The Motes

The Motes
Origin Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Genres indie rock, atonal rock
Years active 1994–1998
Labels Ant Records, Dependent Music
Associated acts North of America, INSTRUMENTS, Recyclone
Members J. LaPointe
Jon Hutt
Daniel MacDonald
Craig Thibault

The Motes were an indie rock band from Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, and the founders of a record label called Ant Records.

History

The Motes began releasing music on cassette in 1995.[1] When recording, The Motes were J. LaPointe, and Jon Hutt. When performing live they were the recording duo plus Daniel MacDonald, and Craig Thibault. Members of The Motes went on to form a number of notable bands in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, including North of America,[2] Recyclone, and INSTRUMENTS (always shown in capital letters).

In 2005 a collection of the band's previously recorded tracks was released on Dependent Records, along with five new tracks.[1] In 2018 the band released a collection of alternate versions and outtakes titled Normandy Oddity. The cover art for Normandy Oddity was featured on the Music That Doesn't Suck blog.[3]

Discography

  • 1994: The Motes - Super Useless Powers (cassette, Ant Records)
  • 1994: The Motes - Secret Air Base (cassette, Ant Records)
  • 1995: The Motes - Gesner (cassette, Ant Records)
  • 1997: The Motes - Trellis I Tripod (cassette, Ant Records)
  • 1997: The Motes - The New Physics (split 7" w/ State Champs, Ant Records / Daydream Records)
  • 1998: The Motes - The Remains of False Starts (cassette, Ant Records)
  • 1999: The Motes - Joe (CD, Ant Records)
  • 2005: The Motes - The Remains of False Starts (CD re-release, Dependent Music)
  • 2010: The Motes - History Missed (remastered digital re-release of all previous albums with bonus tracks)
  • 2018: The Motes - Normandy Oddity (alternate versions and outtakes, 1994-1998)

References

  1. 1 2 "Motes The Remains of False Starts". Exclaim!, By Kevin Hainey Aug 01, 2005
  2. ↑ "Truro musicians an inspiration to award-winning band". Truro Daily, Raissa Tetanish Feb. 10, 2014
  3. ↑ "Choice Album Art of 2018". Music That Doesn't Suck, Aug. 31, 2018


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