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Sad news: The Organ call it quits
We at Too Pure are sorry to report that The Organ have decided to call it a day.
A short statement on their website simply reads,"The Organ are breaking up. We want to thank our friends, fans, and
family for all the support you gave to us. Thank you. Shelby, Jenny,
Katie, Debora, and Shmoo."
In a short space of time, The Organ gained rapid exposure with the release of their first EP, Sinking Hearts; and a live show that has spirited them on stage with some of the most significant bands today. A critical and popular favourite, The Organ wrote melodic and introspective music based on layered interplay among their instrumentalists - Debora Cohen, guitar; Ashley Webber, bass (later replaced by Shmoo); Shelby Stocks, drums; Jenny Smyth, Hammond organ - and the intimate and doleful lyrics of their lead singer, Katie Sketch. In 2003, The Organ signed a co-record deal with both Mint and 604 Records. As a result, their debut record, Grab That Gun, was released on May 25th, 2004.
The Canadian press and indie publications across the U.S. praised The Organ's dream-pop inflected music. The Organ rapidly grew a live following, aided by and resulting in the band playing prominent European festivals in 2005, alongside The Cure, !!! and The Raveonettes (Route Du Rock) and Cat Power (Le Inrocks Festival, Paris). The Organ set their sights on the UK, braving dingy Brit venues to win further fans to the cause. Grab That Gun was licensed to London independent label Too Pure, April 2006 and they quickly won over UK fans and critics alike.
Through the Organ's live appearances in Europe, Katie Sketch was discovered by the international fashion world, and has since been seen in a variety of magazine spreads, including a recent twelve page spread in the UK edition of Vogue.
We are very sad to say good-bye but we wish the band all the best in
their future endeavors.
Posted 11/12/2006
- London in-store appearance/New Single 09/07/2006
- Reading & Leeds Festival appearance 24/05/2006
- More Organ dates announced 16/05/2006
Biography
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Artist Site: www.theorgan.ca