Toronto rock trio The Vaniers are diving into their love of early 2000’s post-Britpop, acid funk, and electronica on new single, “Painted Town.”
Inspired by the FIFA footy anthems they grew up listening to, the song is built around a pulsating piano line performed on a Hammond Cadet organ that bassist/vocalist Diego Paz had sitting in his basement.
“Painted Town” is a pump up song - it’s meant to get you stoked and ready for whatever’s around the corner. At the same time, there’s a strong sense of nostalgia here for us, going back to music from our childhood that unknowingly would impact us as musicians much later on in life. You could say that this song was written for our 10-year-old selves, sitting in front of the TV with the volume way up. – guitarist Alex Iacobellis
The Vaniers [van-ee-ays] are a Toronto-based rock trio formed in 2016 by former high school classmates Diego Paz (Bass Guitar/Vocals), Alex Iacobellis (Guitar) and Nick Donato (Drums). With their indie-alternative rock sound, The Vaniers have solidified themselves as a staple in the Toronto music scene with a reputation for high-octane shows and catchy tunes. In their formative years, the boys released a slew of singles and an EP leading up to their debut LP 'All Together Now!' released in 2022. The Vaniers are currently working on their sophomore LP, and have released two hard-hitting singles, 'Faces' and 'Charlie' in anticipation for the new album. The full record is expected to release in 2024. more >>