Azeda Booth
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 in Calgary, Canada |
| Founder | Morgan Greenwood, Jordon Hossack |
| Headquarters | Calgary , Canada |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Azeda Booth was an experimental pop ensemble from Canada, established in Calgary in 2004. Their style, which they labeled as "Cherry-Pop," incorporated elements from glitch, IDM, and avant-garde music genres.
History
Azeda Booth was initiated by Morgan Greenwood and Jordon Hossack, who connected on their final day of high school in 2004. By 2006, the lineup expanded to include Myke Atkinson, Chris Reimer, Marc Rimmer, and Mike Wallace. Within both live performances and studio recordings, members often alternated between instruments and roles. The group’s sound was characterized by Hossack’s falsetto singing combined with Greenwood’s intricate IDM-inspired drum programming.
The band’s initial release, Mysterious Body, was recorded in 2006 and independently issued in 2007. This was succeeded by a second EP titled Pink and Lime. Their first full-length album, In Flesh Tones, debuted on July 22, 2008, through Absolutely Kosher Records. The album garnered critical acclaim, with Pitchfork describing it as "one of 2008's most unique and immediately pleasurable albums," and it featured on various year-end best album compilations.
Towards the end of 2008, both Reimer and Wallace departed to dedicate their efforts to the indie-rock group Women. The remaining members released the Tubtrek EP as a complimentary digital download and embarked on a North American tour.
In spring 2010, Marc Rimmer exited the band, leaving Hossack and Greenwood as the original duo once again. Greenwood’s move to Vancouver in 2011 led to Azeda Booth entering an indefinite hiatus. He continued pursuing musical projects afterward. Chris Reimer died unexpectedly in 2012; meanwhile, other former members moved into professions beyond the music industry.
Discography
Albums:
- In Flesh Tones (2008), Absolutely Kosher Records
EPs:
- Mysterious Body (2007), Independent
- Pink and Lime (2008), Independent
- Tubtrek (2009), Independent