Despistado
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2004 (initially) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 2004, reformed in 2013 |
| Headquarters | Regina , Canada |
Key people | Dagan Harding, Leif Thorseth, Joel Passmore, Brenan Schwartz |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Despistado is an indie rock ensemble originating from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
History
The band Despistado operated initially between 2001 and 2004, and resumed activity from 2013 onward.[1] Its lineup consisted of lead vocalist and guitar player Dagan Harding, guitarist Leif Thorseth, bassist Joel Passmore, and drummer Brenan Schwartz.
Their debut EP, titled The Emergency Response EP and produced by David j Taylor, was first issued in 2002 and later re-released in 2004 under Jade Tree Records.[1] The track "A Stirstick's Prediction" achieved commercial recognition after featuring in a T-Mobile advertisement and was also included on the 2004 compilation album Take Action! Vol 4.[2]
After completing extensive tours across Canada and the United States in 2004,[3] disagreements related to internal dynamics and business matters caused the group to disband prior to embarking on an international tour with The Weakerthans. Their full-length album, The People of and Their Verses, was made available digitally through Jade Tree in December 2005.[1]
Despistado regrouped for touring activities in 2009 and again in 2013,[1] which included a Western Canadian tour showcasing new compositions.[1] Announcements have been made regarding a vinyl reissue of The People of and Their Verses,[2] alongside conversations about producing a new studio album.[2]
Their most recent EP, Nocturnal Anthem, was released through Grind Central Records in October 2021.[4]
Discography
- The Emergency Response (2002)
- The People of and Their Verses (2005)
- Nocturnal Anthem (2021)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Music of Saskatchewan
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups
References
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- Musical groups established in 2001
- Musical groups disestablished in 2004
- Canadian indie rock groups
- Musical groups from Regina, Saskatchewan
- Jade Tree (record label) artists
- Musical groups reestablished in 2013
- 2001 establishments in Saskatchewan
- 2004 disestablishments in Canada
- 2013 establishments in Saskatchewan