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Duplex


Country of origin:

Canada

Type of music generally:

Indie rock for children

Status:

Final release, Worser (2009)

See also:

Veda Hille's info on Duplex

Comparisons:

I'm sure they may be some music out there like this, but as I don't tend to listen to children's music I don't know them

Covers/own material:

Mostly own, some covers

General comments:

This is solo artist Veda Hille, her partner Justin Kellam (of the band p:ano), Annie Wilson and Matt Caruso (of The Beekeepers) and children making a truly fun indie rock album for kids. I don't know if this is a one-off. I hope not! They sound like they're having so much fun it's utterly infectious. (Neile)

Recommended first album:

Ablum is the only one we've heard

Recordings:

  • Ablum (2005)
  • Worser (2009)

Ablum

Release info:

2005—Mint Records—#MRD-083

Availability:

Canada

Ecto priority:

Highly recommended for anyone who wants a more interesting children's album

Group members:

Abe Caruso—xyophone, harmonica, rattles, vocals
Annie Wilkinson (The Beekeepers)—bass, Barry's melodica, vocals
Justin Kellam (p:ano)—drums, percussion, dog, vocals
Matt Caruso (The Beekeepers)—guitar, mandolin, fake marimba, vocals
Saoirse Soley—electric guitar, organ, nose trumpet, keilbasa, vocals
Shaun Brodie—trumpet, euphonium, fish, tambourine, vocals
Sierra Terhoch—piano, fake strims, maracas, vocals
Veda Hille—piano, organ, casio, fake choir, tenor guitar, vocals

Comments:

Really delightful. If you're a kid or have kids, I highly recommend it. I almost didn't buy this because hey, I'm not a kid, nor do I have kids or have many of them over to share this album (ablum) with. But I'm so glad I did buy it. My life would be much sadder without such songs as "Mr. Slim" and "Nücat". Really, they're brilliant, fun songs. Guaranteed to perk you up! (Neile)

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