Young and Sexy is Canadian indie pop band from Vancouver consisting of vocalists Paul Pittman and Lucy Brain, guitarist André Lagacé, bassist Brent McDonald and former drummer Alex Brain.[1][2] The band released four albums on Mint Records.[3]
Young and Sexy | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Mint |
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| Website | www |
History
editYoung and Sexy was formed in 1998 in Vancouver.[4] In 2002 they released their debut album, Stand Up For Your Mother. The band at that time included singers Paul Hixon Pittman and Lucy Brain, Ted Marcel Bois on keyboard and guitar, Andre J. Lagace on bass and guitar, and drummer Ron "Frankie" Teardrops.[5]
In 2004 the group released their second album, Life Through One Speaker. The album featured pop music and with harmonies and electric guitar riffs.[6] Sales of the first two albums were moderate.[7]
By the time the band's third album, Panic When You Find it, was released in 2006, Brent MacDonald was on bass, Legace played guitar, and Alex Brain had joined the band as drummer.[8] A fourth album, The Arc, was released in 2008.
As of 2014, Young and Sexy continue to perform in the Vancouver area.[9]
Discography
edit- 2002 Stand Up For Your Mother
- 2003 Life Through One Speaker
- 2006 Panic When You Find It
- 2008 The Arc
References
edit- ^ "Young and Sexy and Sublimely Malcontent". Exclaim!, By Lorraine Carpenter Jan 01, 2006
- ^ "Young and Sexy". Vue Weekly, June 26, 2008 by Bryan Birtles
- ^ Molotkow, Alex (June 2008). "Young and Sexy: The Arc", Exclaim!. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ "Young and Sexy just wants to make music". Georgia Straight, by Mark Moldowan on March 30th, 2006
- ^ "Stand Up for Your Mother". Pop Matters, by Robert Jamieson 30 April 2002
- ^ "Young And Sexy - Life Through One Speaker". Paste, By Andy Whitman | February 1, 2004
- ^ "Young and Sexy Panic When You Find It". Pop Matters, Adrien Begrand 28 April 2006
- ^ "Young and Sexy Panic When You Find It". The Coast, By Sean Flinn
- ^ "In Concert: Young and Sexy with Olenka and the Autumn Lovers". Viva Scene, Shane Scott-Travis August 5, 2014
External links
edit- Official website
- Young and Sexy at CBC Music
- CBC Radio 3 Studio Session "Melody Makers: Young and Sexy's Quest for Beauty"