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| alias = Transister Flux; The Transister Family; Transister Deli<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=1407</ref> Transister, Transister Sound & Lighting Co.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20000616024136/http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/</ref> |
| 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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| origin = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]] |
| origin = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]] |
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| genre = [[Indie rock|Indie]] [[Rock music|rock]], [[Pop music|pop]] |
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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. |
| 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 |
| current_members = [[Jason Churko]]<br/>[[Marty Kinack]]<br />Dino D'Ottavio |
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| past_members = Marcia Fifer, Mark Sawatzky, Michael Marshall<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19991114205508/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm</ref> |
| 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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'''Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.''' was an [[indie rock]] band from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]], [[Canada]]. The group was active from 1995 to 2000.<ref>https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1995/the-royal-albert-winnipeg-mb-canada-3aee107.html</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>https://web.archive.org/web/20000616024136/http://transistorsound.hypermart.net/</ref> |
'''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> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The band formed in 1995,<ref>https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1995/the-royal-albert-winnipeg-mb-canada-3aee107.html</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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybP0Psp22Ls</ref> and "Prince Vince".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94LBJwijIgk</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> |
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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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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=7699</ref> and [[Halifax Pop Explosion|Halifax On Music]] in 1996<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071021084420/http://sloannet.yupislyr.com/msg05/msg05354.html</ref> [[Canadian Music Week]] both in 1997<ref>https://archive.org/details/thevarsity117/mode/2up?q=%22Transister+Sound+%26%22</ref> |
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 | 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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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> |
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> |
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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>https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html</ref> and “Evil Song”<ref>https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/transistor-sound-and-lighting-co/1998/horseshoe-tavern-toronto-on-canada-1b549d18.html</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. |
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. |
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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>https://inservicerecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-transistor-sound-lighting-co</ref> |
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> |
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==Alternate & Unreleased Songs & Recording of Second LP== |
==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.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww</ref> They stated that there are about 21 different alternate versions of “Prince Vince" that the band recorded.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=1782</ref> An unreleased acoustic version of “Sasparilla”, with tambourine, also exists and is circulating amongst fans.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHxeBm0V-sc&t=1744</ref> |
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> |
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“Three Chords” had a couple different versions recorded, notably one as a full band which featured drums.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=5219</ref> A version of “Crayola” exists without keyboards, and there may be alternate, different mixes of the song.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=3335 |
“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> |
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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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=9014</ref>One of |
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. |
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Within the interview, the band noted that they own 50% of their song publishing. The band sold their masters to the record label.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6RmP6qLuww&t=8538</ref> |
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> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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* ''Anyways/Mayonnaise'' (CD Single, 1998)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise</ref> |
* ''Anyways/Mayonnaise'' (CD Single, 1998)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise</ref> |
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* ''Transister Sound & Lighting Co.'' (7’, Translucent Purple, 1996)<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/3498887-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co</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> |
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==Additional live support== |
==Additional live support== |
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* Brad Garinger - keyboards, guitar (1998 - 2000)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19991114222024/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm</ref> |
* 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> |
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* Alfie Catalico - drums (1996 - 2000)<ref>[https://ckuw.bandcamp.com/track/saspirilla] from information section of track</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> |
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* Marty Chapman - drums<ref>The Winnipeg Sun, 1998-04-03</ref> |
* Marty Chapman - drums<ref>The Winnipeg Sun, 1998-04-03</ref> |
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* Michael "Mike" Marshall - drums |
* 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> |
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* Mark Sawatzky - drums <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19991114205508/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/disco.htm</ref><ref>https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/transistor.html</ref><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> |
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* Marcia Fifer - bass guitar (1997 - 2000) <ref>[https://ckuw.bandcamp.com/track/saspirilla] from information section of track</ref> |
* Marcia Fifer - bass guitar (1997 - 2000) <ref>[https://ckuw.bandcamp.com/track/saspirilla] from information section of track</ref> |
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* Greg Hanec - Trumpet & clarinet, tapes, vocals (1998 - 1999)<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19991114222024/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/news.htm</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> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Latest revision as of 07:58, 28 October 2024
Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. | |
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Also known as | Transister Flux; The Transister Family; Transister Sound & Lights Co,…,[1] Transister Deli[2] Transister, Transister Sound & Lighting Co.[3] |
Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Genres | Indie rock, pop |
Years active | 1995–2000 |
Labels | ViK. Recordings |
Members | Jason Churko Marty Kinack Dino D'Ottavio |
Past members | Marcia 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]LP
[edit]EPs
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Anyways/Mayonnaise (CD Single, 1998)[64]
- Transister Sound & Lighting Co. (7’, Translucent Purple, 1996)[65]
Compilation Appearances
[edit]- "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
[edit]- Jason Churko - guitar, bass, drum, keyboards, noises, vocals
- Dino D'Ottavio - guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, synths ,percussion
- Marty Kinack - drums, percussion, sound effects
Previous Members
[edit]Additional live support
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/PLVXGtz1u71RQ3Pz/?mibextid=WC7FNe
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "The UnOffical Transistor Sound and Lighting Co. Page". Archived from the original on 2000-06-16.
- ^ "Ography". Archived from the original on 1999-11-14.
- ^ "The Lovedaddys (Old Winnipeg indie band) live, 2000 in Toronto". 13 November 2023.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/14847133-Michael-Marshall-14
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at the Royal Albert, Winnipeg". setlist.fm.
- ^ "The UnOffical Transistor Sound and Lighting Co. Page". Archived from the original on 2000-06-16.
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at the Royal Albert, Winnipeg". setlist.fm.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/25273168-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sounds
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3308676-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co
- ^ https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-10-19.pdf (page 57).
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3498887-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co
- ^ https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-10-19.pdf (page 57).
- ^ "Retrospective Reviews: Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.'s Self-Titled Album". Vice, Matt Williams, Jan 6 2015,
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. - Anyways / Mayonnaise". YouTube. 28 November 2017.
- ^ ""Prince Vince" Music Video - Transistor Sound & Lighting Co". YouTube. February 2023.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise
- ^ https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/RPM/90s/1996/RPM-1996-06-17.pdf
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Halifax on Music Info (VERY LONG)". Archived from the original on 2007-10-21.
- ^ "The Varsity, May 1, 1996 - April 15, 1997". 1996.
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Canadian Music Week 1998". setlist.fm.
- ^ "Hayden - Live". Archived from the original on 1999-10-11.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20010602164437/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/transistor.htm
- ^ "Photographs". Archived from the original on 1999-11-27.
- ^ "Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos". Archived from the original on 1999-09-07.
- ^ "Photographs". Archived from the original on 1999-11-27.
- ^ "Photographs". Archived from the original on 1999-11-27.
- ^ "Off Beat - Issue 122 (September 1997)". September 1997.
- ^ "Photographs". Archived from the original on 1999-11-27.
- ^ "See magazine no.215-239". January 1998.
- ^ https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/asset-management/2R3BF1FFHPD0G VOX Magazine, June 1998, issue 172
- ^ https://www.worldradiohistory.com/CANADA/RPM/90s/1998/RPM-1998-03-16.pdf
- ^ The Hamilton Spectator, January 22, 1999
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto". setlist.fm.
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto". setlist.fm.
- ^ The Winnipeg Sun (February 11, 1999, p.21)
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/2093378-Emm-Gryner-With-Transistor-Sound-And-Lighting-Co-SummerlongPhonecall45
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3374611-Emm-Gryner-Dead-Relatives
- ^ "Nov 2013: Spinner and a movie". 10 November 2013.
- ^ "Bob's emm gryner pages, march 2000".
- ^ "Emm Gryner @ the Horseshoe". Archived from the original on 2000-05-06.
- ^ "Emm Gryner Setlist at Canadian Music Week 2000". setlist.fm.
- ^ "A Tribute to Transistor Sound & Lighting Co., by Inservice Records".
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Transistor Sound and Lighting co. "Gone mind" LP". YouTube. 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto". setlist.fm.
- ^ "Transistor Sound and Lighting co. "Gone mind" LP". YouTube. 20 March 2021.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20010602164437/http://webhome.idirect.com/~treble/transistor.htm
- ^ "Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Setlist at Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto". setlist.fm.
- ^ "Meowing into the Abyss - Episode 13 - Transistor Sound and Lighting Co". YouTube. 11 July 2024.
- ^ http://transistor.pollutionlake.com/news.htm
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/2256502-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/31401326-The-Transister-Flux-The-Transister-Flux
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3308676-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/25273168-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sounds
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/22630487-Transistor-Sound-Lighting-Co-AnywaysMayonnaise
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/3498887-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co-Transister-Sound-Lighting-Co
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/15432167-Various-Tune-In-Turn-On-Bug-Out
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/master/901616-Various-Tune-In-Turn-On-Bug-Out-Fall-97
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/9316576-Various-Life-Dont-Get-Any-Better-Than-This-1997-National-Campus-Community-Radio-Conference-Sampler
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/31189075-Various-Im-with-ViK
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/11624129-Various-BMG-Pop-Promo-CD-Comp-34-February-1998
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/11630344-Various-BMG-Pop-Promo-CD-Comp-39-April-1998
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/11246189-Various-Radioactive-Top-40-Alternative-Series-06-September-1998
- ^ The Winnipeg Sun 1998-04-03
- ^ Kendle, John, The Winnipeg Sun, 1996-02-09
- ^ "New S". Archived from the original on 1999-11-14.
- ^ [1] from information section of track
- ^ https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/transistor.html
- ^ The Winnipeg Sun, 1998-04-03
- ^ "Ography". Archived from the original on 1999-11-14.
- ^ "The Lovedaddys (Old Winnipeg indie band) live, 2000 in Toronto". 13 November 2023.
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/14847133-Michael-Marshall-14
- ^ "Ography". Archived from the original on 1999-11-14.
- ^ https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/transistor.html
- ^ 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)
- ^ https://www.angelfire.com/mb/christinacanadamusic/harlots.html
- ^ [2] from information section of track
- ^ "New S". Archived from the original on 1999-11-14.
External links
[edit]- Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. on Myspace
- Transistor Sound & Lighting Co. Official Webpage - Official website of the band, now defunct.