biographical info
You can listen to Matthew J Thomson's solo music on CBC Radio 3 here.
Open Fields is a Montreal indie rock/pop project that
juxtaposes lofty, melodic vocals with epic song cycles,
crunchy guitar riffs and feedback crescendos. Their songs
make you feel happy while simultaneously breaking your
heart. Matthew Thomson (guitars, vocals) and Justin Avery
(drums) began playing music together in high school in
small-town Newfoundland. Next came Danielle Hamel
(vocals, keys), who began dating Thomson and lending her
voice to his solo material in 2002. After starting the heavily
90's influenced noisy guitar/pop vocals outfit, The Corduroys,
the two moved to Montreal to attend university. Fast
forward to 2008, with Avery turning in his St. John's address
for a Montreal area code, the trio decided to put an end to
high school monikers, and began a new effort, Open Fields.
They are now joined by Gatineau native Louis Charest on
bass and are releasing their second effort, an EP entitled
You Gave Up The Ghost, in April 2010. It is a follow-up to
their 2008 debut, Love What You're Left With.
Open Fields have shared the stage with many
talented acts, such as: Brasstronaut, You & Me, Chinatown, Valleys, Liz Powell (of
Land of Talk), Papermoon, and Cherie Pyne.
lineup
Justin Avery Drums, Percussion
Danielle Hamel Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano, Organs, Synth
Matthew Thomson Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Louis Charest Bass
influences
Eric's Trip
The Super Friendz
New Order
Bell & Sebastian
Built to Spill
The Who
90's East Coats Indie Rock