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Canasta

Genre: Alt / Indie, Indie Pop
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

Originating from Chicago, Illinois, the six-piece orchestral pop ensemble known as Canasta came together in 2002. Their lineup included Jeremy Beckford handling guitar and vocals, Matt Priest on vocals along with bass, trombone, and percussion, Kyle Mann contributing piano and vocals, Ian Wilson with keyboards and vocals, Elizabeth Lindau providing vocals and violin, and Josh Lava behind the drums. The year 2003 saw the release of their debut EP titled Find the Time. This effort quickly garnered praise from critics, including Jim DeRogatis, and secured recognition as the "best unsigned band" from a local newspaper. Such attention prompted a licensing agreement with the Chicago-based independent label Minty Fresh. Canasta's inaugural full-length release, We Were Set Up, arrived in 2005 under the production of Ted Cho. While working on their sophomore album, the band sustained public interest through the 2008 issuance of We Were Mixed Up, a collection of remixes from their initial album that incorporated contributions from artists affiliated with OFFiCE and the Hood Internet.

Top Songs

  1. We Were Set UpSlow Down ChicagoWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up4:04
  2. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherMexico CityThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather4:33
  3. We Were Set UpShadowcatWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up7:28
  4. We Were Set UpAll This DustWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up3:26
  5. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherBecoming YouThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather6:59
  6. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherMountains of MolehillsThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather4:23
  7. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherI Don't Know Where I Was Going with ThisThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather4:36
  8. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherMagazine (Songwriter on a Train)The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather4:55
  9. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherAppreciationThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather5:08
  10. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherShortcutThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather5:00
  11. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherReading the Map Upside DownThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather5:00
  12. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherChoosing SidesThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather3:50
  13. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherThrowawayThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather5:30
  14. The Fakeout, the Tease and the BreatherPlan Your EscapeThe Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather · 2010The Fakeout, the Tease and the Breather5:48
  15. We Were Set UpMicrophone SongWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up4:20
  16. We Were Set UpThe Things You Don't SeeWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up4:09
  17. We Were Set UpMoney Making MoneyWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up3:47
  18. We Were Set UpBusrideWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up5:39
  19. We Were Set UpSympathetic VibrationsWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up4:00
  20. We Were Set UpJust a StarWe Were Set Up · 2006We Were Set Up5:16

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