MSTRKRFT

Origin:  Toronto, Ontario
Genre:  Electronic / Techno









MSTRKRFT is pronounced "Master Kraft".

MSTRKRFT is the other half of Death From Above 1979 (JFK; who is one the two guys in the image).  You will immediately notice the drastic difference in musical direction JFK took from Sebastien Grainger which is ultimately why DFA split.  While Sebastien followed the Rock stream, JFK pursued Electronic and Techno.

Like with Sebastien the parts are not as good as the whole, but MSTRKRFT has managed to produce some catchy beats.  I know this strays of quite a bit from the type of music I am focusing on, but I figured it be nice to complete the full picture.

If you are curious, time to get your feet wet by checking out the following:  "Keep Hope Alive (MSTRKRFT Remix)", "Is You (JFK Remix)", "Paris", "Street Justice", and "Click Click".  They have tons of other songs, mainly remixes so go nuts.

www.myspace.com/mstrkrft
www.mstrkrft.com
www.facebook.com/mstrkrftofficial

Sebastien Grainger

Origin:  Toronto, Ontario
Genre:  Alternative / Rock / Folk










Sebastien Grainger is the former lead singer of Death From Above 1979, which broke up :(.  But they have been touring lately so maybe they'll get back together :D.  He decided to pursue a solo career. 

The vocals you'll recognize but the music style will be quite different from DFA.  Definitely not as adrenaline pumping.  With Sebastien you'll notice more of a drift away from the Electronic side of DFA to a more Rock and Alternative side.  He also adds a bit of a Folk flare that reminds me of Sam Roberts.

Honestly he's not as strong on his own, however his solo music is still good just different.  It's worth a listen.  Check out these songs: "I Hate My Friends", "BlackWater", and "American Names".

www.myspace.com/sebastiengrainger
www.facebook.com/Sebastien-Grainger
www.sebastiengrainger.com

Death From Above 1979

Origin:  Toronto, Ontario
Genre:  Electro Rock








Death From Above 1979 may be the most well known band I have posted thus far and are not really considered Indie.  But I still find that many people are unaware of this group, which is a shame because they are really really good.  My favorite of the bands I have posted so far.  Also my favorite Canadian band.

Do yourself a favour and check these guys out.  Then you'll learn what you've been missing out on.  Any song will do they're all good!

www.deathfromabove1979.com
www.myspace.com/deathfromabove1979
www.facebook.com/DeathFromAbove1979
grooveshark.com/#/death_from_above_1979/songs