New Regime (Canadian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Number of employees | 6+ |
New Regime was a Canadian band associated with the new wave genre, active between 1982 and 1987. During their career, they released two albums through RCA Records and served as the opening act for Platinum Blonde in 1985.
Background
The group originated with vocalist Kevin Connelly, drummer Neil Taylor, bassist Jon James, and guitarist Bill Telep. Shortly after formation, Telep departed and was succeeded by Les Stroud, while keyboardist Tim Durnford joined the lineup; both Stroud and Durnford had previously worked with Connelly in The Diamond Dogs, a David Bowie tribute band. Due to creative disagreements, James exited the band, prompting the addition of bassist Rick Lintlop, guitarist Norm McMullen, and keyboardist Russell Walker.
Career
After signing with RCA in 1984, New Regime released their debut album titled New Regime in 1985. This record featured singles such as "Seduction," which reached number 80 on the RPM singles chart. The album itself attained position 87 on the Canadian album charts. Producer Terry Brown received a Juno Award nomination for Producer of the Year for his contributions to this project.
On December 31, 1985, New Regime performed as an opening act at a New Year's Eve concert held at Maple Leaf Gardens, sharing the stage with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Thompson Twins. Subsequent lineup changes saw keyboardist Jim McDonald and bassist Rob Laidlaw replace Walker and Lintlop. This ensemble completed and toured in support of their 1987 release The Race, which incorporated elements of hard rock and was produced by Steve Webster. The album’s lead single, "Love and Satisfaction," peaked at number 67 on the RPM chart.
In 1987, New Regime provided music for Season 4, Episode 4 of the Canadian television series Danger Bay, appearing as a fictional group named "Love Puppies."
Following the release of The Race, the band dissolved. Kevin Connelly went on to produce a solo album titled Son of the Sun during the 1990s and later toured in the 2000s with a David Bowie tribute show called "Life On Mars: The Sound and Vision of David Bowie."
Discography
- New Regime (1985)
- The Race (1987)