Without music, life would have no soundtrack. It is with this mindset that the incomparable Hello Beautiful finds its expression and originality. Breaking as many musical barriers as possible, the band attains its innovative sound through an intoxicating blend of Punk, Rock, and Hip Hop - combined with a little Latin flavor and an explosive live show.
The foundation of the band began in 2004, stemming from a friendship of three like-minded individuals: Cole Martin, Kevin Walsh and Robert 'Buddy' Taylor, who met through the local Whitby, Ontario punk scene. Walsh was a talented drummer who had played with close friend Martin in previous bands, Buckshot and Avenue. With a fondness for poetry and song-writing, Martin decided to front a brand new project that was more musically diverse and creatively challenging.
Honing their powerful songwriting and attracting bassist Dan Bradimore, the boys put together a few independent recordings that managed to reach the attention of some local labels. Even more attention followed when Hello Beautiful started winning every single battle of the bands competition that they entered. There was interest, but there were also many long nights of exhausting performances throughout the indie/punk circuits. Hello Beautiful felt they were in need of a change, and sent out a call for auditions. Charlie Royal, a talented local M.C. who had already heard of the band’s daring style and prowess, decided to get in touch with them…and the rest is history.
With a brand new chemistry, along with their previous knack for crafting memorable songs and danceable, driving rhythms, Hello Beautiful recorded a self-titled, six-song EP in December of 2006. This recording gave Hello Beautiful a large and loyal following, and the boys have never looked back - gaining valuable experience as well as a vicious momentum that continues to grow. This band really knows how to ignite an audience, and as one journalist says, “...Hello Beautiful is more than a band; they are the epitome of an immovable object hitting an unstoppable force”.
In April of 2007, Hello Beautiful recorded their full-length debut, Soundtrack For Scenario, with the help of Canadian Music Industry stalwart, Murray Daigle. A strikingly original and thoroughly provoking debut, this record displays the depth and technical mastery of five truly gifted musicians. “Words” - with its coyly crafted introspection - tells the story of the obstacles that come with everyday life. It provides the perfect soundtrack for anyone who has ever tried to overcome something after or while being told it was impossible. “Virginia Symphony” speaks to the tragedy of the Virginia Tech shooting, while “Toxic in the City” rages on about life’s ups and downs and the hope of betterment.
With such a diverse catalog of quality music, it is easy to see why Hello Beautiful has shared the stage with such acts as Hedley, Marianas Trench, ill Scarlett, Econoline Crush, Hot Hot Heat and Juelz Santana, just to name a few. Hello Beautiful have also enhanced their live resume by recently performing at the 13th Annual Vans Warped Tour in Barrie.
In their hometown area, Hello Beautiful won The Durham Music Society's ‘Best Rock Album of the Year' for 2007. They also won Toronto's 4th Annual Indie Week and were nominated for “Best Alternative Act” of 2007 by the Ontario Independent Music Awards. The boys are definitely on a roll, and one thing is for sure: this quintet is ready to take on the world with their gritty work ethic, solid dedication to good musicianship, and never-say-die attitude. Hello Beautiful's thought-provoking lyrics and revolutionary musical style are sure to win over any crowd.
