Described as making music that bridges the gap between electro-pop/new wave and supercharged indie-rock, These Electric Lives play their own brand of “melodic dance rock”. TEL’s exciting and energetic live show consistently delivers uplifting and danceable anthems fueled by an intensity of honest emotion and the powerful soaring voice of lead singer Mark Stanfield.

After gaining the attention of fans and industry alike with their homemade Learn By Doing EP, the Toronto, Canada based quartet began working with Juno-nominated producer João Carvalho (João Carvalho Mastering) releasing their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut EP in 2007. The underground hit “We Should Be Believing” charted regularly on college and internet radio stations around the globe.

These Electric Lives’ infectious and catchy songs have become increasingly popular with DJ's and producers in Canada, the US, and Europe, prompting the release of a TEL remix album in 2008. Their high energy live sets have earned them praise and the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Boxer Rebellion (UK), Mystery Jets (UK), Asobi Seksu (NYC) Bang Lime (members of Metric), The Skydiggers, and Beast (Montreal). The band has performed on the national TV show “MTV Live” and and was featured on AUX TV's “Band Foto”.

In September 2010, TEL released a new EP entitled “We See Light…” and are currently back in the studio working on new material, including a dance track collaboration with New Zealand producer Yuhei Kubo, to be released on Bonerizing Records (Sweden) this spring. Fresh off their Indie Week Canada win, These Electric Lives are also gearing up for their first international tour in May which will include dates in Dublin and Belfast, headlining Indie Week Ireland and showcasing at Liverpool Sound City.

TEL is: Mark Stanfield - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Synth; Bryan Lowe - Guitar, Vocals; Gary Peter - Bass, Guitar, Synth, Vocals; Robbie Butcher - Drums


PRESS:

“They’ve got a sound that makes me think of happier days in the Cure mixed with a few guitar licks from U2.”

Alan Cross (The Edge/ExploreMusic)

“The local four-piece seems to be able to effortlessly churn out anthems, which is why they're hotly tipped for big things.”

Toronto Star

“a sweet, catchy mix of danceable Jimmy Eat World-meets-Radiohead melodies and a genuinely exciting live show in which the entire band swayed and rocked out without the slightest hint of gratuitous posing. One day soon these guys are gonna be big. Seriously.”

NOW Magazine

“TEL have that Euro-pop rock sensibility mixed with a North American refined sound that is quite easy on the ears; definitely marketable in a global sense.”

livemusicTO

“With vocals that evoke Robert Smith of The Cure and some guitar licks reminiscent of U2, These Electric Lives will do very well in Ireland, as their sound is a perfect fit for the Irish music scene. Watch for the highlight of an already fruitful career!”

Indieweek.com

“These Electric Lives bridges the gap between Electropop/New Wave and supercharged indie-rock resulting in bold yet danceable mirror-ball anthems for a prospering Canadian music scene.”

Lonely Vagabond