Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party

TopLess Gay Love Tekno Party
Background information
Also known as Topless, TLGLTP
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Power pop
Years active 2009–present
Labels Bang City Records
Associated acts Bear Mountain
Members Michael Shindler
Donne Torr
Benny Schuetze
Sean Tyson
Kevin Fairbairn
Ian Bevis
Past members Lucas Hamilton
Jon McMoran
Dave Vertesi
Notable instruments
Skin Flute

Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party (also known as "TLGLTP" or simply "Topless") are a Canadian indie pop/electro group from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Since August 2009, the band has opened for several established artists, including K-os, Shout Out Out Out Out, Woodhands, Grand Analog, Hey Ocean,[1] Current Swell,[2] The Racoons,[3][4] DRMHLR, and Analog Bell Service. The band also completed a western Canadian tour with Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head.[5] [6] [7]

TLGLTP released their first EP in March 2010 and plan to record its first full-length album by the summer of 2011.

TLGLTP are known for their eccentric live shows, as well as their performance art-based DJ sets.[8][9]

Band members

The band features 5 full-time members, but also calls on friends to fill in when others are away.

Full time members

Honorary members

Notable accomplishments

Favourable mentions

The band has been featured in several magazines, websites, and blogs[10] including Victoria-based clothing brand Sitka Surfboards,[11][12] Soundproof Magazine, The Lab Magazine,[13] Vancouver is Awesome,[14] Yelp,[4] The Wall Street Journal, and Austrian Gay TV.

Website and social media

The band has also developed a reputation for their interesting and unique use of social media and the Internet. Their official website features links to a collection of facetious charity microsites,[15] each containing particular information about the band.[16] Elements of their live performances often relate to these charitable organizations.

References

External links

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