated EP which featured remastered versions of various tracks from 2012 onward before they signed with the Toronto-based Artoffact Records. They put out their label debut and first full-length, It Will Come to You, in March of 2018.
Inspired by acts from the '80s such as Joy Division, New Order, and Roxy Music, Actors are a post-punk/darkwave quartet from Vancouver, British Columbia. Formed in 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Jason Corbett, the lineup was completed with the addition of synth/vocalist Shannon Hemmett, drummer Adam Fink, and bass guitarist Jahmeel Russell. Soon after forming, they began to earn a reputation on the live circuit in and around Vancouver and put out their first 7", Post Traumatic Love/Nightlife via local label Northern Light Records. That year also saw the appearance of a remix EP which included reworkings of the single from acts such as fellow Canadian outfit Humans and Russian vocalist Felix Bondarev. They went on to independently release several singles throughout the following years while touring throughout Canada and the U.S. 2017 saw the release of the Reanimated EP which featured remastered versions of various tracks from 2012 onward before they signed with the Toronto-based Artoffact Records. They put out their label debut and first full-length, It Will Come to You, in March of 2018.
Hip to Death
Founded in 2009. Hip to Death have kept the fire burning over the last decade. They released their first LP Live in a Dive at 529 Club in 2010. It was a live album at 529 released by Die Indy. Their first studio LP titled Punk Will Never Die But You Will, was released in 2011. Releases following were the Post Death EP (2015) on Die Indy and a cassette tape split with Oakland California NIGHT SHAPES released by Wiener Records of Fullerton, California in 2016. After many lineup changes Hip to Death is presently a four-piece with a new Album under their belts titled TMI America. The Album was recorded by Hip to Death and mixed / mastered by Tom Ashton . HTD has shared the stage with many fine bands over the years including The Warlocks, ACTORS, Ed Schraders Music Beat, Secret Shame, Dasher, GG King, The NEC, Entertainment, G Green, Liverhearts, Glen Iris, Twin Trances, Cheap Art, Predator, Rosegarden Funeral Party, etc. 2023 will bring a new Album. Their third LP titled "Micro Plastics", coming out in November. www.hiptodeath.com
Founded in 2009. Hip to Death have kept the fire burning over the last decade. They released their first LP Live in a Dive at 529 Club in 2010. It was a live album at 529 released by Die Indy. Their first studio LP titled Punk Will Never Die But You Will, was released in 2011. Releases following were the Post Death EP (2015) on Die Indy and a cassette tape split with Oakland California NIGHT SHAPES released by Wiener Records of Fullerton, California in 2016. After many lineup changes Hip to Death is presently a four-piece with a new Album under their belts titled TMI America. The Album was recorded by Hip to Death and mixed / mastered by Tom Ashton . HTD has shared the stage with many fine bands over the years including The Warlocks, ACTORS, Ed Schraders Music Beat, Secret Shame, Dasher, GG King, The NEC, Entertainment, G Green, Liverhearts, Glen Iris, Twin Trances, Cheap Art, Predator, Rosegarden Funeral Party, etc. 2023 will bring a new Album. Their third LP titled "Micro Plastics", coming out in November. www.hiptodeath.com
Entertainment
After a string of indie/art/noise singles on various labels, Entertainment released their debut album, Gender, on Atlanta imprint Stickfigure Records in 2008, votedDeathrock.com album of the year (2008) Gender was picked up by arthouse label Duchess Archive (N.Y.C.), where it was remastered and released on vinyl in 2009.
After spending the following two years (2009-2010) touring the US and opening for/playing with acts such as TV on the Radio, Christian Death, IAMX, Dead Confederate, Alaric, Religious to Damn, Talk Normal, King Dude, Bestial Mouths, White Ring and Anika, Entertainment signed with LA Label DISARO Records in Fall 2011.
After a string of indie/art/noise singles on various labels, Entertainment released their debut album, Gender, on Atlanta imprint Stickfigure Records in 2008, votedDeathrock.com album of the year (2008) Gender was picked up by arthouse label Duchess Archive (N.Y.C.), where it was remastered and released on vinyl in 2009.
After spending the following two years (2009-2010) touring the US and opening for/playing with acts such as TV on the Radio, Christian Death, IAMX, Dead Confederate, Alaric, Religious to Damn, Talk Normal, King Dude, Bestial Mouths, White Ring and Anika, Entertainment signed with LA Label DISARO Records in Fall 2011.