The Synics
The Synics Are....retro-esque with a danceable brain!.
The Synics are a three-piece rock outfit from Ottawa Ontario whose music has been aptly described as "retro-esque with a danceable brain" (Ottawa journalist Phil Jenkins). Their style falls somewhere between the pop sophistication of XTC and the hard-rock aggression of Audioslave and Led Zepplin. Their sound is guitar-driven, song-oriented and played with a refined garage-band sensibility.
Originally formed in late 2000, the band has recorded two CDs and have been gigging extensively creating a buzz with their fast-paced and energetic shows. Paul Symes, manager of The Black Sheep in Wakefield Quebec has said "they were amazing; I have never seen the place like that before, they had people dancing on the bar and on the pool tables".
Their first CD, "The Synics Are" has been described by DJ Kath Thompson (of The Bear FM 106.9) as "intelligent and mature" reminiscent of "The Replacements". Presently they are finishing the recording of their second CD for Rostfrei Records, "The Petrarch Loop". For the recording they have drafted local musician, and long-time associate, Linda Montford (alto sax) and song-writing partner,Tim Joyce (vocals).
The members are:
David Campbell: guitar and vocals
Pat Maher: bass and vocals
Chris Honegger: drums and vocals
The Longest Night (of my life)
A rocky ballad from the new album "The Petrarch Loop".