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Draft:Sun Junkies

  • Comment: No changes to the article have been made since it was last declined. Phuzion (talk) 17:32, 2 October 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Coverage seems to reflect that of a non-notable hobby band. I am assuming no charting singles/albums? PK650 (talk) 10:28, 25 August 2023 (UTC)
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Sun Junkies
Sun Junkies performing in 2021
Sun Junkies performing in 2021
Background information
OriginBrantford, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
  • Bummer Records
Members
  • Noah Carmichael
  • Issa Mohammad
  • Nick Stacy
  • Ethan Silver
Websitewww.bummerrecords.ca/artists/sun-junkies

Sun Junkies is a Canadian indie rock band from Brantford, Ontario. The band consists of Noah Carmichael (lead vocals), Issa Mohammad (bass), Nick Stacy (drums, percussion), and Ethan Silver (guitar).[1] The band was started in 2016 by Carmichael as a high school junior, eventually forming the current lineup in 2018.[2]

History edit

Carmichael developed the idea for Sun Junkies as a junior in high school in 2016, playing with anyone available until securing Stacy on drums. Mohammad had recently moved back to Brantford after living out of town, who then introduced the others to Silver to form their current consistent lineup.[3]

Sun Junkies released their first singles I'm Only Stupid Cuz My Parents Gave Me Pills and 519 (Reprise) in 2018, then releasing Sometimes and MDMA in 2019 which would be included in their debut album Technicolor Daydream of the same year. The band would go dark with new music up until the release of their EP Unconventional Methods of Transportation, two years later in 2021.[4]

In November of 2022, the band gained attention for opening for Australian rock group Skegss after previous opener Sir Chloe had to cancel.[5][6]

After the release of Transportation, Sun Junkies released several singles, three of which in 2023 which would be featured on their sophomore album Parachuting, which was released in October of that same year.[7] The album was debuted with a sold-out release show at the Horseshoe Tavern, supported by other local bands.[8] Parachuting is the band's longest record to date, with 15 songs.[9]

Side Projects edit

Members Issa Mohammad and Noah Carmichael co-founded the not-for-profit record label Bummer Records in 2020 as a means of providing local artists a platform to get their music published and heard by wider audiences. Originally intended just a means to distribute music, in 2022 they began hosting shows at local Brantford dive bar Two Doors Down. Many locals and fans consider Bummer and their shows as a spiritual successor to The Ford Plant[10], another local venue and record label which closed its doors in 2013.[11]

Bummer also hosts the annual music festival GNARFest since 2022. The festival has hosted over 20 artists, with shows occurring at Two Doors Down and a local skate park at Brant's Crossing Park.[12] Notable bands include Pkew pkew pkew, Single Mothers, Status/Non-Status, The Dirty Nil, Rikashay, Sun Junkies, Strawberry Cough, among others.[13] 2023's GNARFest was headlined by Metz and Daniel Romano, with support from both artists that had preformed the year prior and new, including bands Born Ruffians and Little Junior.

Several members of Sun Junkies perform in other bands, such as Silver occasionally performing with fellow Brantford band Miss Mae.

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

  • Technicolor Daydream (2019)
  • Parachuting (2023)

EPs edit

  • Unconventional Methods of Transportation (2021)

Singles edit

  • I'm Only Stupid Cuz My Parents Gave Me Pills (2018)
  • 519 (Reprise) (2018)
  • Sometimes (2019)
  • MDMA (2019)
  • If You Don't Know (By Now) (2021)
  • Say What You Say (2021)
  • Dancin' On Yr Grave (2022)
  • Lawn Chair Party (2022)
  • I'd Kill You If You'd Ask Politely (2022)
  • Fence Hopping (2022)
  • Thick Ice/Thin Patience (2022)
  • Parksong (2023)
  • Boat Traffic (2023)
  • Nothing/Smile (2023)

References edit

  1. ^ "Bummer Records". www.bummerrecords.ca. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ^ Admin (2021-07-01). "PREMIERE: Sun Junkies - "Say What You Say"". THE iNDiE MACHiNE. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  3. ^ "SUN JUNKIES". DULL RECORDS. 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  4. ^ "Premiere: Sun Junkies - Say What You Say". Cups N Cakes Network. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  5. ^ "Skegss, Sir Chloe, Adam Newling". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  6. ^ "Skegss". Collective Concerts. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  7. ^ JL (2023-11-11). "SUN JUNKIES – Canadian Noiseniks Rock Faster Than A Formula 1 Race Car On New Album 'PARACHUTING'". TURN UP THE VOLUME. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  8. ^ "Sun Junkies - Album Release | Horseshoe Tavern". www.horseshoetavern.com. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ^ Fernfield (2023-11-04). "SUN JUNKIES – New album – Parachuting". UNDERGROUND N' PROUD. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  10. ^ "BTOWN Community Features :: Why GNARFest Matters". The BTOWN. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  11. ^ "BTOWN x TIM FORD: The Sadies, Final Answer". The BTOWN. 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  12. ^ "BTOWN Upcoming Event :: GNARFest Featuring Single Mothers, Pkew Pkew Pkew, Status/Non-Status & more". The BTOWN. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  13. ^ "Bummer Records". www.bummerrecords.ca. Retrieved 2023-06-14.

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