Controller.controller
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
controller.controller is an indie rock ensemble originating from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The group consisted of lead singer Nirmala Basnayake, guitarists Colwyn Llewellyn-Thomas and Scott Kaija, bassist Ronnie Morris, and drummer Jeff Scheven. Their name was inspired by a track from the band Shotmaker.
History
Established in 2002 under the initial name The Prefix, the band crafted a rhythmic post-punk sound often compared to acts such as Joy Division, The Slits, and Public Image Ltd.
Their first album, History, was issued through Paper Bag Records in 2004. This was succeeded by X-Amounts, released on October 11, 2005. In the same year, Basnayake participated in Ladeez Quire, an improvisational music collective that included artists like Sook-Yin Lee.
To support X-Amounts, controller.controller embarked on tours across North America and the United Kingdom.
The departure of Basnayake in October 2006 led to the group's dissolution. Subsequently, Jeff Scheven and Ronnie Morris established Lioness with vocalist Vanessa Fischer in 2007, while Scott Kaija went on to create Medallions. Basnayake maintained occasional musical partnerships, notably contributing to Toronto-based band Stop Die Resuscitate's 2009 release "Measurements."
In February 2015, the band reunited for a performance at Sneaky Dee's, marking the 15th anniversary of Toronto’s Wavelength concert series. Shortly thereafter, Morris experienced a debilitating stroke.
Controller.controller came together once more in February 2024 for a concert at the Drake Hotel, an event organized by Brendan Canning. Following his recovery, Morris rejoined the group.
Discography
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups
External links
- [ AllMusicGuide Entry]