Artist description Rock

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who

Artist History N/A

Group Members Dan Haslett - Vocals, Adam Hoefel - Guitars, Jason Hall-Bass

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Demo N 2002 Cold Turkey All The Way To Japan 2000

Press Reviews Demo N Reviews:The UndercurrentsDemo N EPWhat does one say when a band has the audacity to claim that they are AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and The Ramones rolled into one in their bio? In the case of Toronto's Undercurrents the answer is simple: agree with them. The second EP from the band, Demo N, bears all the earmarks of each aforementioned pedigree without sounding (thankfully) like Danko Jones.What sets The Undercurrents apart from the self proclaimed "Mango Kid" is that they took inspiration from the sonically diverse Brian Jones-era Stones instead of the basically worthless period since the Glimmer Twins have taken the helm. The resulting sound is a chime rather than a thud; the slash-and-burn of Danko Jones is abandoned for a garage-y bounce that's more "shake your hips" than "grab your crotch."The five tracks alternate between groove-laden rockers and milder acoustic numbers that make an EP sound uneven, but would not be out of place on a full album. Hopefully these guys can raise enough money to release a full play that they may better showcase their talents. For the moment though, we shall have to content ourselves with this juicy foretaste, and eagerly await more material from this promising, up-and-coming band. (Pumpkin)— RingsBrock Press-Issue 11/19/02 Caught in the tide A wave of applause for The Undercurrents latest By Megan Sawyer Calling themselves the “bran flakes of rock”, the Undercurrents’ lyrics are raw and coarse. However, their musical presence is fluid and uninhibited by restrictions set by genre. Talented and rough around the edges, they have progressed steadily through Toronto’s local scene with musical style and grace. Employing an older sense of style, echoing AC/DC, the Stones and even the Ramones, their second record Demo N leaves listeners with an upbeat, old rock groove that will get anyone tapping their feet. Perfect lounge music that doesn’t blow your ears into oblivion, or send you off on a comatose ride, it’s a fair rival to their previous album, Cold Turkey all the Way to Japan, which had brought fans from across the city to hear them perform at Sneaky D’s bar last winter. In Demo N, this group of people come together not only as a band, but as a formula that gives the listening audience a well painted picture of what they are all about. The CD versions of their songs are tame in comparison with their on stage performance which is vivid and alive with natural energy. The band uses a wonderful combination of melodic shifts of tone in all their songs, a trait that has been carried over from their previous album. With Dan Haslett’s vocals, reminiscent of the Beatles, the music of the Undercurrents is always ruled by melody. Demo N- The Undercurrents (Pupkin Records) Ontarion Volume 139 #11 This Canadian band from the outskirts of Toronto has a new release, the follow-up album to Cold Turkey all the Way to Japan. The music is stellar, with kick ass guitar and drums like on the song, “Pittsburgh”. Lyrically, some tracks are better than others, but overall they’ve created an album filled with killer sounds that are hard if not impossible to place in one specific genre. One minute they have this rock infused power pop, the next they have a 70’s rock groove, and another they have this stripped down garage rock sound. Combining different rock sounds together make this album a worthwhile and interesting disc to pick and tune your ears to. Wave of approval for local indie band By Megan Sawyer The Undercurrents’ albums do no justice to the music they play live, as they well proved at the release party for their new disc, Demo N, on Friday November 22. Compared to the live performance, their record lacks the feeling and passion that makes the music much more alive. The band produced two CDs after playing together for only four years. Even with the addition of their new bassist, Jason Hall, who was inducted less than a year ago, there was not a falter in the step of the band that has now been invited to play at the International Pop Overthrow Festival in Chicago. This new CD was the band’s baby; one that they did on their own terms until they were completely satisfied, unlike the previous which they were pressured by their producer to finish. The evening opened with Static Lab, a band who combine the sounds of many modern rock groups: Metallica, Tool, and even Silverchair. They captured a darker and more coarse approach to music and their sound, by giving the crowd a more tempestuous taste of alternative music, setting the stage for the sweet melodic workings of the lead band. Without introduction or warning, the Undercurrents’ music, and Dan Haslett’s vocals rung out clearly into the bar, commanding the attention of all the patrons inside. It’s not as if they needed an introduction. Adam Hoefel belted out wonderfully complicated guitar work, Jason made his bass sing its resounding beat, and Dan gave voice and words to all the energy that the band seemed to draw from the excited crowd. All three had the music flowing through them unable to stand still on the stage, making for a fantastic presence. The band chose a few songs from their previous album Cold Turkey All the Way to Japan, giving fans familiar territory on which to touch base. However, the set focused mostly on Demo N and songs that appear on neither album. The performance kept in touch with the style of their first album, melody always reigning as the most important element. The band members have a common list of musical inspiration, ranging through the Beatles, AC/DC, the Ramones, and the Stones. A combination of these various legends can be heard in their music, with guitar work resembling AC/DC, and Dan’s vocals reminiscent of the Beatles’ melodious and immortalized voices. The Undercurrents want to take their music to the big leagues. They are ready to step up to the plate. Demo N- The Undercurrents (Pupkin Records) Ontarion Volume 139 #11 This Canadian band from the outskirts of Toronto has a new release, the follow-up album to Cold Turkey all the Way to Japan. The music is stellar, with kick ass guitar and drums like on the song, “Pittsburgh”. Lyrically, some tracks are better than others, but overall they’ve created an album filled with killer sounds that are hard if not impossible to place in one specific genre. One minute they have this rock infused power pop, the next they have a 70’s rock groove, and another they have this stripped down garage rock sound. Combining different rock sounds together make this album a worthwhile and interesting disc to pick and tune your ears to. Cold Turkey All the way to Japan Reviews:"The Undercurrents have put together a solid pop album to satisfy your sweet tooth" -Broken Pencil #17 "Nothing flashy, nothing groundbreaking, just tuneful songs in the four chord tradition with big choruses and an anthemic quality that recall stompers of old" -Chart Magazine May 2001

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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