Beams is a psych-folk band formed in Toronto in 2012. The group have worked with noted producers John McEntire[1] (Tortoise, Broken Social Scene, Yo La Tengo) and Grammy winner Peter J. Moore[2] (Dylan & The Band, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell).

Beams
OriginToronto
GenresPsych-Folk
Years active2012–present
MembersAnna Mernieks, Heather Mazhar, Keith Hamilton, Martin Crawford, Craig Moffatt, Mike Duffield
Past membersDavid Hamilton

Notable media coverage has included continuous appearances in leading roots & Americana magazine No Depression,[2][3] the Financial Times highlighting their cover of Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill,[4] and regular appearances in Canadian music media including the CBC,[5] Exclaim!,[6] Now,[7] Chart Attack,[8] plus various local television programs,[9] newspapers,[1] and blogs.[10][11][12][13]

Discography

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Studio Albums

  • 2021 – Ego Death
  • 2018 – Teach Me To Love
  • 2013 – Just Rivers

Singles

  • 2023 Take Back Ten
  • 2021 Born to Win
  • 2019 Sweet Tea
  • 2018 You Are an Ocean
  • 2018 Berlin
  • 2017 I Wanted To Tell Her
  • 2015 Running Up That Hill
  • 2015 The Gutters & The Glass
  • 2013 Be My Brother / Glory Box

EPs

  • 2015 The Gutters & the Glass

References

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  1. ^ a b McDonald, Neil (30 January 2015). "Beams Brings A Little Chicago Influence". Waterloo Record.
  2. ^ a b Wesley, Justin (22 June 2013). "Just Rivers". No Depression. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  3. ^ Rocking Magpie. "Beams – Black Shadow". No Depression. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  4. ^ Clayton, Richard (23 August 2016). "Life Of A Song". Financial Times. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ Carter, Adam. "3 New Ontario Songs You Need To Hear This Week". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  6. ^ Hudson, Alex. "Running Up That Hill". Exclaim!. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  7. ^ LeConte, Julia (23 May 2013). "Just Rivers". Now Toronto. Now. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  8. ^ Hampton, Chris. "Toronto Folk Outfit Beams Take On A Kate Bush Classic". Chart Attack. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Breakfast Weekend". CP24. CTV. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  10. ^ Feng, Tiana. "Beams A The Horseshoe". Ride The Tempo. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  11. ^ Carlberg, Amy. "Dakota Tavern". Blog TO. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  12. ^ Doole, Kerry. "The Gutters And The Glass". New Canadian Music. Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  13. ^ Thomas, Michael. "Audio Visual Hoots: Beams". Grey Owl Point. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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