The 905s
Brampton, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
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If you love tight, new-wavey powerpop a la The Buzzcocks, and I know you do, then look no further than The 905s to satisfy your cravings, led by the irrepressible Andy Butler, their songs are filled with hooks and energy, and we're glad to have 'em every year they play IPO Toronto which, fortunately, is every year! - David Bash - Founder of the International Pop Overthrow fest.
Andy Butler - New Test Sounds
My first exposure to Andy Butler was a tune called “Hamilton Head” that knocked my fucking socks off and I haven’t recovered since! Repeated exposure to this tune helped, but I just couldn’t get this Thunders like riff rock/power-pop anthem out of my noggin. All of the right elements are there, loud hook laden guitars, catchy sing along choruses and a driving beat. Not only can you dance to it, but you can thrust your fists in the air in rhythm! The song is the story of the legendary Canadian band, Teenage Head (from Hamilton, hence the title) who helped bring rock and roll back to the radio in the late 70’s.
And the rest of this CD? More of the same high energy power pop that’ll grab your ears and won’t let go. Just think of the ideal mixture of bands like The Diodes, Rich Kids, Raspberries, Syl Sylvain, MC5 (Back In The USA era) and even the Beatles and you’ll get the picture! And live, these guys (now called Andy Butler and the 905’s) are just a killing rock and roll machine!
- Dave O'Halleron
- Lost In Tyme (Fanzine)
Andy Butler - New Test Sounds
My first exposure to Andy Butler was a tune called “Hamilton Head” that knocked my fucking socks off and I haven’t recovered since! Repeated exposure to this tune helped, but I just couldn’t get this Thunders like riff rock/power-pop anthem out of my noggin. All of the right elements are there, loud hook laden guitars, catchy sing along choruses and a driving beat. Not only can you dance to it, but you can thrust your fists in the air in rhythm! The song is the story of the legendary Canadian band, Teenage Head (from Hamilton, hence the title) who helped bring rock and roll back to the radio in the late 70’s.
And the rest of this CD? More of the same high energy power pop that’ll grab your ears and won’t let go. Just think of the ideal mixture of bands like The Diodes, Rich Kids, Raspberries, Syl Sylvain, MC5 (Back In The USA era) and even the Beatles and you’ll get the picture! And live, these guys (now called Andy Butler and the 905’s) are just a killing rock and roll machine!
- Dave O'Halleron
- Lost In Tyme (Fanzine)
Blasting out of the suburbs with full-throttle power pop, Canadian rockers, THE 905s, mix elements of classic punk a la Buzzcocks with a one-two combo of modern day punch and crunch. Tight-knit and poppy, this rowdy 4-piece is raucus, raw and here to rattle your jaw with 'Sucker Punch' at Indiecharts.com
- Mike Cameo
Indies' Top Ten - Indiecharts.com
Blasting out of the suburbs with full-throttle power pop, Canadian rockers, THE 905s, mix elements of classic punk a la Buzzcocks with a one-two combo of modern day punch and crunch. Tight-knit and poppy, this rowdy 4-piece is raucus, raw and here to rattle your jaw with 'Sucker Punch' at Indiecharts.com
- Mike Cameo
Indies' Top Ten - Indiecharts.com
The 905s - Break Out
The cd captures the vibe of all that pre-digital age maximum RnR fervour!
SOOOOOO many great hooks n' classic idiom moments, the little stops n' vocal stab jokes are aaaawesome!!! I f*cking love the album!!
I feel like it's like sitting at CBGB's watching The Kinks jam with the earlymid Who and Stiv Bators and Frankie Venom jumpin around all over the place... but, heavy!! The engineering is nice and believable too!!!
- Gord "the Exalted Piledriver" Kirchin - My Views
The 905s - Break Out
The cd captures the vibe of all that pre-digital age maximum RnR fervour!
SOOOOOO many great hooks n' classic idiom moments, the little stops n' vocal stab jokes are aaaawesome!!! I f*cking love the album!!
I feel like it's like sitting at CBGB's watching The Kinks jam with the earlymid Who and Stiv Bators and Frankie Venom jumpin around all over the place... but, heavy!! The engineering is nice and believable too!!!
- Gord "the Exalted Piledriver" Kirchin - My Views
Discography
The 905s - Radio Sessions (2013)
The 905s - Break Out (2009)
Andy Butler - New Test Sounds (2007)
All available on ITUNES, Amazon, cdbaby
CHRW in London Ont. have featured songs on the show Radio Whatwave.
CIUT in Toronto have featured songs on the radio show Real Cool Time.
CBC's website has songs featured in an artist profile.
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Bio
The 905s are your favorite band you may not have heard yet.
They seem to hide slightly under the radar.
As trends come and go, they are the constant, unrelenting, band, sticking to their guns, playing the music that matters.
Formed in 2007, and fronted by chief songwriter.Andy Butler.
Its' 70's Brit inspired music, channeled through everything from Mod, Punk, Powerpop, Glam, and Rockabilly.
They have an edge, in that its accessible but, still very raw and powerful.
Influenced by the likes of Cheap Trick, Ramones, The Clash, Dolls, Kinks, Beatles and Who. It's all thrown in the mix.
What's churned out? The best elements of rock n' roll, poured into 3 minute original epics.
Kick ass energetic live shows.
Catchy, clever, songwriting.
Singalong chorus's made for a terrace chant.
Guitar crunch.
Strong beat.
Deep bass.
Vocals with attitude.
Its not merely cliches when its the real deal.
Make The 905s your new fave band, your friends will be impressed.
The 905s have shared the stage more than once with Can-punk legends Teenage Head.
Festivals including The International Pop Overthrow,
Montreal's yearly Punk festival, Pouzza Fest.
The 905s have also played great Toronto area clubs such as, The Horseshoe Tavern, The Rivoli, The Sister.
The Casbah in Hamilton.
In Montreal they've played, The Katacombes, Foufoune Electique
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