Sidharta

New review! Sid’ s "rendez-vous" cd review in PUNK ME UP!



SIDHARTA - Rendez-Vous
LABEL: Addictive Records
DATE DE LA CRITIQUE: 20 Janvier 2008
CRITIQUE ÉFFECTUÉE PAR: Julien
GENRE: ROCK, ALTERNATIF, PUNK

CRITIQUE: SIDHARTA est un jeune groupe de l'est de Montréal qui ne cesse de percer le monde musical par leur grande persévérance. Maintenant associé avec Addictive Records, la formation qui donne dans le rock alternatif avec une petite touche de punk par moments nous présente son nouveau Ep intitulé Rendez-Vous. Le son est frais et se trouve une place très rapidement parmi les bands du genre qui ont marqué le début du nouveau millénaire. Une pièce comme Later gator rentre au poste plus que jamais et nous démontre la fougue du groupe. De plus, SIDHARTA nous propose des pièces très longues sur ce Ep, ce qui est très intéressant puisqu'elles se tiennent du début à la fin. Il n'y a pas de moments morts où l'auditeur aurait tout simplement envie de décrocher, et c'est ce qui fait la force de toutes ces pièces. Bref, on fait face à un trio qui a beaucoup de potentiel et surtout qui semble motivé plus que jamais, donc soyez prêts pour les voir arriver sur une scène près de chez vous.
POUR LES FANS DE: PIXIES, ALKALINE TRIO, FOO FIGHTERS
COTE: À découvrir!
LIEN: http://www.myspace.com/sidharta - Punk Me Up!

Sidharta
Rendez-Vous
Addictive




On their new 5-song CD Rendez-Vous, Sidharta puts out a straight-up rockin' sound: fuzzy power-chord guitars combine with medium-tempo punkish blast beats and front-and-center bass counterpoints to provided ample backing for understated vocal drawls and screams in a lo-fi, garage-esque setting. Although I've heard them described as "experimental" and "chaotic", they sound more firmly rooted in conservative old-school rock and punk, rather than anything progressive in a modern sense; and, although there's nothing earth-shatteringly groundbreaking here to satisfy my thirst for a progressive edge, Sidharta is much more enjoyable than a lot of over-brainy prog, thanks to their humanistic, flesh-and-bones simplicity. Quite simply, they rock. For sake of convenient comparison, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Pixies, Black Sabbath, Nirvana and Motorhead immediately come to mind. It's quite evident that Sidharta's been on tour recently , as they sound really together as a band. For all the hype surrounding the band concerning some sort of supposed brutal edge, I find their catchy simplicity rather un-disappointing, especially upon repeated listening - comforting, even. Here's to the old school!


By Sean Luciw
Dec 21, 2007 - !Earshot magazine

Sidharta
Par Caroline Bolduc

Le groupe punk noisy Sidharta s’est formé à Paris en 2001. Après deux tournées européennes et plusieurs titres diffusés sur les ondes, le chanteur et lead guitar, Ouragan Jacquier, est venu s’établir à Montréal et a remonté la formation en 2003. Je l’ai rencontré pour qu’il nous présente plus amplement son projet.

Quelles sont les origines du nom Sidharta ?
Sidharta était le prénom de Bouddha, mais on l’a choisi parce qu’on trouvait ça joli. Ça n’a aucun lien avec la philosophie bouddhique. Par hasard, je suis né le même jour que lui donc, on a trouve ça ....amusant. Il y a aussi le livre de Herman Hesse, qui porte le même nom. Alors, chacun y voit un peu ce qu’il veut après tout.

Est-ce que tu pourrais nous parler de votre EP, The Sid Matter ?
C’est un six titres que nous avons enregistré à Montréal et à Paris entre les concerts canadiens et le tour européen. Deux sessions de trois pièces qui ont été une excellente occasion pour collaborer avec des musiciens avec qui on voulaient travailler : Aurélien Baudu (Tracy Gang Pussy) et Ben Gilbot (Quidam) en Europe et Olivier Gamache-Lalonde (Femd) à Montréal. Nous allons maintenant entrer dans la dernière phase en mai avec le gars qui a fait le mastering pour Arcade Fire, The Dears, Godspeed You! Black Emperor et Silver Mt. Zion. Le EP sera sûrement prêt fin juin.

Comment est bâtie votre musique ?
Des riffs lourdes et sales, des mélodies hallucinées... de l’improvisation et de l’expérimentation. Nous sommes influencés par des groupes comme Sonic Youth, Kyuss et The Pixies autant que par Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane et Black Sabbath. On joue et on voit ce qui se passe. On a notre set et puis il y a le reste, l’inattendu. C’est la surprise chaque fois....

Quels sont vos projets à venir ?
Nous sommes en train de préparer notre tournée sur la côte est (Canada/USA) et notre tournée hivernale européenne. Nous voulons pouvoir tourner un maximum pour rencontrer le public, jouer avec eux…Une vidéo est aussi prévue pour très bientôt. Plusieurs de nos titres (dont des inédits) seront aussi disponibles sur les compilations Antipolis qui regrouperont des groupes internationaux (France, Canada, USA, Allemagne) et qui seront disponibles ici. On espère aussi trouver un label avec qui travailler, sur des projets qui sont déjà prêts et puis, nous jouerons encore et toujours partout où c‘est possible, parce qu’on aime ça.

www.sidharta.ca
- RAD zine

SIDHARTA
by Ginger Coyote



Sidharta is a three piece "punk noise" band hailing from Montreal Canada. I had no idea that the name Sidharta was Buddha's original name but with two d's rather than one. Herman Hesse also wrote a book called Siddharta and that Sidharta is a famous soap brand in Taiwan.

Sidharta formed as a band in Paris France in 2001. Ouraagan the vocalist/guitarist met the other band members . The group played venues in Europe along with recording two demo's. Their last demo made quite an impact with Indy Rock Radio and Web radio.

In 2003 the band decided they needed a change so they migrated to Montreal Canada. Upon moving to Montreal the band played such venues as Le Cafe Chaos, Cafe Campus, The Barfly, L'X, Le' Balare and many other clubs.

They toured Canada, Europe and recorded a six track EP produced by Harris Newman.

They made a video by Big Murray and is now now on the Canadian Channels listings (MUSIQUEPLUS Etc...)

Sidharta is influenced by noisy edgy bands such as Sonic Youth, Queens Of The Stoneage, Fugazi, The Pixies, The Doors, A Perfect Circle, Smashing Pumpkins, The Talking Heads, The Mars Volta plus many others...

Sidharta will be touring the USA this summer please check out their My Space site and Web Site for more details

www.myspace.com/sidharta
www.addictiverecords.ca
- Punk Globe Magazine

Sidharta: The Sid Matter 2005 Independent
Sidharta’s The Sid Matter is a six-track force of gritty vocals and unremitting booming resonance. Sidharta creates a reckoning of vigour though heavy drums and bass that resonate perfectly with their punk rock/alternative presence. Sidharta set a ground work with their EP release which provides a vista for the sound of their future full-length album. The Sid Matter is definitely an album for the profound rocker in all of us to check out; as a fan of lighter timbre, even I found myself drawn to this nice “gateway” into heavier sounds.

Sidharta has toured successfully in Europe and around Canada, and its video for “Big Murray,” which can now be seen on Canadian music channels, can also be viewed on the band’s website. The Sid Matter EP will soon be followed up with a full-length album.

Sidharta is Ouragan Jacquier (guitars/vocals), Ben Guilbaud (bass), Danick Tardif (drums). Upcoming shows for
the Montreal based-band include Lee’s Palace on January 5 and the Rivoli on January 26.

By: Dapper


www.myspace.com/sidharta
www.myspace.com/sidhartapublicity

- torontonto indie

With the bellow from beyon of Ouragan Jacquier pounding walls and opening doors, Montreal rockers Sidharta return to Norma Jean's for the third time tonight.
"the fans often speak of our drive and commitment" Jacquier tells Punk Me Up. "They know we do not want to impersonate others".
Sidharta mentions NYC alt-rock Icons Sonic Youth among its influences. Others hear Nirvana and say Sidharta's recent release Rendez-Vous does not catch the band's live power. Either way, Ouragan translates as "Hurricane".
- London Free Press

Sidharta are a grunge rock trio from Montreal with influences in both the atmospheric noise of Sonic Youth and also the distorted, catchy simplistic rock of The Pixies and Nirvana. (vocal similarities to Kurt are sometimes hard to ignore). With their 5 song EP out entitled Rendez-Vous on Addictive Records it seems they are showing their worth rather well. - Pulse Niagara

SIDHARTA - THE SID MATTER EP REVIEW
by Ozgur Cokyuce

Sometimes when you find something new but very familiar to you as well you hold it tightly never to lose it again.I have Sidharta's The Sid Matter EP in my hands now and it I feel like this is the thing I'm missing for a long time and searching for at the same time.

Sidharata is a Montreal based rock band with punk very strong punk influences+Dinasour Jr like guitars+Sonic Youth like drums and Fugazi/Nirvana like vocals which equals to a treasure and an amazing adventure for you.

The group consists of legendarily charismatic frontman Ouragan Jacquier (guitar/vocals), Ben Guilbaud (bass) and Danick Tardif (drums).They met in Paris, creating the foundation for the band in 2001. Before recording 2 demos they gave superb performances around Europe.Not Paris but Montreal would be the place to start this sweet addiction called Sidharta.

The Sid Matter EP has 6 songs on it which is impossible to say which one is better than the other.Every song has its own great energy and creates an atmosphere together which you don't wanna get out of.But Big Murray is the song which explains Sidharta the best.Big Murray also has a video for it.After watching it I'm sure you'll ask yourself why you haven't explored them before.Nevermind,it's not late to get on the train of Sidharta's yet as they're waiting at your station to take you to their magical wonderland;)

Sidharta has just completed a self-booked Canada—US tour from Montreal to California (Summer 2006), performing in over 20 cities.

When you look at all the things done in the history of mankind and music,until this day,music hasn't fully expressed itself yet. Everything done as music,is the very few of music can show to us.People have seen nothing yet!

There are a lot to come and more to imagine soon.........AND SIDHARTA DOES IT............


- Punk Globe Magazine online

By: Dapper

The Rivoli doors opened at 8:30, with a labyrinth set up that was very hard to navigate for a first time visitor. I found myself going through door after door to get to the thespian area in the back of the venue. Not even Beyonce could direct me to the proper area: to the left it was not. It was very confusing to find the stage. Just a heads-up, go straight to the back. There were not enough chairs. Give me a damn chair! The right side wall was set up as a small gallery setting for artists to sell their work. It was a very quaint setting, small and comfy.
The first band to hit the stage, Sidharta (a Montreal based rock band) entered the stage with full energy, with their heavy rock/punk sounds. They had an almost Nirvana façade to them, though they did rock it pretty hard. The sound guys cut them off early, which is unfortunate for a band that traveled so far to show off their stuff to a new crowd. Censorship of music in any form is an act that should not be organized. We should be able to express our talents by any means we are given.
The Rivoli is a good venue for dining and comedy nights; the acoustics are pretty un-ostentatious and could use a lot of work to produce a better sound, especially when dealing with live music with heavy drums and bass. With some sound work it could be a substantial music venue.
- Toronto indie

Monday September 24, 2007 @ 05:30 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff

Montreal alternative trio Sidharta are back with Rendez-Vous, the follow-up to last year's Sid Matters, that's due out on Oct. 23 from Addictive Records.
Lead single "Later Gator" tells the story of Mark "Gator" Rogowski, a skateboarding figurehead in the late '80s and early '90s. That song and the record's title track can be previewed on Sidharta's MySpace page.
You can see Ouragan Jacquier (guitar, vocals), Mister-E (bass) and Danick Tardif (drums) at these shows:
• Oct. 10 Toronto, ON @ TBA
• Oct. 25 Toronto, ON @ Rivoli
• Nov. 5 Toronto, ON @ Rivoli
• Nov. 10 Montreal, QC @ L'Escogriffe
• Nov. 29 Toronto, ON @ Rivoli
Here are the songs on Rendez-Vous:
• "Later Gator"
• "Rendez-Vous"
• "Kiss The Moon"
• "Big Murray"
• "View Sonic (On Top)"
—Moya Dillon
- Chart Attack