The Rev Squad

Explosive harmony. It's quite the oxymoron, and not exactly a common encounter. In the case of THE REV SQUAD, it's a rather direct allusion to their emergence, foundation, and ultimately, their music. Using their hardships and adversities as a source of motivation, the band has rebounded from the verge of permanent separation to seeing a dream materialize: New Revelation. Rooted in Edmonton, Alberta, the band officially formed in 2000. The mesmerizing and soulful voice of Ella was amplified by Drewz and Jax on the guitars, and they began their career by making their rounds in local coffee shops and doing the occasional wedding. Much like other musicians and artists, their home base was in a basement – Jax’s – and there, they made raw songs but proudly called it their own. In 2005, the band took the leap of faith. While they had decided that they would collectively pursue their music career out on the Canadian West Coast, it wasn’t exactly picking cherries when it came to moving away from family and friends. Jax and Drewz relocated to Vancouver first. Not knowing what was to come, each of them patiently waited. Finally in ... more...