Duotang (band)
| Company type | Indie pop band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg , Canada |
Key people | Rod Slaughter, Sean Allum |
| Products | Albums: Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams, The Cons & The Pros, The Bright Side, New Occupation |
Duotang is an indie pop pair originating from Winnipeg, Canada, featuring members Rod Slaughter and Sean Allum.
History
The collaboration between Slaughter and Allum began in 1995 when their respective bands shared rehearsal spaces. Their performance alongside the Smugglers in March 1996 resulted in a contract with Mint Records. Subsequently, on July 16, 1996, they issued a 7" single called The Message.
Their first full-length album, Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams, was produced in Vancouver with Darryl Neudorf and released on August 29, 1996. This was followed by their second album, The Cons & The Pros, which debuted on May 20, 1998. Afterward, they embarked on a Canadian tour supporting The Weakerthans.
Following this phase, Duotang went on hiatus; during this time, Slaughter became part of Winnipeg's mod outfit Novillero in 1999, while Allum focused on his education at Red River College. The duo reunited to produce their third album, The Bright Side, recorded in Winnipeg with Cam Loeppky and released in June 2001. In September of the same year, they performed in Montreal alongside The Flashing Lights and The Datsons.
Shortly after releasing The Bright Side, Duotang disbanded but briefly regrouped for the Mint Records Christmas Party in 2006.
After a 13-year break, Slaughter and Allum resumed performing as Duotang in 2014 with shows in Vancouver and Winnipeg. They recommenced touring activities in 2015 and launched New Occupation on October 14, 2016, through Montreal-based Stomp Records.
Albums
- Smash the Ships and Raise the Beams (1996)
- The Cons & The Pros (1998)
- The Bright Side (2001)
- New Occupation (2016)
Compilations
- Team Mint (1996), Mint Records
- It's a Team Mint Xmas Vol. 1 (2000), Mint Records
- Team Mint Volume 2! (2001), Mint Records
- Somebody Needs A Timeout (2002), Campfirecords
- It's a Team Mint Xmas Vol. 2 (2004), Mint Records
- Mint Records Presents the CBC Radio 3 Sessions (2006), Mint Records
- Taking It To Heart (2016), Treeline Recordings
See also
External links
- Homepage
- Mint Records Artist Profile
- JAM! music interview at canoe.ca
- Pitchfork Review of The Bright Side