biographical info
If it’s true that there is a tendency for young bands to wear their influences on their sleeves, the Sweet Homewreckers evidently can’t decide which shirt to throw on. Formed in the small university town of Peterborough, ON, the Sweet Homewreckers are six-piece rock and roll outfit. They're tight enough to show the contours, but loose enough to let you move around. Take your basic two guitars, bass and drums, and throw in some horns for added appeal. As for the contents of their closet, the ensemble is quite eclectic. Their music has been described as harkening to the days of “Halifax East-coast pop”, with a “long awaited nod to early Beulah” included therein, and “a fine mix of soft pop influences with hints of sweet 60s styles”. Truth be told, it’s hard to peg this band down, and as fans of anything-goes independent rock and/or roll, these young players couldn’t be happier.
That’s not to say they lack focus, just listen to the music: their first full-length release, From the Letdown to the Comearound, is a testament to their comfort with versatility. Equally at home beside dad’s worn out copy of ‘Harvest’, or your latest Canadian independent spins, the record is a mishmash-spectacular, bursting with melody that won’t disappoint. Interwoven in the music are stories of old times and new places, attempts to reconcile the nostalgic past with an uncertain future.
lineup
Cam Malcolm Vocals/ Guitar
Robyn Letson Vocals/ Bass
Mike Scott Drummer
Melissa Pengilly Trumpet
Neel Hirsh Guitar
Dianna Thoms Trumpet
influences
Pavement
Sloan
The Beatles
The Clash
Thrush Hermit