Biography
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Years Active
2003 – present (22 years)
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Founded In
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The I Spies breed an imposing sound. Robertson's layered guitar grit scuzzes-up Kay's strong pop rants, while Payne's infectious bass melodies race alongside Saks' machine gun percussion. Organs and synths pulse in and out. The music is urgent and abrasive; big and fresh; hook-laden and filler-free. In The Night will almost certainly blow the Toronto-based Spies' cover.
Your iPod needs this record. Your town needs this band.
The I Spies began in 2003 as four young musicians experimenting with angular riffs and New Wave hooks, inspired by the likes of The Clash and The Police and by the attitudes of bands like Television and XTC. Subsequent years saw the I Spies slowly building an underground fan-base as a an antisocial and occasional contributor to Toronto's vibrant rock 'n roll scene. But recently, the I Spies have redoubled their ambitions. They have become more than the sum of their influences. Their energetic and fiery pop songs translate flawlessly into high energy live performance. Armed with a clear agenda and a stunning record, the Spies are ready to infiltrate.
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