biographical info
Toronto-based four-piece Place Hands offer listeners moments of both layered, calculated chaos and intimate simplicity. Brandon Valdivia's maximalist approach to the drums is balanced by Scott Ballem's driving, focused bass-lines. Heidi Hazelton and Lee Sheppard contribute persistent and memorable guitar melodies while their vocals evoke strong feelings of both angst and hope. Their carefully honed lyrics cover topics from construction of the Canadian railroad to youth violence, gardens to killer bees. While each member of the group draws inspiration from a variety of musical sources, Place Hands' collaboration is in the Punk tradition of bands like Fugazi, Blonde Redhead, and Southern Ontario bands like Shotmaker and Rockets Red Glare.
lineup
Lee Sheppard Singer, Guitarist
Heidi Hazelton Singer, Guitarist
Scott Ballem Bassist
Brandon Valdivia Drummer
influences
Blake
Shotmaker
Rockets Red Glare
The Ex
Fugazi
Drive Like Jehu
Sonic Youth
Blonde Redhead