tag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:/blogs/expanda-fuzz-cover-rough-trade-s-iconic-high-school-confidential?p=3Stories From The Fuzz Den2022-09-09T12:47:53-04:00Expanda Fuzzfalsetag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/70568372022-09-09T12:47:53-04:002023-10-16T10:50:34-04:00We cover the Ramones!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/011f386fd1e9b059b0bcab75789dfcc6aa0287ec/original/locket-love-1000.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small">Artwork by <a contents="meltingplastic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/meltingplastic/" target="_blank">meltingplastic</a></span></p>
<p>Today is the release day of "<a contents="Bop Til You Drop - The Ramones Project Vol. #3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theramonesproject.bandcamp.com/album/bop-til-you-drop" target="_blank"><strong>Bop Til You Drop - The Ramones Project Vol. #3</strong></a>".</p>
<p>We contributed a cover of "<a contents="Locket Love" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theramonesproject.bandcamp.com/track/locket-love" target="_blank">Locket Love</a>". </p>
<p>Have a listen to the entire comp here, and discover/support some new indie bands!</p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4246945292/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;"></iframe></p>
<p>And if you need a refresher on the amazing original, crank it:</p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yFl0y-X3Duo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/70051012022-06-30T13:08:30-04:002022-06-30T13:08:30-04:00Side by Side Weekend!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/c82aca55a78490d8a1c211a665b37d269d3f307a/original/sxsef.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Side by Side is BACK with some pretty sweet lineups. </p>
<p>We're on Saturday July 30, see you at Club Saw!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/69456572022-04-11T09:46:50-04:002022-04-11T09:54:23-04:00Live show! April 14, 2022 at Bar Robo with Paragon Cause!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Expanda Fuzz with Paragon Cause Poster" data-link-type="file" href="/files/1171769/Expanda%20Fuzz%20with%20Paragon%20Cause%20Poster" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/37feff877b0c03b357f74691b47c5d6b85d259c4/original/expanda-paragoncause2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Download a copy of this poster here! " data-link-label="Expanda Fuzz with Paragon Cause Poster" data-link-type="file" href="/files/1171769/Expanda%20Fuzz%20with%20Paragon%20Cause%20Poster" target="_blank">Download a copy of this poster here! </a></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/67334832021-09-01T19:47:26-04:002021-09-15T17:39:30-04:00Karanfil/Carnation<p><em><strong>A new performance film by Laura Taler <a contents="Streaming here sept 7-12" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/danceforth-karanfil-carnation-laura-taler" target="_blank">Streaming here sept 7-12</a></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/419c0aada551e83ac9b34fe0ac572f19fb195702/original/unnamed.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small">Photo: <a contents="Melanie Mathieu" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mathieu-photo.com/" target="_blank">Melanie Mathieu</a></span></p>
<p>Hey, all! It's been awhile and we have some news to share with you.</p>
<p>We recently got an opportunity to contribute a brand new, unreleased song and perform in an upcoming NAC Production called <em><strong><a contents="Karanfil/Carnation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/danceforth-karanfil-carnation-laura-taler" target="_blank">Karanfil/Carnation</a></strong></em>.</p>
<p><strong>"<a contents="Laura Taler" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://laurataler.ca/2021-Karanfil-Carnation" target="_blank">Laura Taler</a> </strong>brings us on a site-specific cinematic journey through the National Arts Centre’s theatrical underworld where the art of crafting private dreams is made public. While conjuring a ninety-nine-year-old photo of Bronislava Nijinska, Taler poses a series of questions about performance, the fallibility and concreteness of language, and the practice of turning the self inside out."</p>
<p>Featuring musical performances by <a contents="Megan Jerome" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.meganjerome.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Megan Jerome</strong></a> and <a contents="Expanda Fuzz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Expanda Fuzz</strong></a>, music by <a contents="Turkwaz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://turkwaz.ca/" target="_blank"><strong>Turkwaz</strong></a> and <a contents="Demetrios Petsalakis" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kuneworld.com/demetri-petsalakis" target="_blank"><strong>Demetrios Petsalakis</strong></a>, performance and costumes by <a contents="Marisa Gallemit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://marisagallemit.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Marisa Gallemit</strong></a>, wet plate photography by <a contents="Christine Fitzgerald" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.christinefitzgeraldphotography.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Christine Fitzgerald</strong></a>, and cinematography by <a contents="Wassim Nohra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wassimnohra.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Wassim Nohra</strong></a>. </p>
<p><em>Karanfil/Carnation</em><strong> </strong>is a <a contents="National Arts Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/danceforth-dansenvol-series-21-22" target="_blank"><strong>National Arts Centre</strong></a> commission, created with residency support from <a contents="Ottawa Dance Directive." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://odd-cdc.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Ottawa Dance Directive</strong>.</a> </p>
<p>For more info check out this interview: <a contents="Time Well Spent Together, Carnations, &amp; Making Friends with your Demons: An Interview with Laura Taler" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nosymag.ca/blog/time-well-spent-together-carnations-and-making-friends-with-your-demons-an-interview-with-laura-taler" target="_blank"><em>Time Well Spent Together, Carnations, & Making Friends with your Demons: An Interview with Laura Taler</em></a>.</p>
<p><a contents="Streaming here sept 7-12" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/danceforth-karanfil-carnation-laura-taler" target="_blank"><strong>Streaming here sept 7-12</strong></a></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/61962282020-01-29T20:03:12-05:002021-08-03T12:31:28-04:00Valentine hangover?<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/b4589efca675a6172b989fe4b43ec1627c6205d2/original/mushy.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Think you'll be nursing a Valentine hangover?</p>
<p>We have just the cure!</p>
<p>Our next show is Feb 22 with pals Mushy Gushy and Mint Records indie band Kiwi jr! </p>
<p>Presented by Spectrasonic and Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/61962302019-11-19T20:10:00-05:002021-09-11T16:31:09-04:00All ages show at Cinqhole! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/0c068c8a1f78da915db6eafcc994b748d9b24a14/original/expanda-fuzz-sled-800-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Photo: Arif Ansari ??</p>
<p>Our next show is ALL AGES at Cinqhole in Ottawa this Friday Nov 22. </p>
<p>EARLY SHOW...8pm with WHOOP-Szo & Deux Trois! </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/61962322019-11-03T20:10:00-05:002021-09-05T15:10:25-04:00Ottawa's premiere garage rock fest: SURF n TURF! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/4155540ef6426af6b6139ff66553bb0dc71d58a1/original/surf.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />BIG show coming up next Saturday Nov 9 as part of the annual Surf n Turf fest here in Ottawa!</p>
<p>We're on night 2 with The Enchanters and Boom Creek, but get a pass and see you both nights! </p>
<p>HAWT!!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/61962002019-09-26T19:55:00-04:002021-08-28T14:01:12-04:00Grand opening lot party! Announcing Cinqhole<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/9c95198f2e5bddf04b26a43dbbd2395438e97bf5/original/cinq.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hey friends, we're super psyched to be invited to help launch this amazing new art space in Ottawa.</p>
<p>Mark this one on your calendars as its going to be ?????❤️</p>
<p>Saturday September 28, 3pm! </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/58217582019-06-25T19:40:00-04:002021-09-09T03:08:56-04:00They make us feel Mushy Gushy<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/fdb8df1ad7d5f1c86335a82fa837103af9b9d1fb/original/ef-irenes800.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo by <a contents="Ming Wu" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://photogmusic.com/" target="_blank">Ming Wu! Check his work out here.</a></em></p>
<p>Such a fantastic time celebrating Mushy Gushy's new EP 'Bodybreak' at Irene's this past weekend!</p>
<p>Their new record is a scorcher of a pop-rock n roll ride and their live set does not disappoint. Thanks for having us fellas!</p>
<p>Have a listen here: <a contents="https://mushygushy.bandcamp.com/album/bodybreak" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mushygushy.bandcamp.com/album/bodybreak" target="_blank">https://mushygushy.bandcamp.com/album/bodybreak</a></p>
<p>Thanks also to Stoby for a blistering set. (Give them a like here: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/stoby613/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/stoby613/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/stoby613/</a>)</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/58217562019-06-12T18:35:00-04:002021-08-11T04:48:43-04:00Huge success: Bytown Cup raises over $8000 for Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/a0891dec14afc940c91aaca7f97c56de4c27e33b/original/ef-bytown-800.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We helped raise over $8000 ($8073.44 to be exact!) for Ottawa-Rape-Crisis-Centre at this weekend's The ByTown Cup events! </p>
<p>Big thanks to everyone who came out to rock with us at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, bid on all those silent auction goodies and hung out for this inaugural fun and inclusive hockey tournament. </p>
<p>We're honoured to have been a part of such a positive community event! </p>
<p>Thanks to Coastal Pigs for taking this solid Warhol vibe pic of our set. ??</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/57406582019-05-02T17:14:38-04:002021-08-15T12:22:39-04:00Benefit show June 7 at Beyond The Pale in Ottawa<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/4984df2b2a21067e838f62676e8d50c66a4682a5/original/efuzz-paragon-robo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo at Bar Robo by <a contents="Paragon Cause" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://paragoncause.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Paragon Cause</a></em></p>
<p>Thanks to folks for coming out to Bar Robo for our show with Paragon Cause. It was a fantastic evening of trippy, psych rock!</p>
<p>Our next show in Ottawa is at one of our fave breweries, <a contents="Beyond The Pale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://btpshop.ca/" target="_blank">Beyond The Pale</a>! It's with friends <a contents="Dark Plains" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedarkplains.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Dark Plains</a>, Secretary City and Society and is the kick off to the first annual Bytown Hockey Cup.</p>
<p>The show is also a benefit for the <a contents="Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.orcc.net/" target="_blank">Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre</a>. There will be a silent auction as well. Details below:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/3638355bb40b75c1e5ad6734611c7194113db6be/original/bytown.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/57223432019-04-16T21:33:26-04:002021-09-02T05:21:36-04:00Our next show in Ottawa: April 27 with Paragon Cause<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/11848d04382c7459c95a98a58773235938d4b48b/original/paragon.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Get $10 <a contents="advance tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paragon-cause-and-expanda-fuzz-at-bar-robo-in-ottawa-on-april-27-2019-tickets-59075681955?fbclid=IwAR0A7FeoFgfxY7eACZq-ojM2Uc-ItvVjt1FYfznpfqVlAYxh63qLFfUf2A0" target="_blank">advance tickets here</a>!</p>
<p>Saturday April 27th</p>
<p>Bar Robo</p>
<p>with <a contents="Paragon Cause" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://paragoncause.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Paragon Cause</a></p>
<p>Doors 8pm, music over by 11pm!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/56800762019-03-14T11:51:43-04:002021-08-07T06:44:09-04:00New show announcement! Supporting Ottawa Showbox<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/9a882e3320c921b14a765936ff1ae5f03af71379/original/showbox.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />We're psyched to be a part of this community even show!</p>
<p>Community is key to any scene, and <a contents="Ottawa Showbox" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ottawashowbox.com/" target="_blank">Ottawa Showbox</a> have been champions of Ottawa music for years.</p>
<p>After helping us out so many times, we're happy to take a turn supporting them.</p>
<p>Our first show of 2019!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/56501072019-02-19T12:32:47-05:002021-08-11T05:31:06-04:00Full episode! Ear To The Ground<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x7PwW3ZZ2W0" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Oh cool!</p>
<p>Our <a contents="Ear To The Ground episode" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7PwW3ZZ2W0" target="_blank">Ear To The Ground episode</a> (Rogers TV) is now online. We recorded this set last Fall at the <a contents="National Arts Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/" target="_blank">National Arts Centre</a> in Ottawa.</p>
<p>Set list:</p>
<p>1. The Ghoul In The Clean White Shirt</p>
<p>2. The Last Of The Who Heads</p>
<p>3. Flavour: Zombie</p>
<p>4. Ghosts & Flowers</p>
<p>5. Yo Detective, This Is Defective</p>
<p>6. Got My Spirit Cat</p>
<p>7. The Disco Sounds Of Roof Rack.</p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55710112019-01-23T14:12:51-05:002019-07-30T03:16:43-04:00Our Episode of Ear To The Ground (Rogers TV Ottawa) airs soon<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rpMgL8Bn9kk" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>We recently shot an episode of <a contents="Ear To The Ground" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www6.tvrogers.com/show?lid=12&rid=4&sid=7041" target="_blank">Ear To The Ground</a> on Rogers TV at the <a contents="National Arts Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/" target="_blank">National Arts Centre</a> here in Ottawa.</p>
<p>The full episode will air soon, in the meantime, here's a clip from the session!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55521852018-12-27T11:20:00-05:002018-12-27T11:22:04-05:00Sweet reviews for Cotton Candy Jet Engine and some 'Best of2018' lists too! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/aaae9bb54d6f2f0b7119154a4f33956d2b1effd0/original/expandafuzz-ccje-1000x1000.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Thank you for all the incredible support in 2018! We really appreciate the love shown for our first LP 'Cotton Candy Jet Engine'!</p>
<p>Here are just some of the kind words:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>#6: Cotton Candy Jet Engine</strong> - In the top 10 of <a contents="Baffled Octopi's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irregulardreamscanada.wordpress.com/2018/12/17/baffled-octopis-top-25-canadian-albums-of-2018" target="_blank">Baffled Octopi's</a> Top 25 Albums of 2018. <a contents="See the others on the site here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irregulardreamscanada.wordpress.com/2018/12/17/baffled-octopis-top-25-canadian-albums-of-2018" target="_blank">See the others on the site here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Cotton Candy Jet Engine? Sure, I’ll buy that. Downbeat, fuzzed-out gloom/dream never sounded so good. <strong>Highly Recommended</strong>" - <a contents="Irregular Dreams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irregulardreamscanada.wordpress.com/2018/12/08/review-cotton-candy-jet-engine-by-expanda-fuzz/" target="_blank">Irregular Dreams</a></p>
<p>Read more from <a contents="this review on their site here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irregulardreamscanada.wordpress.com/2018/12/08/review-cotton-candy-jet-engine-by-expanda-fuzz/" target="_blank">this review on their site here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"<strong>Pick of the week</strong>: With the distortion turned up and the tempo turned down, Ottawa’s Expanda Fuzz have found the perfect elixir." - <a contents="Cups n Cakes Network" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/pick-of-the-week/2018/10/31/expanda-fuzz?fbclid=IwAR2y5S279IU1xXAeBtY-7_HkCFKP0rS-24x6zV9_I-CeSoKrxYipaDpvqwU" target="_blank">Cups n Cakes Network</a></p>
<p>Check out the full review over on <a contents="Cups n Cakes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/pick-of-the-week/2018/10/31/expanda-fuzz?fbclid=IwAR2y5S279IU1xXAeBtY-7_HkCFKP0rS-24x6zV9_I-CeSoKrxYipaDpvqwU" target="_blank">Cups n Cakes</a>!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"<strong>Best of 2018</strong> - Photog Music's Top 10" - <a contents="Photog Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://photogmusic.com/bestof2018-ottawa-top10/" target="_blank">Photog Music</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>"<strong>Best Album Covers of 2018</strong>" - <a contents="Cups n Cakes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/news/2018/12/9/best-album-covers-of-2018?fbclid=IwAR21_LG5i3s9ec0t_Va0SYp5eIw6iwPmbDaYuzMuN7ih706SqHU3KecTYuM" target="_blank">Cups n Cakes</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>"<strong>Baffled Octopi's Best Videos of 2018</strong>" - <a contents="Irregular Dreams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irregulardreamscanada.wordpress.com/2018/12/13/baffled-octopis-top-ten-canadian-videos-of-2018/" target="_blank">Irregular Dreams</a></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55707942018-12-27T11:17:04-05:002018-12-27T11:17:04-05:00Shanks at McCranks show a fantastic success<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/38718702631892af33a9ffb991890eb4eb4fbb6a/original/ef-mcranks.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Expanda Fuzz played a pop-up show at McCranks Cycles on Dec 23 to raise money for the Ottawa Food Bank</em></p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who came out to our show as part of 'Shanks at McCranks'. While admission was free, we accepted donations for the Ottawa Food Bank.</p>
<p>We played alongside friends Patrick Shanks, Casey Comeau, Clear and Sean Tansey.</p>
<p>The final take was over $630 for the Food Bank! Thank you to everyone who donated.</p>
<p>What a fantastic way to end 2018.</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55554332018-12-15T10:31:11-05:002019-11-19T01:42:15-05:00Festive show to support the Ottawa Food Bank!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/3f6eb4b1689a495e1fb4f65bed1bc35540691290/original/festive2018.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We're joining some friends to put on a show in a fantastic little local business to raise some funds for the Ottawa Food Bank this season. </p>
<p>Come by <a contents="McCrank's Bike Shop" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mccranks.com/" target="_blank">McCrank's Bike Shop</a> on Bank St. in Ottawa, <strong>6pm on Sunday Dec 23</strong>. </p>
<p>Bring your own cheer, but more importantly, <strong>bring some bills to stuff in the pot for the food bank</strong>. </p>
<p><em>Details: </em></p>
<p><strong>6pm! </strong></p>
<p><strong>McCranks 889 Bank St, Ottawa</strong></p>
<p>Hosted by <a contents="Patrick Shanks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://patrickshanks.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Patrick Shanks</a> & Peter Conway</p>
<p><em>With guests:</em></p>
<p><strong>Sean Tansey</strong></p>
<p><strong>Clear</strong></p>
<p><strong>Casey Comeau</strong></p>
<p><strong>Expanda Fuzz</strong></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55250972018-11-23T12:09:04-05:002018-11-23T12:09:04-05:00We're back in Ottawa December 6th<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/26edec885e887016f91ef465fad5aedca23812e7/original/ef-chautauqua-insta.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><strong>Our next show is an early one, Ottawa pals!</strong></p>
<p>Thursday, December 6th</p>
<p>9:15pm: Chautauqua</p>
<p>10:00pm: Expanda Fuzz</p>
<p>Pressed, 750 Gladstone, Ottawa.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO: </strong>We'll have a few copies of our new LP on <strong>PINK vinyl </strong>at the show as well. If you to secure one, <a contents="email us" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">email us</a> or <a contents="grab one here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">grab one here</a>.</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55096142018-11-12T11:20:52-05:002019-03-12T07:55:13-04:00Toronto and Barrie shows<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/5eacfe721bd862512ae07b99a9dd0782b5345899/original/lees.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/7935c5d897730729aab413b1549a96090619e558/original/barrie.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks to <a contents="Skip The DJ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/skip.viitala" target="_blank">Skip The DJ</a> for putting on a couple of stellar shows to help us continue to spread the word about our new LP '<a contents="Cotton Candy Jet Engine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Cotton Candy Jet Engine</a>'!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54921102018-10-30T07:22:26-04:002019-04-11T02:35:47-04:00Happy Hallowe'en + new video for 'Ghosts & Flowers'! <p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YdHBxnR69HU" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Just in time for Hallowe'en we've launched our new video for '<strong>Ghosts & Flowers</strong>', the first single from our new album '<strong>Cotton Candy Jet Engine</strong>'! </p>
<p>Please share and help us spread the word about our new album. </p>
<p>ENJOY ....and HAPPY HALLOWE'EN! </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54921072018-10-30T07:18:13-04:002018-10-30T07:25:01-04:00Cotton Candy Jet Engine record launch ruled!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/ba1fbbda926719f029a693e43c5bb815deef5e09/original/ef-halloween.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo of Expanda Fuzz by Matias Munoz for <a contents="Ottawa Showbox" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ottawashowbox.com" target="_blank">Ottawa Showbox</a>, who presented the show!</em></p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated the release of '<strong>Cotton Candy Jet Engine'</strong> with us! </p>
<p>The costumes were awesome and <a contents="Deathsticks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://buysomedeathsticks.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Deathsticks</a> and <a contents="Pacer " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pacerto.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">Pacer </a>absolutely rocked Bar Robo. If you missed their sets, be sure to check them out online and catch them soon. </p>
<p>You can still get your <a contents="vinyl copy here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">vinyl copy here</a> if you want to grab one before they're gone. We only made 212 copies on pink vinyl and they are going FAST!</p>
<p>Next Ottawa show for Expanda Fuzz is December 6th. More details sooooooooon! </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54833992018-10-22T20:50:00-04:002018-10-23T21:01:22-04:00Cotton Candy Jet Engine launch day!<p>We're excited to announce our first LP is now available for streaming and download!</p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=896099233/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=f171a2/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 753px;"><a data-cke-saved-href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine">Cotton Candy Jet Engine by Expanda Fuzz</a></iframe></p>
<p>You can also connect to us on:</p>
<p><a contents="Spotify here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1nKXJzo2cEVEpIsIQGSmqi" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p>
<p><a contents="Apple Music&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine/1437223195?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">Apple Music</a></p>
<p><a contents="Google Play" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Expanda_Fuzz_Cotton_Candy_Jet_Engine?id=Bcyu2ji32megxstb22uenzjyy44" target="_blank">Google Play</a></p>
<p><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMLV1J4/?tag=distrokid06-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p>
<p><a contents="Deezer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.deezer.com/us/album/73987412" target="_blank">Deezer</a></p>
<p>And others! <a contents="Let us know" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">Let us know</a> what streaming service you use. </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/55490162018-10-20T09:15:00-04:002018-12-11T10:06:56-05:00Halifax Pop Explosion and SBV<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/a9b8acb9c9e1813e00ba526ecbf0532aeee04586/original/hpx1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Thanks to our friends at <a contents="Saved By Vinyl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.savedbyvinyl.com/" target="_blank">Saved By Vinyl</a> for adding us to their stellar showcase at <a contents="Halifax Pop Explosion" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.halifaxpopexplosion.com/" target="_blank">Halifax Pop Explosion</a> this year.</p>
<p>We rocked <a contents="The Carleton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thecarleton.ca/" target="_blank">The Carleton</a> with label mates <a contents="Eamon McGrath" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://eamonmcgrath.ca/" target="_blank">Eamon McGrath</a>, <a contents="Astral Swans" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://astralswans.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Astral Swans</a> and <a contents="Miesha and the Spanks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mieshathespanks.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Miesha and the Spanks</a>. </p>
<p>So fun to bring the fuzz to Halifax. Until next time, sea bound coast!</p>
<p>Next up...we launch <a contents="Cotton Candy Jet Engine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Cotton Candy Jet Engine</a>!</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/6be61f510416c28b617bddf456671650025a2bcc/original/hpx2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rehearsing at Camp Saved By Vinyl in Halifax</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/fb93554e656f5f4b1253da0ff2973257ad90ee7a/original/hpx3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Dawn from <a contents="Saved By Vinyl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.savedbyvinyl.com/" target="_blank">Saved By Vinyl</a> dresses the part! We had a label meeting at the amazing <a contents="Unfiltered" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://unfuckingfiltered.com/" target="_blank">Unfiltered</a> brewery.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/f34635f2ae9bb063e47366395934aea19a020734/original/hpx4.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Miesha demonstrates a Spanks Peggy's Cove tradition while Matt from Astral Swans makes sure his social media isn't blowing up.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/6826f89f563ba93d59ef75bb25008a06f5a5d73f/original/hpx5.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Astral Swans live at The Carleton</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/20476bbdac6ec2eede413e0c812f5a6722f48d48/original/hpx6.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Eamon McGrath live at the SBV showcase</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thanks to Factor for supporting us on this trip to showcase our new record Cotton Candy Jet Engine at Halifax Pop Explosion! </strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/a8a384692da956c4bf3fc7eb543c10a0ebd4b314/original/factor-combined-cmyk-colour-500.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/503c55e1970e25ac70574b74de95dc4cf6cd2459/original/canadawordmark-combined-cmyk-black-red-500.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54707752018-10-15T17:03:48-04:002018-10-15T17:03:48-04:00Cups N Cakes Vinyl Unveil<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJqKoHQ2_So" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>It's vinyl unveil day!</p>
<p>Our friends at <a contents="Cups N Cakes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/vinyl-unveil/2018/10/14/expanda-fuzz-cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Cups N Cakes</a> have graciously offered to show off our new LP to the world. You can <a contents="read more here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/vinyl-unveil/2018/10/14/expanda-fuzz-cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">read more on Cups N Cakes here</a>. </p>
<p>If you've already pre-ordered, thank you...we'll be getting your copy in the mail soon.</p>
<p>And local Ottawa drop-offs will happen soon after we're back from Halifax Pop Explosion!</p>
<p>You can still <a contents="PRE ORDER HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">PRE ORDER HERE</a>!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54415522018-09-27T21:29:27-04:002018-09-27T21:29:27-04:00Pre-order 'Cotton Candy Jet Engine'! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/aaae9bb54d6f2f0b7119154a4f33956d2b1effd0/original/expandafuzz-ccje-1000x1000.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Our new LP 'Cotton Candy Jet Engine' is <a contents="now available for pre-order" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">now available for pre-order</a>!</p>
<p>There are only <a contents="212 PINK vinyl copies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/merch" target="_blank">212 PINK vinyl copies</a> of the LP, each hand numbered. </p>
<p>The album officially launches on Oct 22, but we'll have streaming information in the coming weeks. </p>
<p>We're releasing this DIY and could use your help to spread the word. <br><strong>PLEASE SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKS! </strong></p>
<p>Thanks to our supporters, we've sold out of all vinyl we've put out in the past. So we're offering special options for pre-orders: </p>
<p>1. <a contents="Pre-order now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Pre-order now</a>: <br>Get Cotton Candy Jet Engine on pink vinyl! Each of the 212 copies will be hand numbered inside. Each has the usual nightmare-wrapped-in-a-pop-art-rainbow artwork. Each has a lyrics insert and digital download. </p>
<p>2. <a contents="Pick up at a show option" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Pick up at a show option</a>: <br>Want to reserve your copy online but pick up at one of our shows in Ottawa, Halifax, Toronto or Barrie? There's an option for that as well. <br><em>NOTE: unfortunately we will not have copies at our PBR show on Sept 29th. </em></p>
<p>3. <a contents="Ottawa friends option" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/cotton-candy-jet-engine" target="_blank">Ottawa friends option</a>: <br>We'll deliver to your door and drop in your mailbox/on your doorstep. Just pick that version on the merch page here. </p>
<p><em>Upcoming shows: </em></p>
<p><strong>Saturday Sept 29 </strong><br>Pretty Bad Records Weekend at Irene's, Ottawa. </p>
<p><strong>Thursday Oct 18 </strong><br>Saved By Vinyl showcase, Halifax Pop Explosion </p>
<p><strong>Saturday Oct 27 </strong><br>Cotton Candy Jet Engine OTTAWA RECORD LAUNCH Hallowe'en party at Bar Robo <br>Presented by Ottawa Showbox </p>
<p><strong>Thursday Nov 8 </strong><br>Lee's Palace, Toronto </p>
<p><strong>Saturday Nov 10 </strong><br>Foxx Lounge, Barrie</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/54341962018-09-18T19:09:50-04:002018-09-18T19:10:23-04:00It's a Pretty Bad Weekend! We join this year's PBR fest Saturday Sept 29<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/cb9b4b4cecd6a9c12604e9cadfc0e5e70d413c11/original/pbrw.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>So psyched for this show! We join <strong>SAINT CLAIRE</strong> and <strong>CHAUTAUQUA</strong> on night 2 of <strong>Pretty Bad Records</strong>' 'Pretty Bad Weekend'! </p>
<p>$15 for both nights, $10 per!</p>
<p>As the awesome poster says, doors at 9pm.</p>
<p>Irene's Pub, 885 Bank St., Ottawa</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/53721032018-08-02T12:54:50-04:002018-08-02T12:57:01-04:00Devo at 40! We join a stacked bill at House of Targ Aug 25!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/7fcda42bbbd4431ca00a97e68bddc8086f3e81e7/original/devo-800.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We're so stoked for this show!</p>
<p>We join a super-group Devo cover band on this stacked bill that includes <a contents="Man Made Hill" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://manmadehill.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Man Made Hill</a> and <a contents="Douce Angoisse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://douceangoisse.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Douce Angoisse</a>.</p>
<p>The celebration goes down at House of Targ in Ottawa on Saturday August 25, 9pm. </p>
<p>You can join the conversation <a contents="over here on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/201825910495515/" target="_blank">over here on Facebook</a>. </p>
<p>See you there! </p>
<p><strong>From the Targ event on Facebook:</strong></p>
<p>For this momentous moment in history, a cover band has formed and called themselves ARE WE NOT DEVO? WE ARE NOT! Front to back, they will perform Devo's first album, Q: ARE WE NOT MEN? A: WE ARE DEVO! in celebration of its North American release date on August 28th, 1978 – the day that music got a little more weird. </p>
<p>ARE WE NOT DEVO? WE ARE NOT! is made up of these Toronto people: <br>Vocals/synth – Andrew Payne (Vanity Phase, Century Palm) <br>Guitar – Fraser Wynne (First Base) <br>Guitar – Alex Hamlyn (Century Palm) <br>Bass – Mike Simpson (First Base, Teen Archer) <br>Drums – Jesse Locke (Tough Age, Simply Saucer, Chandra, Rotten Column, Feel Alright, Century Palm) </p>
<p>MAN MADE HILL (Hamilton) <br>He will mesmerize your eyes with his body moves. He will pack your ears in a suitcase and take you on a trip through the tone zone. He will stimulate your brain with his humour jokes. <br>https://manmadehill.bandcamp.com/releases </p>
<p>DOUCE ANGOISSE (Montreal) <br>Feel the soft anguish of this solid electro pop. <br>https://youtu.be/Hv51kCu1Ksg <br>https://douceangoisse.bandcamp.com/ </p>
<p>EXPANDA FUZZ <br>Start the night off in a fuzzy, garagey, droney haze. Sounds like a perfect evening to me. <br>https://youtu.be/Ox3a0rtQuL0 <br>https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/music </p>
<p>19+ </p>
<p>$10 at the door</p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/53226242018-06-28T15:42:42-04:002018-07-23T02:00:16-04:00Top 5 for Friday at Sled...what a blast<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/de973f9e6f667ba10f5198c5db724d842bf88de1/original/ef-michael-grondin-photography-800.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Expanda Fuzz</strong> at the <strong>The Palomino Smokehouse</strong>: By <strong>Michael Grondin for BeatRoute</strong> (AB)</p>
<p>A huge thanks to Sled Island for having Expanda Fuzz along for your incredible bash this year! </p>
<p>Thanks also to Mike Bell for putting us on his Theyyscene's TOP 5 LIST for Friday at Sled...what an honour to be named alongside these incredible acts: <a contents="http://theyyscene.com/2018/06/22/mike-bells-top-5-sled-island-2018-picks-for-friday/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://theyyscene.com/2018/06/22/mike-bells-top-5-sled-island-2018-picks-for-friday/" target="_blank">http://theyyscene.com/2018/06/22/mike-bells-top-5-sled-island-2018-picks-for-friday/</a></p>
<p>Until next time, Calgary!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/39f3b6ee9812915ad675aff2f3bebefd4f4f3be0/original/ef-sled-arif-800.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Expanda Fuzz</strong> at <strong>Sloth Records</strong>. Photo by <strong>Arif Ansari</strong></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/52589222018-05-26T11:04:57-04:002018-05-29T22:05:04-04:00Next up! Ottawa Explosion & Sled Island<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/0f3139c41ba445e23d50af4b244e148c390db52d/original/ef-800.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Expanda Fuzz: by <a contents="Petr Maur" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrmaur/" target="_blank">Petr Maur</a></p>
<p>Ottawa Explosion is just around the corner and we kick of the fest this year on June 13th playing the 27 Club. </p>
<p><strong>DETAILS:</strong></p>
<p>The 27 Club Ottawa - 27 York St, Ottawa</p>
<p>8:30pm / $10 or wristband</p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz</p>
<p>Fruit and Flowers</p>
<p>Foam</p>
<p>The Heavy Medicine Band</p>
<p><a contents="Facebook details here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/805747976285507/" target="_blank">Facebook details here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/69b00156a4b02b7d93995871892efe156c4b9057/original/oxw1000.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Right after OXW winds down, we're off to Calgary to play <a contents="Sled Island" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sledisland.com/2018/expanda-fuzz" target="_blank">Sled Island</a>!</p>
<p>We've got two shows:</p>
<p><strong>Thursday, June 21st</strong></p>
<p><strong>SLOTH RECORDS PRESENTS</strong></p>
<p>Slow Tide - 1pm</p>
<p>Bad Buddy - 2pm</p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz - 3pm</p>
<p>The Garrys - 4pm</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Friday, June 22nd</strong></p>
<p><strong>PALOMINO (upstairs)</strong></p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz - 11:30 pm</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/69d1c16c56e22adc25334cb5a5f523f17d480409/original/web-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/52332132018-05-14T11:27:34-04:002018-05-14T11:50:03-04:00Expanda Fuzz at Irene's in Ottawa May 19<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/15b1984192955e5a1244e408ae76128d9d7f12d1/original/efuzz-shipanchor.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Expanda Fuzz at the <a contents="Ship &amp; Anchor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.shipandanchor.com/" target="_blank">Ship & Anchor</a> in Calgary</p>
<p>Hey friends!</p>
<p>On Saturday May 19th we return to the stage, raging full of new fuzz-up freak-outs from our new LP (which we'll be announcing soon...be sure to sign up to our newsletter to get details first!) </p>
<p>We join <a contents="Chris Landry and the Seasick Mommas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theseasickmommas.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Chris Landry and the Seasick Mommas</a> for a fun show that also includes legendary lounge lizard and lover of hot dogs, <a contents="THE Remi Royale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/remi.royale" target="_blank">THE Remi Royale</a>!</p>
<p>It's Chris Landry's big 4-0, so come out and celebrate with us at Irene's, 9pm. </p>
<p>Facebook <a contents="details are here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/953988738100727/" target="_blank">details are here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/7847a40a87ce178e0ca60b14d4a751786e6beb6a/original/laundry.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/51873172018-04-17T19:35:20-04:002018-04-17T19:35:20-04:00Expanda Fuzz play Ottawa Explosion and Sled Island! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/cae1235adca691bb4279f796bb00f5cac10af164/original/expanda-fuzz-800.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo from Sled Island 2017, by Arif Ansari. </em></p>
<p>We psyched to announce we're playing two of our very favourite festivals again this summer.</p>
<p><a contents="June 13th" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/bands/expandafuzz/" target="_blank">June 13th</a>, we kick off <strong>Ottawa Explosion</strong> at the 27 Club in Ottawa.</p>
<p>Explosion was our very first show 2 years ago and we're thrilled to be a part of this amazing, underground DIY fest again this year.</p>
<p>You can get early bird tickets from the <a contents="Ottawa Explosion site here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/bands/expandafuzz/" target="_blank">Ottawa Explosion site here</a>. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/69b00156a4b02b7d93995871892efe156c4b9057/original/oxw1000.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>The following week, from June 20 to 24, we're at <a contents="Calgary's Sled Island" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sledisland.com/2018/expanda-fuzz" target="_blank">Calgary's Sled Island</a>!</p>
<p>Home of our friends at <a contents="Saved By Vinyl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.savedbyvinyl.com/" target="_blank">Saved By Vinyl</a>, we're so happy to be heading west again this Summer.</p>
<p>Watch for our show updates at Sled coming soon! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/69d1c16c56e22adc25334cb5a5f523f17d480409/original/web-poster.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/51785412018-04-12T16:48:43-04:002018-05-26T10:07:00-04:00Cups N Cakes: A DIY labour of love comp! <p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/news/2018/4/9/cups-n-cakes-compilation-cassette" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/99afb54b1c8df8a0cb36a516382efa834df4c903/original/cups800.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>This limited cassette comp is streaming on <a contents="Episode 109 over at Cups now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/episodes/2018/5/20/episode-109-listening-party" target="_blank">Episode 109 over at Cups now</a>! </em></p>
<p>We're thrilled to be a part of this - our first compilation!</p>
<p><a contents="Cups N Cakes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/news/2018/4/9/cups-n-cakes-compilation-cassette" target="_blank">Cups N Cakes</a> have been such great supporters during the early days of the Expanda Fuzz journey, so we're excited to contribute an unreleased track to this sexy, cool looking cassette!</p>
<p>In fact, the track is one of the very first songs we ever wrote and recorded. Expanda Fuzz history, folks! </p>
<p><a contents="Find out more about the comp here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/news/2018/4/9/cups-n-cakes-compilation-cassette" target="_blank">Find out more about the comp here</a>. </p>
<p>You can order it from <a contents="Cups N Cakes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cupsncakespod.com/news/2018/4/9/cups-n-cakes-compilation-cassette" target="_blank">Cups N Cakes</a> now. And we'll also have a very limited handful for sale at our <a contents="Ottawa Explosion" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/" target="_blank">Ottawa Explosion</a> show on June 13 at the <a contents="27 Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/venue-location/" target="_blank">27 Club</a>...more details on that show coming soon.</p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/51384792018-03-20T17:37:01-04:002018-03-20T17:37:01-04:00Two shows with Miesha and the Spanks! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/62f21acb81a65ee0e97e46601cb647e7834cdbf8/original/miesha-expanda-poster.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This week we've got two shows on tap with our pals Miesha and the Spanks! </p>
<p><strong>Thursday March 22 </strong></p>
<p>Montreal: Barfly (4062A St. Laurent Blvd)</p>
<p>9pm</p>
<p><a contents="Facebook event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1982583822061804/" target="_blank">Facebook event</a></p>
<p><strong>Friday March 23</strong> </p>
<p>Ottawa: Bar Robo (<a contents="Ottawa Showbox" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ottawashowbox.com/" target="_blank">Ottawa Showbox</a> presents!)</p>
<p>692 Somerset St W</p>
<p>9pm</p>
<p><a contents="Facebook event is here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1900226796957195/" target="_blank">Facebook event is here</a></p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/50230952018-01-14T12:07:34-05:002018-02-01T14:10:22-05:00Expanda Fuzz play #MEGAPHONO2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/5bdfb6a604913c1b41531d05e97b99eb07294a38/original/mp-expandafuzz-1.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Expanda Fuzz photo <a contents="Petr Maur!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=845010079" target="_blank">Petr Maur!</a> </p>
<p>Next up we play <strong>#MEGAPHONO2018</strong>!</p>
<p>If you haven't been before, this is a great indie festival that showcases incredible underground artists from near and far, while showing off our thriving-sometimes-frozen Ottawa music scene hot?bed to international delegates.</p>
<p>We play Friday, February 9th at <a contents="House Of Targ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.houseoftarg.com/" target="_blank">House Of Targ</a>! </p>
<p><em>DETAILS:</em></p>
<p><strong>Michael Rault </strong><br><a contents="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/michael-rault&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/michael-rault" target="_blank">http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/michael-rault </a></p>
<p><strong>Expanda Fuzz </strong><br><em>That's us, natch! </em></p>
<p><strong>SUNSHINE & THE BLUE MOON </strong><br><a contents="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/sunshine-and-the-blue-moon&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/sunshine-and-the-blue-moon" target="_blank">http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/sunshine-and-the-blue-moon </a></p>
<p><strong>Queen Of Swords </strong><br><a contents="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/queen-of-swords&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/queen-of-swords" target="_blank">http://www.megaphono.tv/2018/queen-of-swords </a></p>
<p>at House of Targ <br>1077 Bank Street </p>
<p>$10 advance / $12 doors <br>Free with <a contents="MEGA PASS or FO’SHOWS wristband" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/megaphono-music-showcase-festival-tickets-41323589970" target="_blank">MEGA PASS or FO’SHOWS wristband</a>. <br>Advance tickets available in stores at The Record Centre, Vertigo Records, both locations of Compact Music, <a contents="and online here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/megaphono-music-showcase-festival-tickets-41323589970">and online here</a>.</p>
<p>Doors at 9:00 pm <br>19+ / licensed</p>
<p><a contents="Facebook event is here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/745493628990310/" target="_blank">Facebook event is here</a>!</p>
<p>Get your passes here: <a contents="TICKETS!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/megaphono-music-showcase-festival-tickets-41323589970" target="_blank">TICKETS!</a></p>
<p>Here are the artists: <a contents="ARTISTS AT MEGAPHONO 2018" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/artists-2018" target="_blank">ARTISTS AT MEGAPHONO 2018</a></p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/50207012018-01-12T14:12:19-05:002018-01-12T14:12:19-05:00The Rainbow in Ottawa - January 13th<p>Our first show of the new year...bringing the PSYCH GARAGE POP SLOP to 2018! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/7157945768f3afef6c1bcacef41de3c6509cdce9/original/donkey.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/49863152017-12-20T13:49:31-05:002017-12-20T14:05:58-05:00Merry Christmas Crinkler from Expanda Fuzz! <p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our friends, regardless of what and how you celebrate this time of year!</p>
<p>We put together a playlist of some of our holiday favourites ... WAY OFF the usual beaten track of festive songs. </p>
<p>Grab a spiked lait du poule and share this playlist with your friends! </p>
<p>xo</p>
<p><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/expandafuzz/playlist/2mkUx4S0OmKw5q9PuscH51" width="300"></iframe></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/49217712017-11-06T19:34:40-05:002018-07-07T11:59:51-04:00Next show: Ottawa's Record Centre, November 9th<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/0f3139c41ba445e23d50af4b244e148c390db52d/original/ef-800.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Expanda Fuzz photo by <a contents="Petr Maur" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mailto:petrmaur@yahoo.ca" target="_blank">Petr Maur</a></p>
<p>It's fundraising time for <a contents="CHUO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chuo.fm/" target="_blank">CHUO</a> and our pals there are putting on a series of shows in November, starting with us and <a contents="Deathsticks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://buysomedeathsticks.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Deathsticks</a> this Thursday November 9th. </p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong></p>
<p>The Record Centre <br>1099 Wellington St W. </p>
<p>Doors at 6 pm - show ends at 9pm.<br>PWYC - Support the bands! <br>All Ages!</p>
<p>Facebook <a contents="event is here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1860727437590811/" target="_blank">event is here</a></p>
<p><strong>Support CHUO!</strong></p>
<p><a contents="http://chuo.fm/support&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chuo.fm/support" target="_blank">http://chuo.fm/support </a></p>
<p><a contents="http://gofundme/chuofm&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gofundme/chuofm" target="_blank">http://gofundme/chuofm </a></p>
<p>Let’s celebrate! <br>We make great radio all year long and rarely take the time to stop and appreciate what we do so we are throwing parties four Thursdays in a row at The Record Centre! Other parties will feature Fire Queen, No Mistakes in Space, So Sensitive, Plant Legs and more!</p>
<p>We have a unique community powered, listener supported approach to radio. CHUO 89.1 FM provides hyper-local, independent, and diverse programming unparalleled in the city. We are an independent bilingual, community station broadcasting on the FM airwaves since May 31st, 1991. We are a small not-for-profit organization with two full-time, one part-time and three student staff members. Broadcasting in over 10 different languages and playing many different styles of music: indie rock, hip-hop, soca, reggae, jazz, funk – you’ll hear it all on CHUO. We have our finger on the pulse and we love spreading the word about what’s happening in our city.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/49080012017-10-26T20:00:57-04:002017-10-26T20:13:13-04:00More Hallowe'en Spookin' - Spotify Playlist<p>Our first Spotify playlist!</p>
<p>We've compiled the creepy cool songs that keep us up at night - and sprinkled in a few of our own, natch! </p>
<p>These are some of our faves and we wanted to share with you. </p>
<p>HAPPY HALLOWE'EN! </p>
<p> </p>
<p><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/expandafuzz/playlist/22CgYGbM6mvB73WSPx86oa" width="300"></iframe></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/48913162017-10-13T21:23:13-04:002017-10-24T19:58:14-04:00Expanda Fuzz. Hallowe'en Ice Cream. BOO!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/cffe3614838fe2700311e5e4d561c6150a1cc521/original/hallowee-icecream2-800.jpg?1507944059" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here's a new single just in time for your Hallowe'en party DJ needs. 'Hallowe'en Ice Cream' is a fuzzy treat filled with spirits and spooky guitars, served up on a Ouija board.</p>
<p>Spook out with us on Bandcamp here:</p>
<p> </p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=4082987792/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;">&amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/track/halloween-ice-cream" href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/track/halloween-ice-cream"&amp;gt;Hallowe'en Ice Cream by Expanda Fuzz&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</iframe></p>
<p> </p>
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="300" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/346656662&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/48612142017-09-22T12:41:11-04:002017-09-22T17:15:12-04:00Expanda Fuzz release 'The Last Of The Who Heads' EP, play launch show<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/cae1235adca691bb4279f796bb00f5cac10af164/original/expanda-fuzz-800.jpg?1506097870" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small">Photo of Expanda Fuzz at the Palomino, Calgary during Sled Island: by Arif Ansari</span></p>
<p>Hey Expanda Fuzz pals, </p>
<p>We've got some new music to share with you, from our garage to yours: </p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=323417924/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;">&amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-of-the-who-heads" href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-of-the-who-heads"&amp;gt;The Last Of The Who Heads by Expanda Fuzz&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</iframe></p>
<p><br>'<a contents="The Last Of The Who Heads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-of-the-who-heads" target="_blank"><strong>The Last Of The Who Heads</strong></a>' is a brand new track some of you may recognize from recent live sets. </p>
<p>The second track on this EP is a cover song called '<a contents="Cheerleader" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://werbo.bandcamp.com/album/pt-1-gold-medal-smile" target="_blank">Cheerleader</a>' which was written by Jeff Kainz and legendary Ottawa band '<a contents="Werbo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://werbo.bandcamp.com/album/pt-1-gold-medal-smile">Werbo</a>' (Check out his amazing new band, <a contents="Coastal Pigs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://coastalpigs.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Pigs</a>). </p>
<p>The downloadable EP is rounded out by a live version of our <a contents="Bleuets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/track/psychopaths-in-lukewarm-baths" target="_blank">Bleuets</a> song '<a contents="Psychopaths In Lukewarm Baths" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/track/psychopaths-in-lukewarm-baths" target="_blank">Psychopaths In Lukewarm Baths</a>', recorded this summer, live-to-air on <a contents="CJSW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cjsw.com/" target="_blank">CJSW</a>'s 'Saved By The Bell' during Sled Island. </p>
<p>And as always, the ultra cool Pez-inspired artwork is by Expanda Fuzz's own <strong>Niki Nine Doors</strong>. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-of-the-who-heads" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/9419308b05b6ef517be52ed9638e0e5cea168cdc/original/who-heads-800.png?1506098141" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><strong>LIKE VINYL</strong>? To celebrate our upcoming release show with our pals Costal Pigs (who are also releasing a record that night) on <strong>Sept 28th</strong> at the House of Targ, we're releasing a SUPER limited 12" lathe cut: </p>
<p>Side A: '<strong>The Last Of The Who Heads</strong>' </p>
<p>Side B: '<strong>Cheerleader</strong>' </p>
<p>And all 12" lathes come with a download card that includes the live version of Psychopaths In Lukewarm Baths (from our Bleuets EP). </p>
<p>Folks who come to our show get first dibs on these 17 copies. Yep. SUPER limited. </p>
<p>Show details: <br><strong>Thursday September 28th </strong><br><a contents="House of Targ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.houseoftarg.com/concert-listings-events/coastal-pigs-expanda-fuzz-the-jerry-gross-organization" target="_blank">House of Targ</a> <br>1077 Bank St, Ottawa <br><strong>EARLY SHOW</strong>: early start, early finish: Doors 8pm, 8$ <br>The Jerry Gross Organization: 8:30pm <br>Expanda Fuzz: 9:30pm <br>Coastal Pigs: 10:30pm</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/355e0a3ce4eece809c949113608af02e4a3778bd/original/coastal-pigs-expanda-poster.jpg?1506098205" class="size_l justify_center border_" />SEE YOU THERE! </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/48421952017-09-08T12:46:26-04:002017-09-08T12:46:26-04:00Next up: We're Marvesting<p>Expanda Fuzz joins a stacked bill with <a contents="The Heavy Medicine Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theheavymedicineband.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">The Heavy Medicine Band</a> and <a contents="Potential Red" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://potentialred.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Potential Red</a> at <a contents="The Clocktower" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://clocktower.ca/" target="_blank">The Clocktower</a> as part of the <a contents="Marvest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cityfolkfestival.com/marvest/" target="_blank">Marvest</a> fest. </p>
<p>Show starts at 9pm on Saturday September 16th. </p>
<p><a contents="Facebook event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/141766966422767" target="_blank">Facebook event</a> is here. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/e8a08ec3d5d53a224803b1502ab279306ea35c99/original/marvest2017-instagrampost-800.jpg?1504888934" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/48013072017-08-03T10:37:21-04:002017-08-03T10:37:21-04:00PSYCH NITE: Expanda Fuzz join The Alabaster Mushroom and Blve Hills<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/d05bee74827248fff8f06958417d2d0786c8e8b6/original/targ.png?1501770950" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Join us House of Targ Saturday August 5th! 9pm!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/47456162017-06-15T10:48:13-04:002017-06-15T10:48:48-04:00We play Ottawa Explosion + Calgary's Sled Island! <p>It's true! We're playing two of our very favourite fests over the next two weeks! Come party with us. </p>
<p><strong>OTTAWA EXPLOSION: </strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/ab3d2d5f8cf1c2bda4cba04b014daa37dee67de1/original/mint2.jpg?1497537598" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>
<p><strong>Saturday June 17th</strong></p>
<p>Ottawa Explosion, Saw Gallery</p>
<p>MINT RECORDS SHOWCASE!</p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz at 7pm! </p>
<p>Buy passes at <a contents="Ottawa Explosion" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/" target="_blank">Ottawa Explosion</a> now! </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>SLED ISLAND!</strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/233c8b4e7fe5d8a65f588739b870b3c512d3eb1f/original/efuzzsled2.png?1497538047" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Wednesday June 21st</strong></p>
<p>Live performance on CJSW at 4pm (MST), 6pm (EST)</p>
<p><a contents="Listen online here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cjsw.com/" target="_blank">Listen online here</a>. </p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday June 21st</strong></p>
<p>Sled Island, Calgary</p>
<p>The Palomino, Main Floor</p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz at 9:30pm!</p>
<p><a contents="Details here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sledisland.com/2017/expanda-fuzz" target="_blank">Details here</a></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday June 24th</strong></p>
<p>Sled Island, Calgary</p>
<p>Ship and Anchor, afternoon show</p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz at 3:00pm!</p>
<p><a contents="Details here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sledisland.com/2017/expanda-fuzz" target="_blank">Details here</a></p>
<p> </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/46883432017-04-27T20:40:18-04:002017-04-27T21:45:46-04:00We've got some exciting shows to announce! Check these: <br><br><strong>Friday, May 26th at the Record Centre, Ottawa</strong><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/307db96ed72a836d31da3653643673994da1ba6f/original/osb-5year.png?1493339985" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Our friends at Ottawa Showbox are celebrating their 5th anniversary and we're thrilled to be a part of the party. <br>Our show is Friday night at 8pm as we share the cozy stage in the Record Centre with Jon Creeden and Nightshades. <br><br>Details:<p>NIGHT 1 - Friday, May 26 <br><a contents="Event &nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/2oY81sX" target="_blank">Event</a></p>
<p><a contents="EXPANDA FUZZ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">EXPANDA FUZZ</a> (garage) </p>
<p><a contents="NIGHTSHADES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nightshadesband.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">NIGHTSHADES</a> (garage) <br><br><a contents="JON CREEDEN" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://joncreeden.com" target="_blank">JON CREEDEN</a> (acousitc punk rock) <br><br>/ @ The Record Centre (1099 Wellington St. W) <br>8pm / $8 adv / $10 door / all ages & dry<br><br>Check out Night 2 details <a contents="on Facebook here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/434929623526133/" target="_blank">on Facebook here</a> or at <a contents="Ottawashowbox.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ottawashowbox.com/" target="_blank">Ottawashowbox.com</a>! <br> </p>
<hr><p><strong>Saturday June 17th at Ottawa Explosion!</strong><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/76027d7c84fb625fcf17bb4170452b5e66ed2c8a/original/smugs.png?1493340428" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Yes, we're playing one of our very favourite fests and long weekends of the year...Ottawa Explosion! To top it off, we've been added to the Mint Records showcase which has made us pretty giddy. Chris is a Mint alumni and old pals with The Smugs! Add on Tough Age and Needles//Pins to an already stacked weekend line up? We've got a winner folks. <br><br>For the <a contents="entire OXW line up, check here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ottawaexplosion.com/" target="_blank">entire OXW line up, check here</a>. And get your <a contents="weekend passes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1449856?utm_medium=bks" target="_blank">weekend passes</a> here.<br><br>BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR, HANDS UP AND DOWN! <br> </p>
<hr><p><strong>Wednesday - Saturday, June 21 to 24 at Sled Island! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/546fc43774412ec4b3311f1c3b06d0849e569e8c/original/sled.png?1493340998" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><br>We're super excited to be heading out to Calgary this June to be a part of the mighty Sled Island. It will be Expanda Fuzz's first time in Calgary and there's no better time to visit, right? (Don't say there's Stampede or you lose).<br><br>Can't wait to catch up with friends and see Waxahatchee. :) <br><br>Details of our show is still TBD. But we're going and can't wait! </p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/46454642017-03-25T10:23:16-04:002017-03-25T10:28:56-04:00New video! Expanda Fuzz release SONIC HALO<p><strong>First look! </strong><br><br>Watch the new <strong>Expanda Fuzz</strong> video for the single '<strong>Sonic Halo</strong>', released as part of our upcoming showcase at #Junofest! <br> </p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2XISQlY_4x8" width="560"></iframe><br><br>Check out the video review on <a contents="Ottawa Showbox here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ottawashowbox.com/2017/03/new-video-expanda-fuzz-sonic-halo/" target="_blank">Ottawa Showbox here</a>!
<p>Expanda Fuzz is playing JUNOfest March 31st with <a contents="Dilly Dally," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dillydallyband.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Dally,</a> <a contents="No Fuss" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofuss.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">No Fuss</a> and <a contents="The Dirty Nil" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">The Dirty Nil</a> at <a contents="House of TARG" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.houseoftarg.com/" target="_blank">House of TARG</a>.<br><br><a contents="Get your wristbands now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spectrasonic.com/" target="_blank">Get your wristbands now</a>!<br><br>Facebook details: https://www.facebook.com/events/791703747637371/ Spectrasonic</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/46242172017-03-09T21:39:47-05:002017-03-09T21:39:47-05:00We're playing JUNOfest in Ottawa!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/1e6e92c990fbd3b9d1eec1bd0cb6f1ea0b2ff634/original/30496025370-1cef8a06a9-z.jpg?1489113502" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<a contents="Photo by Ming Wu" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://photogmusic.com/" target="_blank">Photo by Ming Wu</a> </div><br>Just announced! Expanda Fuzz will join <a contents="No Fuss" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofuss.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">No Fuss</a>, <a contents="The Dirty Nil" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">The Dirty Nil</a> and <a contents="Dilly Dally" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://dillydally.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Dally</a> at House of Targ for a JUNOfest showcase on Friday March 31st.<br><br>We're on at 10:15pm sharp! <br><br>JUNOfest is over 100 acts playing multiple venues over two days. <a contents="Get a wristband" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1447320" target="_blank">Get a wristband</a> and bounce around to as many shows as you want. <br><br>You can find more details about <a contents="our show at the FB event here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/791703747637371/" target="_blank">our show at the FB event here</a>.
<p>Friday Mar 31, 2017 <br>Doors: 9:00 PM <br>Show: 10:00 PM <br>19 and over <br>$12<br>9:30pm No Fuss <br>10:15pm Expanda Fuzz <br>11pm The Dirty Nil <br>12am Dilly Dally</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/45703792017-01-31T16:40:09-05:002017-01-31T16:40:09-05:00Press release: At War With Summer - Expanda Fuzz release 2 songs for Megaphono showcase<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/1825d6d597d5ccbfb7297be5bb9dfe7047162434/original/bunny-final-1.jpg?1485878429" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Right on the heels of their first EP '<a contents="Bleuets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/bleuets" target="_blank">Bleuets</a>' released last fall, Ottawa post-punk band Expanda Fuzz release '<a contents="At War With Summer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/at-war-with-summer" target="_blank">At War With Summer</a>', a two-song single on their Meltingplastic imprint. </p>
<p>Side A, 'At War With Summer', continues to reveal the Expanda Fuzz psych-rock sound with its droney, fuzzed-out pop. Side 2 is a distorted, plodding and eerie version of the Split Enz song 'I Got You', sure to amuse and intrigue fans of that classic 80s track. </p>
<p>For collectors, the release includes an extremely limited run of 30 numbered (15 black, 15 clear!) lo-fi lathe cuts, available as part of the band's showcase performance at this year's <a contents="Megaphono festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/" target="_blank">Megaphono festival</a> in Ottawa on Thursday, February 2nd at the Dominion. <br> </p>
<p><strong>Background: </strong></p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz is a duo from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, conceived while attempting to rip apart a Pink Floyd song with a distorted bass and a fuzz-driven guitar through a ripped speaker cabinet...while playing to a Roland 404 sampler. </p>
<p>The result of that experiment can be heard on the duo’s first record ‘Bleuets’, where they showcase their brand of catchy, drone-y, post-punk songs that hook heavily into a psych-garage sound. </p>
<p>Think Kim Deal fronting the Velvet Underground, or Mary Timony jamming with Suicide. </p>
<p>The band was formed in 2016, and during last year, they performed notable festivals like Ottawa Explosion and Edmonton's Up + Downtown Festival. </p>
<p>They released their first EP 'Bleuets' in the late summer of 2016. </p>
<p>'At War With Summer' is their 2nd single since releasing 'Bleuets'; they put out 'Sonic Halo', an original track backed with Earth Wind and Fire's 'September', in, appropriately, September of 2016. </p>
<p>Watch for much more from Expanda Fuzz in 2017!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/45232702016-12-23T11:17:53-05:002016-12-23T11:17:53-05:00Expanda Fuzz to play Megaphono Festival<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/63c524a060997335ba7c405363ff47ba82c8f1e9/original/expandafuzz-promo500.jpg?1482509862" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>The 1st round of artists have been announced for this year's instalment of <a contents="Ottawa Megaphono fest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/about" target="_blank">Ottawa Megaphono fest</a>! <br><br>Expanda Fuzz are slated to play on Thursday, February 2nd at the infamous Dominion Tavern. <br><br>Get your passes now and follow along with further <a contents="announcements here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.megaphono.tv/about" target="_blank">announcements here</a>. Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/44944242016-12-02T21:56:00-05:002021-09-09T13:30:42-04:00It's a Weirdo Winter Wonderland: Dec 17th<p>OH YES!<br><br>We're weirding out in the WEIRDO WINTER WONDERLAND for this year's edition of SEASON'S BEATINGS!<br><br>Meet you by the meat tree on the 17th for some full-on festive fackery. <br><br><a contents="Facebook details are here!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/houseoftarghouseoftarg/photos/gm.1706346803015334/1347914528592680/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Facebook details are here! </a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/8a61415328e7e148ff1029da55c7505e6e0975d8/original/weirdo-2.jpg?1480733747" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/43828432016-09-21T07:08:47-04:002016-09-21T07:08:47-04:00Expanda Fuzz release new song and Earth, Wind & Fire cover<p>Do you remember the 21st day of September? <br><br>Announcing our latest single '<a contents="Sonic Halo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-halo-september" target="_blank">Sonic Halo</a>' b/w the <a contents="Earth, Wind &amp; Fire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earthwindandfire.com/" target="_blank">Earth, Wind & Fire</a> song 'September'. <br> </p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2586888382/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;"><a data-cke-saved-href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-halo-september" href="http://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-halo-september">Sonic Halo - September by Expanda Fuzz</a></iframe>
<p>We recorded 'September' as a tribute to <a contents="Maurice White" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_White" target="_blank">Maurice White</a>, who passed away in 2016. He was the founder, producer and co-singer of <a contents="Earth, Wind &amp; Fire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.earthwindandfire.com/" target="_blank">Earth, Wind & Fire</a>. </p>
<p>September is an iconic party track that we've loved since we were kids. This is our take. Sing along with us. </p>
<p>RIP Maurice. </p>
<p>You can watch and hear the brilliant original here: <br> </p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gs069dndIYk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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<p>released September 21, 2016, natch!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/43415932016-08-25T12:50:04-04:002017-01-12T20:33:51-05:00Expanda Fuzz announced to play Up + Downtown Music Fest in Edmonton<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/3083c025e97e38b3086437e62b85903ef715c7e7/original/up.png?1472143789" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Expanda Fuzz's next show will be as part of the Up + Downtown Fest going in Edmonton from October 7 to 9th. <br><br>Our show details are:<br> <p><strong>Saturday, October 8th<br>Downtown Edmonton Community League</strong><br>10042 103 Street NW<br>EXPANDA FUZZ <br>with: Slow Down Molasses (Saskatoon), Rich Hope & His Evil Doers (Vancouver)<br><br>Set times TBD!</p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/43184132016-08-10T12:25:35-04:002017-01-12T20:33:51-05:00Expanda Fuzz release 'Hired Gun'<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/8a8b0d943e69b3780357baa9be5c9ae6f73be112/original/hired-gun.jpg?1470846419" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Illustration by <a contents="meltingplastic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.meltingplastic.com" target="_blank">meltingplastic</a></p>
<p><br>New track everyone!<br><br>From the album "Bleuets", releasing August 15th, 2016.<br><br>Also available on limited vinyl on Meltingplastic Records.<br><br>Lyrics!</p>
<p>HIRED GUN (lyrics) </p>
<p>Lie in sun, pollute the beach <br>I hear you spoiled the fun </p>
<p>Could it be ours to break and mortify everyone? </p>
<p>Lovers hide in hushed retreats <br>It’s exercise for some </p>
<p>You’ll find me by the pool, relaxing this hired gun </p>
<p>Concentrate <br>On your politico </p>
<p>Concentrate <br>Don’t break your stereo </p>
<p>Tempting fate is how we’ll roll through town </p>
<p>Lie in sun, pollute the beach <br>I hear you spoiled the FUN! </p>
<p>You’ll find me by the pool with this hired gun. <br> </p>
<p><em>----Copyright Expanda Fuzz-----</em></p>Expanda Fuzztag:www.expandafuzz.com,2005:Post/43183892016-08-10T12:15:39-04:002017-01-12T20:33:51-05:00Expanda Fuzz covers Rough Trade’s High School Confidential<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/218376/c4791dd35cad4bb19f225fa9579bd06faac799e5/original/highschoolconfidential-800-2.jpg?1470845434" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Illustration by <a contents="meltingplastic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.meltingplastic.com" target="_blank">meltingplastic</a></em></p>
<p>Covers are always fun and this one was a blast. </p>
<p>Expanda Fuzz was recently asked to contribute a Canadian cover song to a great collective of musicians here in Ottawa called ‘<a contents="The Centretown Recording Alliance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://centretownrecords.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">The Centretown Recording Alliance</a>‘ to celebrate Canada Day. </p>
<p>We chose the iconic <a contents="Rough Trade" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rough_Trade_(band)" target="_blank">Rough Trade</a> song <a contents="High School Confidential" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Confidential_(Rough_Trade_song)" target="_blank">High School Confidential</a> and thought that it was the perfect track as Canada Day also coincided with the Pride celebrations going on in Toronto that weekend.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="PFwom4D3i4g" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/PFwom4D3i4g/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PFwom4D3i4g?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Meltingplastic’s artwork for the track pays tribute to <a contents="Carole Pope" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.carolepope.com/" target="_blank">Carole Pope</a>‘s lyrics during the song when she compares her fixation to 50s bombshells, including <a contents="Mamie Van Doren" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamie_Van_Doren" target="_blank">Mamie Van Doren</a>! </p>
<p>And just the mention of that name will put Ms. Pope’s iconic, sultry lyrics bouncing around your head. </p>
<p>We’re liking this cover and hope you think we did it justice:</p>
<p> </p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273871491&color=ff5500" width="100%"></iframe><br> <p>Follow us on Soundcloud and see more of meltingplastic’s artwork for the growing Expanda Fuzz song catalogue! </p>
<p>Be sure to check out all the wicked Canuck covers on this comp:<br> </p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4153748204/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;">&amp;amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href=&amp;amp;quot;http://centretownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/canada-day-challenge-2016&amp;amp;quot; href=&amp;amp;quot;http://centretownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/canada-day-challenge-2016&amp;amp;quot;&amp;amp;gt;Canada Day Challenge 2016 by Centretown Records&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;</iframe>Expanda Fuzz