Magneta Lane
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 in Toronto, Canada |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Magneta Lane was an indie rock group originating from Canada, established in 2003 in Toronto and concluding their activities in 2014.
Biography
Composed entirely of women, the band included sisters Lexi Valentine (vocals, guitar) and Nadia King (drums), along with their high school companion Francine DiBacco, nicknamed "French" (bass). The three came together in 2003 when Valentine and King, both teenagers at the time, decided to form a band. They dedicated the next year to mastering their instruments and performing within their local scene.
Their first release was the EP The Constant Lover in 2004 under Paper Bag Records. This was succeeded by their debut full album Dancing with Daggers in 2006. In 2009, after signing with Last Gang Records, they released Gambling with God. Following changes in management and record labels, the band paused their work before making a comeback in 2013 with the EP Witchrock, which they issued independently through their Splendor House imprint, distributed by eOne Music. Additionally, Magneta Lane appeared in the music video for k-os's "The Dog Is Mine".
After disbanding, Valentine and King initiated the synth/dance pop duo LOLAA. Meanwhile, French moved into production roles, joining Cream Productions in 2016 and rising to the position of supervising producer.
EPs
- The Constant Lover (EP) (2004, Paper Bag Records)
- Witchrock (2013, eOne Music)
Albums
- Dancing with Daggers (2006, Paper Bag Records)
- Gambling with God (2009, Last Gang Records)
Singles
- "The Constant Lover"
- "Ugly Socialite"
- "Cheap Linguistics"
- "Broken Plates"
- "Wild Gardens"
- "Lady Bones"
- "Burn"
- "Lucky"
Music videos
| Song | Released | Director | Album | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Constant Lover" | 2004 | Chris Grismer | The Constant Lover | Paper Bag Records | |
| "Ugly Socialite" | 2005 | Chris Grismer | The Constant Lover | Paper Bag Records | |
| "Wild Gardens" | 2006 | Sean Wainsteim | Dancing with Daggers | Paper Bag Records | |
| "Broken Plates" | 2006 | Sean Michael Turrell | Dancing with Daggers | Paper Bag Records | features JFK from Death from Above 1979/MSTRKRFT |
| "Lady Bones" | 2009 | Michael Maxxis | Gambling With God | Last Gang Records | |
| "Shatter" | 2011 | French & Kevin Barton | Gambling With God (U.S. release) | Last Gang Records | features Scott Kaija of controller.controller and Steve Hamelin of Born Ruffians |
| "Burn" | 2013 | Aaron A | Witchrock | eOne Music Canada | |
| "Lucky" | 2013 | Witchrock | eOne Music Canada |