Pilot Speed
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Pilot Speed—initially known as Pilate—was a rock ensemble from Canada that operated primarily during the early 2000s, originating in Toronto, Ontario. The group consisted of Todd Clark on vocals and piano, Chris Greenough handling guitar duties, Ruby Bumrah playing bass, and Bill Keeley on drums. Clark is an alumnus of the music program at the University of Western Ontario, whereas the remaining members pursued their studies at OCAD University.
History
Their first EP, For All That's Given, Wasted, was self-released in 2001. Following this, they signed with MapleMusic Recordings, which issued their debut full-length album Caught by the Window in 2003. This record included the track "Into Your Hideout," which climbed to number three on Canadian rock radio charts. The accompanying music video, directed by Maxime Giroux, earned the MuchMusic Video Award for Best Independent Video at the 2004 ceremony and was also nominated for Video of the Year at the Juno Awards.
In 2006, the band unveiled Sell Control for Life's Speed. Soon after its release in Canada, they adopted the name Pilot Speed to prevent trademark conflicts with U.S. bands named Pilate upon signing with Wind-up Records for American distribution. Under this new title, the album was issued in the United States as Into the West.
Their third and concluding studio album, Wooden Bones, was released in 2009.
Albums
- Caught by the Window (2003)
- Sell Control for Life's Speed (2006)
- Wooden Bones (2009)
EPs
- For All That's Given, Wasted (2001)
- The Window (2003)
Singles
- "Into Your Hideout"
- "Alright"
- "Melt into the Walls"
- "Overrated"
- "The Volunteer"
- "Barely Listening"
- "Ambulance"
- "Put the Phone Down"
Other contributions
- Maybe This Christmas Tree (2004, Nettwerk) – rendition of "Fairytale of New York"
- Northern Songs: Canada's Best and Brightest (2008, Hear Music) – track titled "Knife-Gray Sea"