Little Junior
Little Junior | |
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 Little Junior performing in Toronto in November 2024. Left to right: Zoe Grossman, Chai Elliott-Armstrong, Rane Elliott-Armstrong, Jackson Beyer | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Rock and roll lo-fi Pop punk[1] Indie rock[2] |
| Years active | 2014[3]–present |
| Labels | Royal Mountain Records |
| Members | Chai Elliott-Armstrong Rane Elliott-Armstrong Jackson Beyer Zoe Grossman |
| Past members | Lucas Meilach-Boston |
| Website | Official website |
Little Junior is a Canadian rock band from Toronto.
History
Formation
The group formed after being members of the band Dangerband. Brothers Rane and Chai, Jackson Beyer and Lucas Meilach-Boston split their time between Montreal and Toronto while attending university.[3] The band officially formed in 2014.[3]
Debut record
The band's first full-length album titled Hi was released in 2018 with Royal Mountain Records.[4] The band followed the album release with a tour of the United States and Canada.[5] One of the songs of the album was a cover of the song I Really Like You by Carly Rae Jepsen.[6] The accompanying music video for the song was a shot-for-shot remake.[7] the video was directed by Max Parr.[7] Many of the songs on the album had to do with LGBTQ+ and Queer themes.[1]
The band toured with and opened up for Hollerado in 2019 on multiple dates.[8][9]
Second studio album and lineup change
The band began work on their second album in 2019. Lucas Meilach-Boston was replaced by Zoe Grossman (formerly of Bueller) on lead guitar.[3] In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto the band signed a petition amongst other musicians against homeless encampment evictions.[10]
In September 2024, the band released their self-titled sophomore album Little Junior.[11]
Discography
- 2018 - Hi - LP
- 2024 - Little Junior - LP
References
- ^ a b "Little Junior Puts Their Queer Spin on Punk". www.austinchronicle.com.
- ^ "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: LITTLE JUNIOR - HI". The Spill Magazine. May 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Little Junior, the Loudmouthed Toronto Rockers Fuelled by Anger and Riffs Class of 2019 | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "Little Junior Hi | Exclaim!". exclaim.ca.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna. "Little Junior release video for "Accolades" | Canadian Beats Media".
- ^ Rowsell, Carson. "Review - Little Junior | Canadian Beats Media".
- ^ a b "Toronto band spoofs Carly Rae Jepsen video with Tom Hanks". www.blogto.com.
- ^ "Hollerado (last Saskatoon show!) w/ Little Junior". Amigos Cantina.
- ^ Exchange, The. "Hollerado, Little Junior - October 18, 2019". theexchangelive.ca.
- ^ Trapunski, Richard (December 4, 2020). "Nearly 400 Canadian musicians oppose Toronto encampment evictions".
- ^ Brazil, Sydney (October 31, 2024). "Little Junior Plot Album Release Show at Toronto's Garrison".