Thanks to a non-stop work ethic and hard hitting melodic rock songs, Vancouver based TOURIST have not had to venture far from home to gain a growing popularity with fans and media alike. Their dynamic live show and local radio presence continue to win over new fans domestically while their overwhelming success on the internet has netted new fans globally.
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Similar Artists
U2, Tool/Chevelle, APC, Fuel
Influences
U2, Deftones, Kiss, The Cult, Failure, STP, Sons of Freedom, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears
Bio
- Budweiser True Music Tour (Canada) 2005. This national campaign includes increased market awareness in every major rock radio station across the country, live performances, as well the ability to expand fan base via other opportunities offered by Budweiser.
- Winners of the 2004 99.3 CFOX Vancouver Seeds competition where they join alumni such as Nickelback, Default, and Matthew Good.
- Famous J together with Converse Shoes and Broadjam chose 'Everytime We Touch' to support the 2004 release of the 1970 reissue of the Converse classic shoe.
- 'Everytime We Touch' was added to the MyGlobalSound.com’s Back to School MX CD 2004, distributed to over 8000 Florida college students.
- Have opened shows for Finger Eleven, SUM41, Offspring, Tea Party, Clutch, Thornley, Bif Naked.
- 'Newradio' has maintained a top ten spot in the rock category of Garageband.com since May 2004 as well as top 5 placement in numerous other music websites including Besonic and MP3.com.
Veteran producer/mixer Mike Fraser (Metallica, Slipknot, The Cult, AC/DC) has just completed mixing nine songs for TOURIST’s forthcoming release at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver. In addition, Mike Fraser continues to work with TOURIST via his company Red Road, and has recorded 3 more tracks to be added to their debut, with mix slated for mid April, 2005.