Crush Luther

The 2007 Debut release from Crush Luther.

"Newsflash: Crush Luther is making pop music cool again. Where fluffy substance-free burlesque groups are at one end of the spectrum and edgy hardcore screamo acts are at the other end, Crush Luther has created a flawless balance of credible, non-pretentious, honest music. Their self-titled debut combines heartfelt ballads, bouncy tunes and intense, guitar-driven rock songs that showcase a band with a wide range of tastes and talents." - Metro
- "Metro" Care of Zunior.com

Crush Luther doesn't want to be known as the new Blink 182.

The Toronto-based pop band, which comes to Calgary Saturday, hope it's a little more mature than that.

"People might be expecting some Blink 182 on stage, which a lot of people always are these days of any young band, but we are interested in grabbing some plus-19 fans," says lead vocalist Luther Mallory, 25.

"Lots of teenage girls like us which is tremendous, but I think our live show is a little older than that. It's not completely idiotic."

Crush Luther, which recently released its self-titled debut CD, have seen their popularity grow to a respectable level in Ontario.

Now, Mallory says, the band is ready to be unleashed in Western Canada.

"We haven't been out west nearly enough to draw spectacular crowds but, so far, it's been good," he says, adding the band credits Much Music's constant airing of its' first video, City Girl, for that.

"All the Much Music and Much More Music stuff has been responsible for absolutely everything outside of Ontario. It's incredible."

Mallory, with guitarists Matt Leitch and Giggi Bongard, bassist Bodan Mulholland and drummer Brent Mills, recorded Crush Luther's debut album in early 2006.

Since then, they've been playing festivals, including a couple stints with the Vans Warped Tour, and online.

"These days we are trying to become more of an on-line band for sure. What was really successful on our last tour, was our tour blogs."

During the band's last Canadian tour, Crush Luther filmed and posted video entries, which gave fans a look into their lives on the road.

"We are certainly not YouTube celebrities or anything, but I think we've had in the area from 500 to 1,000 people who have checked them out, which is pretty decent."

- Tara Merrin - Sun Media

Toronto’s own Crush Luther put one hell of a show on at Wakestock this past weekend, where the band rocked their heart out and put more energy into their set than most other bands could only dream of. These guys are definitely not your average rock band. Combined with upbeat rockin tunes and crazy stage antics including piggy backs and too many close call collisions, these guys don’t just play music, they put on a full fledged performance.

And the entertainment doesn’t stop there! This up and coming five-piece is equally committed to promoting their off the wall personalities as they are their music. Don’t believe me? Check out www.crushluther.com to get a taste of just how crazy these guys are.

Narrated by lead singer, Luther Mallory, wearing wicked oversized retro glasses, their promotional videos are chalked full of cock shots and competitions that are so ridiculous they’re great. Be sure to check it out soon though, because there’s a new video every two weeks – all of which are well worth the watch.

For more information about Crush Luther or to find out where they’ll be next, visit www.myspace.com/crushluther.
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There were three girls around earlier in the show, but they left because the bar owner was drunk and hitting on them. There was also a drunk named Kurt, but he got thrown out minutes into the show.

“We ended up actually having a pretty excellent show, after the show,” Mallory said. “But previously, just Kurt. Kurt is probably dead now, I assume.” – Sam Rashid - andPOP

“Their sound works just as well when they slow the rhythm and get more intimate with their tunes… Some People Have No Good To Give is definitely more mature then anything else Crush Luther has done. They have more vision and clarity with what they want to create, and can spin a tale abut finding your way as good as any seasoned pop veterans (“Makes You Weak”)…The band has proven they still have plenty more good to give even after almost breaking up, it could even be suggested that they are even better now then they have ever been.” – Max Specht - Press +1

“This Toronto pop-rock band will likely become the new “pride and joy” of Canadian music. Thanks to memorable lyrics and charming guitar work, Crush Luther is an album listeners can identify with.” – Carly Sunderland - The Western Gazette