Ducks Ltd. are a Canadian indie rock duo from Toronto, consisting of singer and rhythm guitarist Tom McGreevy and lead guitarist Evan Lewis.[1]

History

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The group originated under the band name "Ducks Unlimited". Their first EP, Get Bleak, was released under that name.[2] In April 2021, the band signed to both Carpark Records and Royal Mountain Records, where the aforementioned EP was re-released by the label.[3][4] In October 2021, the group released their debut full-length album, Modern Fiction.[1][5]

In January 2022, the group released a new song titled "Sheets of Grey".[6] Along with Illuminati Hotties, the band released a cover of "Head On", by The Jesus and Mary Chain in March 2022.[7]

Their second full-length album, Harm's Way, was released on February 9, 2024.[8] The album was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.[9]

Discography

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Albums

EPs

References

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  1. ^ a b Alex Hudson, "Ducks Ltd. Crack the Jangle Pop Code on 'Modern Fiction'". Exclaim!, September 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Thomas, Peyton. "Ducks Unlimited: Get Bleak EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  3. ^ Scolforo, Carli. "Ducks Ltd. Sign to Carpark Records, Announce Get Bleak Reissue". Paste. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  4. ^ Bobkin, Matt. "Ducks Ltd., Formerly Ducks Unlimited, Sign to Royal Mountain / Carpark for 'Get Bleak' Reissue". Exclaim!. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  5. ^ Lynch, Ben. "Ducks Ltd. "Modern Fiction"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  6. ^ Breihan, Tom. "Ducks Ltd. Release New Single "Sheets of Grey": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  7. ^ Lesuer, Mike. "Ducks Ltd. Team Up with illuminati hotties for a Cover of The Jesus and Mary Chain's "Head On"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  8. ^ Kaelen Bell, "Ducks Ltd. Announce Sophomore Album Harm's Way, Share Video for New Single 'Hollowed Out'". Exclaim!, November 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.