San Sebastian (band)
| Company type | Indie pop rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
San Sebastian is an indie pop rock group originating from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, previously known under the name Pumps. Their initial recognition came through participation in the MuchMusic program disBAND.
Biography
San Sebastian was established by two pairs of brothers alongside Ted Paterson. They launched their first EP in 2009 and earned the title "New Artist/Group of the Year" at the Hamilton Music Awards. Their 2010 appearance on disBAND resulted in a contract with Universal Music Canada.
In May 2010, the band debuted their single "Wake Up" on iTunes, accompanied by a music video. Later that year, "Young Youth," their second single, was selected as iTunes' single of the week in August, with its video premiering in November. The group aimed to release their first full-length album in early 2011.
Their inaugural LP, Relations, was officially released on October 4, 2011. The album received a variety of critiques, with Exclaim characterizing it as "mostly repetitive and unoriginal."
On July 16, 2015, San Sebastian declared through Facebook that they had disbanded and that members were focusing on separate endeavors.
Personnel
- Brodie Dawson – Guitar
- Greg Veerman – Bass
- Mike Veerman – Vocals
- Sean Dawson – Guitar
- Ted Paterson – Drums
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Wake Up" | This Madness |
| 2010 | "Young Youth" | This Madness |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Wake Up" | Hill Kourkoutis |
| "Young Youth" | ||
| 2011 | "Baby" | |
| 2012 | "Say I'm Alright" |