Crush Luther
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 in London, Ontario, Canada |
| Founder | Luther Mallory, Giggi Bongard, Brent Mills, Bodan Mulholland |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Crush Luther was a Toronto-based Canadian pop-rock ensemble, recognized primarily for their 2007 hit "City Girl" and the 2010 track "A Light."
History
Originating in London, Ontario in 2002, the founding members were Luther Mallory, Giggi Bongard, Brent Mills, and Bodan Mulholland. Later that year, guitarist Matt Leitch became part of the group. They built an extensive repertoire before touring extensively throughout Southern Ontario.
Beginning in 2004, Crush Luther distributed a 12-track demo across multiple formats. By late 2006, they secured a contract with High 4 Records, a Toronto label owned by Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger. Their self-titled debut album was released on February 13, 2007, with production led by Mallory and engineering by Mills. The lead single "City Girl" achieved notable airplay on MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic, topping the MuchMoreMusic Top 10 chart. The subsequent single "The Cools" also enjoyed frequent rotation on MuchMusic.
The band took part in several tours of the Warped Tour from 2005 through 2007 across Canada and the United States.
Following a short break, Crush Luther re-emerged in 2007 with an updated lineup: Mallory (vocals/rhythm guitar), Leitch (lead guitar), Dustin Wood (bass), and PJ Herrick (drums). Subsequent lineup changes saw Ryan Snyder replace Wood on bass and Shael Fox (also known as Dee Tard from The 3tards) take over rhythm guitar duties from Snyder.
Their sophomore album, Some People Have No Good To Give (2009), included singles such as "A Light," which reached number two on the MuchMore Top 10 Countdown. Additional videos for "28" and "I Was Electric" also charted and received strong support from MuchMusic.
After disbanding in 2010, some members briefly collaborated with former INXS vocalist J.D. Fortune in the band Fortune.
Discography
| Release Date | Album Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Crush Luther | High 4 Records | Digital and CD |
| October 13, 2009 | Some People Have No Good To Give | High 4 Records | Digital, CD, and LP |
Singles
- 2007: "City Girl"
- 2007: "The Cools"
- 2007: "When We Were Golden"
- 2009: "A Light"
- 2010: "28"
- 2010: "I Was Electric"