Reuben and the Dark
| Reuben and the Dark | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta |
| Genres | indie folk, alternative |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Arts & Crafts Productions |
| Website | http://reubenandthedark.com/ |
| Members |
Reuben Bullock Shea Alain Brock Geiger Ian Jarvis Dino Soares |
Reuben and the Dark are a Canadian indie folk band from Calgary, Alberta.[1] Led by singer and songwriter Reuben Bullock,[2] the band also currently includes Shea Alain (guitar/keys), Brock Geiger (guitar/keys), Ian Jarvis (bass), and "Pico Pollo" Dino Soares (drums).
History
Bullock released the solo albums Pulling Up Arrows in 2010[2] and Man Made Lakes in 2012[3] before deciding to adopt a band name. The band signed to Arts & Crafts Productions in 2013.[4]
The full band's debut album Funeral Sky, produced by Christopher Hayden of Florence and the Machine[3] and Stephen Kozmeniuk, was released on Arts & Crafts in 2014.[5] The album was supported by a concert tour of both Canada and the United States,[5] as well as a smaller follow-up tour of Western Canada.[6]
In 2016, they released the single "Heart in Two",[7] and toured North America as an opening act for Vance Joy.[7] "Heart in Two" reached #1 on CBC Radio 2's Radio 2 Top 20 chart the week of February 12, 2016.
In 2018 the band released their second album Arms of a Dream,[8] as well as a cover of The Tragically Hip's "Bobcaygeon" as a charity single to benefit the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund.[9]
Discography
Reuben Bullock
- Pulling Up Arrows (2010)
- Man Made Lakes (2012)
Reuben and the Dark
- Funeral Sky (2014)
- Arms of a Dream (2018)
References
- ↑ "BTW with Reuben And The Dark, Roger Roger, Justus Profitt, Federal Lights, Merival, Jerry Leger and The Del-Fi's". Cashbox, January 20, 2016.
- 1 2 "Calgary band Reuben and the Dark see the light with release of Arts & Crafts debut Funeral Sky". Calgary Herald, May 26, 2014.
- 1 2 "Calgary's Reuben Bullock and the drummer from Florence and the Machine: A match made in Mexico". Metro, February 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Reuben and the Dark Sign to Arts & Crafts". Exclaim!, May 31, 2013.
- 1 2 "Reuben and the Dark Reveal Arts & Crafts Debut 'Funeral Sky'". Exclaim!, March 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Reuben and the Dark Close 2014 with Western Canadian Tour". Exclaim!, October 30, 2014.
- 1 2 Reuben and the Dark: "Heart in Two". Exclaim!, January 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Reuben and the Dark: Arms of a Dream". Exclaim!, May 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Reuben and The Dark Cover The Hip’s Bobcaygeon to Raise Money for Downie-Wenjack Fund". Samaritan Magazine, August 2, 2018.