Writing a bio is stupid. Most people don’t care how a band is formed. People just want to know the important things like, “Where can I see the band live, and where can I download their music for free?”. However, there may be that odd person out there (maybe you?!) who’s interested in knowing the Fairmounts’ background. So here it is, quick and dirty:

Mikey from the band ‘Inner City Surfers’ writes 7 songs in his bedroom, all about girls. Shortly after that, he calls long-time friend Simon Head from the band ‘Four Square’ who owns and operates Insight Recordings. Since there is no band, Mikey and Simon play all the instruments. Of the 7 songs, 2 are good, 3 are OK, 1 is tolerable, and 1 makes me cringe. The album is titled ‘Unfinished Business’, and released on CD only.

After taking a little time off so they can re-record the ‘Sports’ album by Huey Lewis and the News in its entirety, Mikey and Simon decide to play the Fairmounts songs live, which means more players are needed. Phil Page from ‘The Downbelows’ steps in on bass guitar, and eventually Andrew McMullen from ‘Flashlight Brown’ sits in behind the drums. The band is formed.

Work on the first full-length begins in early 2012. By April, the band is in the studio and laying down 12 songs for the first album ‘Kiddo’. It’s released on CD by Infested Records, and released on vinyl by Clearview Records.

The band is asked to contribute the song ‘Solitude’ for the Methadones tribute album ‘A Tribute To The Methadones, Sorry To Keep You Waiting’ released on CD-only by Infested Records.

Then, back in the studio to record 2 songs for a 7″ split titled ‘Kicked Off Queen’ with local Toronto punk rockers ‘Plan 37′. The album is released through Merman Records on vinyl with a download code, including the smash hits ‘Volcano Boy’ and ‘Kicked Off Queen’.

That pretty much brings us up to date….I’m sure there’s much more, but I’m starting to bore myself!!