Bryan Webb | |
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| Also known as | Bry Webb |
| Born | 22 June 1977 |
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Idée Fixe |
| Website | ideefixerecords |
Bryan Webb (born 1977), [1] sometimes credited as Bry Webb, is a Canadian singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the indie rock band Constantines.
Webb began his musical career playing in the emo band Shoulder in 1994, [2] releasing a demo tape, a CD/LP and two 7" vinyl (including a split with Morning Again) before breaking up in 1997. [2] Two years after Shoulder's breakup, in 1999, Webb and two former members of the band formed Constantines, though one of them quickly departed. [2] [3]
In 2007 he recorded a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" as a duet with Casey Mecija of Ohbijou for the compilation album, Friends in Bellwoods .
In 2009, Webb received a Genie Award nomination in the category Best Achievement in Music – Original Song for "Big Smoke", a song he wrote for the soundtrack to This Beautiful City . [4] [5]
While living in Montreal, Webb formed the Harbourcoats and recorded an album. In 2009 Webb and his wife decided to start a family in Guelph. [6] Feist heard the Harbourcoats album and invited him to duet on her album. Webb provided back-up vocals on her album Metals , including the first track "The Bad in Each Other". [7]
With the announced hiatus 12 August 2010 of the Constantines, Webb embraced his new role as a newlywed and father. [8] His debut solo album Provider [9] [10] [11] was released 15 November 2011 on Toronto label Idée Fixe Records. [12] [13] The first single, "Rivers of Gold", was inspired by the Constantines' first time playing the Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon in 2005. [14]
Webb is also the operations coordinator for CFRU-FM, the campus radio station at the University of Guelph. [15] He previously served as programming coordinator at CFRU from 2010 to 2014.
Webb contributed the song "Someplace I'm Supposed to Be" to the 1 March 2013 episode of This American Life . [16]
| Year | Title | From the Album |
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| 2007 | "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" | Friends in Bellwoods |
| 2009 | "Big Smoke" | This Beautiful City |
| 2011 | "Rivers of Gold" | Provider |
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Provider | Idée Fixe |
| 2014 | Free Will | Idée Fixe |
| 2023 | Run With Me | Idée Fixe |
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