Brian Borcherdt

Brian Borcherdt — Coyotes

The hip kids may not know that in addition to being a member of Holy Fuck, Brian Borcherdt is a solo artist. Coyotes is his latest solo album, and while it's certainly interesting to see a side of Borcherdt that doesn't involve weird blips and bloops, distorted vocals and shredding tape in a machine, the album isn't as strong as it could be. It's...
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Brian Borcherdt's Coyotes

The Remains Of Brian Borcherdt @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Background/Composition: Also part of Toronto's Holy Fuck, The Remains Of Brian Borcherdt present quiet and intense electric guitar solo pop. Grade: 70 Comment: Standing alone on stage, without the help of his Remains, Borcherdt presented a quiet musical story telling session. Sometimes...
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CMW 2006

Brian Borcherdt Releases Free New Album

While many people know Brian Borcherdt for his work in the dance/noise group Holy Fuck, he also has side many people don't know — the introspective, melodic side he showcases in his solo work. Some of these solo recordings and at-home demos, Torches (& The Ward Colorado Demos), have been released by Borcherdt on Hand Drawn Dracula as a...
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City Sonic: Holy Fuck's Brian Borcherdt At Sneaky Dee's

City Sonic is a cross-platform series of 24 short documentaries in which Toronto artists discuss the venues where they started their careers. In this episode, Holy Fuck's Brian Borcherdt talks about beginning his career at Ted's Wrecking Yard and getting involved with the Wavelength Music Series at the colourful, grimy, loveable and hip hole in...
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Holy Fuck

Canadians Abound At Great Escape Fest

Nearly 20 Canadian acts will play Brighton, England's The Great Escape festival from May 14 to 16. The fourth edition of the festival will feature these Canadian acts: Arkells, The Acorn, Beast, Brian Borcherdt, Dan Mangan, Duchess Says, Hey Rosetta!, Holy Fuck, LIGHTS, Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland, Metric, Rebekah Higgs and her Ruby Jean...
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Brian Borcherdt Likes Coyotes

Brian Borcherdt is a solo artist in addition to being a member of Holy Fuck. He'll release a new solo album called Coyotes on Oct. 7 through Toronto's Hand Drawn Dracula Records. Borcherdt recorded Coyotes with By Divine Right's Jose Contreras on a break from touring with Holy Fuck. Most of the songs feature little more than Borcherdt's guitar...
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Loose Ends: Pearl Jam In Toronto, Final Juno Lineup And Stolen Band Gear

Pearl Jam will launch the first leg of their 2006 world tour in Toronto with two shows at the Air Canada Centre on May 9 and 10. My Morning Jacket will be the opening act for the shows and the entire tour. No other Canadian dates have been announced. Ticket sale information will be announced on March 20. "Toronto is a great city,"...
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