23rd Jun 2012 3:59pm | By Editor
In the five years since ‘The Whale began, they have made a handful of albums of infectious pop-rock brilliance, been the subject of a documentary and won last year’s Canadian Juno Award for Band of the Year.
The buzz so far: Upcoming long player Little Mountain sees them unveil 15 new tracks that veer from sweet pop and jagged-rhythm indie, to rocking-out jams, with the harmonious thrust of dual vocalists Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester. Canada’s biggest export are, rightly, about to make waves.
The Critics say: “Said The Whale’s strength is their ability to marry catchy hooks with a roots-music tradition. ” MusicEmissions.com
The plug: Little Mountains is out July 2 through Hidden Pony Records.
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