The Flatliners Explained

The Flatliners
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Origin:Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:2002–present
Current Members:Chris Cresswell – vocals, guitar
Scott Brigham – guitar
Jon Darbey – bass
Paul Ramirez – drums

The Flatliners are a Canadian punk rock band from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Since their formation in 2002, the band has been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska movement, with consistently well-received albums and live shows.

History

The band self-released its debut album, Destroy to Create in 2005; after signing to Stomp Records, it was reissued on July 19, 2005.[1] It saw the band mix punk rock with ska, and was promoted with a Canadian tour.[2] [3] In March and April 2006, the band went on the Frostbite Tour alongside Death by Stereo, Bigwig, and Big D and the Kids Table.[4] They appeared at the Ska Weekend festival at the end of April 2006.[5] In October 2006, they went on a Canadian tour with Much the Same, and then embarked on a short US tour alongside Time Again, Against All Authority, and the Know How.[6] [7] The Flatliners signed to Fat Wreck Chords in April 2007; they would distributes the band's next release in every country bar Canada, where it was handled by Stomp Records.[8] [9] Following this, they appeared at the Wakestock festival, toured the US West Coast with No Use for a Name, and performed on the two Canadian dates of the Warped Tour.[10] [11] [12] Their second album, The Great Awake, was released on 4 September 2007.[13] [14] In September and October 2007, they went on a Canadian tour, prior to joining up with the Toasters, Saint Alvia Cartel, and the Peacocks.[15] [16] A music video for "Eulogy" was posted online in November 2007.[17] They ending the year with a US tour with A Wilhelm Scream.[18]

In February and March 2008, the band appeared on the Fat Wreck Chords Tour, alongside NOFX and No Use for a Name.[19] Following this, they went on a US West Coast tour supporting the Loved Ones and a Canadian tour with the Rebel Spell.[20] [21] In May 2008, the band performed at the Groezrock festival in Belgium, which was followed by a Canadian tour with Strike Anywhere, Hostage Life, This Is a Standoff, and Carpenter.[22] [23] Following this, they appeared at the two Canadian dates of Warped Tour and the Cutting Edge Music Festival.[24] [25] They toured with Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, and the Real Deal in September 2008, and supported NOFX on their Canadian tour in October 2008.[26] [27] They ended the year with an appearance at The Fest in Florida.[28] In March 2009, the band appeared at the Harvest of Hope Fest, and then played Groezrock in Belgium soon after.[29] [30] Following this, they went on a tour of Europe with NOFX; Snuff appeared on three of the shows.[31] In May 2009, they went on a Canadian tour with Hostage Life, leading up to an appearance at the S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival.[32] [33] They then appeared on Warped Tour again; coinciding with this, they released a split with the Snips.[34]

Between July and September 2009, the band toured across Europe, which included an appearance at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.[35] [36] Shortly after this, they played a few shows with Strung Out and Pour Habit, leading up to a performance at The Fest in October 2009.[37] [38] Around this time, they released the Cynics 7-inch vinyl record.[39] They ended the year supporting the Dropkick Murphys on their headlining tour of the US.[40] On February 9, 2010, Cavalcade was announced for release in two months' time; its artwork and track listing were posted online.[41] In March 2010, they went on an Australian tour with No Fun at All and then went on a North American tour with Broadway Calls and Cobra Skulls through to the following month.[42] [43] Preceded by "Carry the Banner", Cavalcade was released in April 2010.[44] It received rave reviews from numerous critics.[45] [46] [47] Shortly afterwards, the band performed at Rockfest in Belgium.[48] In August 2010, the band went on an East Coast and Midwest tour with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Teenage Bottlerocket.[49]

The band toured almost non-stop from 2006 to 2019, starting out as the opening band for artists such as Joan Jett, Dropkick Murphys, NOFX and Less Than Jake. They have also appeared in numerous festival lineups, including the Warped Tour, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Riot Fest.[50] Their fourth album Dead Language was nominated for a 2014 Juno Award in the category of Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year."[51] Their 2017 release Inviting Light did equally well.[52] [53] [54]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and singles

Splits

Compilation appearances

Videography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stomp signs the Flatliners. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 16, 2005. October 31, 2021. October 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031211655/https://www.punknews.org/article/12880/stomp-signs-the-flatliners. live.
  2. Web site: Daley . Sloane . The Flatliners Destroy to Create (2005) . punknews.org . Punknews.org . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192816/https://www.punknews.org/review/5463/the-flatliners-destroy-to-create . live .
  3. Web site: Flatliners touring Canada. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. July 4, 2005. November 1, 2021. November 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211101123450/https://www.punknews.org/article/13050/tours-flatliners-touring-canada. live.
  4. Web site: Death By Stereo international touring plans. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. January 4, 2006. November 22, 2021. November 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211122162321/https://www.punknews.org/article/15074/tours-death-by-stereo-international-touring-plans. live.
  5. Web site: Ska Weekend '06 in Knoxville, TN. Punknews.org. White, Adam. March 2, 2006. January 22, 2022. January 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220122171405/https://www.punknews.org/article/16044/ska-weekend-06-in-knoxville-tn. live.
  6. Web site: Time Again / Against All Authority / The Know How / Flatliners. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. August 21, 2006. January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131102857/https://www.punknews.org/article/19300/tours-time-again-against-all-authority-the-know-how-flatliners. live.
  7. Web site: Much The Same / Flatliners (Canada). Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. September 23, 2006. January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131191832/https://www.punknews.org/article/19905/tours-much-the-same-flatliners-canada. live.
  8. Web site: The Flatliners sign to Fat Wreck Chords. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. April 18, 2007. February 14, 2022. February 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220214180600/https://www.punknews.org/article/23304/the-flatliners-sign-to-fat-wreck-chords. live.
  9. Web site: The Flatliners document studio time with new video. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. May 24, 2007. February 15, 2022. February 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220215173918/https://www.punknews.org/article/23854/the-flatliners-document-studio-time-with-new-video. live.
  10. Web site: Protest The Hero, Flatliners, Fucked Up, Deftones, Goldfinger at Wakestock 2007. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 2, 2007. February 15, 2022. February 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220215182540/https://www.punknews.org/article/23971/protest-the-hero-flatliners-fucked-up-deftones-goldfinger-at-wakestock-2007. live.
  11. Web site: Union Label Group announce stage for Montreal and Barrie Warped Tour dates. Punknews.org. Moran, Chris. June 27, 2007. May 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530084044/https://www.punknews.org/article/24364/union-label-group-announce-stage-for-montreal-and-barrie-warped-tour-dates. live.
  12. Web site: No Use For A Name / The Flatliners / Whole Wheat Bread. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 28, 2007. May 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530085700/https://www.punknews.org/article/24382/tours-no-use-for-a-name-the-flatliners-whole-wheat-bread. live.
  13. Web site: Shultz . Brian . The Flatliners, The Great Awake . punknews.org . Punknews.org . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192815/https://www.punknews.org/review/6641/the-flatliners-the-great-awake . live .
  14. Web site: The Flatliners detail 'The Great Awake'. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 29, 2007. May 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530091224/https://www.punknews.org/article/24397/the-flatliners-detail-the-great-awake. live.
  15. Web site: The Toasters. Punknews.org. White, Adam. August 19, 2007. May 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530183011/https://www.punknews.org/article/25147/tours-the-toasters. live.
  16. Web site: The Flatliners. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. August 29, 2007. May 30, 2022. May 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530204051/https://www.punknews.org/article/25303/tours-the-flatliners. live.
  17. Web site: The Flatliners: 'Eulogy'. Punknews.org. Conoley, Ben. November 7, 2007. June 5, 2022. June 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220605121913/https://www.punknews.org/article/26405/videos-the-flatliners-eulogy. live.
  18. Web site: A Wilhelm Scream: Legs with The Fall of Troy and Schoolyard Heroes; the Flatliners. Punknews.org. August, Justin. November 10, 2007. June 5, 2022. June 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220605125310/https://www.punknews.org/article/26456/tours-a-wilhelm-scream-legs-with-the-fall-of-troy-and-schoolyard-heroes-the-flatliners. live.
  19. Web site: NOFX / No Use For A Name / The Flatliners. Punknews.org. White, Adam. November 23, 2007. June 5, 2022. June 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220605155310/https://www.punknews.org/article/26644/tours-nofx-no-use-for-a-name-the-flatliners. live.
  20. Web site: The Loved Ones / Flatliners / Cobra Skulls. Punknews.org. Raub, Jesse. February 3, 2008. June 8, 2022. June 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220608170106/https://www.punknews.org/article/27576/tours-the-loved-ones-flatliners-cobra-skulls. live.
  21. Web site: The Flatliners / The Rebel Spell (The Great White North). Punknews.org. August, Justin. March 30, 2008. June 14, 2022. June 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220614081145/https://www.punknews.org/article/28310/tours-the-flatliners-the-rebel-spell-the-great-white-north. live.
  22. Web site: Groezrock confirms Sick of It All, Loved Ones, Anti-Flag, Billy Talent, Agnostic Front, A Wilhelm Scream. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. January 31, 2008. June 8, 2022. June 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220608160901/https://www.punknews.org/article/27546/groezrock-confirms-sick-of-it-all-loved-ones-anti-flag-billy-talent-agnostic-front-a-wilhelm-sc. live.
  23. Web site: Strike Anywhere / The Flatliners / Hostage Life / This is a Standoff / Carpenter (Canada). Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. May 2, 2008. June 15, 2022. June 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220615202558/https://www.punknews.org/article/28740/tours-strike-anywhere-the-flatliners-hostage-life-this-is-a-standoff-carpenter-canada. live.
  24. Web site: Alexisonfire, Poison The Well, Flatliners, Hostage Life, Johnstones at Cutting Edge Fest. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 29, 2008. June 17, 2022. June 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220617171108/https://www.punknews.org/article/29464/alexisonfire-poison-the-well-flatliners-hostage-life-johnstones-at-cutting-edge-fest. live.
  25. Web site: Planet Smashers, Riptides, Flatliners, Saint Alvia Cartel play Warped Union Stage. Punknews.org. White, Adam. July 5, 2008. June 17, 2022. June 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220617183927/https://www.punknews.org/article/29555/planet-smashers-riptides-flatliners-saint-alvia-cartel-play-warped-union-stage. live.
  26. Web site: NOFX / Dillinger Four / The Flatliners (Canada). Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. July 22, 2008. June 18, 2022. June 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220618080159/https://www.punknews.org/article/29789/nofx-dillinger-four-the-flatliners-canada. live.
  27. Web site: Less Than Jake announce free acoustic in-store performances. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. July 23, 2008. June 18, 2022. June 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220618081531/https://www.punknews.org/article/29796/tours-less-than-jake-announce-free-acoustic-in-store-performances. live.
  28. Web site: The Fest 7 confirms bands, launches website. Punknews.org. White, Adam. August 26, 2008. June 18, 2022. June 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220618171735/https://www.punknews.org/article/30235/the-fest-7-confirms-bands-launches-website. live.
  29. Web site: Groezrock confirms final lineup. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. March 4, 2009. October 3, 2022. June 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220617083853/https://www.punknews.org/article/32566/groezrock-confirms-final-lineup. live.
  30. Web site: Harvest of Hope unveils lineup. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. January 12, 2009. October 2, 2022. October 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221002161124/https://www.punknews.org/article/31904/harvest-of-hope-unveils-lineup. live.
  31. Web site: NOFX / The Flatliners / Snuff (Europe). Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. April 8, 2009. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221006082811/https://www.punknews.org/article/33012/tours-nofx-the-flatliners-snuff-europe. live.
  32. Web site: Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, Flatliners playing S.C.E.N.E.. Punknews.org. White, Adam. April 24, 2009. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221008083114/https://www.punknews.org/article/33257/every-time-i-die-cancer-bats-flatliners-playing-scene-. live.
  33. Web site: The Flatliners / Hostage Life. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. May 9, 2009. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221008105845/https://www.punknews.org/article/33471/tours-the-flatliners-hostage-life. live.
  34. Web site: The Flatliners / The Snips split 7-inch unveiled at Warped Tour. Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. July 12, 2009. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010131154/https://www.punknews.org/article/34356/the-flatliners-the-snips-split-7-inch-unveiled-at-warped-tour. live.
  35. Web site: Anti-Flag, Faith No More, Rise Against to play Reading and Leeds Festival 2009. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. June 17, 2009. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010090832/https://www.punknews.org/article/34024/anti-flag-faith-no-more-rise-against-to-play-reading-and-leeds-festival-2009. live.
  36. Web site: The Flatliners. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. July 14, 2009. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010133004/https://www.punknews.org/article/34389/tours-the-flatliners. live.
  37. Web site: Strung Out (October). Punknews.org. White, Adam. August 11, 2009. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010174245/https://www.punknews.org/article/34769/tours-strung-out-october. live.
  38. Web site: The Fest 8 announces lineup. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. July 21, 2009. October 10, 2022. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010145921/https://www.punknews.org/article/34490/the-fest-8-announces-lineup. live.
  39. Web site: The Flatliners detail 'Cynics' 7. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. October 6, 2009. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012115005/https://www.punknews.org/article/35486/the-flatliners-detail-cynics-7. live.
  40. Web site: Dropkick Murphys / The Flatliners. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. September 30, 2009. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012104923/https://www.punknews.org/article/35404/tours-dropkick-murphys-the-flatliners. live.
  41. Web site: The Flatliners to release 'Cavalcade' on April 13. Punknews.org. Conoley, Ben. February 9, 2010. October 16, 2022. October 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016150800/https://www.punknews.org/article/36981/the-flatliners-to-release-cavalcade-on-april-13. live.
  42. Web site: Broadway Calls (North America). Punknews.org. Yancey, Bryne. February 23, 2010. October 16, 2022. October 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016181503/https://www.punknews.org/article/37214/tours-broadway-calls-north-america. live.
  43. Web site: No Fun At All / The Flatliners. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. November 10, 2009. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012180241/https://www.punknews.org/article/35936/tours-no-fun-at-all-the-flatliners. live.
  44. Web site: The Flatliners: 'Carry the Banner'. Punknews.org. Paul, Aubin. March 23, 2010. October 17, 2022. June 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220627091540/https://www.punknews.org/article/37607/the-flatliners-carry-the-banner. live.
  45. Web site: The Flatliners – Cavalcade – CD Review . brokenheadphones.com . June 25, 2010 . BHP Social Media . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192817/http://www.brokenheadphones.com/the-flatliners-cavalcade-cd-review/ . live .
  46. Web site: The Flatliners, Cavalcade . sputnikmusic.com . Sputnik Music . October 6, 2021.
  47. Web site: Pelone . Joe . The Flatliners Cavalcade (2010) . punknews.org . Punknews.org . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192816/https://www.punknews.org/review/9196/the-flatliners-cavalcade . live .
  48. Web site: Street Dogs, Flatliners, Vanna playing Belgium's Rockfest. Punknews.org. White, Adam. March 8, 2010. October 17, 2022. October 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221017084358/https://www.punknews.org/article/37384/street-dogs-flatliners-vanna-playing-belgiums-rockfest. live.
  49. Web site: Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Teenage Bottlerocket / The Flatliners. Punknews.org. White, Adam. June 25, 2010. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020144650/https://www.punknews.org/article/38827/tours-mighty-mighty-bosstones-teenage-bottlerocket-the-flatliners. live.
  50. Web site: The Flatliners' Concert History . concertarchives.org . Concert Archives . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192817/https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/the-flatliners . live .
  51. Web site: 2014 JUNO AWARD NOMINEES. Juno Awards. June 13, 2014. February 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222215753/http://junoawards.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-JUNO-Nominee-List.pdf. dead.
  52. Web site: Ep . Nick . The Flatliners, Inviting Light . punknews.org . Punknews.org . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192816/https://www.punknews.org/review/15012/the-flatliners-inviting-light . live .
  53. Web site: Parker . Julie . Album Review: The Flatliners trip on the way to the Inviting Light . riffmagazine.com . April 6, 2017 . Riff Magazine . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192816/https://riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/the-flatliners-inviting-light/ . live .
  54. Web site: Badgley . Aaron . SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE FLATLINERS – INVITING LIGHT . spillmagazine.com . April 7, 2017 . The Spill Magazine . October 6, 2021 . October 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006192816/http://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-flatliners-inviting-light/ . live .
  55. Web site: The Flatliners "Arrhythmic Palpitations" (Dead to Me cover) Punks in Vegas Stripped Down Session . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/QotGJjFmo1I. December 12, 2021 . live. . April 1, 2020.
  56. Web site: Resuscitation of the Year . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/ecjBCoiUxzo. December 12, 2021 . live. . March 9, 2015 . April 1, 2020.

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