The Racoons

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Rome
Origin Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Indie rock, new wave, post-punk
Labels Indie
MembersMatthew Lyall
Murray Mckenzie
Jeffrey Mitchelmore
James Alexander Bodman
Douglas Hamilton-Evans
Website theracoons.com

Racoons are an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia.

Contents

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. [1] In June 2009 the band embarked on a national tour with The Von Bondies across Canada as well as playing the Rifflandia, [2] Sled Island, Olio,[ citation needed ] Deraylor [3] and Big Time Out [4] festivals. Over the summer of 2009 the band relocated to Vancouver where they are currently working on their debut full-length.[ citation needed ] The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko (Tegan and Sara, Buck 65) and Coral Osborne (The Blue Violets).[ citation needed ]

Band members

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards

Radio and television

In September 2009, the song Room To Operate was featured in an episode of The Hills . [8]

Singles Be My Television and Tangiers have received extensive national radio play on CBC Radio 3. [9]

Racoons' performance at Rifflandia/Transmission on 24 September 2009, was broadcast live on Sirius Satellite Radio.[ citation needed ]

In February 2010, the song "Be My Television" was featured in an episode of 16 and Pregnant . [10]

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Citations
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