The Wilderness are a Toronto based experimental rock outfit comprised of Lee Piazza (lead vocals), Nate Lyons-Fisher (guitar/synth), Jay Organek (bass), Chris Mason (drums/synth) and Jamie Lefebvre (guitar/vocals). 

They draw influences from artists such as Talking Heads, Joy Division, Holy Fuck and Sonic Youth. Their first album, ".272", is set to be released on vinyl, CD and download cards on November 20th at Horseshoe Tavern.

The record was produced by Chris Mason and mixed by Dean Marino of Chemical Sound. Over a year in the making, this release aspires to be a static representation of the unique sound that has developed over years of revelrous and frantic live performances.

NOW Magazine Review of .272 - NNNN 
The Wilderness are well known in pockets of Toronto for their high-energy live performances, all-out glitter-filled dance parties. So it’s surprising to find their debut record a dark, elegantly crafted and, yes, subtle slice of post-punk.

It’s bursting with crisp riffs, bouncy bass lines and atmospheric Ian Curtisy vocals, but instead of throwing everything at the wall at once, the band keeps a keen eye on the details. Production and pace often get overlooked on a band’s first go, but not here.

Spread over 28 minutes, the five songs blend to form a continuous suite. By tempering exuberant moments with textured, groove-based passages, the shoegaze-style noise jams actually feel earned. But if you’d rather just have the party starter, head straight to Realpolitik, a crunchy synth-rocker straight out of the Interpol playbook.

- by Richard Trapunski 
http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/discs.cfm?content=178346
  
CHARTattack Song Of The Day: The Wilderness - "Realpolitik" 
http://www.chartattack.com/features/2010/nov/15/song-of-the-day-the-wilderness-realpolitik
 
PANIC MANUAL REVIEW:
“I can honestly say this was one of the most entertaining and passionate shows I’ve been to in a while and predict that this Toronto band won’t stay unsigned for long”
http://www.panicmanual.com/2010/11/23/concert-review-the-wilderness-nov-20-horseshoe-tavern/ 

TWO WAY MONOLOGUES ALBUM REVIEW OF .272 
The Wilderness’ Anticipated Debut Doesn’t Disappoint

Well respected as one of the most dynamic live bands in the city, The Wilderness now try to capture that sound on their debut album and they do a strong job at doing so. Hearing such a solid recording from the band can only help but have people realize that the balloons, the glitter, and all the other fun stuff that The Wilderness incorporate into their live show is to add to the experience like something you would expect at a Flaming Lips concert, as opposed to a distraction from the music itself.

by Dan Wolovick - Two Way Monologues

http://twowaymonologues.com/2010/11/18/the-wilderness-anticipated-debut-doesnt-disappoint/ 

 THE TAKE MEDIA REVIEW
"To say that this band knows how to put on a great show would be an understatement."

"The Wilderness like to throw a party. They were undoubtedly the stars of this night. I seriously thought I might have been slipped drugs for a moment, but later discovered I was completely sober. A++++++++”

-The Take Media 
http://thetakemedia.com/blog/the-wilderness-go-glitter-wild 

 
"I have never seen a crowd so entranced…people actually rushing the front of the stage in hopes that they would be covered in glitter…"

- Buying Shots for Bands 
http://buyingshotsforbands.com/2010/09/13/buying-shots-for-lovely-killbots-and-twm-packs-sneaky-dees/


"Bridging high-energy indie-rock with post-punk grooves, The Wilderness’ set seemed more like a party atmosphere…bouncing balloons and ass shaking included. Fronted by a charged-up lead singer, the band delved into a cascade of angular guitar-riffs, Ian Curtis style vocals, splashes of electronics, and syncopated rhythms hinting at bands like Editors and Interpol. Playing to a receptive crowd, these guys will both rock and dance you out."
- The Lonely Vagabond, Exclaim! 
http://lonelyvagabond.com/wpmu/2010/04/30/the-wilderness-the-boat/


Some of the bands we've shared the stage with:

Canadian: The Ruby Spirit, Whale Tooth, Lovely Killbots, Anagram, Krupke, The Cautioneers, La Casa Muerte, Nightbox, Bravestation, Freedom or Death, The Good Times Running Band, Hands and Teeth, Pick a Piper, Human Bodies, Ace Kinkaid, The Johnson Report, People in Grey, Magneta Lane, BMO Crazy, Pkew Pkew Pkew, Soft Copy, Bruised Knees, The Benefit of the Free Man, PDF Format, Curtis Santiago, Rival Boys, The Rest, Julia Set Generator, The Job, The Ultimate Most High, Pete Samples, Spiral Beach

International: Lonely China Day (China), Arrington De Dionyso (from "Old Time Relijun", US), Captains (Australia)