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(1994 – present)

Formed in 1994 in Montreal, Quebec, the Planet Smashers’ infectious pop infused melodies, rippin’ horn licks and killer live shows, quickly established them as the city’s “Kings of Ska”. They released their first album (“Self-Titled”) on Planet Smasher’s founder Matt Collyer’s own label Stomp Records and hit the road. By 1997 they were no longer a local band, but a national phenomenon, headlining shows across Canada and pushing their second record, “Atttack of The Planet Smashers” which reached 2 on the national college radio charts for 2 months straight. Their third album “Life of The Party” took the continent by storm, “Life of the Party”, The Planet Smashers won the Montreal Independent Music Award for best ska band and drew attention from major labels, bands, publishers and booking agents all over the world.

Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.

“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!).
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  • KeiranShikari

    Thank you Catman.

    16 days ago

  • ayjay90

    my body isn't equipped for the emotions that listening to these guys fills me with... every song i listen to... all i seem to be able to do is let out a small, but bizarre noise that somewhat resembles joy!!!

    November 2011

  • iamtheguilty

    PHOTOS: The Planet Smashers at KOI Music Festival 2011 http://www.niagaramusicscene.com/gallery.php?id=100

    October 2011

  • mcgavin27

    The new album reminds me how much fun these guys can be.

    July 2011

  • napalm06

    It's been a while since a new album put a smile on my face the whole time I listened to it.

    July 2011

  • ayjay90

    FFS i had to do loads of extra washing cz of these....... the new album made me keep jizzing in my pants :/

    July 2011

  • mudhold

    New album out on July 12th... hello summer!

    June 2011

  • ayjay90

    they released a new album?

    June 2011
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