Uncut is a Canadian indie rock band from Toronto. They have released two 12" singles and three full-length albums.
History Uncut formed as a duo consisting of Ian Worang and Jake Fairley in 2001. After the pair had released a 12" recording, Understanding The New Violence, in 2002, Fairley left to pursue a career as a DJ."Uncut Those Who Were Hung Hang Here". Exclaim!, By Andrew Steenberg Jun 01, 2004
Worang developed Uncut into a full band with guitarists Chris McCann and Sam Goldberg, drummer Jon Drew and bassist Derek Tokar."Uncut and Jake Fairley Together Again" . Soulshine, Sherrill Fulghum 2004-08-13 After performing around southern Ontario, in 2004 Uncut released the album Those Who Were Hung Hang Here on Paper Bag Records."Uncut satisfies a modest crowd" . Queens Journal, September 21, 2004 Mike Sallot The band also released a single, Devotion.
In 2005, Uncut completed a short tour, after which the band recorded and released Modern Currencies in 2006."Uncut convert to Modern Currencies". Queens Journal, October 27, 2006 Vanessa Crandall The album included songwriting by Worang, Tokar and Goldberg, as well as some backing vocals from Melissa Auf der Maur."Uncut Modern Currencies". Pitchfork, by Joe Tangari"T.O.’s Uncut digs deep for six-string heroics". Georgia Straight, by John Lucas on November 15th, 2006
Uncut continues to perform,"Uncut". Exclaim!, By Rob Nay May 02, 2007 and in 2013 released a third album, Infinite Repeats.
Worang died in December 2021, at the age of 47.
Band members Ian Worang (Guitar, Vocals) Chris McCann (Guitar, Vocals) Jon Drew (Drums) Derek Tokar (Bass, Vocals)
Discography Understanding The New Violence (12"), 2002 Devotion/Fluent And Pure/Over The Edge (12"), 2004 Those Who Were Hung Hang Here, 2004 Modern Currencies, 2006 Infinite Repeats, 2013
References
External links Official Site Uncut on Bandcamp Paper Bag Records