biographical info
Remember all those times you went out partying with your friends,
stayed out all night, and aren't sure if for one second you stopped
having a good time? If you could embody all of those feelings, and
experience the moment over and over again, then you’d have RadioDazed.
RadioDazed is a high-energy, fun loving band from Ottawa, Ontario, the
best (and somewhat) kept secret on the scene.
Formed after seeing a Green Day concert, the music bug had sufficiently
infected 3 young teens in high school and in 1996; RadioDazed was born
out of wed-lock and into an anti-suburbia, head-banging, fight for what
you believe in world.
Nials Everett is on bass and vocals. As a history major, Nials not only
creates meaningful poetic lyrics, it is Nials’ thick and heavy bass
lines that establish the character of each song. By the end of a
RadioDazed set, often the audiences are singing every word and wanting
more. The next two members of the band are very similar because they
are identical twins.
Mark McHale, a film major, is a force to be reckoned with. Whether you
are watching or listening to him drum, it is always a treat. He has
been tagged as "The hardest hitting drummer in Ottawa". With speed and
precision, you're only option is to sit back, enjoy the power, and be
thankful you aren't one of his drumsticks.
On lead guitar is Matt McHale, by far, one the most energetic front man
you will ever see perform. With his solid and creative riffs on guitar,
RadioDazed songs develop a unique sound that extends borders beyond
traditional punk structure. Matt’s performance ability and his theatre
background allow RadioDazed to create a stage presence that separates a
RadioDazed live show from other bands. Furthermore, with an excellent
contrast in vocals, Matt's powerful and raspy voice compliments Nials’
vocals and thus completes the package both visually and musically.
The final member of RadioDazed is a recent addition. With experience in
other bands, the members of RadioDazed met Jay Champagne through
various live shows and mutual friends. With common musical tastes,
goals and aspirations Jay quickly joined RadioDazed and with his guitar
added a thickness to the overall sound RadioDazed was seeking.
RadioDazed has evolved drastically over time and even though RadioDazed
has been in existence for a long time, it is just until recent that
they’ve made the move to further their musical careers. In the bands
infancy they were quickly gaining recognition as an up and coming band.
RadioDazed has toured across Canada and was awarded such achievements
as the YTV Achievement award for “Best Song”. But, RadioDazed took a
break in order for each member to complete university. Over the past
two years, with schooling completed and due to the hard work of each
member, the band has been getting more and more people’s attention not
only locally but worldwide.
With a release of an upcoming album, RadioDazed will present songs
ranging from “The Moment”, which is a catchy, acoustic up-beat number,
to a song like “Homesick”, which is a gut wrenching track about hitting
rock bottom. The album, with heavy guitars, goose bump inducing vocals,
and a beat that won’t let you stand still, the album offers everything
a music fan wants in an album. So, crank up your stereo, sit back and
keep smiling and listen to a band that has been perfecting their craft
by not only capturing who they are as a band but as people. RadioDazed
consistently play live, so if you like the album, you are strongly
urged to see them in concert. RadioDazed, coming to a city near you.
Enjoy!
lineup
Matt McHale Guitar, vocals
Nials Everett Bass, vocals
Mark McHale Drummer
Jay Champagne Guitar, vocals
influences
many more....
Misfits
Ramones
Rancid
The Clash