Crush (Canadian band)

Crush
OriginHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Years active2000 (2000)–2006, 2026-present
MembersPaul Lamb
Cory Tetford
Ronald J Hynes
Kris MacFarlane
Past membersSantiago Serna
Scott MacFarlane
Brian Talbot

Crush is a Canadian band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Leading band members are Paul Lamb and Cory Tetford, accompanied by Ronald J Hynes (bass) and Kris MacFarlane (drums). Past members included Santiago Serna, Scott MacFarlane and Brian Talbot.

History

Lamb and Tetford founded Crush in 2000.[1][2] The band released an album, Here in 2002, and a single from the album, "Live", was played on radio stations across Canada.

Crush was nominated for a Juno Award in 2003 as Best New Group.

In 2004, Crush earned five East Coast Music Awards,[3] and was nominated for two more in 2005.[4]

In 2026, Crush reunited to play the 41st annual George Street Festival in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2002: Here
  • 2003: Face in the Crowd

Singles

  • 2002: "Live"
  • 2002: "Here"
  • 2003: "King for a Day"
  • 2003: "Bad Enough"

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ↑ ‘It’s scary, but it’s beautiful’. The Telegram, November 22, 2016
  2. ↑ " Atlantic audience has crush on pop duo". DENE MOORE The Globe and Mail, Monday, Feb. 16, 2004
  3. ↑ "Crush smashes the competition at music awards". CBC News, Feb 16, 2004
  4. ↑ "2005 East Coast Music Awards Nominees" Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. Soul Shine, 2004-12-15. Jaclyn Arndt
  5. ↑ "2026 George Street Festival: Monday, August 3rd featuring Crush - George Street - St. John's - Aug 3, 2026". www.showpass.com. Retrieved 2026-08-03.