The Social Icons
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The Social Icons are a Canadian indie rock band based out of Ottawa, Ontario. Formed in 2009, Nickolai Dangeroso (formerly Nick Danger) is the principal song writer as well as vocalist and guitarist. The other members of the band are Terry O'Reilly on bass guitar and CHUNKK on percussion.
They are one of the original artists on Ottawa based indie label, The Beautiful Music
along with Skytone (band)
.
After the breakup Nick Danger and the Danger City Rebels
and departure of original bassist "Popsicle" Pete Connell, they recruited ex-Tremolo bassist Terry O'Reilly. Although they played a few more gigs as Nick Danger, they agreed that the DCR was over. The sonic direction of their music had evolved. Dangeroso's original surf/rock sound had broadened to include other influences, including O'Reilly's 90's grunge-rock inspired bass stylings and Nielson's funk-infused drum beats.
In late 2008 they released their debut EP on German record label Vollwert Records Berlin. This was followed up in 2010 by their 14 track CD "I'm there...you're here". Both albums featured Mike Dubue of the Hilotrons/Kepler (band)
and was recorded at Bovasound in Ottawa
.
The Social Icons songs have charted on Canadian campus radio charts and have been in rotation on CBC and international indie radio stations.
They are one of the original artists on Ottawa based indie label, The Beautiful Music
The Beautiful Music
The Beautiful Music is a Canadian record label started in 2002 by Wally Salem, specializing in indie pop. Acts include Skytone , Nick Danger & the Danger City Rebels, The Mules, Jeremy Gluck, The Higher Elevations and The Social Icons....
along with Skytone (band)
Skytone (band)
Skytone are a vocal instrumental duo from Ottawa, Canada consisting of brothers Sol and Darius. Their sound is generally considered indie/pop/alternative with Sol and Darius singing and playing a variety of instruments on their albums. Sol plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and percussion...
.
After the breakup Nick Danger and the Danger City Rebels
Nick Danger and the Danger City Rebels
Nick Danger and the Danger City Rebels were an Canadian rock band led by Nick Danger in the 2000s.The original band, was billed as "The Social Icons" in 2000 before developing the Nick Danger persona and becoming The Danger City Rebels. It...
and departure of original bassist "Popsicle" Pete Connell, they recruited ex-Tremolo bassist Terry O'Reilly. Although they played a few more gigs as Nick Danger, they agreed that the DCR was over. The sonic direction of their music had evolved. Dangeroso's original surf/rock sound had broadened to include other influences, including O'Reilly's 90's grunge-rock inspired bass stylings and Nielson's funk-infused drum beats.
In late 2008 they released their debut EP on German record label Vollwert Records Berlin. This was followed up in 2010 by their 14 track CD "I'm there...you're here". Both albums featured Mike Dubue of the Hilotrons/Kepler (band)
Kepler (band)
Kepler was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 1997 from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Kepler initially garnered attention for its exceptionally slow and quiet sound, reminiscent of groups such as Low, Codeine, and Bedhead.-History:...
and was recorded at Bovasound in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
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The Social Icons songs have charted on Canadian campus radio charts and have been in rotation on CBC and international indie radio stations.
Discography
- The Social Icons (2009) Vollwert Records Berlin
- I'm there...you're here (2010) The Beautiful Music
External links
- http://www.thebeautifulmusic.com/tsi/ - Official site
- http://www.myspace.com/thesocialicons - Official MySpace Site
- http://www.vollwert-records.de/ - Vollwert Records Berlin Record Label
- http://www.thebeautifulmusic.com/ - The Beautiful Music Record Label
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Social-Icons/50889021849 - Official Fan Club Site