Racoons are an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia.
History Racoons were formed in 2008 by founding members Matthew Lyall and Murray Mckenzie. The duo were then joined by Jeff Mitchelmore and James Alexander Bodman, former members of indie pop band The Paper Cranes. The band's debut EP Islomania was released internationally through Maple Music in May 2009.The Racoons Home. Maplemusic.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011. In June 2009, the band embarked on a national tour with The Von Bondies across Canada as well as playing the Rifflandia,Harper, Kate. (26 August 2009). CHARTattack. Retrieved 18 October 2011. Sled Island, Olio, Deraylor,Marcus, Bianca. (24 July 2009) . CHARTattack. Retrieved 18 October 2011. and Big Time Out festivals. Over the summer of 2009, the band relocated to Vancouver where they are currently working on their debut full-length. The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko (Tegan and Sara, Buck 65) and Coral Osborne (The Blue Violets).
Band members Matthew Lyall – Vocals, Guitar Murray Mckenzie – Guitar, Keyboards Jeffrey Mitchelmore – Percussion Douglas Hamilton-Evans – Trumpet
Discography
Albums
Islomania (2009) – Available on Maple Music
Singles
"Be My Television" (Islomania 2009) "Tangiers" (Islomania 2009)
Awards Most Promising Band 2009 (won) Monday MagazineCheers to You!. Monday Mag (19 February 2010). Retrieved 18 October 2011. Best New Artist 2009 (currently nominated) CBC Radio 3 Band of the Month January 2009 (won) The ZoneThe Zone @ 91-3 in Victoria :: modern rock in Victoria BC. Thezone.fm. Retrieved 18 October 2011. Favourite Album of 2009 (runner-up) Monday MagazineFarrell, Amanda. (31 March 2010) Tins of Talent . Monday Mag. Retrieved 18 October 2011. Favourite Band 2010 (won) Monday Magazine
Radio and television In September 2009, the song "Room To Operate" was featured in an episode of The Hills.The Hills (Season 5) Ep. 512 Songs from the Show. MTV. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
Singles "Be My Television" and "Tangiers" have received extensive national radio play on CBC Radio 3.. DogstarRadio.com (27 January 2007). Retrieved 18 October 2011.
Racoons' performance at Rifflandia/Transmission on 24 September 2009, was broadcast live on Sirius Satellite Radio.
In February 2010, the song "Be My Television" was featured in an episode of 16 and Pregnant.MTV's 16 and Pregnant (Season 2) Ep. 201 Songs from the Show. MTV. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
References Citations
External links The Racoons Official Website The Racoons at Myspace The Racoons at MapleMusic Recordings