biographical info
kitchens & bathrooms formed in Hamilton, Ontario Canada in 1998 around the core of Adrian Murchison (bass), Lee Penrose (drums) and Phil Williams (guitar). they shared an affinity for complex indie rock deciding to start a band along with an additional guitarist. the band recorded briefly in January 1999 and self- released an EP.
In January 2000 the band entered Hamilton¹s Catherine North studios with producer/ex-Junkhouse member Dan Achen recording a full-length record, "thousand yard stare."
In early May 2002 they recorded their second full length CD "utter a sound" with producer Daniel L. Burton. Carl Saff, a former member of the band Neutrino, then mastered the record in Chicago IL.
The band has played shows with the likes of the Constantines, Les Savy Fav, North of America, Shiner, The Plan, Kepler, Hot Needle, Weights & Measures, Grade, Oxes, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and their label mates Chore.
lineup
Lee Penrose breaks and beats
Phil Williams Guitars/Vocals
Adrian Murchison Bass
influences
albini
fridmann
lanois
trombino
weston