Arkells knocking on the door of Canadian rock at Sonic Field Day festival
Arkells brings their loud, energetic touring band through Edmonton’s Victoria Park on Saturday night, capping off a full day of performances for thousands of fans at Sonic Field Day. Performing their latest single “Relentless”, which dropped at 23 on the Canadian Billboard Rock chart for its release Aug. 29, 2018. Arkells starts the night off with their hit single “Knocking at the Door”, and finishes with a promise to fans that they would be back in Feb, following the release of their upcoming album Rally Cry on Oct. 21, 2018.
The day also included sets from Modern Space, Grandson, Black Pistol Fire, Dear Rouge, Cold War Kids, Jimmy Eat World and The Glorious Sons, who currently hold the number one song on the Canadian Billboard rock charts with “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)”.
Photos by Sam Phelps
Published on September 25, 2018
Guitarist Mike DeAngelis of Arkells performs the song “Knocking at the Door” in front of the striking “Arkells Touring Band” sign, which gives added pop to their stage setup.
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Grandson, a glowing light for the future of rap-rock.
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Danielle McTaggart of Dear Rouge performs during their set in Edmonton, Alta. on Sept. 8, 2018. Dear Rouge will play at The Palace Theatre in Calgary on Nov. 3, bringing their synth rock sound to a classic Calgary venue.
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Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons has a stage presence similar to legends like Mick Jagger.This is shown by strutting around the stage with his shoulder length hair.
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Bassist Matt Maust of Cold War Kids performing the song “Miracle Mile”, which peaked at #22 on the Billboard Alternative charts.
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Brett Emmons and The Glorious Sons are an interesting foil of Arkells, utilizing a harder, more intense rock. But at the same time, they share an important trait - both being a Canadian band.
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Vocalist Max Kerman (right) and guitarist Mike DeAngelis (left) of Arkells perform the song “Michigan Left”. Both Kerman and DeAngelis have been founding members of the Arkells since 2008.
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Arkells will roll through western Canada in February 2019 for the Rally Cry tour. Make sure to catch them at one of their shows
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Lead vocalist Sean Watson Graham of Modern Space performs during Sonic Field Day. Modern space has undergone a significant change in members since their 2016 debut album Before Sunrise, as the band has added guitarists Sammy Nyberg and Graham Queen.
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Danielle McTaggart of Dear Rouge brought out a shimmering sequin throw after the first song of her set.
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Black Pistol Fire lead vocalist and guitarist Kevin McKeown going all out at the festival. The energy of the song being performed, “Where You Been Before”, gives McKeown the perfect opportunity to jump, run, and fall across the stage.
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Lead vocalist Max Kerman of Arkells performs the hit song “Knocking at the Door” from their fourth studio album Morning Report. The song held the number one spot on the Canadian rock alternative charts for fourteen consecutive weeks during 2017.
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The backup guitarist for Grandson rocks out during grandson’s opening song, “6:00”.
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Vocalist Max Kerman of Arkells raises his hand to the sky during the song “Knocking at the Door” from the album Morning Report. Kerman is known for his exuberant actions and movement on stage when Arkells perform.
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Grandson (aka Jordan Benjamin) performing during Sonic Field Day. Grandson is known for his “rock-rap” style, performing with high energy and an extremely fast pace.
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Arkells lead vocalist, Max Kerman, and a fan who Kerman brought on stage to perform “Private School” from the album Morning Report.
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Lead vocalist Max Kerman of Arkells performs the song “Knocking at the Door” Sept. 8, 2018.
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