Sunday, November 01, 2015

Synths go pop

Last month's edition of Switched On Synths was quite a success, so I decided to check out the October edition last Saturday. It was dubbed the "pop" edition and I was expecting some bubbly 1980s style numbers. Not quite; Canada High kicked out some house-style jams, Andrew Newton served up tag-team techno, while Violence's minimalist burble hewed closest to the pop banner. First up was Canada High, a.k.a. Paul Anthony and Travino.

Canada High at House of Targ

Okay, perhaps not the most exciting photo subject.

Canada High at House of Targ

Andrew Newton is in fact the duo of Ezekiel Hagar and Kevin Will.

Andrew Newton at House of Targ

They were accompanied by their own lightning setup.

Andrew Newton at House of Targ

Synthetic action!

Andrew Newton at House of Targ

Dial-adjusting action!

Andrew Newton at House of Targ

Wired action!

Andrew Newton at House of Targ

Violence started their career in Shawinigan, moved to Montreal, decamped to Oxford, England and are now based here in Ottawa. Here's Julie Morand-Ferron and Eric Trottier (handily winning the "best shirt of the evening" prize).

Violence at House of Targ

Julie sings!

Violence at House of Targ

Hair-tossing action!

Violence at House of Targ

Gripping action!

Violence at House of Targ

And finally some flashy action!

Violence at House of Targ

A fun night out.

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