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10 months in the making, Toronto-based pop-rock outfit Fade Chromatic has finally released their debut music video for the frenetic, delay-drenched single, “Waiting For The Edge“. Shot by Spectrum Pictures over 3 days in Scarborough and downtown Toronto, the video is a dark take on the lyrical content in the band’s otherwise upbeat and catchy music. The song is the first official single release from the band’s debut self-titled EP, produced by Damon de Szegheo (Bruce Cockburn, Ruby Coast) and Justin Helle. The album was released in July 2012.

Formed in early 2011, Fade Chromatic already enjoys a strong fan base and has won over audiences at many high-profile events and festivals (such as CMW 2012 and headlining the T&T Waterfront Nightmarket Festival). The band is heading back into the studio for the month of November to record their next effort, and putting together touring plans for early 2013.

You can catch them next at Rancho Relaxo on October 31 for a special Halloween-themed show presented by Two Way Monologues. -

Fade Chromatic, a Toronto based indie rock band making waves in the local music scene out with their new release Careless//Madness. The group layers melodic pop vocal hooks with heavy drums, guitar, and bass. Influenced by many area of rock, including punk, indie, and alternative, the band has continued to develop their sound since their 2011 incarnation. Fresh off their May 9th performance at Rancho Relaxo, New Wax Show reporter Sierra Sun caught up with Fade Chromatic to discuss their current EP. - New Wax Highlights

Date of show: July 6, 2012
Written by: Chiara DiAngelo

We headed out to The Annex Live for Fade Chromatic’s self-titled EP release party put on by The Indie Machine. If you are unfamiliar with the Toronto pop-rock four-piece, Fade Chromatic is comprised of Jordan Abrams (vocals), Sean Messenger (guitar), Alex Draper-Millan (bass) and Shawn Burgess (drums).

While there was an extensive wait between sets to get the stage and sound ready, their friends were luckily willing to wait. The band finally walked onto the stage shortly after midnight. Bathed in green and red lights, the party began. Full of surprises, the band threw out multiple beach balls for the crowd to bat around; they also cranked up a smoke machine, shot off confetti guns, and invited as many people as could possibly fit up onto the stage to sing along. Their performance is pretty fun on its own and doesn’t necessarily require all these bells and whistles, but this being their EP release party and all, it definitely added to the exciting atmosphere.

They might not be the most experienced band yet, but Abrams is a pretty great frontman, obviously feeding off the crowd’s energy and singing directly to them – often crouching down and touching their hands. It works pretty well as he likely knows everyone in the crowd up front. The real show-stopper of the band though is Burgess on drums. Not only is he a great drummer, he’s just so into it – his hair flails about just as much as his arms!

As for the music, their set showcased their debut EP, including “Wind Up Dead” and the super catchy single “Waiting For The Edge.” To the crowd’s delight, the band came back out for an encore, bringing up their former bassist (who actually recorded the EP with them and met his replacement in Draper-Millan for the first time) to help sing on their cover of The Killers’ “All These Things That I’ve Done.” If there’s one thing for sure, Fade Chromatic know how to have a good time on stage!

You can listen to their EP over on Soundcloud and download their single “Waiting for the Edge” for free. Next up, they have a 3-night stint on the PC Stage at the TNT Waterfront Nightmarket Festival in Toronto July 20-22. - Buying Shots for Bands

First time gigs at the Boathouse are unlike any other. As an indie mecca for musicians and music fans, the Boathouse provides a stage for every talented individual seeking their 15 minutes in front of a real participating audience. Geared up to open for Stone Set on Friday July 9, Fade Chromatic is the Waterloo–based remnants of Circadian Rhythm, revamped and revived with an onslaught of fantastic original music. Eclectically influenced by artists ranging from Jason Mraz to Dream Theatre and Opeth, the band “dove headfirst into playing gigs and recording.” Their goal is to drop an EP to listening ears over the next several months. In the meantime, their original work is up on Myspace as the band continues to add to their catalog of fresh rock meets pop punk. “Kitchener–Waterloo has a great assortment of local talent,” the band writes in an email interview. “The universities provide a great stage for young musicians to come together and create interesting musical partnerships. The venues in the area also seem to provide a bit more of a cohesive and fostering atmosphere than a larger city such as Toronto. That’s exactly how Fade Chromatic got started, after meeting at UW and cutting their teeth in local venues.” Evoking a full–on dance party, Fade Chromatic entices their audiences show over by offering a high energy live show. “(We love to) get people moving,” they say. “The focus on musicianship is perhaps slightly higher than most bands, but never at the expense of having fun. We try to not take ourselves too seriously.” So what have you got to lose? Boathouse. Rock Bands. Dance Party. Sounds like something you should be marking on your calendar. Catch Stone Set, Fade Chromatic and Fans of Crime at the Boathouse, Friday July 9. “Realize how valuable your fans are,” advises the band. “They can do a lot for you, and consistently bringing fans out makes you a hotter commodity for promoters. Also, a large part of being successful is who you know, so make sure you always have some business cards on you; you never know who you will run into - Echo Weekly

Despite the proximity to Ashbridge's Bay, the only stinky thing at the 3rd annual T&T Waterfront Night Market was the tofu — heightened, no doubt, by the glut of stalls grilling all sorts of delicious treats.

One thing of special note this year is the Takoyaki or octopus balls; these tender little mouthfuls seem to have really caught on — at least during my visit. Yum! On the beverage, side there seems to be a strange love for the pineapple that's got the vendors in a frenzy. When did that happen?

The crowds were pretty intense on Friday night, but the lineups moved quickly enough and after the peak between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. you could generally get your food within 15 minutes from any given booth.

There was a small area with some amusement park attractions (giant slide, water gun race) but very few people bothered with this. Most people enjoyed headliners Fade Chromatic, who did their best to compete with the food — the hands down main attraction.

The Festival runs through the weekend; Saturday 1PM to Midnight and Sunday 1-10PM. - Blog TO

Who's ready for some truly great music Tuesday December 8th at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), for Indie Tuesday's brought to you by Steam Whistle Breweries? We have Jordan Abrams who is a phenomenal singer/songwriter! Liam Williams - front man of Mind of the Machine breaking his fans out of their metal comfort zone to bring some acoustic gold to the Linsmore! Finally we are ending the night with the high-energy, super fun rock of Scarlett's Hand! As always a $5 Pint Special, No Cover and Fun is on offer! The show starts at 8pm, come out and support some great local and original talent! - Linsmore Tavern