A mix of queer politics, explicit sexuality, symphonic indie pop and risqué theatrical spectacle, Toronto, Canada’s the Hidden Cameras are the brainchild of gifted songwriter and vocalist Joel Gibb.
Their debut album ‘Ecce Homo’ (2001), a self released collection of four-track demos introduced a stripped-down version of the bands’ witty, acoustic-based songwriting to the world and caught the attention of Rough Trade, whose signing of the band made The Hidden Cameras the first Canadian artists in the labels history.
The bands Rough Trade debut, 2003’s ‘The Smell of Our Own’ and eagerly awaited follow up ‘Mississauga Goddam’ (2004) helped establish their reputation as being one of the most vibrant and exciting bands of the past fifteen years.
Meanwhile, the group’s renowned live performances, which can include up to 30 go-go dancers, strippers and a plethora of musicians, as well as videos, projected lyrics, and heavy audience participation, won the group a devoted worldwide following.
The band have released four further albums ‘Awoo’ (2006),‘Origin: Orphan’ (2009), ‘Age’ (2014) and 2016’s ‘Home On Native Land’, all of which found them exploring new ground, developing their elaborate and rich sound.
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