Low Level Flight | |
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Also known as | LLF |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Years active | 2006 | –present
Labels |
Angeline Entertainment I Heart Records Fontana North Time's Music India Brave Rekords |
Website | lowlevelflight |
Members |
Ryan Malcolm Sebastien Duhaime James Rooke Hugh Allen Brandon Merenick |
Low Level Flight (also known as LLF) is a Canadian five-piece alternative rock band formed in 2006 in Toronto by Ryan Malcolm. LLF toured much of Canada, the US, Mexico and Asia in support of their debut album Urgency, which was produced by Mike Borkosky. The band had three top ten videos and two top 40 singles from the album. LLF spent much of 2009/2010 writing and recording their follow up album with acclaimed producer Gus van Go. The band is currently working on releasing their second album on Brave Rekords. With distribution through Fontana North. Past members include, Mike Vanderzand, Simon Vanderzand, Shaun Noronha and Ryan Gavel of No Warning. Noronha left the band after the birth of his son.
Ryan Malcolm released his debut solo album, Home in 2003, which was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Pop Album in 2004. In 2006, he formed Low Level Flight.
Low Level Flight released their debut album, Urgency on March 27, 2007. Three singles were released from the album: "Change for Me", "Say" and "Turnaround". "Say" was the highest charting single from the album, peaking at No. 22 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. All three songs were radio hits and all three corresponding videos hit number-one in Canada.
Earlier in 2006, LLF had embarked on their first tour of Canada to promote their debut record. They later toured Mexico and the United States.
In November 2007, LLF was named "CHUM Networks Emerging Artist". In December 2007, LLF were musical guests on the television show Canadian Idol alongside Hedley. They were invited to attend the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards.
In July 2008, LLF opened for Bon Jovi for the band's Canadian Festival Date. In 2009, the band signed a deal with the Times of India and released their album in India, which was followed by a short tour in the country.