Matters (band)
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Tim Bruton, Kyle Donnelly, John O'Regan, C.L. Smith |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Guelph , Canada |
Key people | Tim Bruton, Kyle Donnelly, John O'Regan, Greg Santilly |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Matters was an indie rock ensemble originating from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, composed of Tim Bruton (guitar and synthesizer), Kyle Donnelly (bass), John O'Regan (lead vocals, guitar, and keyboard), and Greg Santilly (drums). Their musical style incorporated influences from punk, dance, and art rock genres, emphasizing intricate transitions and memorable hooks instead of conventional verse-chorus arrangements.
The D'Urbervilles
Established in 2005 under the name The D'Urbervilles during the members’ time at the University of Guelph, the founding lineup featured O'Regan, Bruton, Donnelly, alongside drummer C.L. Smith. Prior to Smith's exit, the group self-released their initial EP titled The D'Urbervilles, which attained the No. 37 spot on earshot!’s Canadian campus and community radio rankings in May 2006. The band undertook touring and production of their first full-length album, We Are the Hunters, collaborating with drummers Steve Hesselink and Adam Seward before finalizing Greg Santilly as their permanent drummer by late 2007. This album, launched on February 19, 2008 through Toronto’s Out of This Spark label, reached No. 13 on the earshot! charts in March. Although a second album was completed, its official release appears improbable.
During their tenure as The D'Urbervilles, they toured alongside artists such as Malajube, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Immaculate Machine, and Forest City Lovers, and appeared at prominent festivals including Pop Montreal, SXSW, Ottawa Bluesfest, and NXNE.
Name change
In March 2011, the group adopted the name Matters to signify a shift in their musical approach and aesthetic presentation.
Singles
- Get In Or Get Out 7" - Hype Lighter - 2011
Albums
- The D'Urbervilles - Independent - 2006
- We Are the Hunters - Out of This Spark - 2008
Compilations
- Friends in Bellwoods - Out of This Spark - 2007
- Friends in Bellwoods 2 - Out of This Spark - 2009
Associated acts of members
- Kyle Donnelly is involved with Forest City Lovers
- Tim Bruton contributes to Forest City Lovers, Evening Hymns, and The Magic
- Greg Santilly performs with Slow Hand Motëm
- John O'Regan produces solo work under the name Diamond Rings
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups