Artist description Mir a pop/electronic group from Halifax. Check out there site and join the Mir crew, listen to MP3 and get the latest news. Drawing from groups like the police the orb and the Beatles Mir has created a sound truly unique to the east coast classifying them with groups such as Radiohead U2 and bjork and the verve

Music Style pop/electronica

Musical Influences Beatles , police, Bjork, Orb

Similar Artists Radiohead, blur, U2

Artist History The rock/pop trio Mir is one of Canada's most innovative and exciting new bands. Mir has been on the Canadian music scene for just over three years and with the release of their new album, "Invisible Science", they are catching the ears of music industry professionals not only in their own country, but overseas as well. Their new recording has been embraced by the Canadian music scene. With an East Coast Music Award 2001 Nomination for Best Pop/Rock Artist and a feature spot on the ECMA Nationaly televised broadcast, Mir's sounds will be heard by millions. The trio, consisting of Asif Illyas( vocals/guitar/programming), Shehab Illyas( bass/vocals/sampling) , and Adam Dowling( drums/percussion/vocals/loop sampling) has recieved accolodes such as # 19 Album( Invisible Science) of 2000 ( Q104 - Halifax's major pop/rockradio station), #1 Album( Invisible Science) of 2000 ( The Daily News). The group has also created the acclaimed Mir Supershow ( 1999 and 2000 ) where they performed, produced, and arranged an astonishing night of music with special guests consisting of some of Canada's finest artists with a 17 piece orchestra made up of members of Symphony Nova Scotia. With radioplay and exposure growing at an exponential rate, Mir's invisible science will soon become a visible phenomenon!

Group Members Asif IllyasShehab IllyasAdam Dowling

Instruments Bass, Drums, Gutiar

Albums Invisible Science

Press Reviews "Halifax-based Mir has released what is, hands down, the most sophisticated and substantial pop album to originate from the East Coast in the last five years." "…Mir's Invisible Science should propel this talented pop trio to the front ranks of the national music scene."- Ron Foley MacDonald - The Daily News"Mir has managed to put together a cohesive, well-produced, finely mixed collection." "…Mir executes a fine-tuned disc, ripe for the radio-picking."- Lezlie Lowe - The Coast "The sound is remarkably polished. The interplay between the musicians is seamless." - Sandy MacDonald - The Daily News "With this album, Mir brings east coast music kicking and screaming into a new era. It's a masterful production that highlights the individual talents of the trio."- Todd Battis - ATV/ASN "When I heard the MIR demo I couldn't wait to get the album and I wasn't disappointed. It is incredible! They have a solid pop sound, the production is impeccable and their whole package is awesome. So many adjectives and they live up to them all and more. MIR has found a permanent slot in our show and our listeners love it!" - Jocelyn Dylan - Radio Atlantica"The more I hear it, the more I love it!" - Anna Zee - Program Director, Q104-FM "Blending virtuosity with pop hooks and rock chops ... a powerful record, start to finish!...By the way, "Invisible Science" will finish at #19 on our year-end album chart, and "Rehumanize Me" is #91 on our upcoming Top 104 of 2000." - J.C. Douglas, Q104-FM

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia - Canada

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