The OBGMs (The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores) are a Canadian punk rock band from Toronto, Ontario.[1] They are most noted for their 2020 album The Ends, which was a shortlisted finalist for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize.[2]
The OBGMs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | punk rock |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | BURN INDUSTRY |
| Members | Densil McFarlane Colanthony Humphrey Joe Brosnan Simon Outhit |
| Past members | Jemuel Roberts |
| Website | theobgms |
The band consists of vocalist Densil McFarlane, guitarist Simon Outhit, bassist Joe Brosnan and drummer Colanthony Humphrey.[3] Keyboardist Jemuel Roberts was also a member of the band in the mid-2010s,[4] but is no longer with the band.[3]
The Ends, produced by Dave Schiffman and recorded at Dreamhouse Studios in Toronto, was released on October 30, 2020.[5] Around the same time, they were selected alongside JJ Wilde, SonReal and Northcote as one of four musical acts to be promoted by Collective Arts Brewing's Audio/Visual Lager, which helps to promote independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans.[6]
In March 2021, the band also launched the Band Practice podcast.[7]
Humphrey is the older brother of rapper Clairmont the Second.[8]
References
edit- ^ Imran Khan, "Punk Rabble-Rousers the OBGMs Kick Out the Jams on ‘The Ends’". PopMatters, July 7, 2021.
- ^ David Friend, "Dominique Fils-Aimé, Mustafa, and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson are among the 10 artists shortlisted for this year's Polaris Music Prize". Toronto Star, July 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Rob Hughes, "Introducing The OBGMs, your new Canadian punk rock overlords". Louder, November 11, 2020.
- ^ Sarah Greene, "Ooohh Baby Gimme Mores: Board games, Budweiser and busting through to the top". Now, August 7, 2014.
- ^ Calum Slingerland, "The OBGMs Detail New Album 'The Ends'". Exclaim!, August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Collective Arts Brewing Releases Black Box Music Edition of Audio/Visual Lager". Canadian Beer News, October 13, 2020.
- ^ Elizabeth Scarlett, "The OBGMs launch hilarious new music, entertainment and comedy podcast". Louder, March 30, 2021.
- ^ Anna Fitzpatrick, "The Smart Set". Toronto Life, April 9, 2018.