Pluto (Canadian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Albums, EPs, Singles |
Pluto was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The group received a nomination at the 1997 Juno Awards. Its lineup included Ian Jones on vocals and guitar, Rolf Hetherington on guitar, John Ounpuu handling the bass, and Justin Leigh on drums.
History
Established in 1993 in Vancouver, Pluto initially released multiple singles independently before launching their first album, Cool Way to Feel, in 1995 through Mint Records. The following year, they issued a four-track EP titled Cut and Paste and subsequently secured a deal with Virgin Records. Their eponymous album was released on June 25, 1996, featuring the notable track "Paste," which gained exposure via the well-known compilation Big Shiny Tunes. At the 1997 Juno Awards, Pluto was recognized with a nomination for "Best New Group." The band produced one additional album in 1998 prior to disbanding in 1999.
A live rendition of "Failure," recorded during a 1994 appearance on CBC Radio 2's Night Lines, was later included in the compilation Mint Records Presents the CBC Radio 3 Sessions released in 2006.
Pluto briefly reunited to perform at Mint Records' 20th Anniversary Concert held at Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel on November 25, 2011.
Albums
- 1995 Cool Way to Feel
- 1996 Pluto
- 1998 Shake Hands with the Future
EPs
- 1996 Cut and Paste
Singles
| Year | Song | CAN | CAN Alt | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Paste" | 42 | 10 | Pluto |
| "When She Was Happy" | 64 | 12 | ||
| 1998 | "The Goodbye Girl" | 15 | — | Shake Hands with the Future |
| "—" indicates a release that did not enter the charts. | ||||