Booji Boys | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Genres | Punk rock, garage rock |
Years active | 2016–present |
Members | Alex Mitchell Cody Googoo Steve Earle Adam LeDrew Justin Crowe |
Website | boojiboysfuneral.bandcamp.com |
Booji Boys are a Canadian garage punk band from Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] Their music blends DIY Hardcore and Power Pop.[2] The band consists of vocalist Alex Mitchell, guitarists Cody Googoo and Steve Earle, bassist Adam LeDrew and drummer Justin Crowe, and are named for a Devo reference.[3][4] They are most noted for their 2017 album Weekend Rocker, which was a longlisted nominee for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize.[5]
Booji Boys released a number of demo recordings before issuing their self-titled debut album in February 2017.[6][7] Soon after they followed up with an EP, Sweet Boy,[2] and a non-album cover of Gang Green's "Sold Out".
The band released an album, Weekend Rocker, in December 2017.[6][8][9] The album appeared on the !earshot National Top 50 chart in February, 2018.[10]