For a band whose name comes from an odd family heirloom, and whose sound Read Full Bio ↴For a band whose name comes from an odd family heirloom, and whose sound
can only be described as genuinely unabashed dance floor rock, Whale Tooth
defy nostalgia yet remind listeners of another era in music.

Formed through mutual friends and a mutual conviction that music ought to get ones' blood
running fast, since 2008 Whale Tooth have already played well over including
stops at festivals like Rifflandia, Ottawa Bluesfest, and CMJ.

Front-woman Elise LeGrow has found the secret to infusing her classic jazz
background into indie-rock. Her powerful, effortless vocals coupled with Norm
Maschke and Alex Denike's guitar and harmonies "will ignite the fire in your soul,
and make you 'twist and shout' over and over again" (Earshot). With Sep
Noroozi (drums) and Michael McCreary (bass/vocals) providing the rhythms, the
band looks to continue to expand their repertoire and excite new audiences.

A lot has happened in a short period of time for a band whose been busy
converting jaded indie fans into ardent believers with NOW Magazine proclaiming
that "any new wave references are more Elvis Costello than New Order. [Whale
Tooth] excels at bouncy, major-key guitar pop crammed with hooks and just
enough soul to stand out."

Coming off their successful 5-song EP which saw them play with the likes of
Tokyo Police Club, Mother Mother, Hey Ocean and a stop at the Rifflandia
Festival – Whale Tooth finished off the touring cycle for the first album as direct
support on Mother Motherʼs national tour in 2011.

Look for their new record, Search Party, coming soon.

Instrumentation
Alex Denike- guitar/vocals
Elise LeGrow- main vocals
Michael McCreary- bass
Norman Maschke- guitar/vocals
Sep Noroozi- drums