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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 label stated that Young Liars will be releasing their debut full-length album in 2012.<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> The band was 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>
'''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 label stated that Young Liars will be releasing their debut full-length album in 2012.<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>


== Music ==
== Music ==
Their musical style is upbeat and reminiscent of [[Cut Copy]], [[Hot Chip]] and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]. The band has cited [[Talking Heads]], [[David Bowie]], [[Peter Gabriel]] and [[Geinoh Yamishirogumi]] as influences in recent interviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bite Of Chic|url=http://bite-of-chic.blogspot.com/2011/11/truth-about-young-liars.html|work=The Truth about Young Liars}}</ref>
Their musical style is upbeat and reminiscent of [[Foals]], [[Hot Chip]] and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]. The band cites [[Tower of Power]], [[Antonio Sanches]] and [[David Bowie]] as their key influences. The band was 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>


===Homesick Future===
===Homesick Future===
Young Liars self-released their debut EP, [[Homesick Future]], as a digital album on February 24, 2011 with a limited physical run. The EP featured seven tracks.
Young Liars self-released their debut EP, [[Homesick Future]], as a digital-only album on February 24, 2011. The EP featured seven tracks. The band stated in various interviews and a now-deleted note on their [[Facebook]] page that Homesick Future would eventually be released as a vinyl LP.


Remixes of selected tracks from Homesick Future were later released: "Colours" ([[Teen Daze]] Remix), "Marathon" ([[Pro Nails]] Remix), "Marathon" ([[Brian Holt]] Remix)
After signing to Nettwerk records the band announced [[Homesick Future]] would be re-released February 21st, 2012.


==Touring==
==Touring==
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The band performed at the [[Sled Island]] festival in 2011 in Calgary, AB, Canada.
The band performed at the [[Sled Island]] festival in 2011 in Calgary, AB, Canada.


The band made their USA debut in October 2011 at [[Filter Magazine| Filter Magazine's]] [[Culture Collide]] Festival in Los Angeles, CA. supporting CSS. <ref>[http://culturecollide.com/index.php/artists/=3 Culture Collide Festival 2011 Artists]. Culture Collide Festival, November 16, 2011</ref>
The band made their USA debut 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>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 02:10, 18 February 2012

Young Liars
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie Rock, Synthpop
Years active2008–present
LabelsNettwerk
MembersJordan Raine
Tyler Badali
Andrew Beck
Angelo Ismirnioglou
Wesley Nickel
Websiteyoungliars.ca

Young Liars is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia. On November 9, 2011, Nettwerk Records announced that they had signed Young Liars to their record label. The label stated that Young Liars will be releasing their debut full-length album in 2012.[1]

Music

Their musical style is upbeat and reminiscent of Foals, Hot Chip and Phoenix. The band cites Tower of Power, Antonio Sanches and David Bowie as their key influences. The band was was named after the David Lapham comic Young Liars.[2]

Homesick Future

Young Liars self-released their debut EP, Homesick Future, as a digital-only album on February 24, 2011. The EP featured seven tracks. The band stated in various interviews and a now-deleted note on their Facebook page that Homesick Future would eventually be released as a vinyl LP.

Remixes of selected tracks from Homesick Future were later released: "Colours" (Teen Daze Remix), "Marathon" (Pro Nails Remix), "Marathon" (Brian Holt Remix)

Touring

Young Liars has primarily performed around the metro-Vancouver area and western Canada.

The band performed at the Sled Island festival in 2011 in Calgary, AB, Canada.

The band made their USA debut in October 2011 at Filter Magazine's Culture Collide Festival in Los Angeles, CA. [3]

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ Nettwerk Records Welcomes Up And Coming Vancouver Band Young Liars To Its Roster. Nettwerk Press Blog, November 9, 2011
  2. ^ Discover The Undiscovered, Young Liars. Filter Magazine, February 16, 2011
  3. ^ Culture Collide Festival 2011 Artists. Culture Collide Festival, November 16, 2011


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