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Video: “Waiting” by PROGRAM

Check out this stunning video (by Amos LeBlanc) for “Waiting” by Toronto band PROGRAM. I’ve been following the band for a while now, through their name change from Volcano Playground, and reworking of their songs. “Waiting” has a new dose of life (and production) via the producer David Newfeld (Broken Social Scene) from his Stars and Suns studio. The band had this to say about the song.

“Waiting is a highly personal song. It’s about perfectionism, self doubt, depression, being a late bloomer. The final lines are about being beat up and cut to shreds, and being forever taped back together. I’ve seen wonderful people get knocked down, and never get back up, and it’s always tragic.”

Gimme Indie Rock this Thurs

While listening to the song ‘Waiting’ by Toronto’s Volcano Playground (at their myspace), I not only couldn’t help drifting into that dreamy place where Beach House normally takes me, but wondering why the song sounded so familiar? Turns out today was my 2nd overdue notice to check out this 4-piece. Perhaps everything I really did some damage to my brain while drinking beer out of my wellington boot this past weekend in Ottawa. Really hope there’s no lasting effects.

Care of Groovetastic Entertainment, Volcano Playground will be headlining a show this thurs with Bitter City and Charge of the Light Brigade at Tiger Bar (414 College). More details here. Looking forward to it.