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Indie / Post punk / Rock

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Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since9/23/2004
Band Websitewww.controllercontroller.com
Band Members Nirmala Basnayake - vocals
Ronnie Morris - bass
Scott Kaija - guitar
Colwyn Llewellyn-Thomas - guitar
Jeff Scheven - drums
Sounds LikeOver our four years or so as a band we have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such bands as The Cult, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Hot Heat, Metric, The Bravery, TV On the Radio, Glass Candy, Erase Errata, Panthers, Sloan, The Stills, VHS or Beta, These Arms Are Snakes, The Fever, Ok Go, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness, The Rogers Sisters, Numbers, American Analog Set, Sons and Daughters, The Cribs, Big Business, Out Hud, The Unicorns, Oxes, Esthero, Uncut, Death From Above 1979, You Say Party! We Say Die! and any number of other bands that may or may not sound anything like us.
Record Labelwww.paperbagrecords.com, www.sinkandstove.co.uk
Type of LabelIndie


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According to AllMusic.com:

This Toronto-area band formed in the fall of 2002 when guitarist Ronnie Morris was seeking members for a group. From there, drummer Jeff Scheven and Colwyn Llewellyn-Thomas joined. After deciding to add a second guitarist, the group added Scott Kaija, and Morris moved to bass. But the group took shape when lead singer Nirmala Basnayake, a friend who hung out at the band's early jam sessions, joined. Basnayake's Debbie Harry-like vocals went over well during the group's shows in Toronto in the early part of 2003. After performing at the North by Northeast Festival and becoming critical darlings among Toronto-area critics, the band was signed to Paper Bag Records, the label that launched bands such as Broken Social Scene and Stars. In early 2004, the group released their debut EP, History, featuring seven dance-inspired tracks. The group also headlined various shows as well as opened for Franz Ferdinand among others. In 2005, the group toured Britain with fellow Canadian band Death from Above 1979. Their second album, X-Amounts, followed in March 2006.





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History, directed by Jeff Scheven





PF, directed by Jeff Scheven





Poison/Safe, directed by, yes, Jeff Scheven






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Die RAMMSTEIN Fanparty @ K17





Jul 3 2009 3:50 PM


Schwarzer Donnerstag

Der Donnerstag im K17 ist dunkel und elektronisch: Wir schicken euch mit EBM, Synth-Pop und Industrial ins vorgezogene Wochenende. Exklusiv für unsere Myspace Freunde setzen wir noch ein Freigetränk oben drauf: Einfach diese Seite ausdrucken, mitbringen und freuen.

Stay Dark!
Die RAMMSTEIN Fanparty @ K17





Jul 2 2009 4:07 PM

Pleasure Dome

Am kommenden Mittwoch lädt das K17 zum fröhlichen zelebrieren der Wochenmitte. Da geht es nicht hip oder cool, sondern vor allem lustig zu: Bei Indie, 80s, Wave und NDW darf zu fröhlichen Liedern albern rumgewackelt, der DJ nach dem Lieblingslied angebettelt und der Stress der Woche mal vergessen werden. Dabei unterstützen wir euch mit wöchentlich wechselnden Cocktailangeboten ab 2 Euro. Und K17-Myspace Freunde können sich das auch dicke leisten: Die kommen nämlich mit dem Ausdruck dieser Seite ganz für lau rein.

Let's dance!
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Jul 1 2009 5:01 PM

Hello controller.controller
New release, swing by our page to listen to it.
Valerna! Yeah.
Dilek Promotion





Jun 30 2009 2:14 PM

MIDSOMMAR FESTIVAL 2009 ///////////////

3 - 5 July 2009
Spreeufer, Jannowitzbrücke, Berlin.

3 days of electronic music festival with live bands and DJ on 2 outdoor + 2 indoor floors.

Villa, [f.u.c.], hoervergnuegen, Awesome Agency and Vice Mag as media partner join Schwedenparty for this year's Midsommar Festival. We are pround to present the traditional Swedish holiday served Berlin-style.

__CHICKS ON SPEED
__TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS
__AL DOYLE [HOT CHIP]
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__NIYI
__FORMAT B.
__CLP
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__DISCOBELLE
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Vaishiyas & Sync





Jun 29 2009 3:54 PM

Thank's for being friends :-)
~Steph~





Jun 27 2009 3:14 PM

Just wanted to let you know I have posted a blog in which fans can leave their condolences for Michael's family. I will be printing them out and forwarding them to the family within the next few days.

With Love,
~Steph~
Dilek Promotion





Jun 27 2009 1:57 PM

MIDSOMMAR FESTIVAL ///////////////

3 - 5 July 2009
Spreeufer, Jannowitzbrücke, Berlin.

3 days of electronic music festival with live bands and DJ on 2 outdoor + 2 indoor floors.

Villa, [f.u.c.], hoervergnuegen, Awesome Agency and Vice Mag as media partner join Schwedenparty for this year's Midsommar Festival. We are pround to present the traditional Swedish holiday served Berlin-style.

__CHICKS ON SPEED
__TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS
__AL DOYLE [HOT CHIP]
__IAN POOLEY
__NIYI
__FORMAT B.
__CLP
__MALENTE & LARS MOSTON
__SCHULZ & SOEHNE
__DISCOBELLE
__FRANCO BIANCO
__JEFF SAMUEL
__AGARIC
__SPORTBRIGDE SPARWASSER
__GIANNI VITIELLO
__LES TITZ GRANDS
__JAKE THE RAPPER
__EMPRO
__BEN MONO
__P.TOILE
__TURMSPRINGER
__RED ROBIN
__RAMPA
__CHOPSTICK & JOHNJON
__SE*BO & MADMOTORMIQUEL
__JOEL ALTER & DIMITRIOS K.
__DEMIR & SEYMEN
__SÜSS & SAUER
__CINTHIE
__STADTHUND
__OBI BLANCHE
__MMMATTHIAS
__DISTRAKT
__SICK SINUS
__I HEART SHARKS
__FIDELITY KASTROW
__DJS WITH BAD HAIRCUTS
__MARY VELO
__BOUNCE CAMP
__DILO
__BAD HAIRY CATZ
__WALKER
__SYLVIE FORÊT
__ROBIN DRIMALSKI
__THE HARASSER
__SWAM: THING
__22ROCKETS
__DRAUF & DRAN DJ-TEAM
__RICHARD ZEPEZAUER
__CREK & SIROUS
__MURKAGE CARTEL
__SAM EAR
__KROPPSPRÅK
__DA BENNI
__ANDREAS JONSSON
__DONALD FUCK
__CETIN SAHIN
__SONKA
__GRIZZLY
__STULLENHEIMER

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Class Of 1984





Jun 26 2009 10:20 PM

ah most glad to be add felow heathenm...come visit us for a whiel..have a cup tea at our space:)
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Jun 26 2009 7:30 PM

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Jun 26 2009 2:37 AM

Hey, This is Ryan aka guitarist from NYSIIS. Thanks so much for adding us and listening to our stuff. Stop in anytime and show us some love. We have our debut show coming up on July 5, at Greene Street Club in Greensboro, NC with Poison the Well, The Ascendicate, A Stained Glass Romance, The Lineage and There Will Be Blood. Hope to see you there. Bring everyone ya can.

Cheers
Nysiis
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Jun 24 2009 7:17 PM

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Jun 23 2009 8:52 PM

Hey there,
We have a couple of shows upcoming that I wanted to let you know about:

THURS July 2 @ Sneaky Dee's TORONTO
SAT Aug 1 @ Velvet Underground TORONTO
FRI Sept 11 @ Hard Rock Cafe TORONTO

Hope to see you there,
Your friends,
VEDETTE
Juris Tipa





Jun 20 2009 4:33 AM

Thanks for Add! I have seen you twice in summer of 2005. It was amazing. ...
AfterpartY





Jun 14 2009 7:22 PM

Hey guys!

Any shows coming up soon?
If you are free this Saturday, come check us out at Neutral Lounge. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,
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Jun 3 2009 4:09 PM

Yeah baby
New Single out NOW!
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Love and Pieces
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May 30 2009 12:30 PM

Thanks a lot for the add!!

Best, Internet Music Media
Farewell Cool Reason{deep in studio land}





May 25 2009 9:58 PM

Hey Friends!
If you're in town(T-dot) make sure you make it out to the birthday show at Smiling Buddha this Saturday May 30th.
details on our page and on facebook.
Be Sweet or die Tryin'!

-d/fcr
Robbers





May 21 2009 2:19 AM

OUR EP - FLESH - NOW OUT ON UNICRONS! COME TAKE A LISTEN. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. PICK IT UP ON OUR WEBSITE! THE LONG ANTICIPATED WAIT IS OVER!
Silva Nigra





May 20 2009 8:47 PM

Salut Controller! You've got great music! Cool sound Amigo. Send best wishes and greetings from Hamburg. Silva
Tasty Bytes Records





May 19 2009 11:03 AM

Hey controller.controller! Check out our profile to hear our new electro release by Nick Bugayev. Available now on Beatport!
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May 19 2009 10:46 AM

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Leon





May 16 2009 10:46 AM

Hey,

“PHONIC - SYDNEY" is being launched with only one sole objective, to bring to Sydney a new change, something that offers diversity in music and in environment. Offering the best cutting edge electronic music combined with people that just want to have a good time.

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The Launch night will be showcasing some of the most talented Australian Dj’s and Producers around

THIS/IS
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BANG GANG DJ’S (DOOM AND HOODRAT)
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DISTRAKT
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DESTROY DISCO
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DOLEMITE
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MARKY MARK
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DECKHEAD DJ'S
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LIGHTS OUT
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OAKES & LENNOX
CRUMS IN THE CUPBOARD + MORE…

See you on the dance floor :)

For Guestlist e-mail: info@phonictouring.com
Nikki





May 14 2009 11:39 AM

Take this IQ test to see if you can beat my score of 134 ! Bet ya wont! http://ur.lc/4uw
Farewell Cool Reason{deep in studio land}





May 8 2009 12:58 PM

Hope you're well.
Toronto shows tonight and May 30th.
here's hoping we see you there.
-Be Sweet or Die Tryin'!

-d/fcr
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