Gunner and Smith has released Their sophomore full-length album, Byzantium.
The album was be released on Sept. 22 2017 along with a Canadian tour.
“The music of Gunner and Smith is a collection of fiery elements, blending searing guitars, brawny rhythms and distinct folk-family vocals,” officials say.
“But on Byzantium, the group’s second full-length album, the songs simmer and seethe with a newfound brooding energy that looks at the darker sides of love, loss and humanity.”
Gunner and Smith considers this album their indie folk/rock, post-David Bowie blues.
Geoff Smith, self declared history nerd with a master’s degree in religious history, is the songwriter and band founder who wrote this album.
The album title, Byzantium, is a real place. It’s a besieged ancient empire centred in Constantinople (modern day Istanbul).
The album hints at the endless cycles of war and waste that plague humanity, officials say. “While the themes are seemingly grim, the music keeps the mood buoyant.”
Tour
Bookended with full band shows at home in Saskatoon, the tour is a combination of big shows with volume, 100% originals, and a lot of energy, and more stripped down, intimate, solo/duo shows with around 75% originals and 25% covers
Local dates include: Oct. 21 in Rockwood, at Chompin’ At The Bit – Solo/duo (2pm).
