CrystalCastles
Crystal Castles was a Canadian electronic music group formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, by songwriter-producer Ethan Kath and singer-songwriter Alice Glass. Crystal Castles was known for their chaotic live shows and lo-fi melancholic homemade productions. They released many limited vinyl singles between 2006 and 2007 before releasing four studio albums between 2008 and 2016.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 2003
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Biography
Story
Crystal Castles was a Canadian electronic music group formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, by songwriter-producer Ethan Kath and singer-songwriter Alice Glass. The group was known for their chaotic live shows and lo-fi melancholic homemade productions. They released many limited vinyl singles between 2006 and 2007 before releasing four studio albums between 2008 and 2016. Glass announced her departure from the band in October 2014, citing personal and professional reasons, and was soon replaced by Edith Frances. Three years later, during the band's 2017 tour, Glass accused Kath of sexual misconduct during her time in Crystal Castles, causing the remaining tour dates to be cancelled. Crystal Castles has since been inactive, having provided no updates on new material or performances since Glass's allegations.
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Formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Founding members: Ethan Kath and Alice Glass.
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Released four studio albums between 2008 and 2016.
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Alice Glass left the band in 2014, replaced by Edith Frances.
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Allegations of misconduct in 2017.
Selection
Discography
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- Alice Practice EP2006EP
Alice Practice EP
- Crystal Castles // HEALTH2007EP
Crystal Castles // HEALTH
- XxzxcZx Me / Choose Your Own Adventure (C.Y.O.A)!2007EP
XxzxcZx Me / Choose Your Own Adventure (C.Y.O.A)!
- Rarities2008
Rarities
- Crystal Castles2008
Crystal Castles
BuyAmazon ↗ - Doe Deer2010EP
Doe Deer
- (III)2012
(III)
BuyAmazon ↗ - Amnesty (I)2016
Amnesty (I)
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FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was the band Crystal Castles formed?+
The band Crystal Castles was formed in 2003.
Q02Who are the members of Crystal Castles?+
The members of Crystal Castles are Alice Glass, Ethan Kath, and Edith Frances.
Q03Where does the artist Crystal Castles come from?+
Crystal Castles comes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q04What genre of music does Crystal Castles make?+
Crystal Castles makes synth-pop, experimental music, synthpunk, electroclash, and witch house.
Q05What are Crystal Castles' biggest hits or albums?+
Some of Crystal Castles' biggest hits include the EP 'Alice Practice' (2006), the album 'Crystal Castles' (2008), and the album '(III)' (2012).
Q06Since when has Crystal Castles been active?+
Crystal Castles has been active since 2003.