Chore | |
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| Origin | Dunnville, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, hard rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1995–2004, 2010 |
| Labels | Sonic Unyon |
| Past members | Chris Bell Mike Bell David Dunham Mitch Bowden Brian Pettigrew |
Chore were a Canadian post-hardcore band from Dunnville, Ontario. [1]
Chore formed in January 1995. They released three albums on the Sonic Unyon indie label in Hamilton, Ontario: Another Plebeian came out in 1997 [1] and Take My Mask and Breathe in 1999. They also contributed an exclusive recording to Redstar Records' 1999 Various Artists compilation The Sound and the Fury. [2] Chore was approached by Revelation Records and took part in NXNE in 2000, but decided to remain with Sonic Unyon. [2] In 2001, they played in Toronto at Lee's Palace with other Sonic Unyon bands. [3]
The Coastaline Fire was released in 2002 to positive reviews, [4] [5] and was also sold in Japan beginning in 2003.
Their video for the single "General Warning" won a "Best of the Wedge 1999" award from broadcaster MuchMusic, while the video for "The Hitchhiker" saw airplay on MuchLOUD and MTV's 120 Minutes . The songs "The Hitchhiker" and "Burr" were both featured in an episode from the first season of Fox's 24 .
Chore disbanded in April 2004. Lead vocalist Chris Bell continued to produce music under the moniker Alive and Living, until recently joining Mitch Bowden and David Dunham to perform in Don Vail and The Priddle Concern, along with Bill Priddle (formerly of Treble Charger).
The band reunited in December 2010 for a string of shows, including opening slots for Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, and Wintersleep.
Treble Charger is a Canadian rock band formed in 1992 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Greig Nori, vocalist and guitarist Bill Priddle, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Richard Mulligan. They began with a melodic indie rock style but evolved into more of a pop punk band after signing to a major label in 1997. They disbanded in 2006 and reunited in 2012. Between 1996 and 2016, Treble Charger was among the Top 150 selling Canadian artists in Canada.
Paul Hayden Desser, who records as Hayden, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Thornhill, Ontario.
The New Grand were a Canadian indie rock band from London, Ontario. Known for their explosive live shows, they released two full-length albums on Sonic Unyon Records.
Tristan Psionic was a Canadian indie rock band. The band members also founded the music label Sonic Unyon.
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Sonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Their former retail store was located on Wilson Street near James Street North. The label has put out releases by bands including Tristan Psionic, Sianspheric, Shallow North Dakota, Eric's Trip, Hayden, Chore, Frank Black and the Catholics, A Northern Chorus, Raising the Fawn, Teenage Head and Voivod.
Smoother was a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, headed by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Andrew Franey. Members included Beau Cook on bass and vocals, keyboardist James Flemings-Strange, drummer Adam Benning and Todd Knight on guitar and vocals.
SectorSeven was a Canadian punk band from in Grimsby, Ontario, founded in 1992. Their name, which was originally two words, is taken from the 1969 science-fiction novel The Andromeda Strain.
Blurtonia was a Canadian indie rock group formed by Ian Blurton, after the break-up of his previous band, Change of Heart.
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Tricky Woo was a Canadian garage punk band, based in Montreal. The "classic lineup" of the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Andrew Dickson, guitarist Adrian Popovich, bass guitarist Eric Larock and drummer Patrick Conan. Tricky Woo released music on Sonic Unyon, Estrus Records, TeePee Records, Triple X Records, Mag Wheel, Yeah Right! Records and Last Gang.
Poledo was a Canadian alternative rock band based in Thornhill, Ontario, consisting of vocalist and bassist Joshua Malinsky, vocalist and guitarist Mitch Roth and drummer Dave Capogna, Their music is characterized by loud, heavily distorted guitar riffs and screamed lyrics.
Mayor McCa is a Canadian musician, writer, cartoonist, animator, actor and onetime mayoral candidate from Hamilton, Ontario. He mostly performs as a one-man band. Mayor McCa currently lives and performs in London, England.
Sianspheric is a Canadian space rock and shoegazing band originally from Hamilton, Ontario. This group were early signees to the Sonic Unyon label.
Shallow North Dakota was a Canadian noise rock/sludge metal band from Hamilton, Ontario. The band was well-know known for its loud, aggressive music and live shows, which often included destroying stage equipment.
The Priddle Concern is a Canadian indie rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario by Bill Priddle.
Kitchens & Bathrooms were a Canadian indie math punk rock band based in Hamilton, Ontario. Ongoing members of the band were Phil Williams, Lee Penrose, Adrian Murchison (bass).
Don Vail is a Canadian indie rock band, formed by Mitch Bowden and David Dunham, formerly of the band Chore, and Bill Priddle, formerly of Treble Charger and Broken Social Scene.
Dale Morningstar is a Canadian rock musician and recording engineer and producer, originally from Chippawa, Ontario.
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