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The best kept secret in music
Press
Jan 2005 - Cameron Gordon
“ ... [On Switch plays] a smart brand of soulful rock and roll that’s instantly likeable… the music of On Switch is ready for mass consumption”
- Spill Magazine http://www.spillmagazine.com/onswitch.htm
"These two girls take top prize in the balls category of NXNE!" - Chart Attack, Andrew Cohen
"[On Switch] had the entire audience eating out of their collective hand... without a doubt the most energetic and entertaining group of the night... It's refreshing to see girls their age with such talent and musical knowledge" - Chart Attack, Jason Hailman
“They’re the Olsen Twins on acid”
- Bob Segarini, Q107 Clissic Rock Radio
"Their sound is soulful, addictive and hypnotic... I can’t rave enough about On Switch... I heard the demo, and have played it over and over again"
- Divine, Sugarcain Entertainment - July 2005
On Switch's brilliant female voices bring a classic, sexy awagger back to rock n' roll.
One thing that has always baffled me when I listen to classic rock is, where are the female voices? Sure, you're likely to hear Heart and Janis Joplin, but it seems to be the one media domain that remains stuck in a time warp where only men are allowed to play guitars.
However, that obstacle havs never stopped Donna Grantis and Francine Scala from drawing inspiration for their band ON SWITCH.
For the full story, please click here: http://www.onswitchmusic.com/images/news_article2.pdf
- The Record
Discography
Self Titled EP, recorded Jan 2005
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
On Switch is a rock band that is strikingly original. Their sound seamlessly blends killer hooks with engaging harmonies and driving riffs to create powerful honest in-your-face rock and roll. It is marked by the strong, soulful and unwavering voice of Francine Scala and the searing electric guitar sound of Donna Grantis.
Live, On Switch offers a fearlessly intense and inspired performance, reviewed in ChartAttack magazine as “an amazing show which mixes raw talent with undeniable sexuality.” The instinctive onstage synergy between Francine and Donna suggests that of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page [Led Zeppelin] or Axl and Slash [Guns N’ Roses], but adds to this dynamic a youthful and refined femininity. This juxtaposition of talent, ability, empowered femininity and sexuality with an adult maturity, sophistication and artistic integrity gives the band an especially unique and powerful image and holds obvious mainstream and crossover marketability.
The musical depth of the band is grounded by Farley (bass) and Fab (drums). This solid foundation has allowed On Switch to function independently, writing, performing, recording and producing original material in both studio and live settings.
As an emerging act, On Switch has already attracted local and national attention. The band won the inaugural Q107 Ultimate Jam Contest and has performed live-to-air on Q107 Radio and on CityTV Television. As well, the band’s original music has earned them government endowment through The Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR. Most importantly though, they have begun developing a strong fan base through performances at established Toronto music venues, among them, Revival, The Phoenix Concert Theatre, The Horseshoe Tavern, Lee’s Palace, Healey’s and Club 279.
In December of 2004 On Switch spent time at Phase One Studios. The band recorded original material for their debut self-titled EP and the resulting songs, in addition to capturing their unique sound, demonstrate the depth of musicality present within the band.
The current focus for On Switch is playing live and, in this regard, they are piecing together an extensive performance schedule for the coming winter. As well, the band will be returning to Phase One in early 2006 to record material for their first full-length album.
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