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Nobro

Nobro is a Canadian garage punk band based in Montreal, Quebec.[1][2] The band was formed by vocalist and bass guitarist Kathryn McCaughey (formerly of Uncle Bad Touch),[3] vocalist and guitarist Marianna Florczyk, and vocalist and drummer Martha Rodriguez in mid-2014.[4][5][6] Sarah Dion replaced Rodriguez in 2015, and Florczyk departed in May 2017 to be replaced by Gabrielle La Rue, who joined at the same time as keyboardist and percussionist Lisandre Bourdages.[7][8][9] Karolane Carbonneau replaced La Rue in November 2018.[7][8][9]

Nobro
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels
Members
  • Kathryn McCaughey
  • Karolane Carbonneau
  • Sarah Dion
  • Lisandre Bourdages
Past members
  • Marianna Florczyk
  • Martha Rodriguez
  • Gabrielle La Rue
Websitenobroband.com

Releases

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The band self-released a three-song demo in November 2014,[10] and followed-up with its debut extended play, Stoke Level: High!, released after several months of delay through Canadian record label Brain Gum Records in April 2016.[11] Dutch record label Geertruida released a European edition of Stoke Level: High! in September 2016.[12] After recording eight songs in February 2016, the band announced that it would release its debut LP, Sick Hustle, in 2018, but it was delayed and only some of the songs were ultimately released in a cut-down EP version two years later.[13] In May 2018, the band released the single "The Kids Are Back".[13]

In January 2020, Nobro was simultaneously signed to Canadian record label Dine Alone Records (after years of courtship from the company) and British record label Big Scary Monsters Recording Company,[12][14] announcing the release of Sick Hustle as a four-song extended play, due out in April 2020.[15][16] The band had recorded six songs with producer Thomas D'Arcy for the release.[17] In February 2022,[18][19] the band released another extended play through Dine Alone and Big Scary Monsters, Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar, which was also produced by Thomas D'Arcy.[20][21] Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar was recorded in August 2020, but the band held off on releasing it while waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

Set Your Pussy Free was a shortlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.[23]

Tours

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Nobro has done several weekend trips with New Swears, and has toured with Fidlar and Dilly Dally in September 2018,[24][25] PUP and Charly Bliss in October 2019, Alexisonfire, The Distillers and Pussy Riot in January 2020,[9][26] Tokyo Police Club in November 2021,[27] Billy Talent, Anti-Flag, PUP and Rise Against in February, April and May 2022,[28][29] The OBGMs in June 2022,[30] and PUP and Pom Pom Squad in October 2022.[31]

Members

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Current lineup

  • Kathryn McCaughey – vocals, bass guitar (2014–present)
  • Sarah Dion – drums (2015–present)
  • Lisandre Bourdages – keyboard, percussion (2017–present)
  • Karolane Carbonneau – guitar, vocals (2018–present)

Former members and touring musicians

  • Marianna Florczyk – vocals, guitar (2014–2017)
  • Martha Rodriguez – vocals, drums (2014–2015)
  • Gabrielle La Rue – guitar (2017–2018)

Discography

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Studio albums

EPs

References

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  2. ^ Renaud, Philippe (July 15, 2022). "Nobro fait sérieusement la fête". Le Devoir (in French). Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Wark, Randal (November 6, 2021). "Nobro Interview: Kathryn McCaughey Invites Us To Jump Off a Musical Cliff". Montreal Rocks. Archived from the original on November 26, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Blais-Poulin, Charles-Éric (August 17, 2015). "Femmes de rock". La Presse (in French). Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  5. ^ Moore, Em (February 25, 2022). "Interviews: Shredding some gnar with Kathryn McCaughey of Nobro". Punk News. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  6. ^ Bercier, Myriam (August 20, 2020). "On vous présente: Nobro". MatTV (in Canadian French). Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
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  8. ^ a b Gormely, Ian (April 20, 2017). "Nobro Baby G, Toronto ON, April 19". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c Addison, Kate (January 21, 2020). "In conversation with Nobro". The McGill Tribune. Archived from the original on January 21, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "Demos | Nobro". Bandcamp. November 4, 2014. Archived from the original on November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  11. ^ Slingerland, Calum (April 7, 2016). "Nobro Team Up with Montreal's Brain Gum for Inaugural Label Release". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Moore, Em (January 21, 2020). "Nobro sign to Dine Alone Records". Punk News. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  13. ^ a b MacDonald, Sarah (May 10, 2018). "Nobro Deliver Anxious Classic Rock on "The Kids Are Back"". Noisey. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  14. ^ Slingerland, Calum (January 17, 2020). "Nobro Sign to Dine Alone for New EP 'Sick Hustle'". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  15. ^ Zhu, Eva (April 15, 2020). "Nobro Prove Themselves as Canadian Punk Icons on 'Sick Hustle'". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  16. ^ Chartier, Sophie (April 24, 2020). "Sick Hustle EP, Nobro". Le Devoir (in French). Archived from the original on April 24, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  17. ^ White, Matt (May 22, 2020). "Introducing: Nobro". The Alt Club. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  18. ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 25, 2022). "Nobro releasing new EP 'Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar' (stream "Bye Bye Baby")". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  19. ^ LaPierre, Megan (January 25, 2022). "Nobro Unveil 'Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar' EP, Share Single". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  20. ^ Thomas, Laviea (March 25, 2022). "Reviews Nobro Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar". The Quietus. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  21. ^ Kilkenny, James (March 8, 2022). "Nobro - Live Your Truth Shred Some Gnar: A nimble, dynamic post-punk document..." Clash. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  22. ^ Kelleher, Brian (February 9, 2022). "Nobro - "Intense music for intense emotion goes well together!"". Killer Guitar Rigs. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  23. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (July 11, 2024). "Polaris Music Prize 2024 Shortlist Includes Cindy Lee, The Beaches, Allison Russell, & More". Stereogum. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  24. ^ Citron, Collin (June 8, 2018). "Fidlar Releases Reimagining Of Pink Floyd's "Have A Cigar", Tickets For North American Tour On Sale Now". MNI Alive. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  25. ^ DiLouie, Rachel (January 9, 2021). "Interview Photoshoot with Nobro". Scrunchie Zine. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  26. ^ Gregory, Allie (November 18, 2019). "Alexisonfire Plot Canadian Winter Tour". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  27. ^ Brimstin, Cchelsea (October 6, 2021). "Montreal rockers Nobro return with anthemic new single 'Better Each Day'". Indie88. Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  28. ^ Gregory, Allie (September 27, 2021). "Billy Talent Plot Canadian Tour with PUP, Rise Against". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  29. ^ Blistein, Jon (November 9, 2021). "Pup Find Joy in Angst, Celebrate Destruction-Loving Dogs on Two New Songs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  30. ^ Gregory, Allie (April 13, 2022). "The OBGMs and Nobro Announce Co-Headlining Tour". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  31. ^ Moore, Em (June 7, 2022). "Tours: Nobro and Pom Pom Squad added to PUP's EU & UK tour". Punk News. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
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