The Diableros
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The Diableros are a Canadian rock
band, formed in Toronto in 2004.
Pete Carmichael. The group started after founding drummer Phoebe Lee suggested to Carmichael that they play his unheard original songs together. Soon after, they added an organist (Tara Huk), a second guitarist (Paul Watling) and a bassist (Tyson Asher), who's entry into the band allowed Carmichael to switch back to his first instrument, electric guitar. Within months, a generous guitar loan from The Airfields' David Lush turned the new instrument switch into a defining feature of the band's sound - the twelve-string guitar. The Diableros spent the next year honing their sound in some of Toronto's staple indie-rock venues - Sneaky Dee's
, The Silver Dollar Room and the Horseshoe Tavern
.
In November 2005, The Diableros released their first album, You Can't Break the Strings in Our Olympic Hearts, recorded by Airfields drummer Jakob Thiesen. As an independent release, it sold briskly at local music shops and raised the profile of the band considerably within Toronto. Carmichael appeared on the cover of NOW
in December and many local year-end best-of lists mentioned the band's debut.
2006 saw The Diableros garnering international acclaim when the album was re-released on The Baudelaire Label
with positive reviews from Exclaim!
, Pitchfork Media
and Entertainment Weekly
. The band toured Canada supporting The Stills
in the spring with new guitarist Ian Jackson, organist Matt Rubba and bassist Gary Leggett. The album's lead track, Working Out Words, was remixed and released as a 7" single in the United Kingdom on Wi45 records. The Diableros were then selected to be the opening act on Day 2 of Toronto's first Virgin Festival
. A second Canadian tour followed with Toronto's Uncut, with guitarist/bassist Ian Worang filling in as replacement for Leggett.
Much anticipation came for a second full-length album from the band. Spring 2007 was spent recording with The Hylozoists' Paul Aucoin at Halla Music in Toronto. In October, Aren't Ready for the Country was released on The Baudelaire Label. Facing multiple deaths in the family and mounting day job pressures, they completed a short but successful tour with The Most Serene Republic
in spring 2008 and decided to regroup.
Later in 2008, long-time friends in The Postage Stamps became available to join and another lineup change ensued, featuring local promoter Keith Hamilton on bass, Humber graduate Mike Duffield on drums and former Stamps singer-songwriter Jordan Walsh on organ. Ian Jackson remains as long-standing guitarist.
The Diableros released a five-song EP in October 2009; titled "Old Story, Fresh Road", on Outside Music
. It was produced by Juno award-winning recording engineer Laurence Currie and financially supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
Per their blogpost on MySpace on November 10, 2010, the Diableros have "decided to call it a day" due to creative differences. Officially, "The Diableros are done."
Track listing:
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Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band, formed in Toronto in 2004.
History
The band is fronted by singer-songwriterSinger-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Pete Carmichael. The group started after founding drummer Phoebe Lee suggested to Carmichael that they play his unheard original songs together. Soon after, they added an organist (Tara Huk), a second guitarist (Paul Watling) and a bassist (Tyson Asher), who's entry into the band allowed Carmichael to switch back to his first instrument, electric guitar. Within months, a generous guitar loan from The Airfields' David Lush turned the new instrument switch into a defining feature of the band's sound - the twelve-string guitar. The Diableros spent the next year honing their sound in some of Toronto's staple indie-rock venues - Sneaky Dee's
Sneaky Dee's
Sneaky Dee's is a bar on the south-east corner of the College and Bathurst intersection in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its original location was on Bloor Street west of Bathurst, but it moved to its present location in 1990....
, The Silver Dollar Room and the Horseshoe Tavern
Horseshoe Tavern
The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue located at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore...
.
In November 2005, The Diableros released their first album, You Can't Break the Strings in Our Olympic Hearts, recorded by Airfields drummer Jakob Thiesen. As an independent release, it sold briskly at local music shops and raised the profile of the band considerably within Toronto. Carmichael appeared on the cover of NOW
NOW (magazine)
Now is a free weekly newspaper in Toronto, Canada. It was first printed on September 10, 1981 by Michael Hollett and Alice Klein. Now is an alternative weekly mixing arts and entertainment news with political coverage....
in December and many local year-end best-of lists mentioned the band's debut.
2006 saw The Diableros garnering international acclaim when the album was re-released on The Baudelaire Label
The Baudelaire Label
The Baudelaire Label is an independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Artists currently signed to Baudelaire include Jon-Rae and the River, Jill Barber, Andrew Rodriguez, Matthew Barber, The Diableros and Jewish Legend....
with positive reviews from Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Exclaim! is a monthly Canadian music magazine that features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with special focus on Canadian and cutting-edge artists...
, Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
and Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
. The band toured Canada supporting The Stills
The Stills
The Stills were a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2000. The band consists of Tim Fletcher , Dave Hamelin , Olivier Corbeil , and Liam O'Neil , Gregory Paquet .-History:The band members have known each other since the age of...
in the spring with new guitarist Ian Jackson, organist Matt Rubba and bassist Gary Leggett. The album's lead track, Working Out Words, was remixed and released as a 7" single in the United Kingdom on Wi45 records. The Diableros were then selected to be the opening act on Day 2 of Toronto's first Virgin Festival
Virgin Festival
The Virgin Fest is a rock festival held in the United States and Canada, a spin-off from the V Festival held in the UK...
. A second Canadian tour followed with Toronto's Uncut, with guitarist/bassist Ian Worang filling in as replacement for Leggett.
Much anticipation came for a second full-length album from the band. Spring 2007 was spent recording with The Hylozoists' Paul Aucoin at Halla Music in Toronto. In October, Aren't Ready for the Country was released on The Baudelaire Label. Facing multiple deaths in the family and mounting day job pressures, they completed a short but successful tour with The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic is a Canadian indie rock band based in Milton, Ontario. It takes its name from the sobriquet of formerly independent Venice under the Doges, which was regarded as "The Most Serene Republic of Venice".-Members:...
in spring 2008 and decided to regroup.
Later in 2008, long-time friends in The Postage Stamps became available to join and another lineup change ensued, featuring local promoter Keith Hamilton on bass, Humber graduate Mike Duffield on drums and former Stamps singer-songwriter Jordan Walsh on organ. Ian Jackson remains as long-standing guitarist.
The Diableros released a five-song EP in October 2009; titled "Old Story, Fresh Road", on Outside Music
Outside Music
Outside Music is a Canadian record label and distributor, founded by Lloyd Nishimura in 1995. In 2007, it expanded to include an artist management division which counts Jill Barber, Matthew Barber, One Hundred Dollars and Sunparlour Players as management clients.Outside has released countless...
. It was produced by Juno award-winning recording engineer Laurence Currie and financially supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
Per their blogpost on MySpace on November 10, 2010, the Diableros have "decided to call it a day" due to creative differences. Officially, "The Diableros are done."
Discography
- You Can't Break the Strings in Our Olympic Hearts (The Baudelaire LabelThe Baudelaire LabelThe Baudelaire Label is an independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Artists currently signed to Baudelaire include Jon-Rae and the River, Jill Barber, Andrew Rodriguez, Matthew Barber, The Diableros and Jewish Legend....
, 2006)
Track listing:
- Working Out Words
- Push it to Monday
- Tropical Pets
- Sugar Laced Soul
- No Weight
- Olympic Island
- Through the Foam
- Smash the Clock
- Golden Gates
- Aren't Ready for the Country (The Baudelaire LabelThe Baudelaire LabelThe Baudelaire Label is an independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Artists currently signed to Baudelaire include Jon-Rae and the River, Jill Barber, Andrew Rodriguez, Matthew Barber, The Diableros and Jewish Legend....
, 2007)
Track listing:
- Up in the Mountain Range
- Ever-changing
- Nothing Down in Hogtown
- Any Other Time
- Turning Backwards
- Mist
- Telepathic Love
- Kicking Rocks
- Left From the Movies
- No One Wants to Drive
- Broken Barns
- Old Story, Fresh Road (Outside MusicOutside MusicOutside Music is a Canadian record label and distributor, founded by Lloyd Nishimura in 1995. In 2007, it expanded to include an artist management division which counts Jill Barber, Matthew Barber, One Hundred Dollars and Sunparlour Players as management clients.Outside has released countless...
, 2009)
Track listing:
- Wandering Dry
- Quell the Cold
- Heavy Hands
- When the Water Rises
- Old Story, Fresh Road
See also
- 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