Wares is a Canadian musical project from Edmonton, Alberta, founded by Cassia Hardy in 2013. As of 2018, the live band consists of Hardy (vocals, guitar), Matthew Gooding (bass), Holly Greaves (drums) and Jamie McLean (keyboards).[1] Wares has released one full-length album and four EPs.
Wares | |
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| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | Mint Records |
History
editWares began performing concerts in Edmonton in 2013.[2] In 2016, Wares released a 7-inch single, entitled "Missed the Point" on Sweety Pie Records.[3][4][5] "Beach Date," the b-side to the single, was nominated for an Edmonton Music Award in 2017 under the category Indie Rock Recording of the Year.[6][7] In 2017, Wares released their first full-length album, which was self-titled.[8][9] Wares' debut album brought more attention to the project and BeatRoute Magazine praised Hardy's musicianship, noting that her "punk attitude meets skillful composition" on the album.[10][11] Wares performed at Sled Island Music and Arts Festival in 2015, 2016 and 2017.[12][13][14]
In June 2018, Wares toured across Canada, performing in more than 20 cities.[15][16][17]
Wares sophomore album, Survival, was released on April 24, 2020, by Vancouver indie label, Mint Records. The album was a long list nominee for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.[18]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Survival (2020, Mint Records)
- Wares (2017)
Singles and EPs
edit- Silhouette (2018)
- Missed The Point (2016)
- City Kids (2014)
- Sunshine (2013)
References
edit- ^ Williams, Matt. "Wares' passion and place". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Cassia Hardy Found a New Perspective With Her New Identity". Noisey. 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Wares: Punk attitude meets skillful composition". BeatRoute Magazine. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Solo act Wares continues to melt faces with brand new 7" + 'Missed the Point' track premiere". BeatRoute Magazine. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "A singular voice: Wares embraces being alone onstage | Vue Weekly". www.vueweekly.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "2017 Edmonton Music Awards Nominees. - SONiC 102.9". SONiC 102.9. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "'We are about music.' Edmonton Music Awards to get rid of gender-based categories | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Wares – Wares". BeatRoute Magazine. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ [http://exclaim.ca/music/article/wares-wares "Wares: Wares"[. Exclaim!, Paul Blinov, Published Oct 06, 2017
- ^ "Wares: Punk attitude meets skillful composition". BeatRoute Magazine. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Our reviewers look back at Edmonton's 2017 concerts". Edmonton Journal. 2017-12-29. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Sled Island 2015 Day Three Recap". BeatRoute, 27 June 2015
- ^ Inc., Structured Abstraction. "Wares". www.sledisland.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Sled Island 2017 Day One Recap". BeatRoute, 22 June 2017 Gareth Watkins, Christine Leonard, Alec Warkentin, Jodi Brak
- ^ "On Tour: Wares". Grid City Magazine. 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Cassia Hardy – Wares-Release-5". Alberta Culture & Tourism. 2018-07-20. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ Williams, Matt. "Wares' passion and place". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "2020 Nominees". Retrieved 2 June 2021.