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artist Revive the Redheads

Vancouver/Toronto, BC, CANADA
genres
Alt Pop, Piano
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biographical info

Revive the Redheads have been composing together since the age of six. This twin sister-duo share an extraordinary collaborative relationship that reflects on personal love, mortality, modern war and unguarded sexuality. In the same vein as Tori Amos’ debut "Little Earthquakes" and Fiona Apple’s debut "Tidal", Jess and Alexis bring forth their most telling collection of original songs on their upcoming debut, Heirloom. While some songs lyrically pay homage to musical inspirations, others explore the limitless possibilities of sound by creating an atmosphere specific to the song. Heirloom is a reveal of sorts that requires a patient and curios ear. From the booming analog piano of the track 'Sound of Pain' to the bowed guitar licks that surface in 'What's in a Day,' Revive the Redheads are true to their music, and feel uncompromised by trends in mainstream music. Contributing to the soundscape of Heirloom are musicians throughout North America; much like one might commission a painter, Revive the Redheads finds musicians who’s music they feel resonate with their style. Joining them on their debut is experimental cellist Cris Derksen, Vancouver jazz bassist Michael Wagner, former Hey Ocean drummer Benny Schutze, writer/musician Joel Bakan, and guitarist Chris Leitch of the indie rock band Analog Bell Service.

 

influences

Radiohead
Bjork
PJ Harvey
Edith Piaf
Tori Amos
Bob Dylan
Nico
Lucinda Williams
Beck
Fiona Apple
Erykah Badu
Billie Holiday
Leonard Cohen
Regina Spektor
Beth Orton
Aretha Franklin
Rufus Wainwright
Portishead
The Roots
Marlene Dietrich
KT Tunstall
Beach House
Ella Fitzgerald
Nancy Sinatra
Lauryn Hill
Dead Weather
Jeff Buckley
Cat Power
Nina Simone
Antony and the Johnsons
Ani DiFranco

1st SINGLE RELEASED!

posted by Revive the Redheads   

Our first single is up! Listen to What's in a Day here on CBC Radio 3. Stay tuned for our second single The Otherside released later this week!

posted by Revive the Redheads   

earlier posts

1st SINGLE RELEASED!

posted by Revive the Redheads on May 10, 2011  

THE COVER

posted by Revive the Redheads on May 10, 2011  

INSIDE PHOTOS FROM RTR's STUDIO SESSIONS WITH CELLIST CRIS DERKSEN AND GUITARIST CHRIS LEITCH

posted by Revive the Redheads on Feb 16, 2011  

RTR RECEIVES A FACTOR GRANT!

posted by Revive the Redheads on Jan 26, 2011  

Video

Harmless Things 4:37

Harmless Things

Song and video by Alexis from the upcoming album, Heirloom

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