Sofa (Canadian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in Montreal, Canada |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Fate | Disbanded (brief reunion in 2021) |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
Key people | Ian Ilavsky (co-founder of Constellation Records) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Website | constellationrecords |
Sofa was a band originating from Montreal that operated between 1993 and 1997, with a brief reunion in 2021. They hold the distinction of being the inaugural artists to release music under Constellation Records, a label co-founded by band member Ian Ilavsky, who subsequently became involved with Re: and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band.
History
The majority of Sofa's compositions were created within a compact 10' by 10' space, with live performances serving as the final presentation before retiring their songs. This quartet independently produced two cassette albums and later released two additional records through Constellation Records—a 7-inch single and a full-length CD. Their album Grey garnered favorable attention from Canadian press, boosting their reputation within the independent music scene. Ian Ilavsky’s contribution as a co-founder of Constellation Records established a direct connection between the band and the label’s formative years.
Sofa dissolved approximately six months following the release of Grey. Their song "String of Lights" appeared on the Constellation compilation Song of the Silent Land, praised for its "subtle emotional quality reminiscent of the Dirty Three".
Members
- Scott Clarkson – bass
- Ian Ilavsky – guitar, organ, piano
- Keith Marchand – drums
- Brad Todd – vocals, tape
Discography
- Test Tone (self-released/Rhyzome Records; 1994)
- Town Unsafe (self-released; 1995)
- Record (self-released; 1995)
- New Era Building (Constellation Records; 1997) – includes two tracks originally from Record
- Grey (Constellation Records; 1997)
- Source Crossfire (Constellation Records; 2021)
External links
- Official website
- Sofa at Constellation Records