Light Company

Light Company – The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors

EP Review

It’s not that often that you hear Peterborough, Ontario mentioned when discussing up and coming music. However, the sound of post-rock band Light Company would be hard to ignore no matter what city they chose to be based out of.

The quartet consisting of Michael Langiewicz (Vocals & Guitar), Adam Langiewicz (Percussion & Backing Vocals), Lukas Wojcicki (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Shayne Ernst (Guitars & Backing Vocals) is spread over four cities and two provinces but despite their separation has maintained a roster of shows and have pulled together quite the impressive debut EP. Quite the feat for a band that lives together let alone one with its members living kilometers apart.

The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors is a well-oiled combination of technical musicianship and poetic lyric writing. While the EP isn’t your typical post-rock listening it incorporates many elements characteristic to the genre. The five-song EP, though short, isn’t short of compelling rhythms or textures that at times hypnotize the listener. The juxtaposition of the technical and ambient elements of this EP is definitely something worthy of note as well. Altogether this release is extremely well balanced. Never did this listener feel as if the music was overly complex or too simple. It straddled that beautiful middle line that great music inhabits.

Nevertheless, what separates Light Company from the pack is their ability to elevate the story-telling quality of the post-rock genre with their incorporation of vocals and lyric. A component that is not typical of the post-rock genre, which is generally instrument heavy and devoid of vocals.

The group hopes to bring post-rock to a wider audience and this element is what puts that goal in reach for Light Company. The listener isn’t solely entranced by the textures and tonal qualities of the music but also by the almost story-telling lyrics. Langiewicz’s vocals compliment the music beautifully never overpowering the instrumentation. It’s hard for me to even speak of the vocals as a separate element because it comes off so seamlessly when paired with the music.

I hope this is only the first of what we see from Light Company because this band may be giving a well-deserved voice to the post-rock genre.

If you’d like to lend an ear to Light Company or get a hold of their debut EP check out the links below.

http://lightcompany.bandcamp.com/

http://soundcloud.com/lightcompany

https://www.facebook.com/lightcompany - Hear First

Light Company – The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors

EP Review

It’s not that often that you hear Peterborough, Ontario mentioned when discussing up and coming music. However, the sound of post-rock band Light Company would be hard to ignore no matter what city they chose to be based out of.

The quartet consisting of Michael Langiewicz (Vocals & Guitar), Adam Langiewicz (Percussion & Backing Vocals), Lukas Wojcicki (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Shayne Ernst (Guitars & Backing Vocals) is spread over four cities and two provinces but despite their separation has maintained a roster of shows and have pulled together quite the impressive debut EP. Quite the feat for a band that lives together let alone one with its members living kilometers apart.

The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors is a well-oiled combination of technical musicianship and poetic lyric writing. While the EP isn’t your typical post-rock listening it incorporates many elements characteristic to the genre. The five-song EP, though short, isn’t short of compelling rhythms or textures that at times hypnotize the listener. The juxtaposition of the technical and ambient elements of this EP is definitely something worthy of note as well. Altogether this release is extremely well balanced. Never did this listener feel as if the music was overly complex or too simple. It straddled that beautiful middle line that great music inhabits.

Nevertheless, what separates Light Company from the pack is their ability to elevate the story-telling quality of the post-rock genre with their incorporation of vocals and lyric. A component that is not typical of the post-rock genre, which is generally instrument heavy and devoid of vocals.

The group hopes to bring post-rock to a wider audience and this element is what puts that goal in reach for Light Company. The listener isn’t solely entranced by the textures and tonal qualities of the music but also by the almost story-telling lyrics. Langiewicz’s vocals compliment the music beautifully never overpowering the instrumentation. It’s hard for me to even speak of the vocals as a separate element because it comes off so seamlessly when paired with the music.

I hope this is only the first of what we see from Light Company because this band may be giving a well-deserved voice to the post-rock genre.

If you’d like to lend an ear to Light Company or get a hold of their debut EP check out the links below.

http://lightcompany.bandcamp.com/

http://soundcloud.com/lightcompany

https://www.facebook.com/lightcompany - Hear First

Ok, so you’re about to release your EP The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors very shortly… I myself am eager to hear it. What has you guys most excited in releasing these songs?

(Michael) Well, there’s a lot to be excited about! We’re excited for people to hear the album that we’ve put so much time, money and effort into. We’ve been perfecting these songs for many years now – many of them were in their beginnings before Light Company was even a band.

We’re also really excited to be able to say ‘Hey, this is our EP – this is what we sound like.’ For the first two years all we had were live videos and really terrible basement recordings to represent our material. Now that we’ve finally put a proper EP together we have something to be proud of when we’re sharing it with our fans, friends and family.

When I was at one of your recent shows, it had been a while since I’d been around post-rock music; I had forgotten the power it holds. All music has power, but there’s a particular strength in this style. What drew you to play this kind of music?

(Michael) Post-rock changed our lives. And yes, you’re absolutely right – it has a power that’s so immense compared to other genres. The songs are a journey; they have a beginning, middle and end, much like a story – and we write around that structure. A lot of our music is inspired by literature and the best way we can express that is through post-rock. A song can be completely still one second and then all of the sudden dissipate into absolute chaos. So it allows us to put all of our energy into our stage performances – we’d never want to be caught standing still for an entire set.

(Lukas) Personally, my taste in music gravitates toward the aggressive & abrasive. That being said, my musical training was entirely classical. So post-rock serves as a perfect median between the two worlds – it allows me to explore everything I love and know about music.

I love how you say the music is inspired so much by literature – words, which most people wouldn’t link to this style of music. It just shows how connected art & emotion are. Are there particular challenges in being an up & coming post-rock band, or do you think it’s the same challenges for any band despite their genre?

(Michael) Wow, good question! I think every up & coming band has its challenges, but I do believe that post-rock bands have quite a hill to climb. Being a genre not generally including lyrics or vocals – it’s hard to forge a connection with an audience accustomed to singing along to their favourite songs. That being said, we include vocals in our music for that very reason. No disrespect intended, but a lot of our favourite post-rock bands have released 3 records yet still only manage to attract a crowd of 20 people at some gigs, so we’d like to bring post-rock to a larger audience by combining elements of the many genres that inspire us. We hope to do that.



What do you think are the factors that made more well-known post-rock bands (like Explosions in the Sky) able to break thru to those larger audiences? What do you think those bands possessed that took them over that line – was it luck or was it something else?

(Michael) Another amazing question…I think in the case of Explosions in the Sky, they can be considered pioneers of the genre, so I believe they were successful because people hadn’t heard such a sound before. Obviously luck has a lot to do with it, but you can’t discredit the fact that they are genuine, honest musicians & people – we learn a lot from them.

Besides literature, what other influences do you have (musically or otherwise) that your fans might be surprised by?

(Lukas) Metal, specifically hardcore. Our music may not reflect that directly, but bands like Every Time I Die, The Chariot and Pianos Become the Teeth inspire me to pick up the guitar and write in the first place.

(Michael) Being in four different cities also lends itself to our diverse inspiration… Montreal, Toronto, Peterborough and Ennismore each have their own aura & personality, and we feed off of that directly. Each city brings a different energy, and we combine those as best as we can.

What do you think is the key to building up a fanbase & capturing people’s interest in a time where we have so much to sift thru and so many distractions?

(Michael) Honestly, I think the key is just being genuine and never giving up, as cliché as it sounds. We try and be the best people we can be day to day, and we hope that our music reflects that. Of course you have to be on top of every social media platform that exists, but like you said that can get overwhelming and distracting. Music means the world to us. We appreciate everyone who cares about us, and we’re willing to dedicate our lives to this. Being a post-rock/alternative band, we understand the hill that we have to climb.

I think that’s a really great answer, because often it’s the simple things that get overlooked, but actually go the furthest. So last question – what is the best thing about being a musician?

(Lukas) I get to hang out with my best friends, travel the country, meet other wonderful musicians, play in front of crowds who groove to what I do – and I get to call that a job!

(Michael) My answer exactly. And getting to meet all kinds of people, such as yourself!

That’s what’s I love best about my job too! Guys, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me tonight – we’ll see you real soon.

Our pleasure. Thank you so much! ? - Music Inkorporated

When it comes to post-rock music, there are several relatively distinct styles which bands tend to focus on. First, there is the percussion-driven and math-rock influenced approach, evident in the music of bands like Toe. This approach typically positions the drum set as the instrumental focal point while guitars and vocal melodies are used to relay and reinforce ideas rather than to lead the music foreword. This style differs from math rock in that it retains the post-rock essence of composition-type song writing incorporating mood and feeling development. Then, there is the approach of bands like Explosions in the Sky who, while retaining post-rock forms, focus primarily on multi-instrumental mood development and intense, emotionally cathartic releases within the composition framework. The third style I’ll identify for the purposes of this review is the emo/screamo leaning approach that combines post-rock, prog-rock, and heavily sentimental melodic mood-crafting. A great example is the Appleseed Cast’s breathtaking album entitled Sagarmatha.

Apparently familiar with all of these styles and more, Canadian post-rockers Light Company have released their debut EP The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors on April 16th this year. The EP is, to say the least, an impressive first achievement for the group. Hitting on many styles of post-rock, Light Company sounds like a band with an incredible amount of raw potential energy and The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors is an introductory chapter into the band’s search for a sound to call their own. Hailing from Peterborough, Ontario, the band consists of guitarist/vocalist Michael Langiewicz, percussionist/vocalist Adam Langiewicz, bassist/vocalist Lukas Wojcicki, and guitarist/vocalist Shayne Ernst. According to their own description, “Three years in the making, The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors is a thunderous debut from a young band looking to establish their presence among the Canadian post-rock scene that includes the likes of Do Make Say Think, Thee Silver Mt. Zion and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.”

The EP kicks off with “Giants & Hammers,” a percussion-driven post-rock tune combining elements of prog-rock and even screamo. Solid drum-set work during the verse sets the post-rock vibe supported by guitar and bass. The pre-chorus section leans towards screamo influences, very effectively layering the intensity before the satisfyingly heavy chorus. Next, the title track “The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors” is an absolute stand-out. Starting out with basic post-rock, the percussion steers the song form while the electric guitar rides the upper-register playing repetitive lines and hitting the chord changes minimally as a synth would. The lyrics and title metaphor meld perfectly with the introspective post-rock vibe creating imagery of solitude culminating in the underwater themed breakdown section. Then, the band’s incredible raw potential is demonstrated with a dramatic rise in energy and intensity as the music bursts through the surface of the water into an emotional catharsis reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky but arguably even more unrefined and sincere in design. Majestic waves of cymbal crashes and guitar create an emotionally purifying wall of sound. This is what the genre is all about!

Another stand-out track on the EP is “The Cellist of Sarajevo.” Beginning with reverb-laden vocal harmonies sounding a bit like Fleet Foxes, the track slowly smooths out with harmonizing electric guitar tingles and introspective melody, again adding to the coherence of the record’s themes. About four minuets in, an upbeat melody carried by a fuzzy electric guitar cuts through the fog like a knife leading up to a dramatic tempo change. Again, the band displays its formidable raw energy and ends the tune powerfully. They even cleverly left about 30 seconds of silence at the end of the track, presumably for reflection.
While Light Company’s inherent energy is stunning, the overall song writing in The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors is pretty mediocre. Melodies aren’t too thought out, and chord changes are a bit on the dull side of minimal. The final track “Echoes of Home,” is a good example, relying too heavily on delay to create melody. The powerful moments of the EP, although grand, also fall victim to simplicity, and the group could benefit immensely from spending a bit more time constructing melody and song form. However, if you are a fan of the post-rock family of genres, Light Company is absolutely a band to watch. The band’s energy combined with their eclectic styles show us that the young musicians are searching for their sound, and when they find it, there is no doubt it will be extraordinary.

Track List:
1. Giants & Hammers
2. The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors
3. Each to a Grain
4. The Cellist of Sarajevo
4. Echoes of Home - In Your Speakers

Ok, so you’re about to release your EP The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors very shortly… I myself am eager to hear it. What has you guys most excited in releasing these songs?

(Michael) Well, there’s a lot to be excited about! We’re excited for people to hear the album that we’ve put so much time, money and effort into. We’ve been perfecting these songs for many years now – many of them were in their beginnings before Light Company was even a band.

We’re also really excited to be able to say ‘Hey, this is our EP – this is what we sound like.’ For the first two years all we had were live videos and really terrible basement recordings to represent our material. Now that we’ve finally put a proper EP together we have something to be proud of when we’re sharing it with our fans, friends and family.



When I was at one of your recent shows, it had been a while since I’d been around post-rock music; I had forgotten the power it holds. All music has power, but there’s a particular strength in this style. What drew you to play this kind of music?

(Michael) Post-rock changed our lives. And yes, you’re absolutely right – it has a power that’s so immense compared to other genres. The songs are a journey; they have a beginning, middle and end, much like a story – and we write around that structure. A lot of our music is inspired by literature and the best way we can express that is through post-rock. A song can be completely still one second and then all of the sudden dissipate into absolute chaos. So it allows us to put all of our energy into our stage performances – we’d never want to be caught standing still for an entire set.

(Lukas) Personally, my taste in music gravitates toward the aggressive & abrasive. That being said, my musical training was entirely classical. So post-rock serves as a perfect median between the two worlds – it allows me to explore everything I love and know about music.

I love how you say the music is inspired so much by literature – words, which most people wouldn’t link to this style of music. It just shows how connected art & emotion are. Are there particular challenges in being an up & coming post-rock band, or do you think it’s the same challenges for any band despite their genre?

(Michael) Wow, good question! I think every up & coming band has its challenges, but I do believe that post-rock bands have quite a hill to climb. Being a genre not generally including lyrics or vocals – it’s hard to forge a connection with an audience accustomed to singing along to their favourite songs. That being said, we include vocals in our music for that very reason. No disrespect intended, but a lot of our favourite post-rock bands have released 3 records yet still only manage to attract a crowd of 20 people at some gigs, so we’d like to bring post-rock to a larger audience by combining elements of the many genres that inspire us. We hope to do that.



What do you think are the factors that made more well-known post-rock bands (like Explosions in the Sky) able to break thru to those larger audiences? What do you think those bands possessed that took them over that line – was it luck or was it something else?

(Michael) Another amazing question…I think in the case of Explosions in the Sky, they can be considered pioneers of the genre, so I believe they were successful because people hadn’t heard such a sound before. Obviously luck has a lot to do with it, but you can’t discredit the fact that they are genuine, honest musicians & people – we learn a lot from them.

Besides literature, what other influences do you have (musically or otherwise) that your fans might be surprised by?

(Lukas) Metal, specifically hardcore. Our music may not reflect that directly, but bands like Every Time I Die, The Chariot and Pianos Become the Teeth inspire me to pick up the guitar and write in the first place.

(Michael) Being in four different cities also lends itself to our diverse inspiration… Montreal, Toronto, Peterborough and Ennismore each have their own aura & personality, and we feed off of that directly. Each city brings a different energy, and we combine those as best as we can.

What do you think is the key to building up a fanbase & capturing people’s interest in a time where we have so much to sift thru and so many distractions?

(Michael) Honestly, I think the key is just being genuine and never giving up, as cliché as it sounds. We try and be the best people we can be day to day, and we hope that our music reflects that. Of course you have to be on top of every social media platform that exists, but like you said that can get overwhelming and distracting. Music means the world to us. We appreciate everyone who cares about us, and we’re willing to dedicate our lives to this. Being a post-rock/alternative band, we understand the hill that we have to climb.

I think that’s a really great answer, because often it’s the simple things that get overlooked, but actually go the furthest. So last question – what is the best thing about being a musician?

(Lukas) I get to hang out with my best friends, travel the country, meet other wonderful musicians, play in front of crowds who groove to what I do – and I get to call that a job!

(Michael) My answer exactly. And getting to meet all kinds of people, such as yourself!

That’s what’s I love best about my job too! Guys, thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me tonight – we’ll see you real soon.

Our pleasure. Thank you so much! ? - Music Inkorporated

I do venture outside the realm of pop music quite often and it isn't necessarily always to Synth world. Growing up, my musical taste started off in the New Wave category and as I got older, that genre moved into Alternative and now sits somewhere in the Prog Rock/Emo/Indie genre. I have always loved the sound of a full band with lead guitar, bass and drums. It doesn't have to be all computer generated for me to get on board and this new band from Peterborough, Ontario makes me remember just how much I love quality rock music.

Light Company is a quartet made up of Michael Langiewicz (Vocals & Guitar), Adam Langiewicz (Percussion & Backing Vocals), Lukas Wojcicki (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Shayne Ernst (Guitars & Backing Vocals). Living in different cities would make rehearsal hard enough, but when all four members live in 2 separate provinces - you can only imagine how that can increase the difficulty level.

When I talk about Pop music, it's very easy for me to talk about how the songs are structured and how they make me feel and things like that but when you shift from one genre to another, I'm still capable but it is a bit more challenging especially when you start adding heavier guitar riffs and more prolific lyrics. I guess when it's all broken down; they have the same basic building blocks but what Light Company has done (more so than other artists I've reviewed) have crafted tracks that showcase their innumerable skills for layering sound and creating an ambiance and atmosphere that you easily get caught up in. It's more than a simple three chord progression. It's depth and a breadth of motion that is far greater than a simple debut EP.

The music these men have created is mature and full of insight far greater than their time together. When you listen to the album, you can hear a trust level between the four of them that lets you know they have no fear in the direction they are moving in. The songs are have such a mutable quality and as you are going along with them, they move and bend and shift and what you're left with is something different than when you started. I think the quote about the journey not being about the destination but the actual trip along the way sums up what they've created. If you allow yourself the opportunity and close your eyes, the trip they've given you the road map for is well worth the time.

As an opening track, "Giants & Hammers" starts the album off with a showcase of technical precision that makes you step back and say, "Oh, It's gonna be like this- huh?" Michael shows incredible restraint in his voice as it punctuates the backing track while the guitars create this space for the song to live in that gives it qualities of hard and soft in perfect balance. It's moody and melodic at the same time without coming off as pretentious.

The title track, "The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors" opens up a bit more with more of that ambient feeling that is perfectly balanced by a fully realized atmospheric track. This mid-tempo track has a slow burn quality to it that just makes it easy to listen to. It's accessible and has an awesome breakdown around the middle eight that leads the track into organized chaos.

"Each To A Grain" is the next track that was previously released as a single and the guitar work on this track is so great. It does remind me a little of Two Door Cinema Club a bit but that's in no way a negative. I love how this track seemingly has an obvious beginning, middle and end. It rises and builds on it's own and has it's own conclusion as well. Like any good bit of storytelling, this track stands easily on it's own merit.

I've been talking about this overall sense of melody and how the sound fills up the space and what they've done on "The Cellist of Sarajevo" is just their way of showing off and saying, "You want to be transported to a new place, we can do that". This song is just so big and if I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be this one. It has a life of it's own and just continues to grow as the track progresses.

Wrapping up the EP is the instrumental track, "Echos of Home", an evocative song that just leaves you satisfied but needing something more. It's a bit of a cliffhanger but you are at peace by the time it winds down. This song is certainly the right way at doing things because it wraps the album up beautifully. It's simple and it's succinct but you still have all the elemental prowess that has carried you to this point.

I have to give it up to Mitch Girio at Slaughterhouse754 in Toronto, Ontario for an amazing job at refining and honing the sound. I look forward to more releases from these guys and can't wait to see what they have in store. If you like Two Door Cinema Club, these guys are going to give you everything you need.

The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors will be availble April 16, 2013 on Light Company's BandCamp. Buy it when it comes out. It's totally worth it. - Pop, Rinse, Repeat

The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors (Slaughterhouse754; 2013)

Light Company’s five-track debut EP is nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster.

Hailing from Peterborough, Ont. the four-piece post-rock band generates a blend of bombastic soundscapes that surge and fade relentlessly. Their songs range from a breathy Sigur Rós-esque intro to a colourfully-layered instrumental track reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky.

The track “The Boy Who Sat on Ocean Floors” is like an endless daydreaming journey that ends drastically with a cataclysmic wave of what can only be described as a euphoric burst of organized chaos.

Unlike the track, “Giants & Hammers”, where vocal harmonies are weaker, “Each to a Grain” is one of the strongest pieces on the EP, leading with clear guitar sounds, a wide range of vocal harmonies, hypnotizing bass lines and infectious drum beats.

Even though you may not get hooked the first time you listen to it, chances are you’ll quickly find yourself subconsciously ditching your homework to go back to take another listen.



8/10

Trial track: “The Cellist of Sarajevo” - The Concordian

I was equally impressed with Light Company. Not only did they have a strong set of songs, but their performance was highly energetic with lot’s of interaction between the band members. Their set was very entertaining from start to finish. Take a listen to a couple tracks. They will be releasing a full album later this spring. I can’t wait to hear it. Hopefully they will be back in Ottawa again before too long! - Spotlight Ottawa

I was equally impressed with Light Company. Not only did they have a strong set of songs, but their performance was highly energetic with lot’s of interaction between the band members. Their set was very entertaining from start to finish. Take a listen to a couple tracks. They will be releasing a full album later this spring. I can’t wait to hear it. Hopefully they will be back in Ottawa again before too long! - Spotlight Ottawa

Not many Canadian bands have had this type of exposure before even having released a debut EP. Light Company has toured throughout Peterborough, Toronto and Oshawa and have recently booked six new shows, including one in Montreal.

The alternative/post-rock band of four from Peterborough, Ont. was founded in September 2010 by vocalist/guitarist Michael. - The Concordian

New Music Canada: Light Company
With members in two provinces, these post-rockers are bound like glue
By Jenna Monney-Lupert / January 15, 2013 / Music 0 Comments
Not many Canadian bands have had this type of exposure before even having released a debut EP. Light Company has toured throughout Peterborough, Toronto and Oshawa and have recently booked six new shows, including one in Montreal.

The alternative/post-rock band of four from Peterborough, Ont. was founded in September 2010 by vocalist/guitarist Michael


Light Company will be performing at Casa del Popolo/Sala Rossa (4873 St. Laurent Blvd.) as part of the Peace by P.E.A.C.E Montreal annual Benefit Show on Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Press photo.
Langiewicz, who has always been excited about the prospect of playing in a legitimate band with his brother Adam, as opposed to jamming in their basement.

“When I began Light Company, I didn’t have a clear idea of where I wanted the project to go, but I knew I wanted to dabble in the genre of post-rock,” said Michael, a Concordia communications student.

The name Light Company was inspired from the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, which follows an American platoon called “Easy Company” through their European campaign.

“The unity of Easy Company was truly inspiring for me and I really wanted to build a band off of the same brotherhood a company of soldiers have,” admitted Michael.

After having picked up their third member, bassist/vocalist Lukas Wojcicki, through a mutual friend, the trio began writing songs in November 2010. However, things slowly began to fall apart after Wojcicki moved to Toronto and Michael to Montreal.

After a year-long hiatus, the band decided to give it another go, and in December 2011, they recruited guitarist and vocalist Shayne Ernst.

“It was the greatest thing that could’ve happened,” said Michael. “For the first time, I was able to put a lot more time and energy into writing interesting vocal melodies and our sound began evolving in a very positive way.”

With musical inspirations stemming from Explosions in the Sky, Sigur Ros, M83 and We Were Promised Jetpacks—to name a few—Light Company creates original music that is emotionally driven.

“Our ideas are born from the emotions we feel in that certain moment when the song’s being written,” said percussionist Adam.

However, that wasn’t the case for the band’s first single “Each to a Grain” which, strangely enough, was inspired by ants.

“I was sitting under a tree, reading a book and got distracted observing a colony of ants,” recalled Michael, who wrote the song in high school. “I know they may be super lame, but the complexity of their work caught my attention and I thought it could be a cool thing to write about.”

Light Company is broken down by instrument and can be categorized into a multitude of genres including ambient, rock, metal, post-rock and more recently, elements of pop.

“With all these elements combined, we strive to make post-rock more accessible to a larger crowd by creating a new soundscape for the listener by including evolving styles of music,” explained Adam.

One of the biggest challenges plaguing the band, however, is the fact that three band members are living across Ontario, while one is located in Montreal.

“We’re essentially in a long distance relationship,” said Wojcicki. “It’s a bit hard to keep momentum moving forward living in four separate cities, but I think it’s a challenge that is slowly dissipating.”

When it comes to songwriting, Adam says the band tends to write the inner workings of their songs individually and then send their ideas to each other in audio files. After everyone has a rough idea of where they want the song to go, the group gets together to jam it out.

When you’re a band that’s trying to break out onto the scene, getting people to listen to your music isn’t always easy.

“Constant badgering of our family and friends to listen to our tunes is how we started, but luckily enough, we’ve collected a base of fans already willing to advertise our songs to their friends as well,” said Adam.

Despite the challenges, the band members are looking forward.

“I think I speak for everyone when I say we want to make this band the rest of our lives,” said Michael. “We’ve got our sights set on success. We want to be able to play festival circuits, headline our own tours and play tent stages. I can’t stress how much we want to do this.”

“If we could inspire anyone to follow their dream in music, I think we’re on the right path,” said Adam.

With their debut EP The Boy Who Sat On Ocean Floors still in the works, Light Company is hoping it will be made available online in both digital and hard copies by late February or March.

Light Company will be performing at Casa del Popolo/Sala Rossa (4873 St. Laurent Blvd.) as part of the Peace by P.E.A.C.E Montreal annual Benefit Show on Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $10. - The Concordian

Remember my interview with Trees? Well now is your chance to catch them live! The guys are playing The Rainbow on Tuesday, February 26th. They’ll be joined by Light Company (Peterborough) and Viljo (Montreal).

Doors are at 8pm and tickets are only $7. Come check them out! - Spotlight Ottawa

Ambient-rock quartet Light Company, composed of brothers Michael and Adam Langiewicz, Lukas Wojicki, and Shayne Ernst, have taken some time off their short break in order to play a couple of shows, with the last one being held in Montreal. The place is Barfly on St Laurent, and the date is March 1st at 9 PM. Playing along with them will be their Ottawa friends in Trees, and Montreal-based indie rock band VILJO.

In case you've never seen Light Company perform, below is a short clip by Amelia Robitaille from the Peterborough/Montreal band's performance at the Peace by Peace Charity Concert last January. The guys are bound to prove as much energy and dynamism, if not more, next Friday night. Don't miss out!

Also, find out more on Light Company through our editor's fall picks, where a breakdown on their single "Each To A Grain" is featured.

For more information, check out the event page here. - Indecent Xposure

3. LIGHT COMPANY - "Each To A Grain" (single)

"Build me a home here, build it on the sand, keep it out of contact, away from modern men", states lead singer Michael Langiewicz in LIGHT COMPANY's epiphaneous single "Each To A Grain". This up-and-coming band, formed in Peterborough, Ontario, hold a specifically hard to define sound that could be sum up by the following definition : "Making post-rock accessible to a wider group of people by adding vocal elements and shorter song style, rock elements and ambient side to it, and highlighting those parts of the music as well". With various influences such as Sigur Ros, Every time I Die, Foals, Toe, and Explosions in the Sky, it is absolutely challenging to make up a clear idea, but when listening the band's music, it instantly makes sense. Yet, I absolutely adore this first single, which powerfulness strands in the harmonic structure as well as in the inspired lyrics. Emotional-charged and poignant, now looking forward to a debut EP set up for the beginning of 2013. - Indecent Xposure

Peterborough band Light Company, whose music is influenced by post-rock and metal, brought out their first ever recorded material in October – two songs, “Each To A Grain” and “Stone Carvers.” According to the band, this is all just prelude to an EP, to be released in early 2013. Both songs are available to stream/download for free on Soundcloud. - Electric City Live

If you’re a fan of Local Natives, We Were Promised Jetpacks or The Antlers, then you should definitely give this independent Canadian band a listen.

The four-piece consists of Michael Langiewicz on vocals and guitar, his brother Adam Langiewicz on percussion, Lukas Wojcicki on bass and vocals, and Shayne Ernst on guitar and vocals.

The group just released a brand new single (“Each to a Grain”) and are currently prepping for an upcoming EP which is expected to be released in early 2013. In the mean time, check out the links after the jump to stay up to date on any news from the band, and if you’re interested in downloading two of their tracks for free click here or here. - Rex Manning Day Blog

Number three on Ride The Tempo's weekly "Top 10" list. - Ride The Tempo

1. “Each to a Grain” – Light Company. Dreamy post-rock, thumping modern rock, distorted bass and melodic vocals create a unique tune. - Independent Clauses

Six songs for a thirty minute set was enough time for Light Company to make an impression. First off, they had a good look. Edgy but clean. Unassuming as they may have appeared, the energy that they conducted was explosive. Each member stood out. Lead guitarist Shayne Ernst was the cool and collected effects-minded guitarist who switched off between lead and rhythm with Mike. As a polar opposite, Lukas Wojcicki was abrasive and attacked with his bass. They balanced out quite well.

Adam Langiewicz is a phenomenal drummer. Their type of post-rock method takes a drummer with the right touch. One who is on the mark when it comes to alternating extremes of intensity and beat. His brother Michael Langiewicz is a humble frontman for the group, communicating well with the audience. Clearly, a band-first type of singer casting out a strong melody. - Hot Soupe

"Light Company est de ceux qui ont la verve, le talent et l’audace pour réussir, et nous le prouvent bien."

"Light Company aborde la musique avec une maturité peu commune."

"Voilà qui devrait nous permettre de suivre l’évolution du groupe, qui risque de faire des vagues – de lumière." - Scene 1245

Each To A Grain is this small-town Canadian band’s most recent musical effort: two action-packed songs that sound amazingly pristine, emanating undeniable notes of heavier post-rock influences. But with the addition of some poetic lyric-writing, the songs take on a more ambient, alternative-rock sound. - The Main Mtl