smokekiller

John Antoniuk, aka "smokekiller", is a singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, SK. John's songwriting has been compared to Lou Reed, Weezer, Ryan Adams, and Wilco. "Out There" from the album "13" was selected as a National Finalist in the 2009 Radiostar Songwriting Competition. "13" was the first full length release for John with the smokekiller moniker and was mixed by Steven Drake (the Odds). John originally released two ep's under the Smokekiller name which he compiled and re-released nationally in 2006. It was the release of the Side A ep which quickly garnered John attention as a songwriter and saw him sharing the stage with Ron Sexsmith and Hayden. In 2011 John recorded an album of new material produced by Leeroy Stagger. "Always With You" was released in September 2012 and John has been back and forth touring across Canada for the last 4 years. John has also been very busy over the last 6 years managing and performing with the Jen Lane Band. John released a duets record with Jen Lane in August 2014 titled "Jen & John". Notable Showcases: NXNE '13, BOW '12, CMW ’11, NXNE ’10, SXSW ’09, CMW ’09, NXNE ‘08. "one of the happy finds of SXSW" billsmusicblog “Smokekiller, aka John Antoniuk, is one of the most capable solo players in Western Canada!” The Sheaf “Poppy 90’s alt-rock, like a one man Teenage Fanclub drawing on the Beatles” Now Magazine "the mellow genius of smokekiller. Smokekiller, a.k.a. John Antoniuk, has evolved into one of the most capable solo players in the city, if not Western Canada." the Sheaf. (U of S student paper.) " "13" plays with ambient noise and backmasking, showcases imaginative drumming, and also reveals Antoniuk's love of electric guitars - underpinning this sonic growth is what made smokekiller's name in the first place: Antoniuk's sweet melodies and talent as a lyricist." Planet S Magazine "I have now produced/engineered 68 albums in my career since 1992. I believe Smokekiller "13" is one of the finest hands down. Great songs + great sounds + great production + great vibe = 1 great album." David j Taylor, WCMA producer of the year 2007 "mellow but emotionally stirring show" Shannon Boklaschuk, Star Phoenix, Saskatoon. "..sensationally catchy.." Planet S Magazine "Smokekiller makes music that vibrates with consistent excitement." National Association of Record Industry Professionals smokekiller has shared the stage with: Yukon Blonde Said The Whale Ron Sexsmith Hayden Tegan & Sera Limblifter The Waifs Wide Mouth Mason Madison Violet Jen Lane Leeroy Stagger Influences include matthew sweet, ryan adams, pixies, dinosaur jr., pavement. GOING INTO THE STUDIO WITH THE BAND THIS FALL!