Hometown: White Rock, BC
Label: Independent | Website: http://tommyalto.com
Tommy Alto is a math-pop band based in Vancouver and comprised of Thor Vanderkam (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Benji Klassen (lead guitar, vocals), Chris Young (bass, vocals), and Chartwell Kerr (drums, vocals).
Since the release of their debut EP Oceans \\ Carolina last year, the band has not showed any signs of slowing down in their musical endeavors. There is a texture to Tommy Alto’s music that is honest and instinctive, which is represented well on their upcoming release, Atlas \\ Patterson. From the beginning chords of “Mountain Top”, it is clear that Tommy Alto aims to please a wide range of listeners with an infusion of indie-pop and rock. Tracks like the effervescent “My Heart Is Bigger Than Yours” are sure to engage a live audience, with a catchy chorus that offers room for singing along.
Tommy Alto will be hitting the road this summer on a three-month long tour with 48 shows on the schedule. The band has an Indiegogo page set up to help fund the extensive Canada & Western US tour. If you’d like to contribute, you can do so here. The first show on their busy tour schedule will be an album release party at The Media Club on May 30th.
Atlas \\ Patterson will be released on June 3rd. The full list of Tommy Alto’s tour dates can be found on their website here.
