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, as well as a more refined projection of his former hardcore roots. Northcote has shared the stage with

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, Aidan Knight,

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, Library Voices,

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and others. Northcote has released four studio albums to date. In 2009, shortly after signing to Blackbox Music, Northcote recorded his debut EP, “Borrowed Chords, Tired Eyes” in the back of a yoga studio in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 2011, Northcote went on to record his first full-length album, "Gather No Dust", at Jukasa Studios in Caledonia, Ontario. The album was co-produced by Dan Weston (

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, City and Color,

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). In late 2012, Goud entered Hive Studios in

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, to record the self-titled album, "Northcote", with

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-winning producer, Colin Stewart (

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, Cave Singers, Black Mountain). The record was written in Goud’s van along the Victoria British Columbia waterfront. The album ''Hope Is Made of Steel'' was released in 2015. ''Let Me Roar'' was released in 2020.

Early career (2000-2008)

Goud (pronounced “Good”) began his career as guitarist and second-vocalist of post-hardcore, Christian band,

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. Means was regarded as an important contributor to the Canadian underground post-hardcore scene. Touring extensively through Canada and the United States for 8 years, the group eventually signed to California-based record label,

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in 2006. Jason Dunn, founder of

, explained his decision to sign the band was based on Goud’s “quality of the songwriting and the 'real' sounding vocals icsung with passion." The group parted ways in 2008 following a cross-Canada farewell tour.

shared the stage with such bands as Comeback Kid,

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and

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. Between tours, Goud began performing acoustic-solo shows in smaller venues in his home province of Saskatchewan. While Northcote acknowledges his conservative Christian roots, he is clear that he has distanced himself from organized religion. He shares candidly both on stage and in interviews about a time in his life when he believed his calling was ministry and how he eventually became a non-believer. What is less clear is how this transition has influenced his music. Northcote expressly distinguishes himself from such artists as

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who have also walked away from religious piety but communicate this transition more overtly in their writing.

Tours

Canada

In 2009, Northcote began touring extensively across Canada. Northcote performs in a variety of formats ranging from solo to full band, complete with a horn section. In May 2013, after the release of self-titled album, "Northcote", Goud headed out on a cross-country tour with a full band. Unfortunately, mid-way, the group suffered a car accident forcing them to cancel several shows. Northcote returned later in Summer 2013 to make up the remainder of most of the shows that were cancelled.

Europe

In 2013, Northcote signed with European-based record label,

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. Since that time, Northcote continues to tour Europe with such artists as

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and Billy The Kid. In May 2013, Northcote made his European debut in Germany with Nashville artists

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, and Glossary. During this tour, he performed at the Pirate Satellite Festival in Stuttgart, Germany where he shared the stage with

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plus ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. In 2014, he had his first headlining tour through Europe. He played these concerts with the full band.

United States

In January 2014, Northcote made his American debut supporting Dave Hause on what has been his longest and most extensive tour to date. During this tour, "Northcote" was released digitally and on vinyl by the American record label, The Black Numbers (imprint of

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) While on tour, Northcote appeared on

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, a website which hosts live, off-the-floor recording sessions of popular and up-and-coming indie artists.

Revival tour

In 2012, Northcote was invited by

(of

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) to play the Revival Tour in Montreal and Toronto. Prior to this, Northcote could frequently be heard covering "Trusty Chords" by Hot Water Music. Since that time, former lead-singer, Chuck Ragan, has been heard covering Northcote’s “Worry” alongside Dave Hause. Northcote contributed the track “Wildcard” to the Revival Tour- 2012 Collections. Coincidentally, Northcote is also known for covering

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’s 59’ Sound. The band was quoted giving praise to "Burn Right Past them All" in an interview at the popular European Music Festival,

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Musical projects

On November 19, 2013 Northcote released a self-titled, one-off project, called Teenland in collaboration with Leif Thorseth ( Rah Rah), Graham Jones (

) and Michael Dawson ( Library Voices). The project was written and recorded over the span of two weekends. Teenland never toured and has no plans to do so.

Other projects

In 2014, Northcote released the first of a six-part live performance EPK series titled Lowville Sessions. The series was named after the town it was filmed in: Lowville, Ontario. In December 2013,

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released a digital-only selection of live recordings titled Live at the Upstairs Cabaret on their music channel, Noisey. In February, 2013, Northcote released a subsequent web-series titled Painting an Album, which features interviews with Goud and various collaborators against the backdrop of the creation of a 12x12' mural replica of the album art for the newly released "Burn Right Past Them All" In 2011, Northcote released a mini-documentary web-series titled Only You Can See Me, with the release of his first full-length record, "Gather No Dust". Released in four parts, the project includes music and interview footage coupled with downloadable tracks of acoustic takes of the album’s recordings. In 2020 Northcote was selected alongside

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and

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as one of four musical acts to be promoted by

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's Audio/Visual Lager, which publicizes independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans.

Discography

Studio albums

* 2009 ''Borrowed Chords, Tired Eyes (EP)'' – Blackbox Music * 2011 ''Gather No Dust'' – Blackbox Music * 2013 ''Self-Titled "Northcote"'' – Blackbox Music/ Xtra Mile Recordings / The Black Numbers * 2015 ''Hope Is Made of Steel'' – Blackbox Music/ Xtra Mile Recordings / The Black Numbers * 2020 ''Let Me Roar'' – Blackbox Music

Collaborations

* 2012 ''Revival Tour 2012 Collections'' - Ten Four Records * 2013 ''Teenland'' - Self-released

Singles

*2013 Digital and 7″ “Burn Right Past Them All” - Blackbox Music

Awards

Northcote's ''Self-Titled "Northcote"'' has been nominated for

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Independent Album of the Year 2014.

References

External links

Thechronicleherald.caNorthcotemusic.comWeareblackbox.comXtramilerecordings.com
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