No King For Countrymen

The soundtrack to every road trip and long summer night, Hamilton’s adrenaline pumped rock trio No King For Countrymen is a force to be reckoned with. Their pop punk roots are met with a modern indie rock sensibility, resulting in an anthemic power pop sound filled with pounding drums, riff-heavy guitars and screaming hooks. The band’s musical style stems from a mutual influence of bands the likes of Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World and Blink 182.

No King For Countrymen came to be in the Summer of 2011 at the hands of Dave Lindsay (vocals and guitar) and Kyle Bell (drums) as a side project to their other primary focuses in the Hamilton music scene. It wasn’t until 2014, following the release of Sick & Tired (EP) and the addition of new bass player Brandon Kummer, that the band proved to be the well-oiled, unstoppable, full-time machine that it was destined to be.

Following the release of A Year In Recovery (EP), the band quickly garnered international attention with features in VIEW Magazine, Exclaim! and CBC News. Their punchy and powerful new singles “Hospital Beds” and "Alright You Win" have witnessed international radio play from the US to the UK. The band has released an onslaught of highly successful cover videos that have amassed hundreds of thousands of views and gained them incredible support all over the world. No King For Countrymen have thus been able to successfully tour North America and play large festivals like KOI, Burlington Sound Of Music, Launch Music Conference, Canadian Music Week and a main stage performance at NXNE 2016.

The new release of "Days Like These" (single) caps off a successful 2016 for the band. The debut coincides with the bands departure on a 4 month Canadian tour. In partnership with a charitable organization called Live Different, No King For Countrymen will be performing in over 70 high schools across the nation.

Whether on stage or in the studio, No King For Countrymen brings an unbridled energy and enthusiasm that justifies the “in-your-face” mentality that they have taken to heart. After the band has been labeled “Canada’s finest” and “one of the country’s best up and comers”, it’s clear No King For Countrymen is in the fast lane to conquering the world one loud, sweaty rock show at a time.


PRESS QUOTES:

'Days Like These feels heroic. It sweeps you off your feet and thrusts you into the air, giving you a purpose, one that most likely has you hugging the people that matter most to you." - Chart Attack

"With their classic alternative-rock sound, seamless punk-rock hookery, and burning on-stage presence, the band are quickly paving their way for success. The band’s sound is reminiscent of early Boys Like Girls music, with classic alternative sounds that are all-too hard-hitting. With music that is purposeful and compelling, the Ontario band are going to go on to do great things." - Infectious Magazine

"[Alright You Win] blends blasting percussion with melodic pop-punk vocals and catchy riffs... leaving listeners engaged, energized and undoubtedly bouncing along." - Exclaim!

“…[A]nyone who is into pop punk will find lots to like here.” – CBC News

“Brilliant songs that connect on every level. 5/5” –Review Rhino

“[This release] bristles with energy but the break neck speeds don’t detract from the pop sensibilities Lindsay and company put into their songs. It’s power pop with a definite indie bend.” –VIEW Magazine