Marianas Trench (band)

Marianas Trench (band)
Marianas Trench

Marianas Trench at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards
Background information
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Pop punk
Years active 2001–present
Labels 604 Records
Associated acts
Kate Voegele
Carly Rae Jepsen
Jessica Lee
Emily Osment
Danny Fernandes
Website http://www.marianastrench.net/
Members
Josh Ramsay
Matt Webb
Mike Ayley
Ian Casselman

Marianas Trench is a Juno-nominated Canadian pop punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, formed in 2001. The band is considered to be one the most popular and talented bands in Canada. they have released two full length albums and is currently working on a third, titled Ever After, set to be released on November 21, 2011.[1] The full length album was released on MuchMusic's website as part of their FirstSpin

Contents

History

Early years and formation

Lead singer and lyricist Josh Ramsay grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a singing teacher and his father owning a recording studio. Ramsay also shared the love of music and started a solo career at the age of 14. He later needed a supporting band and recruited high school friend Matt Webb and local musicians Morgan Hempsted and Steve Marshall. Josh Ramsay attended high school at Magee Secondary School. Together they formed a band named Ramsay Fiction.[2]

After disbanding Ramsay Fiction, Ramsay and Webb searched for new band mates. Ramsay found drummer Ian Casselman's wanted ad in the Georgia Straight. Through Casselman, they found Mike Ayley as bassist. Casselman and Ayley had previously played in a band together. The foursome chose the name Marianas Trench for their band. After much perseverance they were signed under 604 Records, owned by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, and Jonathan Simkin.

Marianas Trench EP (2002–2005)

The band recorded and released a self-titled EP in 2002. It contained songs which would later be added onto their debut album, Fix Me.

Fix Me (2006–2008)

In 2006, the band released their first full-length album entitled Fix Me. It included the singles "Say Anything", "Decided to Break It", and the hit single "Shake Tramp". The album was engineered and mixed by Mike Fraser. The band performed concerts nation-wide to promote the album, alongside Faber Drive.

Masterpiece Theatre (2009–2011)

Masterpiece Theatre, the band's follow-up album, was released as planned on February 24, 2009, as announced on the band's MySpace on January 22, 2009.

The title track "Masterpiece Theatre I" is the basis of the entire album. The sixth track is titled "Masterpiece Theatre II," which is an expansion of the first track. The twelfth and final track is titled "Masterpiece Theatre III," which quotes each previous song in the album in addition to incorporating rhythms, melodies, and concepts from the other tracks.

The album debuted at #4 on the Canadian Albums Chart. "Cross My Heart" became the band's second song to peak at #1 on both the Much Music Countdown and iTunes Canada Digital Download. "Cross My Heart" was nominated for four MMVAs in 2009 and was certified platinum in Canada.[3] Recently after, Marianas Trench reached the #1 spot with the song All To Myself on Much Music's MOD. All To Myself also made Platinum certification in August 2009 in Canada.[4]

The music video for "Beside You" premiered on MuchOnDemand on October 30, 2009.

On September 23, 2010, the band played their first ever American show, at the Bowery Electric in Manhattan. [5]

On November 30, 2010, Directors Cut of Masterpiece Theatre was released, which included bonus acoustic tracks of the songs "Celebrity Status" and "Cross My Heart", an alternate version of the song "Good to You" (feat. Jessica Lee), as well as a never-before recorded cover of "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel.

The band played the final show of their Masterpiece Theatre tour on December 18, 2010 in their hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia at the Orpheum Theatre, during which their manager and the co-founder of 604 Records, Jonathan Simkin, revealed the album had gone platinum in Canada.

During this time, the band played five free shows at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.[6] Josh Ramsay also took part in a project called 'Young Artists For Haiti' to try and raise funds to support the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Ever After (2011–Present)

The band has completed the process of recording their third studio album. On June 19, 2011 Ramsay tweeted that the album will be titled Ever After. It was set to be released November 29, 2011, but was then changed to November 21.[7] The following track names have been announced: "Desperate Measures", "Haven't Had Enough", "Fallout", "By Now", "So Soon", "Toy Soldiers", "Truth or Dare", "Stutter", "Ever After" and "There's No Place Like Home". Ramsay has also stated that there will be no breaks in between tracks on the new record, as soon as one track ends the next will begin without pause.[8]

The first single released from the album was "Haven't Had Enough". It was first performed live on July 7, 2011 [9] at Roger's Sarnia Bayfest. "Haven't Had Enough" reached the #1 spot on iTunes Canada Top of the Charts and Pop Downloads and was named "Song of the Week" by The Tune. Through a series of Studio Updates on their YouTube page, the band has released recordings of the gospel choir for their song "Stutter" as well as a track with some of the vocals of the band.[10] The music video for "Haven't Had Enough" was released on August 25, 2011.[11]

The band released the cover of Ever After on their Facebook page [12] on October 17, 2011. It featured toys on a shelf that Ramsay has collected from various crying children on airplane flights during tours and vacation.

The band has announced that they will be going on tour in the United States with Simple Plan, Forever the Sickest Kids and The Cab starting October 28, 2011. They will also be touring with Simple Plan, All Time Low, and These Kids Wear Crowns in Canada starting on February 11, 2012.

The band also participated in the University of British Columbia's Lipdub event on March 26, 2011. The video features approximately a thousand students and community members lip-syncing to the songs "Raise Your Glass," by Pink, and "Celebrity Status," by Marianas Trench. The video was released April 8, 2011[13]

Marianas Trench joined The Glamour Kills Tour 2011 with The Ready Set, Allstar Weekend, The Downtown Fiction, and We Are The In Crowd. The tour has finished.[14]

Band members

Current members


Media Appearances

Year Title Notes
2006 Kyle XY Guest appearance
Urban Rush Interviewed and performed
2007 Video on Trial Ramsay appeared as a guest judge
Much on Demand Interviewed and performed
2009 Much on Demand Interviewed and performed
Urban Rush Interviewed and performed
The Next Star Ramsay appeared on The Next Star with Kate Voegele
Much on Demand Interviewed and performed
Much Music Part of the "Holiday House Crashers" Series
Much on Demand Interviewed and performed
2010 Much Music Video Awards Interviewed and performed
Much Music-Born to Be Guest Appearance

Discography

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Award Result
2007 "Shake Tramp" SOCAN No. 1 Song Award Won
2008 Marianas Trench Canadian Radio Music Awards Best New Group/Solo Artist of the Year Nominated
2008 "Shake Tramp" Juno Video of the Year Nominated
2009 "Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards Favourite Canadian Video Nominated
"Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards MUCH LOUD Rock Video of the Year Nominated
"Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video Nominated
"Cross My Heart" MuchMusic Video Awards Director of the Year Won
2009 Masterpiece Theatre Western Canadian Music Awards Pop Recording of the Year Won
2010 "Cross My Heart" INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Astral Media Radio Favourite Single Won
"Cross My Heart" INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Favourite Video Won
Marianas Trench INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Favourite Pop Artist/Group Nominated
2010 Marianas Trench Canadian Radio Music Award Fan's Choice Award Nominated
2010 Marianas Trench Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Award Nielsen Entertainment Emerging Artist Award Won
2010 "Celebrity Status" MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave Video Nominated
"Celebrity Status" MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year Nominated
2010 Marianas Trench Friendsorenemies.com Band of the Year Nominated
2010 "Masterpiece Theatre" AlternativeAddiction.com Album of the Year[15] Nominated
"Celebrity Status" AlternativeAddiction.com Song of the Year[16] Nominated
2010 "Good To You" (feat. Jessica Lee) MuchMusic.com Top 50 Picks of 2010 Nominated
2011 "Celebrity Status" INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Astral Media Radio Favourite Single Won
Marianas Trench INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Pop Artist/Group of the Year Won
"Celebrity Status" INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards Video of the Year Nominated
2011 Marianas Trench Canadian Radio Music Award Fan's Choice Award Nominated
2011 "Shake Tramp" MTV O Music Awards Most Viral Dance Nominated
2011 "Good To You" (feat. Jessica Lee) MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year Nominated
"Good To You" (feat. Jessica Lee) MuchMusic Video Awards Director of the Year Nominated
"Good To You" (feat. Jessica Lee) MuchMusic Video Awards Muchmusic.com Most Watched Video of the Year Nominated
2011 Marianas Trench Urban Culture Conference Awards Best Vancouver Rock Artist/Band Won
2011 Marianas Trench J-14 Rising Star Awards Best Band Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Marianas Trench Set November 21 for Ever After". Universal Music Canada. http://universalmusic.ca/new-marianas-trench-release/. Retrieved 2011-09-29. 
  2. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEeKC7paWvQ&feature=related
  3. ^ "Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum - January 2005". Cria.ca. http://www.cria.ca/gold/0509_g.php. Retrieved 2011-03-02. 
  4. ^ "Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum". Cria.ca. http://www.cria.ca/goldplat.php. Retrieved 2011-03-02. 
  5. ^ "Marianas Trench, Artist of the Week / Show Review". Inside Beat. http://www.inside-beat.com/music/marianas-trench-1.2348761#.ToUTE7_DNKE. 
  6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=311828559257
  7. ^ "Marianas Trench Set November 21 for Ever After". Universal Music Canada. http://universalmusic.ca/new-marianas-trench-release/. Retrieved 2011-09-29. 
  8. ^ "Marianas Trench Set November 21 for Ever After". Universal Music Canada. http://universalmusic.ca/new-marianas-trench-release/. Retrieved 2011-09-29. 
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhjGRN3G-4o
  10. ^ "Song of the Week: Marianas Trench - "Haven't Had Enough"". http://www.thetunemusic.com/2011/07/song-of-week-marianas-trench-havent-had.html. 
  11. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c5XkGbEQiE&feature=youtu.be
  12. ^ facebook.com/marianastrench
  13. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpp3quce1Vo
  14. ^ "The Glamour Kills Tour". The Glamour Kills Tour. http://www.theglamourkillstour.com. Retrieved 2011-03-02. 
  15. ^ "The Best of Alternative Addiction 2010 | Top 20 Albums". Alternativeaddiction.com. http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/bestof/bestof2010/results/top_20_albums.asp. Retrieved 2011-03-02. 
  16. ^ "The Best of Alternative Addiction 2010 | Top 50 Songs". Alternativeaddiction.com. http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/bestof/bestof2010/results/top50.asp. Retrieved 2011-03-02. 

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