Man Made Lake

Club 9ONE9’s Favourite Emerging Artist

Winner: Man Made Lake

Man Made Lake made their start some years ago in communist China and since they’ve been back on Canadian soil and acquired some new members, they’re making their mark on the indie-rock scene here in Victoria. They released a new EP Strong Man in 2011, which is available for download on their bandcamp page.

Runners Up: A three-way tie between SYN{A}PSE, Georgia Murray and Bonehoof.

- Monday Magazine

The men from MAN MADE LAKE has finally released an album this past Saturday called “Murky Waters.” I’m crushing on their new song, “Bourbon” as it is the only track on the album that has a 1920s feel to it that transports you back in time — whereas the rest of the album is more indie/rock and just as amazing!

You can check out there Website, Facebook, and follow them on Twitter for more updates! - Sam Thom

Man Made Lake are a local band with a very foreign beginning. While most locals bands get their start in high schools in Kelowna or mothers basements, Man Made Lake had the pleasure of getting their band off the ground in China, when three of its core members all left Victoria to teach English. While in China they met a local punk rocker by the name of Wu Wei that introduced them to their future drummer Lao Song. From there they began playing gigs in town and thus the early makings of the current Man Made Lake were born.

The move back to the island city of Victoria left almost back at square one, having left drummer Song, and guitarist Sean Morton behind they found themselves looking for new band mates. They have now rounded out to a 6-piece playing softer melodies with very aesthetic compositions.

Have a listen to the interview and their live performance! - By Backalleyjams @ CFUV Radio Station

Novi Omiljeni bend,Victoria British Columbia Canada...Ep stvoren za jesen, ali je dobar i za
Melanholicno Prolece...Malo je reci da sam Zaljubljen u ovaj EP...bjutiful!! - SKVOT POP

Man Made Lake - Strong Man

EP: Strong Man [2011]
a quick search on the internet did not return many results for canadian Man Made Lake.
The 6-piece band began in Communist China, only to be reformed upon their return to Canada.
They had their self-titled sophomore released last year, and in early 2011 Strong Man EP arrived.
Folk in a rock sense. lyrical and intimate, but with a warm strength clearly implied.
you can find out more here.
feels like:
sitting on a bench out in a big noisy part of the city. yet it feels quiet.
the time of the day when the sky comes down to earth, taking just a little of the soil's colour.
when the subway starts turning on the lights in every station. - http://asilverhomeghost.posterous.com

Under unusual circumstances, Man Made Lake became a band. Read their story and catch a clip.


Though the band was formed while the players were in high school, it took three of them landing in Communist China at the same time for Man Made Lake to become a reality. It was there that singer Colin Craveiro, keyboardist Nate Bailey and one-time guitarist Cole Wadley path’s crossed again, where all three were working as kindergarten teachers. With the addition of local drummer Lao Song, the band was complete.

After a year of playing China and a hiatus for travel, MML reconvened in Vancouver, BC to cut their a couple of albums: 2009's Drink From The Sea and 2010's self-titled effort. Now, with a number of impressive opening spots and a couple of albums under their belts, Man Made Lake have a new EP on their own label coming out April 1.

Check a live cut of “Who Came Back” and then learn more at their MySpace and their web pages.


- http://wnew.radio.com