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Toronto, Ontario, Canada is primed to emerge as the “next big thing” in independent music. A number of musicians, bands, artists and personalities make Toronto’s underground scene one filled with mayhem and promise and it is the goal of Optical Sounds – Canada’s newest independent record label – to bring this scene to the rest of the world. Established in 2008, Optical Sounds aims to give the wide–ranging Toronto scene a platform to call home.

 
 

2008/09/01 -The Southern Ontario Trip

The Disraelis and The Hoa Hoa's will be visiting many Ontario venues October to December. As dates get confirmed they will be posted here. Lots of love and see you soon.

 

 

2008/05/17 - Optical Sounds is going to SXSW

Going down to Austin and in style. The Disrealis, The Hoa Hoa's, and friends of Optical Sounds ... Planet Creature ... will be showcased at our own anti-SXSW event ... to be combined with indiviual showcases through out the week long event. More info to come

 

  2008/05/17 - Optical Sounds presents: The Disraelis
The Disraelis – Cameron Ingles, Colin Bowers and Dave Barnes – are one of the most consistent acts within the Toronto psych/shoegaze scene. More >
 

 
Featured Band
The Hoa Hoa's  
  The Hoa Hoa's
  Together since 2005, The Hoa Hoa’s - Femke Berkhout, Lee Brochu, Calvin Brown and Richie Volume- are influenced by 60’s garage rock, psychedelia, early punk and new wave. Their goal is simple: to acknowledge the masters and build upon the foundation they left behind. More Info
   
   
 
 
Upcoming Shows

THE DISRAELIS
-Sat Nov 22 - Hamilton - Club Absinthe (9pm) w/ Uncut, The Marble Index
-Sat Nov 29 - London - The Black Shire (9pm) w/ TBA
-Fri Dec 5 - Toronto - Bovine Sex Club (9pm) w/ Dead Sexy Sheila, The Rival Boys, Purr
-Fri Dec 12 - Sudbury - Mallard's Garage (9pm) w/ Bunnies In Berlin, Lightmares & The Hoa Hoa's
-Sun Dec 28 - St. Catharines - Merchant Ale House (9pm) w/ Construction and Destruction (Nova Scotia) & The Hoa Hoa's
-Sat Jan 10 - Guelph - Wally's (9pm) w/ The Hoa Hoa's & TBA
THE HOA HOA'S
-Sat Nov 22 - London - The Black Shire (9pm) w/ picturesound & The Blooming Rosebuds
-Fri Nov 28 - Montreal - L'Esco (10pm) w/ Postcards
-Fri Dec 12 - Sudbury - Mallard's Garage (9pm) w/ Bunnies In Berlin, Lightmares & The Disraelis
-Sun Dec 28 - St. Catharines - Merchant Ale House (9pm) w/ Construction and Destruction (Nova Scotia) & The Disraelis
-Sat Jan 10 - Guelph - Wally's (9pm) w/ The Disraelis & TBA