Racoons are an indie rock band from

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History

Racoons were formed in 2008 by founding members Matthew Lyall and Murray Mckenzie. The duo were then joined by Jeff Mitchelmore and James Alexander Bodman, former members of

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. The band's debut EP Islomania was released internationally through

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in May 2009. In June 2009 the band embarked on a national tour with

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across Canada as well as playing the Rifflandia,

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, Olio, Deraylor and Big Time Out festivals. Over the summer of 2009 the band relocated to

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where they are currently working on their debut full-length. The band are co-managed by Nick Blasko (

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) and Coral Osborne ( The Blue Violets).

Band members

* Matthew Lyall – Vocals, Guitar * Murray Mckenzie – Guitar, Keyboards * Jeffrey Mitchelmore – Percussion * Douglas Hamilton-Evans – Trumpet

Discography

Albums

* Islomania (2009) – Available on

Singles

* Be My Television (Islomania 2009) * Tangiers (Islomania 2009)

Awards

* Most Promising Band 2009 (won) Monday Magazine * Best New Artist 2009 (currently nominated)

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* Band of the Month January 2009 (won) The Zone * Favourite Album of 2009 (runner-up) Monday MagazineFarrell, Amanda. (31 March 2010
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. Monday Mag. Retrieved 18 October 2011. * Favourite Band 2010 (won) Monday Magazine

Radio and television

In September 2009, the song ''Room To Operate'' was featured in an episode of '' The Hills''. Singles ''Be My Television'' and ''Tangiers'' have received extensive national radio play on

. Racoons' performance at Rifflandia/Transmission on 24 September 2009, was broadcast live on

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. In February 2010, the song "Be My Television" was featured in an episode of ''

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MTV. Retrieved 18 October 2011.

References

;Citations

External links

The Racoons
Official Website
The Racoons
at Myspace
The Racoons
at

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