Darlings of Chelsea
Canadian punk rock band
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The Darlings of Chelsea are a Canadian punk rock band formed in 2008[1] in Toronto. The band toured Ireland in 2009 as part of Canadian Music Week.[2]
Darlings of Chelsea | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | North Ruckus |
| Members | Jay Millette Chris Nova Robby Ruckus Paul Thompson |
| Past members | Sean Robertson |
| Website | darlingsofchelsea |
Biography
The band's name is credited to Englishman Sean Robertson. The band thought it would be good to have a British flair to their name[3] and hence Chelsea. The Darlings of Chelsea sound has been compared to The Rolling Stones,[4][5] The Hellacopters[4][5] and Led Zeppelin.[5] Often referred to as veterans of the Canadian punk/rock scene,[6] their members have played in other bands: The Black Halos[3][7] (Jay Millette), Robin Black[3][7] (Robby Ruckus), Kïll Cheerleadër[8] (Chris "Jimmy" Nova), Scratching Post, The Parkas,[7] and CJ Sleez.[9] Their debut EP The Mimico Sessions, was released domestically on North Ruckus[10] and in the US on distributor Ribotto[11] June 26, 2009. It was named "Top 5 Album of the Year" and "Best New Band of 2009" by Mass Movement Magazine.[12]
The Darlings of Chelsea's first full-length album Panic is Worse than the Emergency was released September 13, 2011 on label North Ruckus.[13]
The band has received radio play on campus radio stations across Canada.[14]
Members
- Paul Thompson - Guitar and Lead Vocals
- Jay Millette - Guitar
- Robby Ruckus - Bass guitar
- Chris Nova - Drums
Discography
- The Mimico Sessions EP (Independent/North Ruckus) - June 26, 2009
- Panic is Worse than the Emergency (Independent/North Ruckus) - September 13, 2011
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