The Mission District - indie pop from Canada
The Mission District may be from Montreal, but their sound has a definite trans-Atlantic feel.
Lead singer and lyricist David Rancourt cites the likes of ’80s Brit Pop bands as The Cure, Tears For Fears, and Talk Talk as sources of inspiration, alongside such contemporary American pop outfits as Metro Station and The Get Up Kids.
Those influences can be detected in the ringing guitar, swirling keyboard sounds, and full vocal harmonies, a perfect frame for David’s melodic and plaintive voice and accessible yet smart lyrics. The sextet have blown away crowds as the opening act for the likes of The Bravery, Mobile, and Elbow, and now have a loyal base of fans in Canada.
Their album Youth Games was recorded with producer Matt DeMatteo (Hawksley Workman, Big Wreck, Mobile) and released independently online in May 2008.
Positive reviews from Perez Hilton, Cosmogirl Magazine, and a number of blogs furthered the excitement and support from a growing fan base. The group recently signed with Relentless Records/EMI to release a single in the UK and is currently working with Andy Green (Keane, The Feeling, Scouting For Girls).
Last night they played they received a good reception when they kicked off their UK mini tour supporting Simple Plan at the Carling Academy, Liverpool.
The Mission District UK Tour Dates:
Thursday, Nov. 27, 8:00pm – Carling Academy, Glasgow
Friday, Nov. 28, 6:00pm – Carling Academy, Birmingham
Saturday, Nov. 29, 7:30 pm – The Forum, London
7 comments so far
1 Nikola // Nov 27, 2008 at 1:32 am
I freakin Love This Band!!!!! <333
2 Relentless Records // Mar 25, 2009 at 11:47 am
The Mission District have 2 upcoming tour dates in Dublin.
17 April Dublin Academy 2 (over 18’s)
18 April Dublin Think Tank (all ages)
Be there!
3 Amy J // Jun 13, 2009 at 10:53 am
I wnet to see saving aimee at the 02 academy in newcastle, and I have to say, it was the first gig Iv’e been to where both of the support acts (the mission district and twenty twenty) were amazing! I even got to meet most of all of the bands afterwards. I the mission district come back up here I will be the first to buy tickets! xoxo
4 fruitcake // Jul 10, 2009 at 8:50 am
please please please come back to brighton you were soo awesome supporting eliott minor and i really want to see you guys again
pretty please come to brighton xx
i will be first to buy your tickets
5 Jemma // Jul 26, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Heey
You Guys Are Awesome You Should Do A Gig At O2 Academy In Newcastle Again It Would Be Great To See You’s Live Again I Love You’s Geet Loads (: xx
6 tanya_brighton // Oct 4, 2009 at 1:00 am
pleeeeeeease do a gig in brighton, you were sooo much better than Elliot Minor, i’ve got loads of my friends into your music, i’ll get loads of people to come see you
do a gig in brighton! 
x
7 Dave Jones // Oct 28, 2009 at 4:11 am
MSSION DISTRICT INTERVIEW ON THE KELLY ALEXANDER SHOW – Check out the interview with lead singer David Rancour as of Thursday, Oct 29 @ http://www.kellyalexandershow.com