Bend Sinister To Be First Band On Distort's Online Label

Distort will launch its new digital-only label with a self-titled EP from Vancouver's Bend Sinister on Sept. 4.

"Many of the bigger digital services do not enter into individual deals with bands,” explains Distort Digital president Greg Below.

"Distort has an established relationship with outlets such as iTunes and can explore opportunities for digital sales.

"Then we can invest more time and energy into bands who show potential and create a buzz."

Bend Sinister, which formed seven years ago, will embark on a CBC Radio 3-sponsored Canadian tour next month in support of the EP and its single/video, "Time Breaks Down." During their trip, the group will film a documentary on what it's like for an independent band to play across the country.

Here are Bend Sinister's tour dates:

Sept. 13 Nanaimo, BC @ The Queens
Sept. 14 Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar
Sept. 15 Vancouver, BC @ Brad Gough Studios
Sept. 17 Kamloops, BC @ The Grind
Sept. 18 Penticton, BC @ Voodoo's
Sept. 19 Kelowna, BC @ The Habitat
Sept. 20 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
Sept. 21 Saskatoon, SK @ Louis' Pub
Sept. 22 Winnipeg, MB @ The Royal Albert
Sept. 23 Thunder Bay, ON @ The Apollo
Sept. 24 Sudbury, ON @ Townehouse Tavern
Sept. 25 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
Sept. 26 Stratford, ON @ Gilt Restaurant And Lounge
Sept. 28 London, ON @ The Embassy
Sept. 29 Windsor, ON @ The PA Music Festival
Sept. 30 Hamilton, ON @ Pepper Jack
Oct. 1 Milton, ON @ Milton Bible Church
Oct. 3 Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
Oct. 4 Toronto, ON @ Drake Hotel
Oct. 7 Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo (Pop Montreal)
Oct. 9 Winnipeg, MB @ Co-Op Mansion House
Oct. 10 Regina, SK @ The Lazy Owl
Oct. 11 Calgary, AB @ Broken City

Here are the songs on Bend Sinister:

"Time Breaks Down"
"Yours Truly"
"TV War"
"Juliana"
"High Horses"