Anagram (band)

Anagram

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2002
Defunct	2012
Headquarters	Toronto, Ontario , Canada
Products	Punk rock music, albums, EPs, singles

Anagram was a Canadian punk rock ensemble originating from Oshawa, Ontario and later relocating to Toronto. The band became known for their energetic, chaotic, and occasionally aggressive live shows.

History

The band was initiated by vocalist Matt Mason alongside his fraternal twin brother Willy Mason. Throughout its existence, the lineup featured Matt Mason (lead vocals), Jeff Peers (bass), Clayton Churcher (drums), guitarist Willy Mason, vocalist and saxophonist Jon Schwartz, guitarist Chris Lavoir, bassist Chris Taylor, and keyboardist Christopher Sandes. Their debut self-titled EP appeared in late 2003.

Their inaugural full-length record, After Dark, was released in early 2006 and received favorable critiques. Andrew Steenberg from Exclaim! described it as "a lesson in how music should be played." Additionally, the band issued a split 12" with Toronto-based The Creeping Nobodies and a 7" single during mid-2007.

In 2010, Anagram unveiled their third studio album, Majewski, dedicated to the memory of Oshawa artist Michal Majewski. This release solidified their standing within the Canadian punk community.

The group’s live performances were noted for their intensity; Now highlighted their "droning hypnotism," which sometimes incited violent audience reactions.

Anagram concluded their activities in 2012 following a farewell show at The Silver Dollar Room in Toronto. The subsequent year, Churcher joined forces with the Mason brothers to form the band Surinam.

Albums

• After Dark (2005), Dead Astronaut Records
• Majewski (2010), Dead Astronaut Records

EPs

• Anagram (2003), Dead Astronaut Records
• The Creeping Nobies and Anagram (Split, 2006), Dead Astronaut Records, Blocks Recording Club

Singles

• "I Didn't Want To Go Anyways" / "What a Mess" (2007), Dead Astronaut Records
• "Butcher" / "Fish" (2010), Telephone Explosion Records