Also known as LLF Years active 2006 (2006)–present Genre Alternative rock Members Ryan Malcolm | Genres Alternative rock Website lowlevelflight.com Origin Toronto, Canada (2006) | |
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Albums Through These Walls, Urgency Record labels Fontana North, Angeline Entertainment Similar Rex Goudie, Kalan Porter, Brian Melo, Gary Beals, Crash Parallel Profiles | ||
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Low Level Flight (also known as LLF) is a Canadian five-piece alternative rock band formed in 2006 in Toronto by Ryan Malcolm. LLF toured much of Canada, the US, Mexico and Asia in support of their debut album Urgency, which was produced by Mike Borkosky. The band had three top ten videos and two top 40 singles from the album. LLF spent much of 2009/2010 writing and recording their follow up album with acclaimed producer Gus van Go. The band is currently working on releasing their second album on Brave Rekords. With distribution through Fontana North. Past members include, Mike Vanderzand, Simon Vanderzand, Shaun Noronha and Ryan Gavel of No Warning. Noronha left the band after the birth of his son.
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Formation
Ryan Malcolm released his debut solo album, Home in 2003, which was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Pop Album in 2004. In 2006, he formed Low Level Flight.
Urgency (2007-09)
Low Level Flight released their debut album, Urgency on March 27, 2007. Three singles were released from the album: "Change for Me", "Say" and "Turnaround". "Say" was the highest charting single from the album, peaking at No. 22 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. All three songs were radio hits and all three corresponding videos hit number-one in Canada.
Earlier in 2006, LLF had embarked on their first tour of Canada to promote their debut record. They later toured Mexico and the United States.
In November 2007, LLF was named "CHUM Networks Emerging Artist". In December 2007, LLF were musical guests on the television show Canadian Idol alongside Hedley. They were invited to attend the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards.
In July 2008, LLF opened for Bon Jovi for the band's Canadian Festival Date. In 2009, the band signed a deal with the Times of India and released their album in India, which was followed by a short tour in the country.
LLF recently played with Interpol at Toronto's Sound Academy to a sold out crowd of 3000+.
Second album (2010-present)
LLF are currently working on their second album, and it was initially reported the album was due to be released in early 2010. However, during a live show on May 28, 2010, Malcolm stated the band was unsure of the specific date of release; just that it was coming out in 2010. Through These Walls was released May 3, 2011, seeing the band garner top ten video and top 30 single in its first week of release. The band flew to Europe for their first tour of the UK also that same release week. LLF will be playing festivals throughout Canada and Europe in the summer of 2011.
Band members
Songs
When Will I LearnUrgency · 2007
Change for MeUrgency · 2007
Cash MachineThrough These Walls · 2011