The Barcelona Pavilion (aka Barcelona Pavilion) was an
indie pop
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band from
Toronto
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,
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, known for their lively dance-friendly music.
["Barcelona Pavilion It's The Barcelona Pavilion!"]
''Exclaim!'', By Cam Lindsay Sep 01, 2003
History
Barcelona Pavilion formed in 2001 and, in 2002, independently released a two-track CDr, titled ''The Barcelona Pavilion''.
[ They were then signed to Meccico Records and, in 2002, ]Blocks Recording Club
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'' in 2003 as "the best new band in Toronto", and were strongly associated with the Torontopia scene of the era. That year they also recorded a radio session for BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel.
After disbanding in 2005, the group reunited for a one-off performance as a part of the popular Toronto music series Wavelength
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's 500th showcase on February 14, 2010.
Discography
*''The Barcelona Pavilion'' (Blocks, 2001)
*''It's the Barcelona Pavilion'' (Blocks, 2003)
*''It's Because of the Barcelona Pavilion'' (Blocks, 2005)
Compilations
*''Toronto Is The Best!!! Toronto Is Great!!!'' (Blocks, 2004)
*''Colours Are Brighter'' (Rough Trade, 2006)
See also
*Canadian rock
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* List of bands from Canada
*List of Canadian musicians
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* Lee Aaron – jazz and rock singer-songwriter, also known as "Metal Queen"
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References
Musical groups established in 2001
Musical groups disestablished in 2005
Canadian indie pop groups
Musical groups from Toronto
2001 establishments in Ontario
2005 disestablishments in Ontario
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