Monday 10 July 2023

Viridians

 

Viridians. Picture credit: ?


Viridians were an emo/progressive/post-rock band based out of my home city of Winnipeg, Canada. As far as I can tell, they were active until 2013 and issued an album (Dangerous Visions, Again) and an EP ([sp]arrows). Members were Zach Allard, Shane Patience, Neil Exell and Joseph Peloquin-Hopfner.

As they aren't together anymore, info is sparse on this band, however, what interested me is the current active projects of this band's members. Zach Allard is currently in a handful of my favorite bands in the city, which include Storyteller (with Dylan of Distances/Clipwing) and Fox Lake. Neil Exell and Shane Patience also happen to be in Fox Lake, with Shane also being an audio engineer and a former member of Distances with... Zach Allard! The local connections with this group of guys are insane and they continue to make great music in all of their projects.

Below are some links you can use if you'd like to listen to the Viridians' releases, and some of the guys' other projects which would be up your alley if you enjoy this style.

Viridians bandcamp 

Fox Lake Spotify (Zach/Neil/Shane) 

Distances Spotify (Zach/Shane) - INACTIVE

Storyteller Spotify (Zach)