Secret and Whisper
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Secret and Whisper was a post-hardcore band from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Secret and Whisper formed after the band Stutterfly
changed its name. Their first album, Great White Whale
was released on February 12, 2008. The band's first single was "XOXOXO" followed by "Vanishings". Their second album, Teenage Fantasy
, was released on April 6, 2010.
until a key member, Chris Stickney, decided to leave shortly after they were dropped from Maverick Records
. Stickney soon moved to a band called Oceans Apart.
The rest of the band, Bradyn Byron, Jason Ciolli, Jordan Chase and Ryan Loerke, approached Charles Finn, a friend and former member of TheBleedingAlarm
, who used to tour with them, to be their new lead singer. The new line-up became Secret and Whisper on February 24, 2007. They decided to think of a new band name because of the completely different sound that Charles' voice brought to the band.
As of the departure of Bradyn Byron from Secret & Whisper, Jordan Chase is the only remaining founding member of Stutterfly.
The band has mentioned a new website with the release of the new album 'Teenage Fantasy', a music video for one of the songs, and a video update on many occasions but have yet to produce on any of these.
Teenage Fantasy's first single was "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)". The album was released on April 6, 2010.
On November 25, strikegently.com reported that Charles had been recruited to fill Cove Reber's abandoned vocalist spot in Saosin
. One day later, on November 26, Saosin themselves denied these claims on their Facebook page:
On February 4, 2011, they released B-Side track on Myspace titled "Pixie".
It was announced on July 12, 2011 via Facebook
note that the band was going on a hiatus.
Members Jordan Chase, Ryan Loerke and David Ecker have since gone on to form the band Shreddy Krueger.
Former
Stutterfly
Stutterfly was a post-hardcore band formed in 1998, originally named Uncle Ed's Private Jet. In February 2007, the band changed its name to Secret and Whisper due to the replacement of their founding vocalist and the corresponding changes in their musical style.The band started in Kelowna, British...
changed its name. Their first album, Great White Whale
Great White Whale
Japanese Bonus TracksFurney said the band might put both of the Japanese bonus tracks on iTunes if they receive enough public demand.-Song Meanings:...
was released on February 12, 2008. The band's first single was "XOXOXO" followed by "Vanishings". Their second album, Teenage Fantasy
Teenage Fantasy
Teenage Fantasy is an album by Canadian rock band, Secret and Whisper. A rumor was spread across the internet that the album was going to hit stores on October 20, 2009. The band confirmed this information false...
, was released on April 6, 2010.
Formations and Great White Whale (2007-2010)
The band, consisting of five members, used to be called StutterflyStutterfly
Stutterfly was a post-hardcore band formed in 1998, originally named Uncle Ed's Private Jet. In February 2007, the band changed its name to Secret and Whisper due to the replacement of their founding vocalist and the corresponding changes in their musical style.The band started in Kelowna, British...
until a key member, Chris Stickney, decided to leave shortly after they were dropped from Maverick Records
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
. Stickney soon moved to a band called Oceans Apart.
The rest of the band, Bradyn Byron, Jason Ciolli, Jordan Chase and Ryan Loerke, approached Charles Finn, a friend and former member of TheBleedingAlarm
Thebleedingalarm
Thebleedingalarm is a band originally from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada which formed in the summer of 2003. They disbanded in the summer of 2007.- History :...
, who used to tour with them, to be their new lead singer. The new line-up became Secret and Whisper on February 24, 2007. They decided to think of a new band name because of the completely different sound that Charles' voice brought to the band.
Teenage Fantasy and recent events (2010-present)
On September 15, 2009 in a MySpace blog, Charles announced the official departure of Bradyn Byron. The band has since recruited David Ecker as a temporary guitarist. David Ecker previously played guitar for Oceans Apart with former Stutterfly member Chris Stickney.As of the departure of Bradyn Byron from Secret & Whisper, Jordan Chase is the only remaining founding member of Stutterfly.
The band has mentioned a new website with the release of the new album 'Teenage Fantasy', a music video for one of the songs, and a video update on many occasions but have yet to produce on any of these.
Teenage Fantasy's first single was "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)". The album was released on April 6, 2010.
On November 25, strikegently.com reported that Charles had been recruited to fill Cove Reber's abandoned vocalist spot in Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
. One day later, on November 26, Saosin themselves denied these claims on their Facebook page:
Thanks for the update from strike gently But, unfortunately, we DO NOT have a new singer yet, and its not Chris [sic] from Secret & Whisper. INFORMATION POLLUTION! Stick to the squirt videos, homeboy - SAOSIN
On February 4, 2011, they released B-Side track on Myspace titled "Pixie".
It was announced on July 12, 2011 via Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
note that the band was going on a hiatus.
Members Jordan Chase, Ryan Loerke and David Ecker have since gone on to form the band Shreddy Krueger.
Band Members
Current- Charles Furney– Lead VocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2007–2011) - Jordan Chase – BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Vocals (2007–2011) - David Ecker– Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2009–2011) - Jason Ciolli – Lead GuitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
(2007–2011) - Ryan Loerke – DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, PercussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
(2007–2011)
Former
- Bradyn Byron – Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2007–2009)
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak | Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales threshold) |
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| US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2008 | Great White Whale Great White Whale Japanese Bonus TracksFurney said the band might put both of the Japanese bonus tracks on iTunes if they receive enough public demand.-Song Meanings:...
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25 | 33 |
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| 2010 | Teenage Fantasy Teenage Fantasy Teenage Fantasy is an album by Canadian rock band, Secret and Whisper. A rumor was spread across the internet that the album was going to hit stores on October 20, 2009. The band confirmed this information false... |
11 | 18 |
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Singles
- "XOXOXO" (Great White Whale)
- "Vanishings" (Great White Whale)
- "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)" (Teenage Fantasy)
Songs on compilations
- Canada Rocks, "XOXOXO" (CMC Distribution, 2008)
- Songs From The Penalty Box, Vol. 6, "XOXOXO" (Tooth & Nail Records, 2009)
Trivia
- Two of the songs from their first album, "Attacker" and "You Are Familiar", were featured during televised professional Starcraft matches in Korea as introduction songs.
- Charles Furney has made a guest appearance on My Broken Hero's album "Man of Science, Man of Faith" in the song "Colours".
External links
- Secret and Whisper at Tooth and Nail Records