KC Accidental
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Kevin Drew, Charles Spearin |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
KC Accidental was a Canadian post-rock ensemble originating from Toronto, recognized for producing two largely instrumental records. This group eventually transformed into Broken Social Scene.
History
Initiated in 1998 as a studio project by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin, the band's name "KC" was derived from the initials of its founders. Their recording sessions took place in a home studio setting, with their first album, Captured Anthems for an Empty Bathtub, initially distributed exclusively through a single retailer and rapidly sold out.
In 2000, they released Anthems for the Could've Bin Pills via Noise Factory Records. This album included contributions from musicians such as Jason Collett, Evan Cranley, Emily Haines, among others who would later collaborate with Drew and Spearin in Broken Social Scene. Broken Social Scene’s inaugural album, Feel Good Lost, appeared on Noise Factory in 2001.
Broken Social Scene paid homage to KC Accidental by including a track named "KC Accidental" on their Juno Award-winning album You Forgot It in People.
After being out of print for many years, both KC Accidental albums were re-released in 2010 by Arts & Crafts across 2CD/2LP formats as well as digital platforms.
On June 21, 2013, KC Accidental debuted a new 15-minute composition titled "Summer Withdrawal," marking their first live performance in over a decade. They reunited again for a complete live set at the North by Northeast festival on June 20, 2014.
As of 2016, Broken Social Scene continues to feature "KC Accidental" during their concerts.
Members
- Kevin Drew (1998–2000)
- Charles Spearin (1998–2000)
Albums
- Captured Anthems for an Empty Bathtub (1998/2003)
- Anthems for the Could've Bin Pills (2000)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups