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'''Young Liars''' is a [[Canadian]] [[indie rock]] band formed in 2008 in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. On November 9, 2011, [[Nettwerk|Nettwerk Records]] announced that they had signed Young Liars to their record label. The band released their debut full-length, [[Tidal Wave (album)|Tidal Wave]] on June 24. 2014.<ref>[http://www.nettskinny.com/story/20111109/nettwerk-records-welcomes-and-coming-vancouver-band-young-liars-its-roster=2 Nettwerk Records Welcomes Up And Coming Vancouver Band Young Liars To Its Roster]. Nettwerk Press Blog, November 9, 2011</ref>
'''Young Liars''' is a [[Canadian]] [[indie rock]] band based in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. Their musical style is upbeat and has been described as "synth-infused pop rock".<ref name=gunst>Julia Gunst. [http://beatroute.ca/2014/12/29/vancouver-group-young-liars-keeps-the-synth-drenched-waves-rolling-in/ "Vancouver group Young Liars keeps the synth-drenched waves rolling in"]. ''BeatRoute'', Monday 29th, December 2014</ref>


== Music ==
==History==
Their musical style is upbeat and reminiscent of [[Foals (band)|Foals]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Two Door Cinema Club]] and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]. The band was named after the [[David Lapham]] comic [[Young Liars (comics)|Young Liars]].<ref>[http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/news/entry/discover_the_undiscovered_young_liars/=1 Discover The Undiscovered, Young Liars]. Filter Magazine, February 16, 2011</ref>
Bassist Andrew Beck, drummer Tyler Badali and singer/guitarist Jordan Raine formed in Vancouver in 2008, and were soon joined by keyboardist Wes Nickel.<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/young-liars-mn0002846977/biography "Young Liars"]. ''AllMusic'', Biography by Timothy Monger</ref><ref name=gunst /> taking The band's name refers to the [[David Lapham]] comic [[Young Liars (comics)|Young Liars]].<ref>[http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/news/entry/discover_the_undiscovered_young_liars/=1 "Discover The Undiscovered, Young Liars"]. Filter Magazine, February 16, 2011</ref> They began performing in the metro-Vancouver area, and later in western Canada. Their performances showed the influence of [[Foals (band)|Foals]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Two Door Cinema Club]] and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]].


In February, 2011 The Young Liars independently released a seven-track EP, ''Homesick Future'' in download-only format.<ref name=adams>[https://www.straight.com/music/681496/young-liars-tidal-wave-has-aquatic-vibe "Young Liars’ Tidal Wave has an aquatic vibe"]. ''Georgia Straight'', by Gregory Adams on July 9th, 2014</ref> The band's first American performance was in October 2011 at [[Filter Magazine| Filter Magazine's]] [[Culture Collide]] Festival in Los Angeles, CA.<ref>[http://culturecollide.com/index.php/artists/=3 Culture Collide Festival 2011 Artists]. Culture Collide Festival, November 16, 2011</ref> In November that year the band signed with [[Nettwerk|Nettwerk Records]],<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/young_liars-colours_colours_teen_daze_remix 'Young Liars "Colours" / "Colours" (Teen Daze remix)']. ''Exclaim!'', Alex Hudson, Dec 20, 2011</ref> who re-released the ''Homesick Future'' EP in early 2012.<ref name=adams /> The album included the band's debut single, "Colours".<ref name=ritchie>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/young_liars-night_window 'Young Liars "Night Window"']. ''Exclaim!'', Matthew Ritchie, Mar 24, 2014</ref>
===Homesick Future===
Young Liars self-released their debut EP, [[Homesick Future (album)|Homesick Future]], as a digital-only album on February 24, 2011.
The EP featured seven tracks which garnered attention from [[Nettwerk Records]] who signed the band soon after. Homesick Future was eventually
re-released by the label on February 21, 2012. It featured their debut single "Colours".


Beginning in 2012, the Young Liars began performing showcases at music festivals, including Rifflandia, [[NXNE]] and [[Sled Island]] in Canada.
==Touring==

Young Liars has primarily performed around the metro-Vancouver area and western Canada but after signing with Nettwerk, they have recently started headlining showcases at various music festivals including Rifflandia, [[NXNE]] and [[Sled Island]] in Canada. The band's first American performance was in October 2011 at [[Filter Magazine| Filter Magazine's]] [[Culture Collide]] Festival in Los Angeles, CA.<ref>[http://culturecollide.com/index.php/artists/=3 Culture Collide Festival 2011 Artists]. Culture Collide Festival, November 16, 2011</ref>
The band released their debut full-length, [[Tidal Wave (Young Liars album)|Tidal Wave]] in June, 2014; the songs featured a more mellow sound than their previous work.<ref>[https://radiolaurier.com/2015/01/20/young-liars-tidal-wave-review/ "Young Liars: 'Tidal Wave' Review"]. ''Radio Laurier'', Vanessa Roylance January 20, 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/album/tidal-wave-mw0002676900 " Young Liars Tidal Wave"]. ''AllMusic'' Review by Timothy Monger</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
===Singles===
* "Colours"

=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
* [[Tidal Wave (album)|Tidal Wave]] (2014)
* [[Tidal Wave (Young Liars album)|Tidal Wave]] (2014)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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Latest revision as of 13:52, 3 July 2023

Young Liars
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie Rock, Synthpop
Years active2008–2016
LabelsNettwerk
MembersJordan Raine
Tyler Badali
Andrew Beck
Wesley Nickel
Past membersAngelo Ismirnioglou

Young Liars is a Canadian indie rock band based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Their musical style is upbeat and has been described as "synth-infused pop rock".[1]

History

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Bassist Andrew Beck, drummer Tyler Badali and singer/guitarist Jordan Raine formed in Vancouver in 2008, and were soon joined by keyboardist Wes Nickel.[2][1] taking The band's name refers to the David Lapham comic Young Liars.[3] They began performing in the metro-Vancouver area, and later in western Canada. Their performances showed the influence of Foals, Hot Chip, Two Door Cinema Club and Phoenix.

In February, 2011 The Young Liars independently released a seven-track EP, Homesick Future in download-only format.[4] The band's first American performance was in October 2011 at Filter Magazine's Culture Collide Festival in Los Angeles, CA.[5] In November that year the band signed with Nettwerk Records,[6] who re-released the Homesick Future EP in early 2012.[4] The album included the band's debut single, "Colours".[7]

Beginning in 2012, the Young Liars began performing showcases at music festivals, including Rifflandia, NXNE and Sled Island in Canada.

The band released their debut full-length, Tidal Wave in June, 2014; the songs featured a more mellow sound than their previous work.[8][9]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Colours"

Albums

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EPs

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References

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  1. ^ a b Julia Gunst. "Vancouver group Young Liars keeps the synth-drenched waves rolling in". BeatRoute, Monday 29th, December 2014
  2. ^ "Young Liars". AllMusic, Biography by Timothy Monger
  3. ^ "Discover The Undiscovered, Young Liars". Filter Magazine, February 16, 2011
  4. ^ a b "Young Liars’ Tidal Wave has an aquatic vibe". Georgia Straight, by Gregory Adams on July 9th, 2014
  5. ^ Culture Collide Festival 2011 Artists. Culture Collide Festival, November 16, 2011
  6. ^ 'Young Liars "Colours" / "Colours" (Teen Daze remix)'. Exclaim!, Alex Hudson, Dec 20, 2011
  7. ^ 'Young Liars "Night Window"'. Exclaim!, Matthew Ritchie, Mar 24, 2014
  8. ^ "Young Liars: 'Tidal Wave' Review". Radio Laurier, Vanessa Roylance January 20, 2015
  9. ^ " Young Liars Tidal Wave". AllMusic Review by Timothy Monger
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