Biography
Originating from Montreal, Canada, October Sky has been playing music together for over a decade. What started as three teenagers with a passion for music developed into a threesome with a common desire to excel in the studio and on stage. The Canadian trio consists of Karl Raymond (vocals & guitars), Alex Racine (drums) and Yanik Rouleau (keyboards). Their musical output includes four albums (2 EP and 2 LP), three music videos, several international tours, and a host of sold-out live performances.
Back in September 2008, October Sky released their first full-length album “Hell Isn’t My Home,” which garnered them instant success. The album features 10 tracks which alternate between melodic rock and ambient alternative. The LP earned them three awards for best provincial rock song, rock CD, and rock music video. Two music videos soon followed, one of which was in rotation on MUCH Loud and in the Top 5 on Musique Plus. During this time, the band also performed live on national TV for CTV’s Telethon of Stars and was interviewed on Musique Plus.
Since this time, October Sky has not looked back. They followed their debut LP release with a national tour which touched down in 15 Canadian cities from Montreal to Vancouver. Their music often brings them on the road and they have also performed alongside such well-established artists and Alexisonfire, Mobile, Bad Religion, and Michel Pagliaro. As national winners of the Global Battle of the Bands, October Sky represented Canada in London, England in April 2010 at The Scala.
October Sky has stretched their musical muscles in Europe with their first foreign tours in France, Belgium and United Kingdom. The media coverage they regularly receive on air and on paper is a testament to their mounting status as serious musicians. Their live performances feature a mesmerizing, harmonic fusion of music, voices, lights, and video effects. October Sky has now over 200 live performances to their name and their singles have been in rotation on international radio stations.
They have also released world-wide their latest album "The Apotic Season" on June 18, 2012. Their studio work produces strong, alternative riffs punctuated by soft, captivating vocal melodies. The new tracks promise much for the trio for the years to come.
Since the band’s inception, October Sky have been reaching forward, both musically and professionally. Their singles bring together the best in alternative music, with songs so engaging you would think you had heard them already. One listen, live or on CD, will ensure you that they offer a great deal and promise even more.
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