Crystal Castles
Crystal Castles is an experimental electronic music duo from Toronto, Canada. It is made up of producer Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. The band has released three albums, all named Crystal Castles, in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Their first album made the NME list of the 50 greatest albums of the decade, placing at #39.
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Crystal Castles at the Popped! Music Festival, June 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1][2][3][4][5] |
| Genres | Experimental, electronic, noise, Chiptune |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Lies Records, Merok, Trouble Records, Lovepump, Fiction |
| Website | http://www.crystalcastles.com |
| Members | Ethan Kath Alice Glass |
Members
Current members
- Ethan Kath – instruments, production (2003–present)
- Alice Glass – vocals (2004–present)
Additional live members:
- Christopher Chartrand – drums (2008–present)
Former live members
Past spare live members:
- Cameron Findlay – drums (2007–2008, currently playing in Parallels)
- Mike Bell – drums (2008–2009, currently playing in Lymbyc Systym)
- "Yes" Tom Cullen – drums (February 2008, currently dj-ing as Yes!Tom)
Discography
- Crystal Castles (2008)
- Crystal Castles II (2010)
- Crystal Castles III (2012)
Videography
Crystal Castles Media
Crystal Castles performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2009
References
- ↑ Crystal Castles plot North American tourNME. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Peterson, Dave. Health at the Biko Co-OpSanta Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Bimm, Jordan. The top ten 2007 singles you haven't heardThe Varsity. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Music ListingsThe Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Sperounes, Sandra. Expect an Epic performance at RexallThe Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2008-01-29.