Paint

Singer/guitarist Robb Johannes, whose enthusiasm on stage is infectious, leads this hardworking Toronto pop-rock band now promoting their third record, “Where We Are Today.” With production values that evoke Phil Spector’s “wall of sound,” the band’s records feature Oasis-like guitars mixed with pop melodies and loads of fun. Prepare to clap along. - The Toronto Star

Singer/guitarist Robb Johannes, whose enthusiasm on stage is infectious, leads this hardworking Toronto pop-rock band now promoting their third record, “Where We Are Today.” With production values that evoke Phil Spector’s “wall of sound,” the band’s records feature Oasis-like guitars mixed with pop melodies and loads of fun. Prepare to clap along. - The Toronto Star

An exciting blend of catchy pop rock and stellar lyrics. Paint’s informative blog covers a whole host of far-ranging topics... This album follows a similar pattern by addressing numerous social justice issues throughout the soul-satisfying 10-song compilation. Listeners will be drawn in by 'Boomerang', captivated by the musical differences and undeniable brilliance of 'Girl In A Frame' and 'If The Walls Could Talk', and left wanting so much more with 'Gastown'. - The Argosy

An exciting blend of catchy pop rock and stellar lyrics. Paint’s informative blog covers a whole host of far-ranging topics... This album follows a similar pattern by addressing numerous social justice issues throughout the soul-satisfying 10-song compilation. Listeners will be drawn in by 'Boomerang', captivated by the musical differences and undeniable brilliance of 'Girl In A Frame' and 'If The Walls Could Talk', and left wanting so much more with 'Gastown'. - The Argosy

Led by Robb Johannes’ pretty vocals, the overhauled band played a set from their latest release Where We Are Today, intro-ing with a cover of Pulp's "Common People." Intensely dynamic frontman Johannes worked the crowd and had the early arrivers quickly clapping along. Juxtaposed with their powerpop hooks, there is a darker edge to many of their songs, including the slow and sorrowful "A Gentle Art," which is about slaughtering someone's heart, and "Home," which captures the feeling of a band constantly on tour. It's the live performance of these that adds a greater depth to the band and breaks them out of the mold of being just another pretty pop band. They ended with a slowed down version of Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" that was mesmerizing and quite lovely. - Buying Shots for Bands

Why Toronto's Paint hasn't broken through to a wider audience is a complete mystery and their top notch set at Rancho Relaxo proved why. Singer Robb Johannes played like was at a venue twice its size. - NxEW.ca

Why Toronto's Paint hasn't broken through to a wider audience is a complete mystery and their top notch set at Rancho Relaxo proved why. Singer Robb Johannes played like was at a venue twice its size. - NxEW.ca

Paint is well-tuned...with the precision of a mature and seasond band... the future is all theirs for the taking. - Velvet Rope Magazine

Making a stop in their hometown, the band played to a packed house at the Hideout right here in Toronto... The band’s sound is artfully crafted, with elements of nineties brit pop, but with an unmistakable essence of Canadian rock spirit... Dunbar danced across the stage while coaxing edgey riffs from her guitar, tossing her hair with a broad smile that was contagious. Johannes can pose and thrash with the best of them... Intelligent people making incredible music, Paint will surely be making headlines in the music scene, sharing their thoughtful lyrics and addictive tunes with fans for a long time to come. - The Examiner

Their tireless work ethic and strict professionalism has set them apart from legions of bands who would love to be in their position. - Waterloo Record

"Once again the walls of C’est What tumbled down as the room reverberated with Paint’s ebullient sound and spirited delivery, searing guitars scissoring into the consciousness. Paint’s music can be an exclamation point to the world. But in its quietest moments it is introspective and haunting... Can Paint be the next U2? Their songs are more than catchy enough, the melodies are direct, their dedication to the music and the sacrifices they make to go tour and play anywhere there is a stage, scousing through fests and showcases, they have an endearing ingenuousness about them, talking amongst the strangers after the show so that the new fans don’t remain strangers anymore, well-attuned to their radio friendly audience and an awareness of the antecedent scene and the legacy they inherit." - Midnight Matinee

"Once again the walls of C’est What tumbled down as the room reverberated with Paint’s ebullient sound and spirited delivery, searing guitars scissoring into the consciousness. Paint’s music can be an exclamation point to the world. But in its quietest moments it is introspective and haunting... Can Paint be the next U2? Their songs are more than catchy enough, the melodies are direct, their dedication to the music and the sacrifices they make to go tour and play anywhere there is a stage, scousing through fests and showcases, they have an endearing ingenuousness about them, talking amongst the strangers after the show so that the new fans don’t remain strangers anymore, well-attuned to their radio friendly audience and an awareness of the antecedent scene and the legacy they inherit." - Midnight Matinee

Picture Perfect - Raina Douris, 102.1 The Edge - 102.1 The Edge

An assured collection of alt-rock songs that's destined for arenas... This is an all-killer, no-filler collection of songs, making it hard to pick a highlight. Lead off "Don't Blow Me Away" is a radio-friendly track with hit written all over it... Combine this with a killer live show and you have a band on the verge of big things.
-Andrew Horan - Soundproof Magazine

The Toronto band Paint opened up the show with a great set of their own. They describe themselves as "A rock and roll band" and the description fits quite nicely. The band are playing shows in support of their album released last year titled "Can You Hear Me?" I was instantly drawn to their rich mature rock sound and energetic live performance. They'll be back in Toronto playing Pop With Brains in August. I hope to catch them again soon.
- Randall Vasquez - Live in Limbo

The Toronto band Paint opened up the show with a great set of their own. They describe themselves as "A rock and roll band" and the description fits quite nicely. The band are playing shows in support of their album released last year titled "Can You Hear Me?" I was instantly drawn to their rich mature rock sound and energetic live performance. They'll be back in Toronto playing Pop With Brains in August. I hope to catch them again soon.
- Randall Vasquez - Live in Limbo

"5 STARS: Wonderfully balanced rock album is hard to ignore: It's in your face, but not overpowering, melodic but still harsh, well-crafted but not over-perfected... heartbreaking yet uplifting.... an underlying sense of sonic maturity and strong lyrical insight... well-developed and layered...retain(s) the attractive simplicity of a great rock album." - Youthink