Garage soul rock ‘n roll from Toronto , Canada , Modernboys Moderngirls are a band to watch in the months to come. Led by vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Akira Alemany, the six member band’s blistering live sets are quickly earning the group a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming rock ‘n roll acts to emerge from the Toronto music scene.

Modernboys Moderngirls proved their rock ‘n’ roll mettle after two standout performances at Canadian Music Week and North by Northeast (NXNE) in 2007. The band was also booked to play Edgefest 2008 (in support of such acts as Stone Temple Pilots and Sam Roberts Band)—all before even releasing an album.

The wait is finally over for fans of the band’s electrifying live performances. Modernboys Moderngirls released their debut full-length, I Might As Well Break It on June 26, 2008 . Mixed by Ryan Mills (Born Ruffians, Most Serene Republic), the album is an exposed live wire, that mimics the energy of the band’s live set, burning through 60s soul and garage, ‘50s pop gems and 70s punk-funk influenced songs.

Next up for the band is a July 12 gig on this year's Edgefest sidestage, with the main stage featuring acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Sam Roberts, etc.



June 27/08 - NOW Magazine reviews "I Might As Well Break It". Click here to read the review.
June 26/08 - Eye Weekly reviews "I Might As Well Break It". Click here to read the review.
June 13/08 - Modernboys Moderngirls North by Northeast 2008 (NXNE) Showcase received a 97/100 review from Chart Attack Magazine (Canada). Click here to read the full review.

Other Reviews:
"Modernboys Moderngirls...rock out like the devil has taken them over... The band sound like a southern-fried White Stripes" -- Chart Attack Magazine

"If MBMG's name isn't on everyone's lips in the coming months, there's definitely something wrong with the world." -- Dose.ca

"The gem of the disc, just after the midway point, is the heartfelt and affecting A Hammond Organ Singing, which builds with a slow burn before cascading into a smouldering finish" - NOW Magazine

"All of the songs feel fully realized, with the band sporting a sound that’s alternately jangly, creepy...A confident release that could easily bring bigger things" -- Eye Weekly