The Carps were a Canadian rock music duo consisting of bassist Neil White and drummer Jahmal Tonge. They were signed to Toronto-based URBNET Records.

Bio

(All Music Guide) Rarely photographed without multi-colored leather hi tops, turquoise or pink T-shirts, and skinny jeans, the two members of the Carps wear their hipster cred on their sleeves while making a full and unique blend of R&B and stripped-down indie rock—as a two-piece, no less. Neil White became friends with Jahmal Tonge at a young age in Toronto, and the two started creating music as a free-spirited pastime to fill the hours between skateboarding and golfing of all things. Melding influences from the opposite ends of the musical spectrum (Tonge grew up on Motown while White listened to psychedelic rock and punk), the duo started jamming and playing clubs around the city. With a soulful Terence Trent D'Arby-esque voice, Tonge took to the drum stool vocalizing about urban strife and the debauchery of hipsters, while White added to the meat of the sound with dirty, distorted bass tones. After shows in the Toronto clubs resulted in unenthused audiences, the two decided to take it to the States and organized a small tour to Philadelphia and New York City. The shows in the U.S. were a different story, where the indie crowds welcomed them with open arms, and soon after, the two were invited to join the roster of Urbnet Records. In 2007, their anticipated EP, ''The Young and Passionate Days of Carpedia'', was released. ~ Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide

History

The band began its career in Scarborough, Toronto in 2005. In addition to touring Europe and North America, The Carps have played with

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on the ''Heaven's Gates & Hell’s Flames'' remix (produced by Jahmal Tonge). The Carps did not release a debut album and, citing other commitments, stopped touring in 2010.

Discography

EPs

* ''The Young & Passionate Days of Carpedia vol 2.1'' (March 13, 2007) * ''Waves & Shambles'' (April 8, 2008)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carps, The Musical groups established in 2005 Musical groups established in 2010 Canadian indie rock groups Musical groups from Toronto Scarborough, Toronto 2005 establishments in Ontario 2010 disestablishments in Ontario

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