Crash Karma

Crash Karma
Crash Karma, June 2011
Crash Karma, June 2011
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresRock, alternative rock, pop rock
Years active2008–present
LabelseOne Music
Members
  • Jeff Burrows
  • Edwin
  • Amir Epstein
  • Mike Turner
Websitecrashkarma.com (defunct)

Crash Karma is a Canadian alternative rock supergroup consisting of lead singer Edwin (of I Mother Earth),[1] Mike Turner (formerly of Our Lady Peace), Jeff Burrows (of The Tea Party), and Amir Epstein of Zygote.[2]

History

Crash Karma was founded when Edwin, Epstein and Turner came together in 2008. Burrows was recruited soon after.[3] The band's first full live concert was held in Burlington, Ontario on June 20, 2009. Their first single "Awake" was self-released in July, 2009.[4] Their self-titled debut album was produced by founding member Mike Turner and was released in March, 2010.[5]

In 2013, the band released an album, Rock Musique Deluxe, and was featured on CHCH Television's program Live Music.[6] They then went on tour in support of the album.[7]

Band members

  • Edwin – lead vocals
  • Mike Turner – guitar, backing vocals
  • Amir Epstein – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jeff Burrows – drums, percussion

Discography

Studio albums

  • Crash Karma (2010) - No. 38 (CAN)
  • Rock Musique Deluxe (2013)

Singles

Year Song Chart
positions [8]
Album
CAN CAN
Rock
CAN
Alt
2009 "Awake" 5 17 Crash Karma
2010 "Fight" 9 18
"On My Own" 15
2013 "Tomorrow" (featuring Ian D'Sa) 11 Rock Musique Deluxe

References

  1. ^ "Reunited and it feels so good: I Mother Earth’s Tanna bros are touring again with Edwin". Red Deer Advocates, Lana Michelin. Jul 17th, 2017
  2. ^ "Sometimes, karma totally rocks (22 photos)", Soo Today, Oct 21, 2013 by: Donna Hopper
  3. ^ "Crash Karma returns to Kingston with rocking new album" Archived September 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. by Jim Barber Kingston Heritage, Sep 23, 2013
  4. ^ "Crash Karma revive CanRock's 90's glory days" Archived September 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. By: Graham Rockingham, Metro Canada, on Fri Mar 19 2010
  5. ^ "Crash Karma lands on its feet:. Windsor Star, September 20, 2013 |
  6. ^ "Crash Karma". Live Music, CHCH Television, October 25, 2013.
  7. ^ "Crash Karma brings 4 rock veterans together". Global News, October 23, 2013a
  8. ^ Crash Karma Chart Positions and Trajectories

External links

  • http://www.myspace.com/crashkarma Myspace
  • http://www.crashkarma.com/ Crash Karma - Official Site
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