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| alias = Transister Flux; The Transister Family; Transister Sound & Lights Co,…,<ref> https://www.facebook.com/share/PLVXGtz1u71RQ3Pz/?mibextid=WC7FNe </ref> Transister Deli<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=1407 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> Transister, Transister Sound & Lighting Co.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000616024136/http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/ | archive-date=2000-06-16 | title=The UnOffical Transistor Sound and Lighting Co. Page }}</ref>
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| years_active = 1995&ndash;2000
| origin = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]
| genre = [[Indie rock|Indie]] [[Rock music|rock]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
| label = [[ViK. Recordings]]
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| associated_acts = Chords of Canada<br />[[The Paperbacks]]<br />Mike Trike<br />The Lovedaddies<br />Nathan<br />Boats!<br />The Kill Bros.
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| years_active = 1996&ndash;2000
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| current_members = [[Jason Churko]]<br/>[[Marty Kinack]]<br />Dino D'Ottavio
| label = [[ViK. Recordings]]
| past_members = Marcia Fifer, Mark Sawatzky, Michael Marshall,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114205508/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-date=1999-11-14 | title=Ography }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Winnipeg/comments/17uo2wf/the_lovedaddys_old_winnipeg_indie_band_live_2000/ | title=The Lovedaddys (Old Winnipeg indie band) live, 2000 in Toronto | date=13 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/14847133-Michael-Marshall-14</ref>
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| associated_acts = Chords of Canada<br />[[The Paperbacks]]<br />Mike Trike<br />The Lovedaddies<br />Nathan<br />Boats!<br />The Kill Bros.
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| current_members = [[Jason Churko]]<br/>[[Marty Kinack]]<br />Dino D'Ottavio
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'''Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.''' was an [[indie rock]] band from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]. The group was active from 1995 to 2000.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1995/the-royal-albert-winnipeg-mb-canada-3aee107.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at the Royal Albert, Winnipeg | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> Throughout the band's lifespan, they went under different names, such as: Transister Flux, The Transister Family, Transister Deli, Transister, & Transister Sound & Lighting Co.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000616024136/http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/ | archive-date=2000-06-16 | title=The UnOffical Transistor Sound and Lighting Co. Page }}</ref>
'''Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.''' was an [[indie rock]] band from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]. The band existed from 1996 to 2000. The band created a noteworthy buzz with sonically challenging shows and distributing cassette tapes of early song demos. They were signed to the Canadian arm of [[Sony Records]], [[ViK. Recordings]], releasing an ep of early mixes from, and an eponymous album in 1998.<ref name = williams>[https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/rqpd3d/retrospective-reviews-transistor-sound-lighting-cos-self-titled-album "Retrospective Reviews: Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'s Self-Titled Album"]. ''Vice'', Matt Williams, Jan 6 2015,</ref> The band toured that August with [[By Divine Right]] throughout [[Ontario]] culminating with an opening slot for [[Cracker (band)|Cracker]] at [[Lee's Palace]]. They were hired by [[Emm Gryner]] as a backing band to rework her minor hit ''Summerlong'', as well as ''Phonecall 45'' from her major label debut ''Public'', for a special 12" release. In the course of record label reorganization, their contract was not renewed and the band members moved on to other projects.


==Band members==
==History==
The band formed in 1995,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1995/the-royal-albert-winnipeg-mb-canada-3aee107.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at the Royal Albert, Winnipeg | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> and self-released a 3-song cassette recording that year, ''The Transister Flux''<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux</ref> and performed local shows. The band distributed a 5-song cassette EP in 1996, called ''Transistor Sounds''.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/25273168-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sounds</ref> They were signed to the Canadian arm of [[Sony Records]], [[ViK. Recordings]], and released a 5-song CD EP, called ''Transister Sound & Lighting Co.'', of early mixes in November 1996,<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3308676-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co</ref><ref>https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-10-19.pdf (page 57).</ref> a 7" vinyl single called ''Transister Sound & Lighting Co.'', featuring a different 4-track version of "Prince Vince", and two non-LP tracks, in 1996.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3498887-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co</ref> Their debut, eponymous LP, was due to be released in 1997,<ref>https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-10-19.pdf (page 57).</ref> but wasn't released until April 1998<ref name = williams>[https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/rqpd3d/retrospective-reviews-transistor-sound-lighting-cos-self-titled-album "Retrospective Reviews: Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'s Self-Titled Album"]. ''Vice'', Matt Williams, Jan 6 2015,</ref> The band released two music videos for the album, "Anyways/Mayonnaise",<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybP0Psp22Ls | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. - Anyways / Mayonnaise | website=[[YouTube]] | date=28 November 2017 }}</ref> and "Prince Vince".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94LBJwijIgk | title="Prince Vince" Music Video - Transistor Sound & Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=February 2023 }}</ref> "Anyways/Mayonnaise" was also released as a promotional-only CD single.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise</ref>
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* [[Jason Churko]] - guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals

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* Dino D'Ottavio - guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals
The band toured throughout Canada performing at festivals such as [[North by Northeast|NXNE]],<ref>https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/RPM/90s/1996/RPM-1996-06-17.pdf</ref> [[South by Southwest|SXSW]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=7699 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> and [[Halifax Pop Explosion|Halifax On Music]] in 1996<ref>{{cite web | url=http://sloannet.yupislyr.com/msg05/msg05354.html | archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20071021084420/http://sloannet.yupislyr.com/msg05/msg05354.html | archive-date=2007-10-21 | title=Halifax on Music Info (VERY LONG) }}</ref> [[Canadian Music Week]] both in 1997,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/thevarsity117/mode/2up?q=%22Transister+Sound+%26%22 | title=The Varsity, May 1, 1996 - April 15, 1997 | date=1996 }}</ref> and 1998<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/reverb-toronto-on-canada-39e8d6f.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Canadian Music Week 1998 | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> & and opening for many different bands and artists, such as [[Hayden (musician)|Hayden]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://web.idirect.com/~hayden/h-shows.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991011044805/http://web.idirect.com/~hayden/h-shows.html | archive-date=1999-10-11 | title=Hayden - Live }}</ref>[[Beth Orton|Beth Orten]],<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010602164437/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/transistor.htm</ref> [[By Divine Right]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991127201214/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-date=1999-11-27 | title=Photographs }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/arena/1422/melreview.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990907215309/http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/arena/1422/melreview.html | archive-date=1999-09-07 | title=Yahoo &#124; Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos }}</ref> [[The Weakerthans]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991127201214/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-date=1999-11-27 | title=Photographs }}</ref>[[Duotang (band)|Duotang]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991127201214/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-date=1999-11-27 | title=Photographs }}</ref> [[Treble Charger]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/offbeat-1997-09-sep-01/mode/2up?q=%22Transister+Sound+%26%22/ | title=Off Beat - Issue 122 (September 1997) | date=September 1997 }}</ref> [[Cracker (band)|Cracker]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991127201214/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/photo.htm | archive-date=1999-11-27 | title=Photographs }}</ref>[[Swervedriver]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/seemagazine215239albe/mode/2up?q=%22Transistor+Sound+%26+Lighting%22 | title=See magazine no.215-239 | date=January 1998 }}</ref> and [[Sianspheric]].<ref>https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/asset-management/2R3BF1FFHPD0G VOX Magazine, June 1998, issue 172</ref>
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* [[Marty Kinack]] - drums, keyboards, vocals

* Marcy - ancillary support with second bass live and vocals
The band received a [[Juno Awards|1998 Juno]] Nomination for Best Alternative album.<ref>https://www.worldradiohistory.com/CANADA/RPM/90s/1998/RPM-1998-03-16.pdf</ref> The band and their single, “Anyways/Mayonnaise” were nominated for Best New Group in the [[Canadian Radio Music Awards|1999 Canadian Radio Music Awards]].<ref>''The Hamilton Spectator'', January 22, 1999</ref>

During live performances in 1998, the band performed two songs that weren’t released on their self-titled record, but were recorded during the album sessions; “Gone Mind”,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> and “Evil Song”<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> They were hired by [[Emm Gryner]] in October 1997,<ref>''The Winnipeg Sun'' (February 11, 1999, p.21)</ref> to record a single version of her songs "Summerlong"/“Phonecall 45" from her major label debut ''[[Public (album)|Public]]'', for a special 7” promotional-only release.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/2093378-Emm-Gryner-With-Transistor-Sound-And-Lighting-Co-SummerlongPhonecall45</ref> “Summerlong” was later released on Gryner’s 2000 release, [[Dead Relatives]].<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3374611-Emm-Gryner-Dead-Relatives</ref> In July 1999, Churko began working at Winnipeg’s local record store, Music Trader / Into The Music.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2013/11/10/spinner-and-a-movie | title=Nov 2013: Spinner and a movie | date=10 November 2013 }}</ref> At Canadian Music Week 2000, members of the band backed Emm Gryner for her performance at [[Horseshoe Tavern|The Horseshoe Tavern]], in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.angelfire.com/indie/emmgryner/back003.html | title=Bob's emm gryner pages, march 2000 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://chartattack.com/damn/2000/03/0612.cfm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000506100341/http://chartattack.com/damn/2000/03/0612.cfm | archive-date=2000-05-06 | title=Emm Gryner @ the Horseshoe }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/emm-gryner/2000/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-35491a3.html | title=Emm Gryner Setlist at Canadian Music Week 2000 | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> In the course of record label reorganization, they left the label.

In December 2023, Innerservice Records in Winnipeg, released a tribute album to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.’s eponymous sole LP, featuring many local Winnipeg bands’ takes on the songs, called ''A Tribute to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'', for the albums twenty-fifth anniversary.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://inservicerecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-transistor-sound-lighting-co | title=A Tribute to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co., by Inservice Records }}</ref>

==Alternate & Unreleased Songs & Recording of Second LP==
During a July 2024 appearance on the ''Meowing Into the Abyss'' Podcast, Jay & Dino discussed that there are many different outtakes of songs to what was eventually released on the ''Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'' album.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> They stated that there are about 21 different alternate versions of “Prince Vince" that the band recorded.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=1782 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> An unreleased acoustic version of “Sasparilla”, with tambourine, also exists and is circulating amongst fans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHxeBm0V-sc&t=1744 | title=Transistor Sound and Lighting co. "Gone mind" LP | website=[[YouTube]] | date=20 March 2021 }}</ref>
“Three Chords” had a couple different versions recorded, notably one as a full band which featured drums.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=5219 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> A version of “Crayola” exists without keyboards, and there may be alternate, different mixes of the song.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=3335 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref>

During the podcast, Jay & Dino also discussed that there were about nine or ten unreleased songs, recorded for a potential second album, that were 90% completed, including mixing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=9014 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref> One of those tracks slated for the 2nd LP, was "Gone Mind". "Gone Mind" was recorded, in 1995, in two different versions. A fast version of the song was released on ''The Transister Flux'' cassette, in 1995.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux</ref> The song was performed live by the band in August 1998,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> A slow, bass & guitar-only version of "Gone Mind" is circulating amongst collectors.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHxeBm0V-sc | title=Transistor Sound and Lighting co. "Gone mind" LP | website=[[YouTube]] | date=20 March 2021 }}</ref> Another song slated for a second LP was "Freedom Park". A studio recording exists for this song. This song was also performed live in October 1998, by the band.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010602164437/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/transistor.htm</ref> Another unreleased song, "Evil Song" was also performed live in August 1998.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html | title=Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto | website=setlist.fm }}</ref> It is unknown if a studio version of this song exists or was recorded.

Within the interview, the band noted that they own 50% of their song publishing. The band sold their masters to the record label.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=8538 | title=Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co | website=[[YouTube]] | date=11 July 2024 }}</ref>

==Discography==
===LP===
* ''Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'' (released April 7, 1998<ref>http://transistor.pollutionlake.com/news.htm</ref> on BMG)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/2256502-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co</ref>

===EPs===
* ''The Transister Flux'' (3-song cassette, single sided, 1995)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux</ref>
* ''Transister Sound & Lighting Co.'' (5-song CD, EP, Nov. 1996)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3308676-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co</ref>
* ''Transistor Sounds'' (5-song cassette EP, 1996)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/25273168-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sounds</ref>

===Singles===
* ''Anyways/Mayonnaise'' (CD Single, 1998)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise</ref>
* ''Transister Sound & Lighting Co.'' (7’, Translucent Purple, 1996)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3498887-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co</ref>

===Compilation Appearances===
* "Prince Vince" - ''Tune In, Turn On, Bug Out'' (CD, Comp, 1996)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/15432167-Various-Tune-In-Turn-On-Bug-Out</ref>
* "Trampoline Delay" - ''Tune In Turn On Bug Out! (Fall '97)'' (CD, Comp, 1997)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/master/901616-Various-Tune-In-Turn-On-Bug-Out-Fall-97</ref>
* ”Puddlecloud, Lovesong” - ''Life Don’t Get Any Better Than This: 1997 National Campus Community Radio Conference Sampler'' (CD, Promo, 1997)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/9316576-Various-Life-Dont-Get-Any-Better-Than-This-1997-National-Campus-Community-Radio-Conference-Sampler</ref>
* “Anyways/Mayonnaise” ''I’m with ViK'' (CD, Promo, Sampler, 1997)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/31189075-Various-Im-with-ViK</ref>
* “Anyways/Mayonnaise” - ''BMG Pop Promo CD - Comp.#34 - February 1998'' (CD, Comp)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/11624129-Various-BMG-Pop-Promo-CD-Comp-34-February-1998</ref>
* “Anyways/Mayonnaise (New Edit)" - ''BMG Pop Promo CD - Comp.#39 - April 1998'' (CD, Comp)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/11630344-Various-BMG-Pop-Promo-CD-Comp-39-April-1998</ref>
* "Summerlong (Radio Edit)" - ''Radioactive Top 40 & Alternative Series #06 (September 1998)'' (CD, Comp, 1998)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/11246189-Various-Radioactive-Top-40-Alternative-Series-06-September-1998</ref>

==Band Members==
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* [[Jason Churko]] - guitar, bass, drum, keyboards, noises, vocals
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* [[Dino D'Ottavio]] - guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, synths ,percussion
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* [[Marty Kinack]] - drums, percussion, sound effects

==Previous Members==
* Michael "Mike" Brownlee - drums & live shows (1995 - 1997)<ref>The Winnipeg Sun 1998-04-03</ref><ref>Kendle, John, ''The Winnipeg Sun'', 1996-02-09</ref>

==Additional live support==
* Brad Garinger - keyboards, guitar (1998 - 2000)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114222024/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm | archive-date=1999-11-14 | title=New S }}</ref>
* Alfie Catalico - drums (1996 - 2000),<ref>[https://ckuw.bandcamp.com/track/saspirilla] from information section of track</ref><ref>https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/transistor.html</ref>
* Marty Chapman - drums<ref>The Winnipeg Sun, 1998-04-03</ref>
* Michael "Mike" Marshall - drums,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114205508/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-date=1999-11-14 | title=Ography }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Winnipeg/comments/17uo2wf/the_lovedaddys_old_winnipeg_indie_band_live_2000/ | title=The Lovedaddys (Old Winnipeg indie band) live, 2000 in Toronto | date=13 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/14847133-Michael-Marshall-14</ref>
* Mark Sawatzky - drums <ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114205508/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm | archive-date=1999-11-14 | title=Ography }}</ref><ref>https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/transistor.html</ref><ref>Meowing into the Abyss Podcast - Ep. 13 TS&LCo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww) - Mark was in a band called The Harlots, and The Ballroom Zombies (afterwards, and previously to Transistor)</ref><ref>https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/harlots.html</ref>
* Marcia Fifer - bass guitar (1997 - 2000) <ref>[https://ckuw.bandcamp.com/track/saspirilla] from information section of track</ref>
* Greg Hanec - Trumpet & clarinet, tapes, vocals (1998 - 1999)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991114222024/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm | archive-date=1999-11-14 | title=New S }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://myspace.com/transistorsound Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.] on [[Myspace]]
* [https://myspace.com/transistorsound Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.] on [[Myspace]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000616024136/http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/ Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Official Webpage] - Official website of the band, now defunct.

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Latest revision as of 07:58, 28 October 2024

Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.
Also known asTransister Flux; The Transister Family; Transister Sound & Lights Co,…,[1] Transister Deli[2] Transister, Transister Sound & Lighting Co.[3]
OriginWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresIndie rock, pop
Years active1995–2000
LabelsViK. Recordings
MembersJason Churko
Marty Kinack
Dino D'Ottavio
Past membersMarcia Fifer, Mark Sawatzky, Michael Marshall,[4][5][6]

Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. was an indie rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The group was active from 1995 to 2000.[7] Throughout the band's lifespan, they went under different names, such as: Transister Flux, The Transister Family, Transister Deli, Transister, & Transister Sound & Lighting Co.[8]

History

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The band formed in 1995,[9] and self-released a 3-song cassette recording that year, The Transister Flux[10] and performed local shows. The band distributed a 5-song cassette EP in 1996, called Transistor Sounds.[11] They were signed to the Canadian arm of Sony Records, ViK. Recordings, and released a 5-song CD EP, called Transister Sound & Lighting Co., of early mixes in November 1996,[12][13] a 7" vinyl single called Transister Sound & Lighting Co., featuring a different 4-track version of "Prince Vince", and two non-LP tracks, in 1996.[14] Their debut, eponymous LP, was due to be released in 1997,[15] but wasn't released until April 1998[16] The band released two music videos for the album, "Anyways/Mayonnaise",[17] and "Prince Vince".[18] "Anyways/Mayonnaise" was also released as a promotional-only CD single.[19]

The band toured throughout Canada performing at festivals such as NXNE,[20] SXSW[21] and Halifax On Music in 1996[22] Canadian Music Week both in 1997,[23] and 1998[24] & and opening for many different bands and artists, such as Hayden,[25]Beth Orten,[26] By Divine Right,[27][28] The Weakerthans,[29]Duotang[30] Treble Charger,[31] Cracker[32]Swervedriver,[33] and Sianspheric.[34]

The band received a 1998 Juno Nomination for Best Alternative album.[35] The band and their single, “Anyways/Mayonnaise” were nominated for Best New Group in the 1999 Canadian Radio Music Awards.[36]

During live performances in 1998, the band performed two songs that weren’t released on their self-titled record, but were recorded during the album sessions; “Gone Mind”,[37] and “Evil Song”[38] They were hired by Emm Gryner in October 1997,[39] to record a single version of her songs "Summerlong"/“Phonecall 45" from her major label debut Public, for a special 7” promotional-only release.[40] “Summerlong” was later released on Gryner’s 2000 release, Dead Relatives.[41] In July 1999, Churko began working at Winnipeg’s local record store, Music Trader / Into The Music.[42] At Canadian Music Week 2000, members of the band backed Emm Gryner for her performance at The Horseshoe Tavern, in Toronto.[43][44][45] In the course of record label reorganization, they left the label.

In December 2023, Innerservice Records in Winnipeg, released a tribute album to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.’s eponymous sole LP, featuring many local Winnipeg bands’ takes on the songs, called A Tribute to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co., for the albums twenty-fifth anniversary.[46]

Alternate & Unreleased Songs & Recording of Second LP

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During a July 2024 appearance on the Meowing Into the Abyss Podcast, Jay & Dino discussed that there are many different outtakes of songs to what was eventually released on the Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. album.[47] They stated that there are about 21 different alternate versions of “Prince Vince" that the band recorded.[48] An unreleased acoustic version of “Sasparilla”, with tambourine, also exists and is circulating amongst fans.[49] “Three Chords” had a couple different versions recorded, notably one as a full band which featured drums.[50] A version of “Crayola” exists without keyboards, and there may be alternate, different mixes of the song.[51]

During the podcast, Jay & Dino also discussed that there were about nine or ten unreleased songs, recorded for a potential second album, that were 90% completed, including mixing.[52] One of those tracks slated for the 2nd LP, was "Gone Mind". "Gone Mind" was recorded, in 1995, in two different versions. A fast version of the song was released on The Transister Flux cassette, in 1995.[53] The song was performed live by the band in August 1998,[54] A slow, bass & guitar-only version of "Gone Mind" is circulating amongst collectors.[55] Another song slated for a second LP was "Freedom Park". A studio recording exists for this song. This song was also performed live in October 1998, by the band.[56] Another unreleased song, "Evil Song" was also performed live in August 1998.[57] It is unknown if a studio version of this song exists or was recorded.

Within the interview, the band noted that they own 50% of their song publishing. The band sold their masters to the record label.[58]

Discography

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LP

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  • Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. (released April 7, 1998[59] on BMG)[60]

EPs

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  • The Transister Flux (3-song cassette, single sided, 1995)[61]
  • Transister Sound & Lighting Co. (5-song CD, EP, Nov. 1996)[62]
  • Transistor Sounds (5-song cassette EP, 1996)[63]

Singles

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  • Anyways/Mayonnaise (CD Single, 1998)[64]
  • Transister Sound & Lighting Co. (7’, Translucent Purple, 1996)[65]

Compilation Appearances

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  • "Prince Vince" - Tune In, Turn On, Bug Out (CD, Comp, 1996)[66]
  • "Trampoline Delay" - Tune In Turn On Bug Out! (Fall '97) (CD, Comp, 1997)[67]
  • ”Puddlecloud, Lovesong” - Life Don’t Get Any Better Than This: 1997 National Campus Community Radio Conference Sampler (CD, Promo, 1997)[68]
  • “Anyways/Mayonnaise” I’m with ViK (CD, Promo, Sampler, 1997)[69]
  • “Anyways/Mayonnaise” - BMG Pop Promo CD - Comp.#34 - February 1998 (CD, Comp)[70]
  • “Anyways/Mayonnaise (New Edit)" - BMG Pop Promo CD - Comp.#39 - April 1998 (CD, Comp)[71]
  • "Summerlong (Radio Edit)" - Radioactive Top 40 & Alternative Series #06 (September 1998) (CD, Comp, 1998)[72]

Band Members

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Previous Members

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  • Michael "Mike" Brownlee - drums & live shows (1995 - 1997)[73][74]

Additional live support

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  • Brad Garinger - keyboards, guitar (1998 - 2000)[75]
  • Alfie Catalico - drums (1996 - 2000),[76][77]
  • Marty Chapman - drums[78]
  • Michael "Mike" Marshall - drums,[79][80][81]
  • Mark Sawatzky - drums [82][83][84][85]
  • Marcia Fifer - bass guitar (1997 - 2000) [86]
  • Greg Hanec - Trumpet & clarinet, tapes, vocals (1998 - 1999)[87]

References

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  18. ^ ""Prince Vince" Music Video - Transistor Sound & Lighting Co". YouTube. February 2023.
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  41. ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3374611-Emm-Gryner-Dead-Relatives
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  68. ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/9316576-Various-Life-Dont-Get-Any-Better-Than-This-1997-National-Campus-Community-Radio-Conference-Sampler
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