- Kin and Nick -

Kincaid Chan and Nick Sullivan were musicians who sacrificed their lives for their country in war. This is their legacy....

Website: http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=11025

Similar Genre: Ska/Vintage Rock

- Samsara -

Winner: 2004 UW Battle of the Bands!

Samsara is the result of a synthesis of four musicians who share a love of music. The band formed in 2002 in Kitchener, Ontario and has seen many changes in the past year. Originally, this four-piece had seven members, but change seems only natural with this band. Samsara’s sound consists of soulful melodies, rock’n blues guitar, decades old bass lines and an array of complex shuffle beats. The four musicians that make Samsara know their instruments well. They embed their love of music through a wide range of emotions, which can be felt in their songs. Samsara feeds off creativity, love, and their talent to write great tunes.

Website: www.samsara.cd

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Sample Music

Sugar Crisp

- 8th Elevation -

Luke and Nathan met and jammed at a keg party in the Winter of 2003. Soon after Luke dropped by at Nates house and the two of them played with drummer, Jeremy Cross. They played a few gigs under the name The Luke Andrews Band, for lack of a better name. When a fellow Sigma Chi brother of Luke's joined, they were officially known as 8th Elevation after fighting over names like The Side Street Boyz and N'Stink. All the members are currently students at the University of Waterloo. The original songs are written by Luke, and Nathan adds his interpretation to the melodies on his electric guitar.

Website: www.8thelevation.com

Sample Music

Dancing

- Matt Antaya -

Matt Antaya, a UW music veteran, talks to us about the recording process, his many years in the industry and his upcoming album!

Website: www.mattantaya.com

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Sample Music

In My Head

- Six Adrift -

Guelph's best kept secret...
the crush - a combination of soaring melodies, lush arrangements, rock solid beats, and spiritual passion...
the crush - a brand new band, with over half a decade of experience...
Prior to coming on the scene, Paul, Cam, Andrew, and Riche performed and recorded together in relative obscurity - perfecting their craft. in the summer of 2001, they entered the studio to record their debut album - future.present.past - released in the summer of 2002.

Website: www.the-crush.com

- The Smokestacks -

the Smokestacks will play rock and roll. Nailing the groove into the corner of the room. Hungry, dry-eyed and desperate music. Cold wind wailing through midnight cracks in the window music. Come and see what church and school and voting day should have felt like. Beauty and guts and fear and love. We sing about that. Loneliness and ugliness. Nature and the past.

Website: www.theroadislife.com/thesmokestacks

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(a rare, country-like acoustic set!)

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Similar Genre: Multi-Instrument

- Nuclear Night -

Introducing the Members of Nuclear Night:

Terence Douglas - blueflashinglight@nuclearnight.ca
Daniel Santoro - guitargod@nuclearnight.ca
Lawrence Lam - lawrence@nuclearnight.ca
Richard Brunskill-Boccia - bongoman@nuclearnight.

Website: www.nuclearnight.ca

Sample Music

The Song That's Better Left Unsung

- Velocet -

Velocet started mainly at a party in Waterloo.  John Conklin brought his hand drums over to a party that Ryan Grant was hosting.  The two of them ended up playing for hours that night much to the delight of the party go-ers, and began discussing the prospects of a band.  

Website: www.velocetmusic.com

Sample Music

A Tiny Smile (MP3)

- Glory Fades -

Zubin Thakkar - Vocals/Guitar
Mike Snyder - Drums/Vocals
Justin Currie - Bass
Corry Flatt - Keys

Website: www.gloryfadesmusic.com

Sample Music

Forgetting to Breathe (MP3)

- Brown -

From the sub-urban wasteland comes a voice of energetic charisma. He is the phoenix of the new South Asian underground. Forged from the fires of Hip Hop history and cut from the fabric of South Asian culture. He is Brown.

Website: www.jhoomrecords.com

Sample Music

Back to Basics (MP3)

- Cyanide Kiss -

AoK Interviews a UW Band with a bright future - as part of our "Great UW Band Search"! Cyanide Kiss talk to us about recording in the same house as famous bands, the touring scene and when we can expect them in Waterloo.

Website: www.cyanidekiss.com

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- The Hacker -

The first ever graduate of the Fighting Spirit Pro Wrestling Dojo in Niagara Falls, Ontario, The Hacker has made a huge impact on the indy scene in a short time. Using a style comprised mainly of high flying and technical manoeuvres, he unleashes a deadly combination of aerial and ground attacks each and every match.

Website: www.thehackershaven.com

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