White Lung was a Canadian punk rock band. The band consisted of Mish Barber-Way (vocals), Kenneth William (guitars) and Anne-Marie Vassiliou (drums).[3] They have released two albums on Deranged Records and their latest two on Domino Recording Company. Exclaim! named the band's first full-length album It's the Evil as 2010's punk album of the year. The band was nominated for Punk/Hardcore Artist/Group of the Year at the 2011 Canadian Music Week Indie Awards.
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 White Lung in 2014; from left to right: Anne-Marie Vassiliou, Mish Way and Kenneth William | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Years active | 2006-2022 [2] |
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| Website | whitelung |
History
White Lung was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2006.[4] They first attained recognition as one of the standout acts involved with the Vancouver Emergency Room scene.[5] Exclaim! named the band's first full-length album It's the Evil as 2010's punk album of the year.[6] Anne-Marie Vassiliou is an ex-member of the band The Riff Randells.[7]
The band was nominated for Punk/Hardcore Artist/Group of the Year at the 2011 Canadian Music Week Indie Awards.[8] Their second album, Sorry, was released 29 May 2012 to critical acclaim from Spin,[9] Pitchfork,[10] Magnet,[11] Exclaim![12] and Rolling Stone.[13]
White Lung released their third studio album, Deep Fantasy, on 16 June 2014 through Domino Recording Company. It resulted in increased exposure and the band began to play larger venues.[14] In 2015, the band announced that Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally had joined as a touring bass-player.[15]
The band's fourth album, Paradise, was released on 6 May 2016.[14] In contrast to previous records, the album had "more story-centric songs while Barber-Way find that live the older songs "have taken on a new meaning when I'm onstage. I conjure up a new kind of anger".[14]
The band announced in September 2022 they will be breaking up following the release of their fifth and final album, Premonition, in December 2022.[2]
Band members
- Former members
- Mish Barber-Way – vocals (2006–2022)[16]
- Anne-Marie Vassiliou – drums (2006–2022)[16][17]
- Kenneth William – guitars (2009–2022)[16]
- Natasha Reich – guitars (2006–2008)[18]
- Grady Mackintosh – bass (2006–2013)[19][20]
- Former touring members
- Caroline Doyle – bass (2016–2021)[16][21]
- Hether Fortune – bass (2013–2015)[22][23]
- Lindsey Troy – bass (2015–2017)[22]
- Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- It's the Evil (2010)[24]
- Sorry (2012)
- Deep Fantasy (2014)
- Paradise (2016)
- Premonition (2022)
Singles
"Local Garbage" (HDR 18)
"Magazines" (DY 131)
"Atlanta" (DY 163) from the album It's the Evil
S/T
- Released: 6 September 2012
- Format: 7" Vinyl 45 RPM/DD
- Label: Sabotage Records
- Tracks: "Two of You", "Hunting Holiday"
Songs About The South
- Released: 6 September 2013
- Format: 7" Vinyl 45 RPM/DD
- Label: Deranged Records
- Tracks: "Blow it South", "Down With You"
"Drown With the Monster" from the album Deep Fantasy
- Released: 28 April 2014
- Format: 7" Vinyl 45 RPM/DD
- Label: Domino Records
- Tracks: "Drown With the Monster", "Snake Jaw"
Various artists compilations
"Therapy" (GROSSMOD07 / NOMI002) from the album The Emergency Room Vol. 1
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director(s) |
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| 2010 | "Loose Heels" | Ryan Anderson |
| "Atlanta" | Ryan Anderson | |
| "Sleep Creep" | Kenneth William | |
| 2012 | "Take the Mirror" | Kenneth William |
| "Bag" | Liam Mitchell | |
| "Glue" | Pierce McGary | |
| "Deadbeat" | Kenneth William | |
| 2014 | "Drown With the Monster" | Steven Andrew Garcia |
| "Face Down" | Pierce McGary | |
| 2016 | "Hungry" | Justin Gradin |
| "Below" | Richard Bates, Jr. | |
| "Dead Weight" | John Stavas | |
| "Sister" | Justin Gradin | |
| 2022 | "Date Night" | Justin Gradin |
| "Tomorrow" | Justin Gradin | |
| "Bird" | Kenneth William |