TheBesnardLakes
The Besnard Lakes are a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formed in 2003 by the husband and wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, the band also includes Kevin Laing (drums), Richard White (guitar), Sheenah Ko (keyboards) and Robbie MacArthur (guitar).
- Origin
- Montréal
- Active since
- 2003
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The Besnard Lakes (BEZ-nerd) are a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formed in 2003 by the husband and wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, the band also includes Kevin Laing (drums), Richard White (guitar), Sheenah Ko (keyboards), and Robbie MacArthur (guitar). Their music, often atmospheric, is influenced by shoegazing and the rock of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. The band's name is inspired by Besnard Lake in Saskatchewan.
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Formed in 2003 in Montreal.
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Influenced by shoegazing and the Beach Boys' rock.
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Two albums nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.
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Discography
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- Volume I2003
Volume I
- Life Rarely Begins With Tungsten Film #22004EP
Life Rarely Begins With Tungsten Film #2
- Dark Horse Transmissions2006EP
Dark Horse Transmissions
- The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse2007
The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse
- The Besnard Lakes Are the Roaring Night2010
The Besnard Lakes Are the Roaring Night
- You Lived in the City2011EP
You Lived in the City
- Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO2013
Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO
- The Golden Lion2015EP
The Golden Lion
- A Coliseum Complex Museum2016
A Coliseum Complex Museum
- The Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings2021
The Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings
- The Besnard Lakes Are the Ghost Nation2025
The Besnard Lakes Are the Ghost Nation
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About the artist
Q01When was the band formed?+
The Besnard Lakes was formed in 2003.
Q02Who are the members of the band?+
The band members include Jace Lasek, Kevin Laing, Richard White, Sheenah Ko, and Robbie MacArthur.
Q03Where is the artist from?+
The Besnard Lakes originates from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Q04What genre of music do they play?+
The Besnard Lakes plays independent rock, often influenced by shoegazing.
Q05What are their biggest hits?+
Notable albums by The Besnard Lakes include 'Volume I' (2003), 'The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse' (2007), and 'A Coliseum Complex Museum' (2016).
Q06How long has the band been active?+
The Besnard Lakes has been active since its formation in 2003.