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Wolf Parade
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indie, indie rock, canadian, alternative, rock
Montreal (Canada) (2003 – present)
Wolf Parade is an indie rock band from Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), now based in Montreal (Canada). Wolf Parade was formed when Spencer Krug (also Sunset Rubdown, Frog Eyes and Swan Lake) was offered a gig supporting Arcade Fire. He called Dan Boeckner (formerly of notable B.C. band Atlas Strategic, now also part of Handsome Furs) and they wrote songs with a drum machine before calling Arlen Thompson to play drums. Hadji Bakara joined in 2004. Dante DeCaro (formerly of Hot Hot Heat and currently of Johnny and the Moon) joined in Summer 2005 as second guitarist and percussionist.
Wolf Parade released their eponymous debut EP in 2003 with only Spencer, Dan and Arlen performing on it. After Hadji joined the group, they released another independent, self-titled EP in 2004. They were signed to sub pop by Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse and released their first widely-distributed record, Wolf Parade EP. In September 2005 their debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary was released.
Apologies to the Queen Mary was given this name because, as in rock and roll tradition, Wolf Parade trashed the Queen Mary hotel. It was said that they trashed the hotel worse than any band before them.
Their second album, At Mount Zoomer, is due to be released 17 June 2008 on Sub Pop. (It is rumored to have leaked 30 April.)
Wolf Parade’s raw sound has been likened to that of bands such as The Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse.
Wolf Parade released their eponymous debut EP in 2003 with only Spencer, Dan and Arlen performing on it. After Hadji joined the group, they released another independent, self-titled EP in 2004. They were signed to sub pop by Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse and released their first widely-distributed record, Wolf Parade EP. In September 2005 their debut album Apologies to the Queen Mary was released.
Apologies to the Queen Mary was given this name because, as in rock and roll tradition, Wolf Parade trashed the Queen Mary hotel. It was said that they trashed the hotel worse than any band before them.
Their second album, At Mount Zoomer, is due to be released 17 June 2008 on Sub Pop. (It is rumored to have leaked 30 April.)
Wolf Parade’s raw sound has been likened to that of bands such as The Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse.
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mel-opho-be wrote:
The Wolf Parade concert and photos from the Portland show are up on the site!
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Giai wrote:
I love you, Spencer.
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windwake wrote:
I think Isaac Brock was at the show last night in Portland, because he lives here and Dan said "we'd like to say high to our friend Isaac who is here tonight."
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IainForrester wrote:
review 2 the new record (in German) @ WhiteTapes.de http://whitetapes.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/wolf-parade-at-mount-zoomer/
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ladyvee wrote:
I was less than a foot away from Spencer last night. Man! Friggin' amazing show. It was the best of the Wolf Parade shows I've seen so far. Seeing 'em again on Thursday. Third time this week. Woot!
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crinolineskies wrote:
I think everyone should be tagging this, 'So call it whatever you will'.
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daehiodar wrote:
saw them live finally at subpop's 20th anniversary... so good. i found i was way more excited to hear Apologies songs than Zoomer songs, and Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts and I'll Believe in Anything were highlights. (Of course Soldier's Grin kicked ass too)
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shilohcoral wrote:
good interview paloalto45...thanks!
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zer0sp wrote:
rigoisphat ftw!
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rigoisphat wrote:
homo parade
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shilohcoral wrote:
whoa...I didn't know they were from Victoria...
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NowDrop wrote:
Bang your drum is practically a Sunset Rubdown song >.<
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Knilcher wrote:
werden immer bekannter..
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paloalto45 wrote:
check out this new interview with dan from wolf parade! http://www.grandcentralmagazine.com/arts_ent/222/
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DotsDisconnect wrote:
they should be xiu-ier.
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frostylasers wrote:
so take a dive!
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egold wrote:
perfect.
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adamclyde wrote:
love wolf parade. But the new album was a let down compared to the near perfect first album (apologies to the queen)
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MsSanguinarius wrote:
i prefeer the black parade...i dunno they're all the same on second thought...
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clearthought wrote:
im pumped for the concerttt
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Events
- Jul 17 Wolf Parade The Fillmore, San Francisco, United States
- Jul 18 Wolf Parade Henry Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States
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Terminal 5 Summer 2008
Terminal 5, New York, United States
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