For MUF, Canada has been a much greener pasture for the indie scene over the past few months than ever before. From Lullaby Arkestra to The Rest to Plants & Animals, the list keeps growing along with our interest in the country’s hidden talent. When Pilot Speed appeared on the range, it wasn’t a flash of brilliance that struck us, but rather a dynamic pop feel void of glitz and glam, which when speaking to critics, sets artists apart from the start.

Perhaps mellow pop fits when defining a genre for the group. What the four-man band from Toronto cannot be labeled as is contemporary. “Put the Phone Down”, the opening track to their upcoming album, Wooden Bones, immediately produces vivid revelry through the simple lyrics of Todd Clark paired with knee-rapping tambourines. After multiple listens many carefully placed sidebar instruments reveal Pilot Speed’s recording studio deliberation and encompassing feel.

Despite being around for the better part of the new millennium, the band of Clark (vocals, piano), Chris Greenough (guitar), Ruby Bumrah (bass) and Bill Keeley (drums) can only brag of one album to date – Into the West. Wooden Bones hits stores on April 28. , which should help usher in a new wave of fans to the elevated soundscapes and rock aptitude of Pilot Speed.

For more on the group, head to their website and keep an eye out for updated tour dates in the coming weeks.

MP3: Pilot Speed – Put the Phone Down (buy)

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