Modernboys Moderngirls (MBMG) are officially releasing their debut album, I Might As Well Break It on September 15, 2009. The album was self-produced by singer, songwriter and guitarist Akira Alemany and mixed by Ryan Mills (Born Ruffians, Most Serene Republic).
In 2008, the band printed an early cut of the album so they could book summer festivals and have something to put on their merch table at shows. This official release features additional recordings, 3 new songs, and has been re-mixed and re-mastered to prepare the album for an international release. The record will be released independently by the band, and distributed by Fontana North. It will be available in stores across Canada and digitally across North America.
I Might As Well Break It’s 10 songs relish in the unmistakable MBMG garage soul sound – A driving rhythm section, slashing guitars, and Alemany’s whiskey drenched vocals. The album is an exposed live wire, that mimics the energy of the band’s live set, burning through 60s soul and garage, ’50s pop gems and 70s punk-funk influenced songs. “The album is meant to never let up, never give you a chance to catch your breath. I wanted to make a record about people and relationships falling apart not brick by brick but all at once”, says Alemany about his intentions for the recording and writing of I Might As Well Break It.
In the past year, MBMG has built their reputation off of their rave performances, amassing critical buzz and attention nation-wide at Edgefest, Canadian Music Week, Halifax Pop Explosion, North by Northeast, and SCENE Music Festival. Their CD Release show is scheduled for September 18th at Sneaky Dee’s in Toronto. The three-piece band which along with Alemany includes Brett Millius (drums, backing vocals) and Juan Carlos Rivas (bass) will be kicking off their tour this fall with dates in Canada and the U.S.
MINI BIO
Modernboys Moderngirls (MBMG) are either punk rockers who play soul music or soul musicians who play punk rock. It’s this dazzling combination of sound, songwriting and swagger – influenced by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Otis Redding, Bruce Springsteen, and the New York Dolls – that’s got people all across the country singing their praises.
MBMG first gained buzz in the summer of 2008 when they were invited to perform at North By Northeast (NXNE) festival and Edgefest all before even releasing an album. With growing attention, MBMG released an early cut of their debut album to excellent reviews across Canada and strong airplay on campus radio stations, reaching #8 on the CBCRadio3 charts as well as garnering a CBCRadio3 Bucky Award nomination.
Now, after noteworthy appearances at Halifax Pop Explosion and Canadian Music Week, MBMG is getting ready to release their completed debut album, I Might As Well Break It.
MBMG, led by songwriter, singer and guitarist Akira Alemany, also includes Brett Millius (drums, backing vocals) and newest member Juan Carlos Rivas (bass). The band is ready to connect with a growing audience, tour extensively behind I Might As Well Break It, and continue earning their reputation as one of the most exciting Canadian bands of 2009.
THE BUZZ
“Modernboys Moderngirls…rock out like the devil has taken them over” — ChartAttack.com
“If MBMG’s name isn’t on everyone’s lips in the coming months, there’s definitely something wrong with the world.” — Dose.ca
UPCOMING SHOWS
Sept 10 @ Montreal House, PETERBOROUGH (w. Gentlemen Husbands)
Sept 11 @ Groove Lounge, OSHAWA (w. Gentlemen Husbands)
Sept 12 @ Red Rooster, BURLINGTON
Sept 18 – CD Release Party @ Sneaky Dee’s, TORONTO (w. Clothes Make the Man, Black Hat Brigade)
Sept 24 @ Bar None, KINGSTON (w. Spiral Beach)
Sept 25 @ Oscar’s, BARRIE (w. The Junction)
Sept 26 @ Club Absinthe, HAMILTON
Oct 3 @ Black Shire Pub, LONDON
Oct 9 @ Mojo’s, JAMESTOWN, NY
Oct 10 @ Arlene’s Grocery, NEW YORK
LINKS
http://www.modernboysmoderngirls.com
http://www.myspace.com/modernboysmoderngirls
