The Toronto indie-pop band Ginger Ale & The Monowhales is streaming their debut EP BANG now on AllMusic.com, ahead of its 10/14 release. The five track offering begins with "Home," a charming piece of pop meets garage rock that celebrates the band's hometown. The accompanied video racked up over 200,000 views in seven days on Facebook, landing them some airtime on Global News, Sirius and even a shout-out from the mayor of Toronto, John Tory.

"When you take the individual life experiences of four best friends, mix in the struggles of making it as an indie band, and combine that with the love of a supportive army of fans...BANG, you get the EP you see before you," says vocalist Sally Shaar. "This album represents some of our highest peaks and lowest lows, with themes running the gamut from the empowering self-determination of 'Name For Myself' to the anguish of unrequited love on the closing track 'Don’t Talk.' The experience of creating this album permeated all aspects of our lives, from working on the lyrics and arrangement of 'Home' while our producer, Phil, cooked us pasta in the next room, to staying up all night piecing together samples of clocks for 'Let It Fall' before the mix session the next day. While we pour our blood and sweat into this band every day, when you take a look at our incredibly long list of credits it becomes plain to see that this music was forged in the fires of a deeply caring and hardworking group of friends and collaborators. Every time we’re recognized on the streets of Toronto, or perform to a room of appreciative fans, we know that the opportunity to do this is a precious gift from those we love. It seems only fair to give something in return, so we hope this record gives you something to sink your teeth into, a bit of sonic sustenance to satiate those hungry ears of yours."

Pre-order BANG here.

Tour Dates:

10/14 - Toronto (EP RELEASE PARTY - Horseshoe Tavern)

11/03 - Toronto (Live at City Hall)

11/16 - Toronto (Indie Week - Supermarket)

11/17 - Toronto (Indie Week - Speaking on a panel regarding the power of social media)

11/18 - Sudbury (Peddler's Pub)

11/19 - Sudbury (Peddler's Pub)

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About Ginger Ale & The Monowhales:

Ginger Ale & the Monowhales are a five-piece indie pop/rock band from Toronto, Ontario known for their onstage antics and raucous performances. Carving out a niche with their high energy, Flaming Lips-esque live show, the Monowhales quickly made a name for themselves in the local scene. Since their debut EP "HA!" was unveiled in 2014, the band has gone on to release three new singles and two music videos, as well as play in support of heavyweight acts such as FIDLAR, Electric Six, Hank and Cupcakes, and In-Flight Safety. Packing Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern for their last two releases, the Monowhales have also headlined bills at venues such as Lee's Palace, The Horseshoe Tavern, and The Silver Dollar Room.

Ginger Ale & The Monowhales released their first single “Out Of My Head” in 2013 to acclaim from UK’s Independent Music News (“Bands To Look Out For In 2014/Twenty Independent Canadian Acts”). Better known at the time for their barn-burning live performances than for their recordings, the band had already played stages such as The Horseshoe Tavern, The Silver Dollar Room, and PRIDE 2013. It wasn't until the release of their self-produced studio effort "HA!" that the Monowhales also began to receive attention for their recorded music.

In April 2015, Ginger Ale & The Monowhales' sold out Toronto venue The Smiling Buddha to celebrate the release of their single "Blue Balls". The track went on to be featured in The Main's Top 10 New Tracks This Week alongside Braids, Father John Misty, and De La Soul. Multiple sets at Canadian Music Week, headlining slots at Lee's Palace and The Silver Dollar Room, and performances supporting FIDLAR, Electric Six, Hank and Cupcakes, and In-Flight Safety were to follow.

The band's next release, a single/video entitled "Looking Simple", was shown at the Reel Indie Film Fest and celebrated with a sold-out show at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Riding high off one of their best shows to date, the band began work on their upcoming EP - "BANG". However, with demand for another show at an all time high, the band took a break from recording to release an only just finished song called "White Walls". Once again selling out the Horseshoe Tavern, the Monowhales established themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

With the EP complete and slated for release on October 14th, 2016, the band released their newest single/video - "Home". With over 200,000 views in the seven days, the song and video became an internet sensation that landed the Monowhales airtime on Global News, Sirius XM, and CP24, as well as write-ups by Notable.ca, 102.1 The Edge, and Kiss 92.5 and a direct mention from the mayor of Toronto himself - John Tory. With a tour of southern Ontario planned for the fall, the Monowhales are gearing up to hit the Horseshoe Tavern on October 14th for one more performance before getting out on the road.

PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Hau