Canadian rockers Article One have joined the Inpop Records roster. The band’s debut label project is scheduled to release in May.
Ontario-based Article One combines violin, keys, and 3-part vocal harmonies to create a reminiscent yet inventive sound. Comprising founding brothers Nathan Piche (vocals/guitars/piano) and Matthew Piche (vocals/violin) as well as Dave DeSmit (vocals/drums), Article One began playing locally in 2003 alongside the release of a five-song EP. An immediate buzz followed the trio, and they were asked to join The Elms’ fall tour in 2004. Shortly thereafter, the band released its first full-length CD, self-titled, which prompted its busiest touring season to date. Among those performances was Kingdom Bound’s International Talent Search, where Article One walked away with the winning title. The band has played more than 50 shows in the last two months alone and was most recently nominated for New Artist of the Year at Gospel Music Association Canada’s Covenant Music Awards.
“Article One provides Inpop with a fresh, unique and international pop sound,” says Dale Bray, president of Inpop Records. “The band’s prominent use of violin in every song makes their sound strictly their own. If you like the pop sensibilities of groups like The Fray you will love Article One.”
Produced in the band’s native Canada by local talent Siegfried Meier, Article One’s self-titled album carries the honor of Inpop Records’ first release in 2006. The record’s first radio single “Heaven Let Me Know” will be serviced to Christian Hit Radio in December.
