aaamusic | On 21, Apr 2011

For the band, it was an industry acknowledgement of their investment to making music, and the years spent touring in their home country.

Tyler Bancroft told the Vancouver Sun:

“It feels really surreal, The JUNO’s are something I always watched from afar growing up. To be a part of it now is crazy.”

“Having the name of the band announced by Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning was something truly special.”

Over April they’ll tour across Canada with Tokyo Police Club and Dinosaur Bones. The band kick off their tour in Brighton U.K. this May for The Great Escape, before heading off to Liverpool Sound city and shows in the Capital.

May 10 | London, UK | The Relentless Garage w/ Hey Rosetta & Brasstronaut
May 11 | London, UK | The Slaughtered Lamb
May 13 | Brighton, UK | Brighton Coalition – The Great Escape Festival
May 14 | Brighton, UK | Komedia – The Great Escape Festival w/ Hey Rosetta & Braids
May 15 | Brixton, UK | The Windmill
May 16 | London, UK | The Bull and Gate
May 19 | Liverpool, UK | Shipping Forecast – Liverpool Sound City
May 20 | Liverpool, UK | TBA – Liverpool Sound City

For a limited time only, Said The Whale are giving away 3 songs from their album ‘Islands Disappear‘ and a video of Camilo (The Magician):