The Latency
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada |
| Founder | Brandon Lehti, Ryan Stead, Mathew Gendron |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | Maple Ridge , Canada |
Area served | Canada |
Key people | Brandon Lehti (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Stead (lead guitar), Mathew Gendron (bass), Jonny Wiebe (drums) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Number of employees | 4 (band members) (2006–2011) |
| Parent | MapleMusic Recordings (label) |
The Latency was a Canadian pop rock ensemble originating from Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Established in 2006, they secured a deal with MapleMusic Recordings and unveiled their first self-titled album on September 8, 2009. Although they initiated work on a follow-up album in 2010, the group disbanded the following year.
The lineup consisted of Brandon Lehti handling rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Ryan Stead on lead guitar, Mathew Gendron playing bass, and Jonny Wiebe on drums.
History
Brandon Lehti, Ryan Stead, and Mathew Gendron crossed paths during a Battle of the Bands event while attending Garibaldi Secondary School. After their earlier bands dissolved, they formed The Latency in 2006. Lehti switched roles from drummer to frontman, with Jonny Wiebe joining as the new drummer. The band’s name, "The Latency," symbolizes stored potential energy. Tommy Mac from Hedley discovered them, produced their debut record, and initially took on management duties. Their first song was uploaded to YouTube in April 2007.
On July 1, 2008, the group released their debut EP titled Chomp!! and embarked on a Western Canadian tour as support for Hedley. In the spring of 2009, they toured through Ontario and headlined the Samapalooza festival. That same year, they received a nomination for Favourite Pop Artist/Group at the Independent Music Awards.
Their initial single, "Tonight, I Love You" (2008), achieved national radio rotation and reached number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100. This exposure led to interest from record labels and ultimately resulted in their signing with MapleMusic Recordings. The music video for this track reached number one on the MuchMusic Countdown and was featured in the television series Degrassi. The EP Chomp!! was digitally reissued in May 2009. Later that month, they released "Kids" as their next radio single.
The band’s debut album The Latency was released in September 2009. Following this, they toured alongside acts such as Simple Plan, Marianas Trench, and Plain White T's, supported Shiloh on tour dates, and appeared on the show MuchOnDemand. The album’s third single, "All You Wanted," premiered on MuchMusic in July 2009. They also performed at the 2009 Canadian National Exhibition, sharing the stage with artists like Faber Drive and Fefe Dobson. The album earned a nomination for Pop Recording of the Year at the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards. Their fourth single, "Fork in the Road," was released in February 2010.
"Tonight, I Love You" received a nomination for Hot Adult Contemporary Song of the Year at the 2010 Canadian Radio Music Awards. In March 2010, Lehti contributed to Young Artists for Haiti’s charity single "Wavin' Flag", which connected him with prominent industry figures including CEO Randy Lennox.
In April 2010, The Latency took part in promoting the School Alliance of Student Songwriters program during the SASS tour. Subsequently, they supported Faber Drive on the Can't Keep a Secret tour alongside These Kids Wear Crowns and others. It was during this tour that collaborative songwriting efforts with Faber Drive began. By mid-2010, they had composed eleven tracks intended for their sophomore album.
In November 2010, The Latency made an appearance on the American television series Hellcats. Their lead single from the forthcoming second album, "Music to Me," was released on June 23, 2011. They also performed at Maple Ridge Music Fest in July of that year. On December 4, 2011, the band announced their breakup and canceled plans to release their second album but shared three songs via MySpace.
Following the group’s dissolution, Lehti embarked on an independent solo career releasing two EPs: Heartbreak Getaway and Bridges. Ryan Stead founded The Millennials and established himself as a session and touring guitarist for artists such as Fefe Dobson, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Luke Combs, releasing his solo debut Useless in April 2020. Jonny Wiebe transitioned into a role as brand partnerships manager while occasionally performing drums for Canadian artist Jessia.
Musical style
Their sound has been characterized as a fusion of pop rock, pop punk, and emo pop, drawing parallels to peers such as Hedley, Marianas Trench, and Faber Drive. Their inspirations encompass artists like Rush, Celine Dion, and Nickelback. Founders Lehti and Stead incorporated their own experiences from unstable family backgrounds to craft sincere and relatable lyrics. The band’s music combines catchy vocal melodies, metal-influenced guitar riffs, and powerful rhythms to captivate listeners. While developing a second album that ultimately was not released, they experimented with a more natural sound by integrating additional instruments including piano, string arrangements, and horn sections.
Previous
- Brandon Lehti – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2006–2011); drums (2006–2007)
- Ryan Stead – lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2011)
- Mathew Gendron – bass guitar, piano, screaming vocals (2006–2011)
- Jonny Wiebe – drums, percussion (2007–2010)
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Latency |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Chomp! |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN[1] | CAN HAC[2] | |||
| "Tonight, I Love You" | 2008 | 93 | 28 | Chomp!! |
| "Kids"[3] | 2009 | — | — | The Latency |
| "All You Wanted"[4] | — | — | ||
| "Fork in the Road"[5] | 2010 | — | — | |
| "Music to Me"[6] | 2011 | — | — | Template:Non-album single |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Tonight, I Love You" | 2009 | Colin Minihan |
| "Kids" | John Poliquin | |
| "Fork in the Road" | 2010 | Colin Minihan |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awarding Body | Category | Work Recognized | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Independent Music Awards | Favourite Pop Artist/Group | The Latency | Template:Nom |
| 2010 | Western Canadian Music Awards | Pop Recording of the Year | The Latency | Template:Nom |
| Canadian Radio Music Awards | Hot Adult Contemporary | "Tonight, I Love You" | Template:Nom | |
| Chart Attack Readers' Poll | Sexiest Canadian Man | Ryan Stead | Template:Nom |
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "Kids - Single by The Latency".
- ↑ "Spotlight: The Latency" (PDF).
- ↑ "Fork In the Road / Drops of Jupiter [Digital 45] - Single".
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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