BAND BIOGRAPHY
Comprised of Evan van Ramshorst (guitar / vocals), Jon Capus (bass / vocals), and Bert McClure (drums), Mt. Rotterdam delivers a mix of powerful, high-energy, and poignant songs with something to say. Inspired by the songwriting of acts like Dan Mangan, Frightened Rabbit, and The Tragically Hip, their music evokes the wide-open prairies they call home while touching on issues of bigotry, late-stage capitalism, and mental health struggles. With a sound and stage presence that demands your attention, Mt. Rotterdam make sure you feel every bit of emotion they pour into every note.
Reviews:
"Mt Rotterdam comes out of Edmonton and seems to be a little disenchanted with the state of today’s music. Take a listen to the lyrics of their latest single, Static. There are days when I can really, really relate."
- Alan Cross, Music Journalist, Undiscovered Gem
"Songs are catchy and well written!...LOVE the interaction and the way [they] played to each other on the stage...[They] made people laugh and connected well with the crowd!"
- Dexter Twardzik, Towards Sick Productions, Medical Pilot
“The band has a solid sound, with solid musicianship, great vocals and well-crafted songs that have something to say. These songs are radio friendly and worthy of airplay, as they sound better than most of the music heard on today’s radio stations.”
– IndieVoice
“…Frontman Evan van Ramshorst transports the listener on a journey that feels both freeing, like an eagle soaring through the clouds, but at the same time caught in the grasp of something more sinister. An earnest and raw songwriter, Ramshorst grabs you by your ears but you can fill the tug on your heart just as strong.”
– GigCity
Une chanson à la sauce rock alternative aux penchants blues. La formule radiophonique de ce titre rempli d'intensité est propulsé par une interprétation lyrique débordante d'émotions. Un morceau accrocheur qui ne manque certainement pas de dynamisme!
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An alternative rock song with a bluesy edge. The radio-friendly formula of this intensity-filled track is propelled by a lyrical interpretation brimming with emotion. A catchy track that's certainly not lacking in dynamism!
“Static”, è una proposta, dove si possono apprezzare dinamiche coinvolgenti che esaltano il sound generale, generando di fatto vibrazioni intense che trasportano l’ascoltatore verso dimensioni piacevoli. Una proposta, che si rivela morbida ma allo stesso tempo leggermente energica. Con riff ridondanti che lasciano spazio ad intenti più corposi.
I Mt. Rotterdam, si muovono con naturalezza nel proprio ambiente musicale, senza annoiare l’ascolto, generando metriche fluide davvero azzeccate, riuscendo a dosare una mole di dinamica che regala concretezza ed un sound maturo quanto basta per farsi notare ed apprezzare.
Per gli amanti del genere , è sicuramente una buona proposta semplice, diretta che si lascia ascoltare sin dalle prime battute ed incuriosendo sempre di più, porta al finale con facilità e gradevolezza.