At this stage, it's not clear what LIFTKIT is or might be. The band originating
                          from Ottawa, Canada is comprised of four musicians: Josh Dunham-Bass,
                          Simon Evans-Drums, Helder Mendonca-Guitars & Sounds, and Jim Schryburt-Vocals,
                          Etc. "It's too soon to explain or comprehend our sound," says singer and lyricist Jim,
                          "and that's cool with me--labels are for canned foods and music critics." Despite the
                          ambiguity surrounding the sound, this much is evident...energy, emotion and
                          aggression are cornerstones in the writing process. "To satisfyand humor the
                          curious, I guess I'd describe our sound as Alterna-Pop-Core," maintains guitarist
                          Helder, "but that could change anytime."

                            The band itself formed in February 1998, and have continued to write and rehearse new
                          material for future releases and energetic live performances. The four members bring
                          experience to LIFTKIT from former projects such as, COMA LODGE, LOVE & BODY
                          PARTS, and MONSTERS EXIST, providing the band with a 'pre established' following.

   LIFTKIT was the brainchild of originating members Jim and Helder. "I was singing in a
band called COMA LODGE for about two years until I realized we were
content in waiting to be 'discovered'," quips Jim. "We released a CD and played some
good shows, but as a whole the band lacked motivation to get recognized and
take things to another level. Making music is only half the battle--you have
to sell the band as well."

    As for the rhythm section, Josh is the lone 'yankee' of the band. "I grew up in
Aiken, S.C. and moved to Ottawa in 1995", recalls the bass player. "I was 19 when
my parents moved here so it was an adjustment. The beer is soooo much better here!"
Josh quickly introduced himself to the local scene in Ottawa by joining an assortment
of garage bands and frequenting 'Indie' events where he met Simon - a drummer
originally from Victoria, B.C.

    "I met Josh at a music/A&R workshop in 1996," states Simon, "and his accent was pretty
thick so I thought he was funny to listen to." The two tried to form bands during the
next 2 yearsbut nothing serious panned out. "I guess the bands that influenced us were
incorporatedin our sound which led to our downfall," says Josh. "I was into BODYJAR,
FARSIDE, and just 'in your face' aggressive pop, and Simon seemed to be the
only guy who liked that shit at the time."

    Simon played drums for MONSTERS EXIST - an interesting outfit from
Vancouver, B.C. "The band was only around for a year but we had some awesome
shows", recalls Simon. "We added a touch of Techno, like Speed Garage and Trip-Hop
to our already 'jagged' Hard-core sound, so it made for an interesting mix. When I moved
to Ottawa I told friends about this great band from Vancouver called SPARKMARKER
that I used to see at clubs, only to find out the band originated here in Ottawa
years ago....that'swhen I realized there's definitely something refreshingly weird
and 'jonesy' in the water here.

    The final piece of the puzzle was secured at a LOVE & BODY PARTS show at a club
called Zaphod Beeblebrox. "I met Josh and Simon the night we opened for ARTIFICIAL
JOY CLUB," says guitarist Helder. "Originally, they asked me if I knew how to play guitar
because I played bass in LOVE & BODY PARTS, but they liked the style of
music I played. I told them  this band was a side project and that my main project
was playing guitar and recording demos with a singer (Jim) - all we needed
was a rhythm section."

.....LIFTKIT was formed.

    The band reflects an emotional heaviness through overtones of aggressive pop in the music
being being churned out.
With influences such as: QUICKSAND, DEFTONES, EMPIRION, FAITH NO MORE,
FOO FIGHTERS, DUBSTAR, FARSIDE, THE SMITHS, PLACEBO, FACE TO FACE,
STEREOLAB and MOBY, it's clear LIFTKIT is a diverse and interesting 'hive'.

    Choosing to make waves via underground and independent waters, LIFTKIT and their
'Alterna-Pop-Core' sound, intend to blend a wide variety of influences and styles, and offer
something dense and intense to club-goers and listeners.

 "No kind of sensation is keener and more active than that of pain; its impressions are unmistakable."
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