Roads (band)
Roads is a pop rock band from Montreal, Quebec. They are currently working on their debut album (produced by Scott Moffatt) set to launch by Fall 2009.
History
Roads, (formally known as Flicker), came to fruition in 2006. For several years, singer/songwriter Garen Jemian had the project on the back of his mind and it was while singing in a French punk band, Les Sales Adjectifs, that he met Iris Campo while auditioning as bassist for her band Overseas.
The chemistry between the two was immediate and The creative process was soon underway. They soon auditioned an old friend of Jemian's, now lead guitarist, Alfred Zikian, to add some dimension to the music. It was at Alfred's house on that night that an antiquated PC and a modest looking computer mic was all it took to convince the newly formed trio that they were onto something really special.
It was all the proof Jemian needed to push forward as he put together a handful of songs and started working on a demo. By May 2007, the self-produced record, "The Great Lament", was completed. With great support from their entourage, the album launch was an INCredible success and gave the band the momentum it needed to get signed to Indica Records.
In March 2008, they made their first appearance at Canadian Music Week
The band soon changed their name to Roads as many other bands had evidently taken the previous name. The origin of the new band name makes reference to the life experiences they've each accumulated and the coincidences that led the three members to form this project and embark on this journey together.
Members
- Garen Jemian - Lead Vocals, Rhythm guitars
- Iris Campo - Drums, Vocals
- Alfred Zikian- Lead Guitars, Vocals
LIVE BAND:
- Adam Goulet - Guitars, Keyboards
- Gerry Alvarenga - Bass
- Arden Arapyan - Bass, Keyboards
Discography
- The Great Lament (Life After Life Records), 2007
- T.B.D. (Indica Records), Fall 2009