The New York City-based trio Rasputina was led by singer/songwriter Melora Creager, a classically-trained cellist who backed Nirvana on the group's final tour. In 1992, Creager placed a want ad seeking other cellists to form a rock band; among those responding was Canadian musician Julie Kent, and with the later addition of Polish native... [+] Read More

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Vocalist Esthero was born Jen-Bea Englishman on December 23, 1978, in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Toronto in 1996, and quickly became a fixture at the city's open mikes. There she met Doc (real name: Martin McKinney), an engineer and producer, and the two began working on a demo featuring his programming and her vocals. Sony eventually took... [+] Read More

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Harmonium's career was short (five years) and ended for all the right reasons: The members felt they had said all they had to say in the best possible way. Consequently, the three studio albums (plus one live) they left to posterity can all be considered important artistic statements. The band's impact on Quebec rock and culture in general has... [+] Read More

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SIANspheric's music is part noise, low-tech, and guitar sounds with a minimalist attitude. The band is comprised of Steve Peruzzi (vocals, bass), Sean Ramsay (guitar), and Matt Durant (drums); their debut CD, Somnium, was issued by Sonic Unyon in 1995. There's Always Someplace You'd Rather Be followed in 1998. ~ Gina Boldman, All Music Guide

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