Hilotrons

Time for some Canadian flavor to invade NY; The High Dials, Black Diamond Bay and Hilotrons decide to collectively run loose on your fair city November 5th, 6th and 8th.

Don't miss them Saturday night @ Piano's in Brooklyn, NY (158 Ludlow St.)
Black Diamond Bay - 9PM
The High Dials - 10PM
Hilotrons - 11PM

Featuring some of the hardest working musicians in Ottawa, Canada, HILOTRONS offer a sound that is hard to pinpoint. And it's pointless to try anyway.

Frantic melodies fuelled by driving keys/synths, steady-tight drums, trebly/tremlo'd guitars and rump-roasting bottom ends are the HILOTRONS' specialty. Taking the "good parts" from funk/soul, new wave, Asian pop and rock traditions, the HILOTRONS create a fresh, striking sound that is sweaty as sin.

Their two early albums (2003's "HILOTRONS" and 2006's "Bella Simone") earned them a very devoted following across the country and beyond, despite limited touring and distribution. In April 2008, the band unleashed "Happymatic," a step up both in production and songwriting, and no less sweaty.

"Happymatic" has made a marked impact in Canada since its release. It was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize long list, and the band has had the opportunity to showcase at NXNE and plan to tour Canada in the fall, with appearances at Pop Montreal and the Halifax Pop Explosion. "Happymatic" will see a US release in February 2009.

Artist Myspace | Artist Website | Hilotrons - Streets of Science.mp3

11/5 – Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool w/ Black Diamond Bay & Hilotrons
11/6 – Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw w/ Black Diamond Bay & Hilotrons
11/8 – New York, NY @ Piano’s w/ Black Diamond Bay & Hilotrons

Artist Myspace | Artist Website