‘Steady State’
24th March 2009
When BIGIDEAS was conceived by four friends in the summer of 2005, their vision was simple; create a fresh new spin on the music they loved, and perform it live to as many people as they could. Built upon driving rhythms and sprawling soundscapes, the band forged a sound which was familiar to their audience but distinct.
In 2005 the band was approached by Toronto producer Brian Moncarz (Pilate Speed, The Junction) and together in 2006 they would complete their first EP entitled "The Great Escape". In June 2007, BIGIDEAS was chosen as one of twelve finalist for the Virgin Mobile Canadian Contraband Contest. After their videos received over a million votes on the internet, the band was chosen as runner-up.
In March of 2007, BIGIDEAS re-entered the studio, only this time acting as producer with the help of good friend and Audio Engineer Andrew Noakowski. Over the span of two years, tracks were built up and painfully stripped down as the quest for their perfect studio album was underway. Upon hearing one of the bands lead tracks from the album, senior mixing/mastering engineer Stephen Stepanic (Pilot Speed, Major Maker, Destiny’s Child) was brought onboard to carefully mix and craft Steady State. The final touch would be done by no other then one of Canada’s foremost mastering engineers João Carvalho (Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, Hawksley Workman).
Now, with a brand new album under their wings, the band is brimming with confidence and ready to take on the national and international music scene. Based in Toronto, Canada, BIGIDEAS is Bob Mills (vocals, keyboards), Daniel Truderung (guitars), Michael Deacon (bass) and David Yoon (drums, percussion).
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