Kepler (band)

Kepler was a Canadian indie rock band. Kepler initially was known for its exceptionally slow and quiet sound.

Kepler
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock, slowcore
Years active1997 (1997)–2006
LabelsSpectrasonicsound, Troubleman Unlimited, Resonant, Plenge
Past membersJeremy Gara
Samir Khan
Jon Georgekish-Watt
Mike Sheridan
Michael Feuerstack
Mike Dubue
Jordy Walker

History

Kepler was formed in 1997 by Samir Khan and Jon Georgekish-Watt in Ottawa.[1][2] The band initially included Jeremy Gara and Mike Sheridan, and over time a variety of guest musicians.

Kepler released a slowcore album, Fuck Fight Fail, was released in 2000.[1] 2002's Missionless Days included a more country flavour.[1]

The band toured across Canada,[3] the United States, and Europe, opening for Montreal's Godspeed You! Black Emperor in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.

Sheridan left the band before the recording of the band's album, Attic Salt.[1] During the recording of the album, drummer, guitarist and keyboardist Jeremy Gara left to join Arcade Fire.[4] Guest musicians Michael Feuerstack, Jordy Walker and Mike Dubue contributed to the album.[5]

To support Attic Salt, the new lineup of Khan, Georgekish-Watt, Feuerstak, Walker, and Dubue played a few shows around the release of the album.[5] Kepler disbanded in early 2006.[2]

Attic Salt was released on vinyl for the first time by German label oscarson on May 6, 2014.[6] [7]

Members

Former

Discography
  • Kepler (Demo) (1997)
  • Between Still Sheets/Can You Steer By Mars? 7" (Spectrasonicsound) (1999)
  • This Heart is Painted On (Spectrasonicsound) (1999)
  • Fuck Fight Fail (Troubleman Unlimited) (2000)
  • Dogwatcher/Waterfall 7" (Resonant) (2002)
  • Missionless Days CD (Troubleman Unlimited/ Resonant), LP (Plenge Records) (2002)
  • Attic Salt (Troubleman Unlimited/ Resonant) (2005)

See also

References
  1. "Kepler Attic Salt". Exclaim!, By Cam Lindsay May 23, 2014
  2. "Ottawa Buzz: Kepler Are Back For One Last Show". Chart Attack - Jul 14, 2006
  3. "Kepler To Tour From Coast To Coast". Chart Attack. Chart. 2002-08-23. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
  4. "Ottawa Buzz: Kepler Make Some Big Changes". Chart Attack, Jul 15, 2005 Caitlin Crockard
  5. "Ottawa's Kepler get debut album out". Showbiz, Canoe, MARY DICKIE Jul 21, 2005
  6. Lindsay, Cam (2014-05-23). "Kepler Attic Salt". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  7. "kepler - attic salt". 'oscarson. 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
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