Depression Era is a Toronto-based, alternative-electronic project formed by Andrew Hercules and Arthur Yeung. Moody soundscapes mix with intimate vocals and distressed beats to form the duo’s bold, but notably pop-oriented sound.
Name: Depression Era
Genre: Electronic; a fan described us as early Nine Inch Nails meets Depeche Mode
Founded: 2013
# of Albums: 1
Latest Release: “Vol. 1”
Latest Single:
In a Glass Elevator – https://depressionera.bandcamp.com/track/in-a-glass-elevator
Latest Video:
Favourite Restaurant:
Favourite band as a teenager:
Yanni
Favourite band now:
Chet Baker
Guilty Pleasure Song:
“Rush Rush” by Paula Abdul
Live Show Ritual:
Change into white pants
Favourite local artist:
Phèdre
Sneaky Dees nachos, pasta from Terroni or a superfood salad from Fresh?
Sneaky Dees’ 2-4-1 steak fajitas stuffed with strands of Terroni’s parpaddelle and Fresh’s phyto salad and crushed quinoa onion rings
Queen or College St?
Dundas St West, please
Trinity Bellwoods or Highpark, Riverdale or Kew Gardens?
Trinity Bellwoods on a weekday, Riverdale in the daylight
EP or LP?
EP!
Early bird or night owl?
Night Eagle
Road or studio?
Road warriors forever
Swiss Chalet or Roti?
Roti
Where can we follow you?
Twitter/Instagram: DepressionEraTO
Any shows or albums coming up?
Jan 19 – as part of AUTOMATES’ Massages By Strangers presented by DesignTO featuring massages + Depression Era, Phèdre, Korea Town Acid and WeTurnToRed
