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Adam from Out of Sound Records let me know about a four way split they just put out. #2 in an ongoing split series showcasing some incredible talent from up north, a place very underrepresented on this site I have to say. No thanks to the US postal service...but Adam has put together a perfect reason for the split single, 4 bands I've never heard of, right up my alley of loud, post punk math with a duo or two thrown in for good measure.

Bleet kicks this off with "Feno Barbitol"... full of crazy bass lines, super dirty, recorded on another level... then this track gets chopped right into the food processor in a fit of ultra technical post rock on lots of speed. Racing through scales, perched together on the edge of a cliff ready to tumble over, a crazy burst of instrumental awesomeness.
Wild Domestic does "Old Water Sports"...a slow electric melody buildS alongside pounding drums and this is squarely post rock, heavier and spaced out a little more, taking the time to repeat and build on the last measure. Taking drastic turns but not the technical workout of those guys in Bleet but still all about the Chicago equations and this goes right along with Canyons of Static by the way, who I recommend to anyone into any one of these guys (I just talked to Ross for a future podcast). They really speed things up to get 4 tracks on this single but then again that makes sense in this Precise Math Age, why weren't there more of these bursts of complexity in the hey day of this avant rock stuff. Glad to hear it, I can go wayyyy down this road once I come across an inspiring impetus like this. They pack plenty of changes into this brief half a side but don't go over the top with distortion or droning sustain, it's tight with an almost surf reverb to this... Oh Don Cab I miss you too. I'm coming.

B-Side's WTCHS starts off with "Future Fires" and a thick live rehearsal room sound at least in the vocals and damaged drums. Super lo-fi with the instruments all recorded separately in this punk way that keeps things clean ...it's layers of hiss and junk, like the crashing cymbals (which could be machine they come off with such a pile of hiss) but it's carefully captured, not all blown out afer the fact. Hardcore sounding, yelling vocals in a dark way, getting great feedback squeals, a lot like Lync grew up but still has that slight experimental edge, a female vocal comes in like Divorce, a great combination of sounds and she's working in this far off distanced place, giving it all harmony. I love the mathy section at the end, guitar loops unwinding...just for a second though.
Next up, I Smell Blood "Nick Workman's 5 best features" which is a heavy scuzz guitar and bashing drums. Technical... almost fret tapping out the buzzy notes, there's a big effects chain wired up to this, a lot like Lightning Bolt or Japanther, change up the melodies in a classic heavy rock way and then go metal and post rock all over the place...this is a damn fine single with amazing examples of a whole fucking sound that I thought was being completely ignored. Bring it back.

Get it from Out if Sound Records. I hear they're running low.
- 7 i n c h e s

Adam from Out of Sound Records let me know about a four way split they just put out. #2 in an ongoing split series showcasing some incredible talent from up north, a place very underrepresented on this site I have to say. No thanks to the US postal service...but Adam has put together a perfect reason for the split single, 4 bands I've never heard of, right up my alley of loud, post punk math with a duo or two thrown in for good measure.

Bleet kicks this off with "Feno Barbitol"... full of crazy bass lines, super dirty, recorded on another level... then this track gets chopped right into the food processor in a fit of ultra technical post rock on lots of speed. Racing through scales, perched together on the edge of a cliff ready to tumble over, a crazy burst of instrumental awesomeness.
Wild Domestic does "Old Water Sports"...a slow electric melody buildS alongside pounding drums and this is squarely post rock, heavier and spaced out a little more, taking the time to repeat and build on the last measure. Taking drastic turns but not the technical workout of those guys in Bleet but still all about the Chicago equations and this goes right along with Canyons of Static by the way, who I recommend to anyone into any one of these guys (I just talked to Ross for a future podcast). They really speed things up to get 4 tracks on this single but then again that makes sense in this Precise Math Age, why weren't there more of these bursts of complexity in the hey day of this avant rock stuff. Glad to hear it, I can go wayyyy down this road once I come across an inspiring impetus like this. They pack plenty of changes into this brief half a side but don't go over the top with distortion or droning sustain, it's tight with an almost surf reverb to this... Oh Don Cab I miss you too. I'm coming.

B-Side's WTCHS starts off with "Future Fires" and a thick live rehearsal room sound at least in the vocals and damaged drums. Super lo-fi with the instruments all recorded separately in this punk way that keeps things clean ...it's layers of hiss and junk, like the crashing cymbals (which could be machine they come off with such a pile of hiss) but it's carefully captured, not all blown out afer the fact. Hardcore sounding, yelling vocals in a dark way, getting great feedback squeals, a lot like Lync grew up but still has that slight experimental edge, a female vocal comes in like Divorce, a great combination of sounds and she's working in this far off distanced place, giving it all harmony. I love the mathy section at the end, guitar loops unwinding...just for a second though.
Next up, I Smell Blood "Nick Workman's 5 best features" which is a heavy scuzz guitar and bashing drums. Technical... almost fret tapping out the buzzy notes, there's a big effects chain wired up to this, a lot like Lightning Bolt or Japanther, change up the melodies in a classic heavy rock way and then go metal and post rock all over the place...this is a damn fine single with amazing examples of a whole fucking sound that I thought was being completely ignored. Bring it back.

Get it from Out if Sound Records. I hear they're running low.
- 7 i n c h e s

If you’ve had the opportunity to witness the awesomeness that is Wild Domestic, then you’ll know they put on one hell of a live show. The iM and Two Way Monologues are set to give you the opportunity to check them out tomorrow night as part of our CMW showcase at Rancho Relaxo and if you know what’s good for you….you’ll be there.

The London, Ontario experimental rock collective released their debut EP last November and now is your chance to check it out in the embed below. Honestly, there’s not a song on it we don’t like and we’re pretty sure you’ll feel the same way. If there was ever a band we felt would be the next big thing, Wild Domestic would be it. Come out and witness what we’re talking about tomorrow night….you’ll be glad you did. - The Indie Machine

It’s appropriate that Wild Domestic was introduced to me as a “post-jam band.” While their song moods on their five-song, 38-minute self-titled debut skew toward the dark/artsy vibe that post-rock bands have made a name of, the off-the-cuff melodies and tight instrumental interplay recall .moe. Wild Domestic tightropes the line between the two idioms incredibly well in several tunes: “Universally Known/Already Forgotten” features a brilliant guitar melody that builds into a full rock section before dropping into a jam-friendly structure, while “What Once Ran Wild” turns a gymnastic performance from the drummer (constant eighth-note toms for over four minutes) into a hypnotic foundation for yearning guitar and vocal melodies. (The band has vocalists available; they just often choose to not sing.)

When the members can keep both sides of their spectrum in full view, their sound is balanced and unique. When one side of the sound takes over, it’s at the expense of Wild Domestic’s songwriting clarity. “In a Well Lit Room” is nice, but there’s a bit too much guitar noodling and rhythm section vamping for my taste. “Cowboy Boots and Casual Suits” eschews the quick tempos and full sound that marked their first two winners for a slow-building, pensive post-rocker. The atmosphere created is quite pretty, but the track lacks the inspired momentum of their best work. Closer “Gusty Winds May Exist” is also in the latter vein, although things start to gel toward the five-minute mark of the seven-minute piece.

Wild Domestic‘s jammy post-rock vision is one that I would love to see developed more. They’ve established a sound they can build on and delivered two nuggets of excellence; that’s a job well done on a debut. - Independent Clauses

From the PCP of Millie Roy:

Like points of a compass, this Out of Sound four-way split 7” gives voice to a range of journeys across Canadian terrain. For steely edge, the arrow points east for “Feno Barbitol”, a brutualist gem from Bleet. This song begins with a foundation of beats, layered brick by brick, until we’re surrounded by a monolith of sound and rhythm. Head south for a messy PCP (pop-chips-party) in Wild Domestic’s “Old Water Sports”. Fierce drums unbutton shirts in your dad’s old rec room as guitar riffs are flung across the ping-pong table. WTCHS spread their magic westward as a lighting bolt hits the ground, spreading noise across several minutes of pure bliss. Finally, I Smell Blood’s “Nick Workman’s 5 Best Features” is a stone-cold thrasher; a dark, heavy metal ghost who grabs you by the throat and throttles you until the room spins. - Weird Canada

This awesome collection of tracks is PIE-002, the second instalment of split 7”’s created by Canadian label Out Of Sound Records. These guys with their PIE series look to bring some much needed attention to the true Canadian underground scene. This collection features Bleet, Wild Domestic, WTCHS and I Smell Blood, who contribute to one of the most consistently good splits I’ve heard in a long time.

First up are Bleet, a three piece instrumental band with their track Feno Barbitol. It’s a quick track that brings a lot of gritty guitar, very prominent basslines and crashing drums to the mix to make one heck of a ballsy introduction for PIE-002 in less than two minutes.

Next up is Wild Domestic with Old Water Sports. These guys take influence from double drumming progressive acts to utilise this unique take on the sticks with some surf-rock/post-jam riffs and pull it really well. Old Water Sports is a very busy listen full of many different sounds and noises, it’s brilliant.

After that come WTCHS, a band I’m familiar with via their Wet Weapons EP. These guys once again bring back their hectic, heavy sound performed through broken equipment and broken speakers. Future Fires is slightly more accessible than anything heard on the EP, with a guitar riff that’s catchy – and recognisable for once – while retaining the heavy quality, lived in sound of WTCHS. This is easily the heaviest song on the split, and keeps me excited for future WTCHS material.

Ending PIE-002 with a bang is I Smell Blood, a two piece from Ontario with the track Nick Workman’s 5 Best Features. This is another heavy track which features a guitar riff that pulsates through the airwaves, making room for the brutal rhythm section to reach in to the weak spot of the listener’s eardrums and have its way with them. It’s a fantastic song and the perfect way to bring an end to one of the best splits I’ve heard in a long time.

I cannot wait to hear any future releases in the PIE series, as judging from PIE-002 they look to bring a lot of similar bands together to form one cohesive listen. All four of these bands will be on my radar now, and I will definitely want to hear some more material from them. Good job Out Of Sound!
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The band decided not to charge the audience ticket fees because they would rather have people come to the show just for the music, guitarist Andrew Lennox says. (Supplied)
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It’s a soundtrack of the road, so make sure your windows are rolled down.

The steadiness of Wild Domestic’s heavy drum beats gives off this incessant vibe. Paired with melodiously droning guitar riffs, the band’s sound gives listeners a feeling of empowered relaxation fitting for the open highway.

Guitarist Andrew Lennox said Wild Domestic is often compared to other bands who resemble “throwback 70s jam bands.”

“The best we’ve gotten is Pink Floyd — that was an honour.”

Their band’s been together for over five years and now they’re back on tour with their latest EP.

For Lennox, the job’s worthwhile because of the people he surrounds himself with.

“The people I love are on tour, the people I begin to love are the ones who come to the shows. They could be doing anything else, but they come to the shows.”

Having a bond with his bandmates comes in handy when unexpected situations happen on the road, Lennox said.

He recalled one instance when the band took a U-Haul on tour and one of the tires popped off outside Montreal.

“We pulled over and instead of freaking out, we were just trying to make each other laugh,” he said. “It’s nice to know that we can handle situations like that without ripping each other’s heads off.”

When they make their stop in Kingston, Lennox said he’s going to be on the lookout for good coffee rather than good beer.

“I want to see the organic fair trade coffee shop [Coffeeco] since we don’t have one like that in London [Ont.].”

Wild Domestic isn’t charging anything for their shows on this tour. Instead, the shows will be pay what you can at the door.

Lennox said this is because the band agreed they would rather have people come to the shows for the music, regardless of cost.

“A lot of people come because it’s a free show and then they end up spending their money on the CD or merchandise.”

Wild Domestic plays the Mansion on Sunday at 9 p.m. - Queen's Journal

The band decided not to charge the audience ticket fees because they would rather have people come to the show just for the music, guitarist Andrew Lennox says. (Supplied)
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It’s a soundtrack of the road, so make sure your windows are rolled down.

The steadiness of Wild Domestic’s heavy drum beats gives off this incessant vibe. Paired with melodiously droning guitar riffs, the band’s sound gives listeners a feeling of empowered relaxation fitting for the open highway.

Guitarist Andrew Lennox said Wild Domestic is often compared to other bands who resemble “throwback 70s jam bands.”

“The best we’ve gotten is Pink Floyd — that was an honour.”

Their band’s been together for over five years and now they’re back on tour with their latest EP.

For Lennox, the job’s worthwhile because of the people he surrounds himself with.

“The people I love are on tour, the people I begin to love are the ones who come to the shows. They could be doing anything else, but they come to the shows.”

Having a bond with his bandmates comes in handy when unexpected situations happen on the road, Lennox said.

He recalled one instance when the band took a U-Haul on tour and one of the tires popped off outside Montreal.

“We pulled over and instead of freaking out, we were just trying to make each other laugh,” he said. “It’s nice to know that we can handle situations like that without ripping each other’s heads off.”

When they make their stop in Kingston, Lennox said he’s going to be on the lookout for good coffee rather than good beer.

“I want to see the organic fair trade coffee shop [Coffeeco] since we don’t have one like that in London [Ont.].”

Wild Domestic isn’t charging anything for their shows on this tour. Instead, the shows will be pay what you can at the door.

Lennox said this is because the band agreed they would rather have people come to the shows for the music, regardless of cost.

“A lot of people come because it’s a free show and then they end up spending their money on the CD or merchandise.”

Wild Domestic plays the Mansion on Sunday at 9 p.m. - Queen's Journal

London, Ontario’s Wild Domestic is a band that has an ability to draw you into their music, captivate your senses, and then leave you wanting more. The band is with Out Of Sound, a London-based label with bands like WTCHS (Hamilton), Lonnie in the Garden (London), and Say Domino! under their purview. I sat down with them before their show at Pressed on Saturday to discuss their music, the band, and what they have up their sleeves for the coming year. They are currently on a short tour with Lonnie, expanding their horizons beyond London and proving that just because you come from a smaller city doesn’t mean your audience has to be small.

“I think it’s really easy to over saturate the market. You don’t have a very wide demographic to present to. In London especially, there’s a bureaucratic and political aspect to being in a town with a big university and college.”

“Those institutions and student organizations have the money to bring in big acts, and it often stifles other core urban venues. On the flip side, because things are so insular, you really get to know the people you like to work with (Like Savanah and Adam from Out of Sound). With the idea of over saturation, you have to be careful about playing too much. We played as much as we could for a while and we unknowingly over saturated the scene in London. Even in Sarnia, we over-played it and the same thing happened. Now we play every 4-6 months, the magic combination. We had a music teacher that specifically told us not to get stuck in London. Even though there is great support there, it’s so easy to get stuck. We have bigger aspirations.”

The band is actually from Sarnia, Ontario, and the guys were all childhood friends but didn’t start playing as a band until they moved to London. Once together, they began writing material and playing coffee shops and other local establishments. Like many groups, they have taken many forms, and even one time called themselves Kid Skeleton – a 7-piece outfit with a trumpet. In this evolution, they honed their skills as each member brought different abilities to the table.

“There’s a lot of people in the band, and frequently it so happens that someone comes with a riff or a groove in mind – just as a base – then we kind of build from that.”

“Sometimes that ends up being the infrastructure of the song and go with that, or it may just be one of the steps, or we might get rid of a bunch of things and what’s left is what we go with. It usually stems from one or two people. But it’s always a collaboration.”

Now a 5-piece, the band took the stage at Pressed and played several tracks from their 2011 debut self-titled release. One thing that is pretty cool about them is their instrumentation. With every member taking on an instrumental role, most of their songs are driven by the music and not lyrics. It’s one thing that really made Wild Domestic stand out for me – their ability to create layers of instrumentals and sounds that keep you listening. Sometimes instrumental tracks can get boring or repetitive, but their songs tend to come in waves. You get a wave of heavy percussion, then a seamless transition into a more dreamy/reverb-driven guitar part, and so on. The opening track “Universally Known/Already Forgotten” on their record is a perfect example of this dynamic.

“For us the instrumentation always comes first, it’s what we work on the most. It’s an unspoken, unconscious thing for us that we want to get the instrumentation as strong as possible. So that approach sometimes doesn’t leave room for vocals because it would muddle things up a bit.”

“I think a lot of the music we’ve written doesn’t have space for putting words in. It just wouldn’t fit well. Sometimes we think lyrics could go one place or another, but we don’t want it to feel forced. It’s not worth it for us to force something into the music.”

Something else that stood out to me right away was their use of dual drum kits. The song “What Once Ran Wild” begins with the two of them simultaneously unleashing on the drums, and as the song progresses, guiding the buildup and climactic parts, and then bringing things back down again. It was especially interesting to see Nate and Devon move as exact mirrors of each other on stage, then move into separate parts, and then come back together as if they were pre-programmed to do so.

“Our big dilemma was there was already three guitar players so we had to figure out who was playing what. So we decided to go with two drums, we weirded things up almost by necessity. We had to do something differently with so many people.”

It’s exciting that these guys will be looking to write more in 2013. I feel as though their style can really accommodate a lot of experimentation and incorporation of new arrangements and sounds. Right now they’re pretty stoked about a 7” split they are included on, which is the second edition that Out of Sound Records has released.

“It’s a great opportunity to get a good bil - Ottawa Show Box

Wild Domestic Shares Photos here: http://londonfuse.ca/images/wild-domestic-road-november-2011 - London Fuse

Wild Domestic Shares Photos here: http://londonfuse.ca/images/wild-domestic-road-november-2011 - London Fuse

"Standing in line outside APK Live on November 11th fans anxiety checked their watched as the minutes ticked down to midnight. The time Wild Domestic were to take the stage on the night of their CD release party. Inside fans and friends cheered and danced in the little space available in the crowded room, while the band serenaded them with the tracks that were finally published and printed after a two year effort by the Wild Domestic boys.
When asked to describe the album in his own words, guitarist Andrew Lennox could only respond with, “Finished.” He does go on to describe the long awaited album as “an accumulation of learning experiences, playing together, and living together.” The band, also including Joe Thorner, Ed Murphy, Devon McCurry, Nathan Lamb, and Zach Hoffman, had begun the recording process back in 2009 at the Co-Op in London, Ontario. “We had many, many nights where we did not sleep at all. We recorded most of the record in a room that had no natural light. This is enough to make a group of guys get kooky together,” said Lennox. He explains that at the beginning things did not work in their favour and were chaotic at first. “We had a few set backs in this rental space, one that involved us recording six songs live off the floor, only to find that we could not use any of it because the drum audio was bleeding into the other microphones on the other instruments.” None of the audio was editable.

The recording process finally finished in October of this year in the home of close friend Drew Skitt in Alymer, Ontario. “He was very generous in welcoming us into his home, feeding us and even getting involved in some of the recording processes,” Lennox stated. “Overall, we will never forget this experience, it is our passion coming to life.”
Fans who were able to pick up copies of the album, whether it was on CD or a limited edition vinyl, soon discovered that the time, dedication and patience from Wild Domestic was well worth it. The five track self titled full length from the Sarnia boys (who now reside in London) shows off exactly what they can do and the kind of noise they are capable of creating. Anyone who has seen the band perform in the past knows that the percussions includes two drum kits that work in unison together to create a powerful sound with out washing out the rest of the instruments. The band was able to carry that sound on to the album with their symphonic sound in such tracks as Universally Known/Already Forgotten. A seven minute long instrumental melody that does not need vocals to keep the listens attention. Vocals do play a large part on various other tracks including What Once Ran Wild, a track that perfectly demonstrates the harmonization of the lead vocals from Lennox and Thorner and Cowboy Boots and Casual Suits, with the contrast of it’s calm and sublet beginning to loud and rocky end assisted by Thorner’s strong and raw voice.

Lennox credits Wild Domestic’s ability to harmonize and synchronize with each other as the fact that they have been able to influence each other. “We had to connect with each other in a different way in order to write and record this material,” Lennox explained. “We had to prove to ourselves that we could communicate clearly and effectively with each other. I think we achieved that to some degree.”

The long awaited and beautifully crafted debut album from Wild Domestic is now available for download at wilddomesticband.bandcamp.com."

Review by Madison Elizabeth - London Fuse

"Standing in line outside APK Live on November 11th fans anxiety checked their watched as the minutes ticked down to midnight. The time Wild Domestic were to take the stage on the night of their CD release party. Inside fans and friends cheered and danced in the little space available in the crowded room, while the band serenaded them with the tracks that were finally published and printed after a two year effort by the Wild Domestic boys.
When asked to describe the album in his own words, guitarist Andrew Lennox could only respond with, “Finished.” He does go on to describe the long awaited album as “an accumulation of learning experiences, playing together, and living together.” The band, also including Joe Thorner, Ed Murphy, Devon McCurry, Nathan Lamb, and Zach Hoffman, had begun the recording process back in 2009 at the Co-Op in London, Ontario. “We had many, many nights where we did not sleep at all. We recorded most of the record in a room that had no natural light. This is enough to make a group of guys get kooky together,” said Lennox. He explains that at the beginning things did not work in their favour and were chaotic at first. “We had a few set backs in this rental space, one that involved us recording six songs live off the floor, only to find that we could not use any of it because the drum audio was bleeding into the other microphones on the other instruments.” None of the audio was editable.

The recording process finally finished in October of this year in the home of close friend Drew Skitt in Alymer, Ontario. “He was very generous in welcoming us into his home, feeding us and even getting involved in some of the recording processes,” Lennox stated. “Overall, we will never forget this experience, it is our passion coming to life.”
Fans who were able to pick up copies of the album, whether it was on CD or a limited edition vinyl, soon discovered that the time, dedication and patience from Wild Domestic was well worth it. The five track self titled full length from the Sarnia boys (who now reside in London) shows off exactly what they can do and the kind of noise they are capable of creating. Anyone who has seen the band perform in the past knows that the percussions includes two drum kits that work in unison together to create a powerful sound with out washing out the rest of the instruments. The band was able to carry that sound on to the album with their symphonic sound in such tracks as Universally Known/Already Forgotten. A seven minute long instrumental melody that does not need vocals to keep the listens attention. Vocals do play a large part on various other tracks including What Once Ran Wild, a track that perfectly demonstrates the harmonization of the lead vocals from Lennox and Thorner and Cowboy Boots and Casual Suits, with the contrast of it’s calm and sublet beginning to loud and rocky end assisted by Thorner’s strong and raw voice.

Lennox credits Wild Domestic’s ability to harmonize and synchronize with each other as the fact that they have been able to influence each other. “We had to connect with each other in a different way in order to write and record this material,” Lennox explained. “We had to prove to ourselves that we could communicate clearly and effectively with each other. I think we achieved that to some degree.”

The long awaited and beautifully crafted debut album from Wild Domestic is now available for download at wilddomesticband.bandcamp.com."

Review by Madison Elizabeth - London Fuse

"A very cool triple bill at Rancho tonight! The evening begins with Halifax's Glory Glory, and their dark, atmospheric, and hypnotic sound will haunt you for days! The raw local talent of Youth Season fills the middle slot. These guys formed earlier this year, and it's great to see them slugging it out on this bill. The closing act is London's Wild Domestic, who aren't afraid to go back to music's golden age, where progressive greats put out seven minute tunes, exploring musical possibilities while still rocking out!
Rancho Relaxo (300 College Street) 9PM $5"

- blogTO

"Drummers are supposed to be the craziest band members, right? So what happens when you throw two of them in to the mix? Wild Domestic, a London, Ontario-based six-piece, have the answer. Their new self-titled debut album embodies the same type of sonic juxtaposition their name suggests, switching effortlessly between subtlety and grandeur, from eerie interludes to powerful breaks. "What Once Ran Wild" is a strong cut from that release, and you can find more here." (wilddomesticband.bandcamp.com)

Review byMatt Trocchi - CHARTattack

"This EP fascinated me for a number of reasons. Right off the bat, I loved the juxtaposition of the name Wild Domestic. Then I found out that each of the five songs are at minimum seven minutes long, drawing comparisons (in my head) to Kuato. Finally, I was impressed by the fact that another band was able to pull off a listenable sound in long-song format with just a basic set of instruments and a synth.

“Universally Known/Already Forgotten” opens up the EP and sets a mood straight away. An ominous set of guitar notes and some supporting drums dominate the first minute of the song before launching into a frantic-sounding full number with all instruments melding together.

“What Once Ran Wild” is by far the strongest track of the five. The drumming takes on a tribal quality and it also features the rarity of vocals. The band members prefer to sing in shouts and it fits this type of music perfectly. My favourite line of the song (which might also be how the band got its name) is the line “What once ran wild is now domestic.” It’s a simple few words but they’re powerful.

“In a Well Lit Room” is the only track of the five that didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. It felt a little bit too repetitive for an eight-minute song.

“Cowboy Boots and Casual Suits” on the other hand kept my full attention. At nine minutes, the song breaks into several different parts. The first part is sparsely decorated with guitar riffs, the second part starts to speed up before adding in a loud and grungy electric guitar. Some added vocals are a nice touch.

Finally there’s “Gusty Winds May Exist.” The instrumental song features several pleasant-to-the-ear instruments including xylophone. The song really gets into its groove around the five-minute mark.

For the impatient listener, this EP may take some time to adjust to. Long listens require time for contemplation, and some may be put off by the long song lengths. For those who stick around, though, you might find something quite fascinating in Wild Domestic.

Take a listen to the EP and purchase it via Bandcamp.

Top Track: “What Once Ran Wild”

Rating: Strong Hoot (Good)"

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Reviewed by Michael - Grayowl Point

Wild Domestic

A six-piece band based out of London, Ontario featuring harmonic guitar riffs, angelic voices and two drummers. As a whole, the bands sound educes a dance-like trance that many could attest to when Wild Domestic took to the stage at Rancho Relaxo in Toronto the other night.
Having recently released their long awaited self–titled debut EP, “Wild Domestic”, the band is touring Eastern Ontario hitting venues in London, Montreal and Kingston along the way. Check out more info on the band and tour at http://www.facebook.com/wilddomestic.

Below you’ll find some pictures from their packed Toronto show and I also managed to take some rough footage of their song, “Universally Known/Already Forgotten”, off their debut EP. I wasn't planning on recording anything so I apologize for the late video start. I felt however, that words and pictures though effective, couldn't describe the sound, vibe, and total energy of Wild Domestic, better than seeing it for yourself.
Enjoy!

http://moresoundlessnoise.blogspot.com/2011/11/wild-domestic.html - More Sound, Less Noise

Wild Domestic

A six-piece band based out of London, Ontario featuring harmonic guitar riffs, angelic voices and two drummers. As a whole, the bands sound educes a dance-like trance that many could attest to when Wild Domestic took to the stage at Rancho Relaxo in Toronto the other night.
Having recently released their long awaited self–titled debut EP, “Wild Domestic”, the band is touring Eastern Ontario hitting venues in London, Montreal and Kingston along the way. Check out more info on the band and tour at http://www.facebook.com/wilddomestic.

Below you’ll find some pictures from their packed Toronto show and I also managed to take some rough footage of their song, “Universally Known/Already Forgotten”, off their debut EP. I wasn't planning on recording anything so I apologize for the late video start. I felt however, that words and pictures though effective, couldn't describe the sound, vibe, and total energy of Wild Domestic, better than seeing it for yourself.
Enjoy!

http://moresoundlessnoise.blogspot.com/2011/11/wild-domestic.html - More Sound, Less Noise

London, Ontario’s Wild Domestic just came up on our radar here at The iM and we want you to know about it. Their debut EP was recently released with the help of Tim Glasgow who has also worked with Sonic Youth and Metric.

Check out the EP in the Bandcamp player below – we’re really feeling What Once Ran Wild and Cowboy Boots & Casual Suits.

The band plays Rancho Relaxo here in Toronto tonight and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get your butt down there and check them out live. Something tells us it’s going to be one hell of a show.

For more on Wild Domestic, why not ‘like’ them over on Facebook. - The Indie Machine

London, Ontario’s Wild Domestic just came up on our radar here at The iM and we want you to know about it. Their debut EP was recently released with the help of Tim Glasgow who has also worked with Sonic Youth and Metric.

Check out the EP in the Bandcamp player below – we’re really feeling What Once Ran Wild and Cowboy Boots & Casual Suits.

The band plays Rancho Relaxo here in Toronto tonight and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get your butt down there and check them out live. Something tells us it’s going to be one hell of a show.

For more on Wild Domestic, why not ‘like’ them over on Facebook. - The Indie Machine

Written by: Tara Jeffery

"Wild Domestic won over both the crowd and the judges at Friday's "Battle to Bayfest" finals at the Industry Theatre."

"I'm so impressed that we've been chosen," said Edward Murphy, who plays guitar and synthesizer. "I didn't think it would happen, because we're not a very radio friendly band... I'm really glad to see some different music here in Sarnia."

"The group, a seven-piece ensemble, also includes members Andrew Lennox, Zachary Hoffman, Devon McCurry, Nathan Lamb, Joe Thorner and Brenden Fraser.
Each band brought in their own fans, but everyone in the room loved them all, “ said Michele Stokley, who helped judge the competition, organized by Bayfest’s Nick Stokley and Lauren Beisser. “We decided that Wild Domestic has definitely won, but the other two were so close, and because of their three different styles, we’re going to shortlist each of them on different nights. We want to support the local" - The Observer

Written by: James Reaney
Sept.17th/2010

"LOLA 2010’s outdoor music was born to be wild when it opened on Friday afternoon…On Friday, Sarnia-tied, London-based Wild Domestic energized the afternoon and scores of fans with an opening bandshell set that was precisely driving and disciplined and dreamscaping perfection by turns.
Some titles from the setlist — Cowboy Boots and Casual Suits, Francis Bacon (named for the British artist, who would be pleased) and Universally Known/Already Forgotten — give a little sense of the band’s soundscapes.
The band’s two guitars, bass, trumpet and keyboards/synth never settle for the merely domestic. In case some extra wildness is needed, did we mention the band has two drummers who — like everybody in Wild Domestic — know what they’re doing." - The London Free Press

Written by: James Reaney

"There are famous names at LOLA 2010 — like NYC art superstar Yoko Ono, represented by two billboards in downtown London.
There are former Londoners, like Dan Snaith, leader of Caribou, winner of the 2008 Polaris Music Prize and up for the 2010 Polaris. London, England-based Snaith leads the Canadian band at the bandshell on Saturday.
There are rock stars, like Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, who plays with Text of Light to end LOLA’s music fest on Sunday at the bandshell.
But the honours of sounding the first notes when the fest’s outdoor music begins on Friday go to a band of Sarnia Northern secondary school grads, Wild Domestic. Now using London as its base, the seven-piece “healing and easy-listening jam band” plays the Kiwanis bandshell on Friday afternoon.
“Wild Domestic is a band that must be seen and heard live,” says the band’s MySpace page.
Wild Domestic began layering its guitars/synths/keyboards/trumpet/drums sounds last year. It’s already pulled off a rare coup, becoming the first band to play the Sarnia Rogers Bayfest stage and LOLA the same summer." - London Free Press

Written by: Drew Whitson, Gazette staff
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

"Playing to a packed house at the Black Shire Pub Friday night, the seven-piece indie collective Wild Domestic rocked both an entertaining and engaging set."

"Although the show didn't quite start on time, there was hardly enough standing room when Wild Domestic began their set--tables had to be removed to allow for more standing room near the front of the stage"

"Originally from Sarnia the band showcased their talent using multiple instruments and layering their sounds creatively. Among those were cowbells, multiple drum sets, an effects keyboard and trumpet."

"Although many of the songs were instrumentally driven rather than lyrically heavy, the band showed they were skilled enough to arrange a wide variety of pieces."

"Wild Domestic's set was certainly not repetitive, and the crowd enjoyed the musical variety."

"A major highlight of the evening was an amazing Radiohead rendition (idioteque) that had fans jumping in delight. Wild Domestic was definitely worth the 5$ cover charge." - The Gazette

Written by: Drew Whitson, Gazette staff
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

"Playing to a packed house at the Black Shire Pub Friday night, the seven-piece indie collective Wild Domestic rocked both an entertaining and engaging set."

"Although the show didn't quite start on time, there was hardly enough standing room when Wild Domestic began their set--tables had to be removed to allow for more standing room near the front of the stage"

"Originally from Sarnia the band showcased their talent using multiple instruments and layering their sounds creatively. Among those were cowbells, multiple drum sets, an effects keyboard and trumpet."

"Although many of the songs were instrumentally driven rather than lyrically heavy, the band showed they were skilled enough to arrange a wide variety of pieces."

"Wild Domestic's set was certainly not repetitive, and the crowd enjoyed the musical variety."

"A major highlight of the evening was an amazing Radiohead rendition (idioteque) that had fans jumping in delight. Wild Domestic was definitely worth the 5$ cover charge." - The Gazette

Wriiten by Ian Alexander, Melissa Upfold, and Jessica Pedlar of Fix Magazine

As the night went on, the party GREW. Now with a population in the hundreds, Trinity unleashed Wild Domestic (formerly Kid Skeleton) into the minds and rock-dancing bodies of many, many impressed brand-new WD fans. Here’s some quotes I had yelled at me over the soundsplosion that was Wild Domestic:
“Who are these guys? They’re ****ing AMAZING! And I’m a tough sell!” - David Evans.
“This is a band that I don’t find myself wanting to dance to...I HAVE to dance to them! They are so tight!” - Jordan Alexander.
“I need to know the name of this band so I can check them out! ...what? ...WHAT!?” - Lots of people.

Download the entire magazine for free and review the rest of Pandemonium 2 here: www.fixmagazine.ca - Fix Magazine