POLITIQUE AND THE FRAMEWORK ON TOUR

POLITIQUE + The Framework TOUR!

August 2009

Thursday August 13th HAMILTON, ON
Club Absinthe

Friday August 14th OTTAWA, ON
Babylon

Saturday August 15th MONTREAL, QC
Club Lambi

Thursday August 20th KINGSTON, ON
Bar None

Wednesday August 26, TORONTO, ON
Rancho Relaxo (just Politique+guests)

Thursday August 27th GUELPH, ON
E-bar

Politique

Having just blown the roof off the Blacksheep Stage @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest, Politiques hit the road with Toronto's The Framework!

"Politique is very much of the moment. And a disc that gains strength with each listen. Credit that at least in part to backgrounds as varied as one-time punk-rocker Giles and longtime Liquified leader Marckwort's years as electronica DJ and producer. Add to the mix guitarist Richard Bennett's melodic fills and drummer Etienne Sylvain, one has more here than initially meets the ear. Which bodes well for Politique's future -- a future that indeed looks bright."

Ottawa Sun, June 17

"This Ottawa foursome gives their electro pop compositions bounce - there’s a slinky swagger to these proceedings that, live, would definitely light up a dance floor. “Fragility Is Not Frailty” is the most rock-based thing here and it pulls together elements of indie and a dash of dark ’80s post-punk, while “Loveless” is the most enjoyably frenetic, with its smattering of bloopy sounds and intense cymbals. Politique also recall Metric’s finer moments on the addictive “She Makes My Mind Smile.”
Exclaim, July 2008

"With a beat base, the 11 songs on Politique's self-titled debut draw a line to Blondie, Stars and Controller.Controller, tipping hats to New Order and My Bloody Valentine along the way.Thanks to countless singles (songs) and duos (people) that have melded dance beats with rock, musical snobberies have fallen by the wayside - Politique makes for a kind of jagged sound that is textured, referential and wholly sweet on the ears.

It's not bad for dancing, either!"

Ottawa Citizen, June 18

Publicity/interviews:

Politique:
www.myspace.com/politiquemusik
iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=281050450
Sonicbids:
www.sonicbids.com/politique

The Framework

CD Release!

By the time they finally brought their post-modern sound to the stage, The Framework had worked tirelessly to carve a niche in the online realm and quickly built a strong following. As proof, denizens of the Toronto indie music scene paid the newcomers respect by singing back the lyrics to their songs, never missing a beat, and reaffirming the lasting impression the band had already made through exposure on social media networks such as MySpace. The Framework returned the favour by delivering an on-stage exuberance that has come to define their live performances; shows are peppered with elements of the glam era’s freewheeling lasciviousness, but anchored by the tight sound of a five-some at the top of its game. National media attention soon followed with major features in Metro Toronto newspaper and InsideE magazine introducing the group to a wider audience.

Since those early days, The Framework has carved a niche as one of Canada’s most sought-after indie acts, as well as gaining a substantial international following thanks to continuing targeted Internet exposure. Sold-out gigs at Toronto landmarks such as The Horseshoe Tavern, opening for DJ Champion in Ottawa, as well as a stint at New York’s legendary Arlene’s Grocery, have all helped reinforce the band’s powerhouse live reputation. Following this, The Framework continued to build their international following by enlisting critically acclaimed international DJ's such as Crookram of the RAC (Bloc Party/Tegan and Sara) and Camp America (Athlete/Caves) to contribute remixes for their digital remix EP released in February 2008, titled THE FRAMEWORK: REWORKED.

The CD 'Before Tonight' comes out August 4, 2009!

www.myspace.com/songsintheframework

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