Biography
"Like a smartie-pants sweetheart beneath a flamboyant asshole moustache, Edmonton-based CH&A slather disarmingly thoughtful lyricism in buoyant synth-driven rhythms and bleepy melodies that borrow heavily (and utterly without irony) from hedonistic late 80s/early 90s club fare, bling-addled hip hop and R&B. Expect ebullient dance-pop edged in cacophony that drives an arrow into the bemusements, bewilderments, and bereavements of modernity. From the petty to profound, Christian Hansen & the Autistics will compel your hips to shake, feet to shuffle, and fists to pump the sky."
Christian Hansen & the Autistics were formed in the Fall of 2007 in Edmonton Alberta Canada. After playing many local shows, doing a Canadian tour, rocking the CBC and playing New Music West, they wanted to dance. So, they destroyed their acoustic guitars and drum kits, did the Wild Rose cleanse, watched the Breakfast Club and wrote a bunch of new songs designed to make people move. Quickly gaining a reputation as one of Edmonton's best live acts (all 4 members have Performing Arts degrees), Christian Hansen & the Autistics put on a show that entertains and inspires, appealing to both the Richard Simmons and Jello Biafra in everyone. They were showcased at the SLED ISLAND music festival, rocking with such excellent acts as Andrew WK, The Breeders, Japanther and Wood Pigeon .
Christian Hansen & the Autistics were named "Band of the Month" by Edmonton's Sonic 102.9 FM, had 2008’s “Song of the Year” (Edmonton Journal) for Cocaine Trade and were nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2009 Verge XM awards. Their songs Cocaine Trade and Pump it are played on Sonic 102.9 FM and CityTV will air ‘The Making Of: Cocaine Trade Music Video” in October 2009.
Christian Hansen & the Autistics are ready to tour like maniacs, but remember, they're like vampires, they can only rock you if you invite them in.
Instrumentation
Christian Hansen - voice, heart
Scott Shpeley - bass, voice, rage
Molly Flood- keys, voice, class
Ava Jane Markus - keys, voice, flash
Discography
!! Number 5 on Megatunes Top 30 Record Sales for week of September 10, 2009
!! Cover Story in SEE Magazine for week of September 3
!! Christian Hansen & the Autistics receive a $10,000 recording grant from Rawlco Radio for their next album.
!! Nominated for "BEST NEW ARTIST" by XM Satellite Radio's THE VERGE
!! Christian Hansen & the Autistics have been named BAND OF THE MONTH on Edmonton's SONIC 102.9 FM
!! "Cocaine Trade" declared SONG OF THE YEAR by Sandra Sperounes of the Edmonton Journal.
!! Excellent review on pajiba.com. Check it out http://www.pajiba.com/music/christian-hansen-the-autistics-power-leopard-review.php
!! Currently recording a new record w/ producer Doug Organ of the Whitsundays and Wet Secrets.
!! Radio rotation on Satellite Radio XM 87 "the verge"
!! SLED ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, played with such acts as OF MONTREAL, THE RZA, TEGAN AND SARAH, and DAN DEACON
!! Feature in BEATROUTE magazine (June 2008).
!!Feature on CBC radio's "Canada Live". A Nationaly broadcast program showcasing up and coming Canadian talent.
RELEASES:
~Christian Hansen & the Autistics "POWER LEOPARD" released 2009
~Christian Hansen-"the super awkaward album" 2006 (Independent)
CONTESTS/AWARDS:
~Christian awarded Support Worker of the Year from the Edmonton Autism Society.
~Christian Hansen receives the ENBRIDGE EMERGING ARTIST AWARD as part of Nextfest.(Summer 2008)
~Semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Contest.
SOUNDTRACKS / COMPILATIONS:
~Cocaine Trade used for EIFF (Edmonton Int’l Film Fest) Promotional trailer
~Pump It used for SLED ISLAND 2009 Compilation CD
~3 songs featured in the Independent Film "Loosing Will". Release in Feb 2007
~Toronto independent Artists Industry Compilation
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/christianhansen |
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