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KHW Electronic Press Kit
Photo
Official Press Photo
Ketch Harbour Wolves
Please note that these images are at a resolution of 72dpi, but vary in pixel count.
- Medium Resolution – 600 x 462 pixels – Web Media
- Med-High Resolution – 1500 x 1156 pixels – Web Media
- High Resolution – 2500 x 1927 pixels – Print Media
- Ultra-High Resolution – 3300 x 2543 pixels – Print Media
Dead Calm Horizon Album Art
Dead Calm Horizon
Please note that these images are at a resolution of 72dpi, but vary in pixel count.
Live Photos
Download the compressed (.zip) folder of Ketch Harbour Wolves live photos. Note that the photography credits and dates are found in the filenames of each photo.
Technical
Biography
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Deeply passionate vocals and melodically charged songs, soulfully produced and epically performed, Ketch Harbour Wolves produce an acutely mature sound on their recently self-released sophomore EP, Dead Calm Horizon. Wintry depths of sound and explosively emotive lyrics showcase the intense experience and appreciation that the members have for an icy blue Atlantic Ocean and a harsh winter in Nova Scotia, which results in an album similar to the likes of Interpol and The National.
The Wolves hail from across Ontario, yet foster a deep connection to Ketch Harbour (Nova Scotia). It was there at the edge of the ocean that the band began to grow in the tiny coastal village – at which point KHW was merely a seedling nurtured by vocalist/guitarist Jonathan Tyrrell and percussionist Brian Urbanik. Ketch Harbour Wolves were born five-strong on the familiar ground of Toronto with bass guitarist Scott Winter, lead guitarist Liam Brown, and multi-instrumentalist Kristjan Bergey (keyboards, flute, saxophone) forging the dynamic and powerful quintet that Metro Canada has called “the perfect mix of brooding passion, infectious melodies and rich, layered instrumentation.”
Ketch Harbour wolves have recently been cited as one of the “Top 10 Hottest bands in Canada” by popular blog site Herohill. With live performances both explosive and captivating, the band has developed a feverishly loyal following in Toronto and beyond. Consistently drawing passionate crowds, Ketch Harbour Wolves have showcased at NxNE in 2007, 2008, and 2009, Canadian Music Week 2009 and were recently featured in Toronto Indie Week’s ‘Best of the Best’ showcase.
Dead Calm Horizon is an intricately personal journey and product of growth often hanging on the theme of sea and storms. It slowly dips and falls with intense melodic complexity and unfolds into something obscurely beautiful. Highlights include the easily accessible “Leaves,” characterized with layers of harmonious keys, cello, and guitar. Covering sound over sound then pausing for a simple keyboard line with fuzzy vocals the song crescendos crying “speak not the frailest whisper / sound the alarm we’re sound asleep.” The immediately catchy “Midnight Dark Water” explodes with intense handclaps and a strongly enthusiastic drumbeat; it paints deep visual imagery making it one of the more up-tempo tracks on the EP. “Animals”, definitely one of the standout tracks on the album, is filled with tension. Its lyrics underlie a chaos that is tempered by musical textures, working both toward and against the lyrical theme; constantly building but never releasing. Ending with “Letters,” a simple song telling of the longing for love, the album ends where it began; constantly filled with a powerful search for connection.
Members & Instrumentation
Kristjan Bergey, Piano/Synth, Flute, Saxophone + Backing Vocals;
Liam Brown, Guitar + Backing Vocals;
Jonathan Tyrrell, Lead Vocals + Guitar;
Brian A. Urbanik, Drums/Percussion + Backing Vocals;
Scott Winter, Bass + Backing Vocals
Online Press
This section contains links to online press. If your site features online press concerning Ketch Harbour Wolves and you would like us to feature a link to your site please email us at khw@ketchharbourwolves.ca.
Reviews & Praise
Best Album of 2008
iheartmusic.net
Jan. 1, 2009
Best albums of 2008, Pt. I
“It says something about the modern music industry when the best album of the year is being given away for free by a band that doesn’t even have a label…. Dead Calm Horizon blends together stunning lyrics delivered by a great lead singer, backed by amazingly engaging, unforgettable music.”
Best EP of 2008
herohill.com
Dec. 8, 2009
Best-of 2008: Top 10 Canadian EPs
“Tyrell’s somber vocals are still weary, but it’s not from being lost in a sea of people. It’s more like being lost at sea, battered by waves and a loneliness and intensity that grows more heightened with every second that passes, leaving you to wonder how you can make it out alive.”
Best Album of 2008
londononburgeoningmetropolis.blogspot.com
Dec. 30, 2008
Best Albums of ’08… part deux!
“Best Surprise of the Year”
Easily one of the best Canadian EPs of the year
herohill.com
Aug. 21, 2008
Reviews: Ketch Harbour Wolves Dead Calm Horizon
“Sometimes a band starts to not only speak to you, but speak for you and as more people start listening to KHW, the more fans will start singing along…. Easily one of the best Canadian EPs of the year.”
One of the Most Perfect Albums to Come Out This Year
iheartmusic.net
Aug. 5, 2008
Catch Ketch Harbour Wolves. Right Now.
“From start to finish, top to bottom, it’s one of the most perfect albums to come out this year.”
The Perfect Mix of Brooding Passion, Infectious Melodies and Rich, Layered Instrumentation
metronews.ca (and in print via MetroNews nation-wide in Canada)
Jan. 8, 2009
Dead Calm Horizon by Ketch Harbour Wolves
“Ketch Harbour Wolves… have forged the perfect mix of brooding passion, infectious melodies and rich, layered instrumentation.”
Top 10 Hottest Bands in Canada
herohill.com
Oct. 30, 2008
News: Hottest Bands in Canada
“Take the National, move them to the rural outskirts of Canada and give them a nautical fetish. Yeah. These guys are that good.”
Interviews
Chat with the Pack: Ketch Harbour Wolves
Lucid Forge: Canadian Arts and Entertainment Magazine
May 19, 2009
Chat with the Pack: Ketch Harbour Wolves
Exchanging Emails with. . . Ketch Harbour Wolves
londononburgeoningmetropolis.blogspot.com
Apr. 28, 2009
Exchanging emails with… Ketch Harbour Wolves
Other Press
Nov. 16, 2008
32 Feet Per Second/Music/Mp3s/News/ (blog)
[Elevator] Ketch Harbour Wolves
Jan. 16, 2009
It’s Not The Band I Hate, It’s Their Fans (blog)
Ketch Harbour Wolves Dead Calm Horizon
Dec. 1, 2008
Scratchy Buckles (blog)
Ketch Harbour Wolves
Dec. 12, 2008
Adrian3 (blog)
Top 10 Albums of 2008
Current Album & Individual Tracks
This password-protected press area contains the Dead Calm Horizon full album and individual track downloads for press, media, and publicity agents. The general public can also download Dead Calm Horizon for free (at the same outstanding audio quality – mp3 or flac format) by visiting the free download page. For general information on Dead Calm Horizon (release date, recording & production credits, etc.) please visit the Dead Calm Horizon page. If you are a press, media, or publicity agent and would like access to this content but do not have a password, please contact us at khw@ketchharbourwolves.ca.
Full Album Download
Dead Calm Horizon in its entirety, available in both mp3 and flac (lossless) format. Please do not link to these full album downloads via your website. The album is available for free download to interested (non-press/media/publicity) listeners here on our website, at the following link: http://www.ketchharbourwolves.ca/media/audio/dead-calm-horizon-free-download
Individual Track Download
Dead Calm Horizon’s individual tracks in both mp3 and flac (lossless) format. Please feel free to link to any 4 of these 7 tracks on your website – please do not link to all 7 tracks, as this would constitute an entire album download, which is available to interested (non-press/media/publicity) listeners here on our website, at the following link: http://www.ketchharbourwolves.ca/media/audio/dead-calm-horizon-free-download.
The first two ‘singles’ from Dead Calm Horizon are ‘Words’ (upbeat and raucous) and ‘Animals’ (mellow and atmospheric) – if you are looking for an introductory point to Ketch Harbour Wolves these two tracks are your best bet. You are, however, free to link to any 4 tracks you wish.
