The Black Fever is a Toronto-based band who emerged from the ashes of two bands: The Daybreak (who notably: opened for The Killers, stellastarr*, Maroon 5 and The Sounds; and received radio play on commercial and college radio including 102.1 The Edge) and Fire Hydrant (who notably played alongside Uncut, Born Ruffians, Rural Alberta Advantage and The Ghost is Dancing). The Black Fever began in earnest in 2007, with a handful of solo performances and the recording of a three song demo. The music is influenced by a range of great British bands such as The Verve, Oasis, The Stone Roses and Joy Division. The masterplan of The Black Fever is to create interesting guitar-based rock'n'roll that acts as a soundtrack to modern life. The album "Romanticism" was recorded throughout 2008 and finally released on April 1, 2009. A ten song affair, it captures a variety of sonic styles, ranging from shoegazer, to Madchester, to Brit Pop, to Dance Rock. The standout track is "Hang Up (Remix)," fusing a propulsive drum beat with rhythmic guitars. Lead-off track "...Then She Killed Me" is reminiscent of early Oasis or Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. "By Your Side," "You Should Know By Now," "Try and Try and Try" and "Rather Be Alone" feature wall-of-sound guitars that wouldn't sound out of place on a Ride album. "Candy Darling" is influenced by the classic pop moments of The Stone Roses. "Highrise Lullaby" combines a strong groove and an epic feel in the manner of The Verve. "Ms. Muse" and "Give Yourself Away" display a softer side of The Black Fever's sound. The Black Fever is composed of: Shoe (The Daybreak) on vocals and guitar; Pat Bramm (Brigitte, The Daybreak) on bass, and; Dan Purpura (Divine Hammer, Fire Hydrant) on drums. Look for The Black Fever to begin gigging around the Toronto area in the fall of 2009. Let the fever spread...