The Coast (band)
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
The Coast was an indie rock ensemble from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, featuring Ben Spurr (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Ian Fosbery (guitar, keyboards, vocals), along with siblings Luke Melchiorre (bass, vocals) and Jordan Melchiorre (drums).
History
Initially performing under the name The July 26th Movement, the group debuted with an EP called Take a Walk Outside in July 2004. They subsequently adopted the name The Coast, drawing inspiration from the Paul Simon track on The Rhythm of the Saints. Their early sound was influenced by bands like The Verve, New Order, and The Smiths, which gradually shifted to incorporate more current musical styles.
In March 2006, The Coast issued a self-titled EP in Canada, followed by a US release in May 2007. Their touring roster included supporting acts such as Elbow, Tokyo Police Club, and Born Ruffians. Recognized as a promising act by Canada's Exclaim! and Toronto's Eye Weekly, they secured a deal with Aporia Records in late 2007 and recorded their first full-length album, Expatriate. This album was released on April 1, 2008, in Canada; digitally in the United States on August 19, 2008; in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2009; and later on CD in the US through Afternoon Records on May 5, 2009. The band supported the release with extensive tours throughout Canada and the US.
After completing a UK tour in early 2009, The Coast paused their activities to recuperate from their demanding schedule. During this break, guitarist Ian Fosbery finished his university studies while bassist Luke Melchiorre pursued graduate education. Meanwhile, the group concentrated on developing new compositions.
Returning to Lincoln County Social Club studio in November 2009 alongside producer Chris Stringer, they recorded fourteen tracks—their most prolific session to date. From this effort emerged the nine-track album Queen Cities, which was launched in September 2010 via Aporia Records. Later that year, the band announced their dissolution and performed their concluding concert on December 29, 2010.
Albums
- Expatriate (April 1, 2008, Aporia Records)
- Queen Cities (September 21, 2010, Aporia Records)
Singles & EPs
- The Coast (EP) (March 7, 2006, self-released/Aporia Records)
- "Tightrope" b/w "Tightrope" (Tokyo Police Club Remix) single (June 24, 2008, Magnificent Sevens Records)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups