Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

. Thursday, May 28th IMU presents NINJASPY, MASS UNDERGOE, TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE + ...AND HE IS US @ PUB 340, 340 Cambie Street . Doors 8pm / Purchase advance tickets online @ imuproductions.com

NINJASPY traverses extremes, drawing from genres including ska, funk, grunge, reggae and post hardcore. Their original contagious and emotive "Skankore" hybrid is created by three brothers in constant battle with the Triad of MI (Monotony & Indifference, Malice & Intolerance, Materialism & Ignorance). Infusing their grooves with heart-pounding double-kick and guttural screams, this "Triad in Blood" captures the attention of musicians and music listeners alike.

MASS UNDERGOE play dynamic, heavy, thoughtful alt/rock songs with reckless abandon for an ever-growing fanbase, and have recently played shows with Ill Scarlett, Gob, Incura & Ninjaspy. They've been called hard rock, pop rock, metal, modern rock and indie, but Mass Undergoe aims to be diverse and unapologetic for loving all types of music, heavy or not. Career highlights to date include regular MuchMusic & MuchLoud rotation, VideoFACT support, extensive cross-Canada touring and two sold out indie showcases for Toronto's 102.1 The Edge. With new music, a new EP and renewed energy, Mass Undergoe shares their belief in music, art, YOUTH, humour (some of it highly inappropriate) and change.

TODAY I CAUGHT THE PLAGUE - Ottawa's Today I Caught the Plague has worked endlessly to produce the most honest representations of musical vision they're collectively capable of. The result: energetic art reflective of a wide range of sonic expression, with the aggressive undertones of their hardcore and metal influences countered by melodic and rhythmic balances from the many varying genres that have impacted them individually. From the inspirations of early classical music through to the differing examples of today's modern art, the band leaves no musical idea unentertained.

...AND HE IS US - With influences ranging from Metric and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Rage Against The Machine and Regina Spektor, Edmonton-based ...And He Is Us is a hard hitting, female-fronted alt/rock quartet that will bring you to your feet and get you moving. Their music is heavy with occasional electronic/hip hop tendencies, and sometimes spacey and ambient. With their vast array of musical influences, a little of everything comes into play with the band's music. Constantly working and evolving, ...And He Is Us is ready for whatever is to come, taking it all straight, no chase.