What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding? Laughing are a Montreal-based rock n’ rollers who take cues from some of the greatest pop songwriters of the past five decades. Four unique voices from across the Canadian expanse. Cross-stitched material and temporary ego sublimation serve them well in their pursuit of the holy grail: a perfect song. Their debut album “Because It’s True” is an honest attempt at inviting you in on the cosmic joke. Packing their debut album with power-pop harmonies, country-rock twang and rambling riffs, Laughing’s 11 songs are as sonically tasty as a slice of André Charles Thériault’s pie. However, while “Because It’s True” ,the band’s lyrics continually circle back to emotional topics such as heartbreak, loss of self-esteem, and longing for friendship. Josh Salter’s “Bruised” is one of the catchiest woe-is-me anthems to hit the underground charts in ages, with a charming VHS video to match its head-sticking hooks. The twangy “Don’t Care” with Laura Jeffery on lead vocals, should appeal to fans of contemporary indie-country acts like Dougie Poole or the Courtneys side-project Big Rig, while “Pebble” might be the best song Big Star never wrote.
For fans of slacker-rock with guitar solos, Laughing should appeal to fans of Pavement, Dinosaur Jr, and Built to Spill. They might even remind your parents of their favourite Neil Young and Crazy Horse records.
Released June 28th, 2024
Laura Jeffery: Drums and Vocals
Josh Salter: Guitar, Bass and Vocals
André Charles Thériault: Guitar, Bass and Vocals
Cole Woods: Guitar, Bass and Vocals
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