- Seaway (band)( Seaway )【 6 albums 44 lyrics 】
- Seaway is a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario signed to Pure Noise Records and Dine Alone Records. The band has released three EPs and three studio albums.
History
Formation and early releases (2011–2013)
Seaway formed in 2011 in Oakville, Ontario, consisting of Ryan Locke on vocals, Patrick Carleton on guitar and vocals, Andrew Eichinger on guitar, Adam Shoji on bass, and Ken Taylor on drums. All of the members have been friends since high school. Seaway was originally a side-project of hardcore band The Fellowship, which featured Locke on drums, Eichinger on guitar and Taylor on vocals.
The band released their debut full-length record Hoser in 2013 through Mutant League Records. They began to tour, supporting Major League in February and March 2014. Seaway went on a co-headlining Summer 2014 tour with Stickup Kid, with support from Driver Friendly, from early July to late August.
Pure Noise Records (2014–present)
In July 2014, Seaway signed to Pure Noise Records. In September, the band performed at Riot Fest. On November 4, Seaway released and released their debut EP 'All In My Head' featuring the singles 'Your Best Friend' and 'Alberta.' The band went on to tour heavily in 2015. Seaway supported Neck Deep on The Intercontinental Championships tour in the United Kingdom throughout January and February. In March, the band went on to support Bayside on their 15th anniversary tour through the United States. The group joined As It Is and This Wild Life in the United Kingdom once again in May, as a support act, and performed both at Slam Dunk Festival (UK) and Warped Tour. On August 19, Seaway released a music video for the first single of their sophomore record Colour Blind, directly by YEAH! Films and featuring footage from the band's high school years.
On September 23, 2015, a second single titled 'Airhead' was made available for streaming. Colour Blind, Seaway's first full length album on Pure Noise records was released on October 23 Three days later, a music video for the single 'Best Mistake' was released. The band toured the U.S. in October and November, supporting Knuckle Puck with support from Head North and Sorority Noise.
In March/April 2016, Seaway joined Knuckle Puck on a UK/Europe tour with additional support from Boston Manor. On April 5, the band released a music video for 'Stubborn Love'. The band then toured as part of the Pure Noise Tour 2016, as direct support to Hit the Lights. Seaway began their first Canadian headliner in July 2016, with support from Rarity and Coldfront. In Fall 2016, the band went on tour with The Wonder Years, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and Moose Blood.
In October 2016, Seaway announced plans to headline a tour in the United Kingdom for early 2017. In March and April 2017, Seaway supported Simple Plan on the No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls anniversary tour through Canada and the United States. Prior to the tour, the band had announced a return to the studio for pre-production on their next album. The group announced the completion of LP3 on May 21.
On June 1, 2017 it was announced that Seaway would be a part of the Fearless Records Punk Goes... series on the seventh instalment in the Punk Goes Pop series. It was also announced the same day that they would be covering The Chainsmokers and singer Halsey's hit single Closer. The cover was released on July 14, 2017 via Fearless Records.
On July 13, 2017, it was reported that Seaway had signed to Dine Alone Records to handle the Canadian distribution for their next LP 'Vacation'. Album artwork, track listing and a music video for the first single 'Apartment' was also released at this time. The band released a second single, 'Something Wonderful' in August, while the band was on tour with With Confidence in Australia..
Vacation was released on September 14th, 2017 to positive reviews.. Alternative Press (magazine) wrote that Seaway 'levelled up in the pop-punk world' and that the album contained 'tracks so damn catchy you’ll be singing along upon first listen' giving the album 4.5/5 stars. Andy Biddulph from Rock Sound gave the album 8/10, saying 'this is the moment Seaway become real contenders, but more than that, it might just be the pop-punk album of the year.'
From September to October 2017, Seaway joined Four Year Strong on their Rise or Die Trying anniversary tour through the United States. In November 2017, the band toured through Canada with fellow Oakville natives Silverstein (band). For the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018, Seaway has tours scheduled in Japan, U.K., Germany, and the United States.
Members
Current
Patrick Carleton – rhythm guitar, co-vocals
Andrew Eichinger – lead guitar, backing vocals
Ryan Locke – lead vocals
Adam Shoji – bass guitar, backing vocals
Ken Taylor – drums, percussion - Sorted by ＞ Sorted by album (Time) Sorted by song name (Characters) Sorted by other
- Album name Release Date Song
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Colour Blind
2015
1.Slam
2.Best Mistake
3.Trick (So Sweet)
4.Freak
5.Still Weird
6.Stubborn Love7.Big Deal
8.Airhead
9.Growing Stale
10.The Day That She Left
11.Turn Me Away
12.Goon -
All In My Head
2014
1.Your Best Friend
2.Alberta3.The Let Down
4.If I Came Back For You -
Hoser
2013
1.Expectation (Provided)
2.What's Really Good (Provided)
3.Keep Your Stick on the Ice (Provided)
4.Too Fast for Love (Provided)
5.Puddles
6.Slowing Down7.Shy Guys
8.No Direction (Provided)
9.The Weight (Provided)
10.Hourglass
11.Deferral -
Vacation
1.Apartment
2.When I Hang Up
3.40 Over
4.Car Seat Magazine
5.Misery in You
6.Day Player7.London
8.Neurotic
9.Curse Me Out
10.Lula on the Beach
11.Something Wonderful
12.Scatter My Ashes Along the Coast or Don't -
Split
1.Homewrecker
2.Middle Finger3.Lifted -
Miscellaneous
1.Sabrina the Teenage Bitch2.Closer
【Correction of errors in the album information】