The Marble Index (band)
The Marble Index | |
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Maple Music (Canada) | |
Members | Brad Germain Ryan Tweedle Adam Knickle |
Website | https://www.instagram.com/the_marble_index/ |
The Marble Index is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The group formed in 2001, and comprised Brad Germain (
History
The Marble Index was formed in Hamilton, Ontario in 2001 by Brad Germain, Ryan Tweedle and Adam Knickle. After being discontented with other bands they had played with, Germain and Knickle decided to start their own band with songs they had written at Adam's grandmothers house. After auditioning various bass players, they asked their friend Ryan Tweedle (at the time a guitar player) to join them since they did not have a bassist. Their first EP was recorded in 2002. It took less than a week to complete.
They were soon approached and signed by Canadian Music Manager Dan Brooks (Lowest of The Low/The Miniatures/The Meligrove Band), who was from Hamilton, Ontario but had resided in the United Kingdom for a number of years. The band recorded their self-titled album with John Kettle in
In late 2004, The Marble Index opened for
In autumn 2006, The Marble Index song “All That I Know” was featured in a
Hiatus (2009-2017)
Although never officially announced, the band decided to go on hiatus in early 2010. They recorded demos for a new album, but never entered the studio to record them. The group ended with numerous songs in the vault from a never released record titled “Destroy The Earth While There’s Still Time”.
The Marble Index shared the stage with many big acts including - The Pixies, Hot Hot Heat, Billy Talent, Three Days Grace, Pilate, Hanoi Rocks, Powderfinger, 54-40, Massive Attack, Thornley, Bedouin Soundclash, The Trews, and Mother Mother. The group had toured extensively throughout their active 9 years and was said to be one of Canada's hardest working bands.
Reunion
2018–Present
Discography
- Watch Your Candles, Watch Your Knives (2006) Canada/USA/United Kingdom/Europe/Japan/Switzerland/Austria/Germany
- The Marble Index (2004) Canada/United Kingdom/Europe/Japan/Australia
- I Believe UK EP (2004) UK
- I Believe 7" single (2004) Canada
- EP (2002)
References
- ^ "The Marble Index". Discogs. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ Newton, Steve (December 7, 2006). "The Marble Index moves beyond the garage", The Georgia Straight. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- Allmusic. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ Carroll, Bryan (March 15, 2006). "Marble Index finds success in Europe ... but not the time to pay speeding tickets", Vue Weekly. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
- ^ Sperounes, Sandra (February 18, 2005). "Marble Index gets Juno nod, needs airplay: Hamilton band in line for best new group", Edmonton Journal, p. E12.