Thomas D'Arcy

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Thomas D'Arcy
Born Guernsey, Channel Islands
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, engineer
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass
Years active1995–present
LabelsAstralwerks, Boompa, Thomas D'Arcy Music, MapleMusic Recordings, Arts and Crafts

Thomas D'Arcy is a Canadian singer and songwriter born in Guernsey, Channel Islands. D'Arcy's family immigrated to Toronto, Ontario in 1981. He has been a member of indie rock bands The Carnations, All Systems Go!, Small Sins, Another Blue Door, The I-Spies, BROS., k-os, Tommy Hawkins and Major Maker, [1] among others. He is a graduate of philosophy from the University of Toronto. [2]

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Artist career

In 1995, D'Arcy and three high school friends formed The Carnations, with D'Arcy as lead singer and principal songwriter. The band played in nightclubs its members were not old enough to get into (due to the legal drinking age in Ontario being 19). The Carnations wrote and performed the theme song for the MuchMusic show So 90's, and were CFNY 102.1 new rock search finalists.

The Carnations called it quits in 2004 with an announcement on their website. In 2005, D'Arcy conceived Small Sins (formerly known as The Ladies and Gentlemen) as a self-contained solo unit. D'Arcy continued to record under the Small Sins moniker until 2011, when he opted to release solo records under his own name. D'Arcy was the touring bass player for rapper k-os from 2009 to 2014.

Throughout the years, D'Arcy has been commissioned to create music for Canadian advertising campaigns, including for Telus, The Home Depot, Triscuits, Dodge, Bell Canada, Scotiabank, Coca-Cola, Honda, Quaker, Alesse, Walmart, Tetley, Hyundai, Toyota, Sunchips, McDonald's and EOS. D'Arcy has also placed music in over 100 television shows and films. In 2016, D'Arcy provided the musical score for the CBC web series 'My 90 Year Old Roommate.' [3] D'Arcy also wrote and performed the theme song for the CBC children's show 'Ollie: The Boy Who Became What He Ate.'

In 2012, D'Arcy recorded a cover record of the entire Bad Habits album by UK band The Monks. Members of Sloan, The Pursuit of Happiness, Limblifter, The New Pornographers, Change of Heart, The Doughboys and Cursed contributed guest performances to the album, as did John Ford, an original member of the Monks. [4]

In 2014, D'Arcy opened the studio Taurus Recording along with fellow producer/engineer Jon Drew.

In 2016, D'Arcy self-recorded, wrote and produced a six song collaboration with Hawksley Workman under the name Tommy Hawkins called 'Amy.' [5] In 2016, D'Arcy signed a publishing deal with Arts and Crafts records. [6] In 2019, D'Arcy was nominated for a JUNO for Jack Richardson Producer of the Year. [7]

In 2021, D'Arcy revived his pet project, Small Sins with a new 8 song album called 'Volume II'. An alternate orchestral version of the album was also released in April. 2021.

Producer/engineer credits

YearArtistProjectRoleNotes
2022 NOBRO Live Your Truth/Shred Some GnarProducer/Engineer/WriterDine Alone Records [8]
2022WhitehorseSummer WineEngineerSix Shooter Records
2022 Dear Rouge SpiritProducer/Engineer/Writer'Fake Fame' #1 Canadian Rock Radio
2022 The Sheepdogs Outta SightEngineer/MixerFull Length
2022Jesse NortheyOnion KnightProducer/Engineer/MixerFirst Full Length
2022AltamedaBorn LosersProducer/EngineerJuno Nomination (Adult Alternative Album of the Year)
2021 TWRP New and ImprovedEngineerSixth Full Length
2021 k-os Just What I NeededEngineer/Producer/MixerThe Cars (Cover)
2021 The Sheepdogs No Simple ThingMixerPeak at #2 Canadian Rock Radio
2021BROSVolume IIProducer/EngineerSheepdogs Side Project
2021 Whitehorse Modern LoveEngineerSix Shooter Records
2021Samantha Martin and Delta SugarThe Reckless OneAdditional EngineerJuno Nomination (Best Blues Album 2021) [9]
2020 The Trews 1921Engineer/ProducerThe Who Cover from Tommy
2020 Rich Aucoin United StatesEngineer/Overdubs'How It Breaks' CBC #1
2020 NOBRO Sick HustleEngineer/ProducerDine Alone Records
2019Kate BoothmanMy Next MistakeEngineer/Producer/WriterSecond Full Length
2018 Neko Case Hell-On Engineer'Gumball Blue' NP overdubs
2018Sleepless NightsKeith HamiltonEngineer/MixerCassette
2018 The Sheepdogs Changing ColoursEngineer/Producer/Mixer'Hole Where My Heart Should Be' #1 Canadian Rock Radio
2018 Shad A Short Story About a WarEngineer 'All I Need Is Love'feat. Yukon Blonde
2018 Yukon Blonde Critical HitEngineer/Producer'Love The Way You Are' CBC #1
2017Ninja Sex PartyUnder The Covers Vol. IIEngineerBillboard USA No. 1 Independent [10] [ non-primary source needed ]
2017White Hot GuiltWhite Hot Guilt - EPEngineer/Producer/MixerJuly Talk side project
2017Thomas D'ArcyOllie: The Boy Who Became What He AteTheme Composer/PerformerCBC Kids Television [11]
2017 Rich Aucoin ReleaseProducer/EngineerJanuary 2018
2016 Hannah Georgas This ChristmasProducer/Engineer/MixerAmazon X-Mas Exclusive
2016Tommy HawkinsAmyProducer/Engineer/Mixer/WriterCollaboration w/ Hawksley Workman [12]
2016 My 90-Year-Old Roommate SeriesScore Composer/EngineerCBC Series [13]
2016LanikaiEPWriter/Producer/EngineerSecond Album in Production [14]
2016July Talk Touch Additional Production/ArrangementsSOCAN No. 1 Song Award (Push + Pull) [15] JUNO Winner Alt Album 2017 [16]
2016 Bros Vol. 1Producer/Engineer/MixerTheme for CBC Q (Tell Me) [17]
2016 Ninja Sex Party Under the CoversEngineerBillboard USA No. 9 (sales)
2016Soul StewVolume IIIEngineerSoul Covers
2016TWRPGuardians of the ZoneEngineerfeat. Ninja Sex Party
2015AA WallaceIn Alpha ZonesEngineerSecond Album in Production
2015 The Sheepdogs Future NostalgiaEngineer (Back Down)Juno Nomination (Best Rock Album 2016) [18]
2015 TWRP Believe in Your DreamsProducer/Engineerfeat. White Hot Guilt
2013 Still Life Still Mourning TranceProducerArts & Crafts
2013 July Talk July Talk Additional EngineerJuno Winner (Best Alt Album 2015) [19]

Artist discography

The Carnations

Small Sins

Thomas D'Arcy

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