Crystal Castles is an experimental electronic band formed in 2004 in Toronto consisting
of producer Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. The duo is known for their chaotic live shows
and lo-fi melancholic homemade productions.
-Wikipedia
From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres:
Electronic, experimental, synthpop, chiptune, new rave, noise
Years active:
2004-present
Associated acts:
Health
Name Origin:
On the meaning of the band name:
"We are named after She-Ra, The Princess of Power's fortress in the sky. The commercial for the toy version
of the castle includes the lines 'The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles' and 'Crystal Castles,
the source of all power.'"
She-Ra is from the cartoon 'She-Ra: Princess of Power.' She is the twin sister of He-Man
of the 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' cartoon series
Members:
Ethan Kath -
instruments, songwriter, production, live vocals (2003-present)
Alice Glass -
songwriter, vocals, lyrics (2004-present)
Additional Live Members:
Christopher Chartrand - drums
(2006, 2008-present)
Former Live Members:
Cameron Findlay - drums (2007-2008, currently performs as Kontravoid)
Mike Bell - drums (2008-2009, currently playing in Lymbyc Systym)
Thomas Cullen - drums (February 2008, currently DJs as Yes!Tom)
Crystal Castles Awards:
NME Awards John Peel Award for Innovation
Tour Dates: