North of America
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Headquarters | Halifax , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
North of America is a Canadian post hardcore ensemble that originated in 1997 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band has released music through the Canadian label Matlock Records as well as the American imprint Level Plane Records. Established by musicians from Halifax's State Champs and Truro's The Motes, North of America embarked on tours throughout both North America and Europe. Band members have also contributed to other ventures such as The Plan, The Holy Shroud, INSTRUMENTS, Vkngs, The Got To Get Got, Ov Gramme, worked on production for Buck 65, and composed original scores for CBC’s acclaimed series Street Cents.
The founding members included Michael Catano, Mark Mullane, J. LaPointe, and Mark Colavecchia. Following the release of the 2001 album This is Dance Floor Numerology, LaPointe left the group and was succeeded by Jim MacAlpine for their 2003 Level Plane album Brothers, Sisters.
After issuing Brothers, Sisters, North of America disbanded. Current members are based in Halifax and Vancouver. Since their breakup, the band has reunited on multiple occasions, such as a Canadian tour in 2005 alongside Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and additional performances in 2010.
In 2010, they issued 12345678910, a cassette compilation comprising rarities and unreleased tracks, distributed by Bart Records.
In November 2023, North of America came together once again for three sold-out concerts at Dartmouth’s Woodside Tavern on the 17th and 18th.
Discography
- 12345678910 Cassette, Bart Records, 2010
- Brothers, Sisters LP, Level Plane Records, 04/01/2003
- Elements of an Incomplete Map, Pt. II 2002
- The Sepultura CD, Level Plane Records, 02/01/2002
- This is Dance Floor Numerology CD, Progeria Records, 04/04/2001
- The Sepultura LP, The Kingdom of God, 10/04/2000
- These Songs are Cursed CD/LP, Matlock Records (USA and Canada), Rewika Records (Europe), 04/12/1999
- Bayonet Point 7", Montesano Records, 1999
- Elements of an Incomplete Map CD, Matlock Records, 06/12/1998
Compilation appearances
- Walking in Greatcoats featured on Four Dots, Montesano Records (1999)
- The Sneaks are Everywhere included in the Self Portrait Compilation 7" (1999)
- Overcoated appearing on Making the Impossible Possible, Chimaeric (1999)
- We Had To Call Your Parents part of In The Film They Made Us A Little More Articulate, Escape Goat Records, 2003
External links
- North Of America at Discogs
- North of America at Myspace
- North of America at Rewika Records
- North of America at Bandcamp