The Mission District
The Mission District may have called their full-length debut Youth Games, but there's nothing frivolous or shallow about it. This is a musically mature and compelling work, one that reflects the wealth of creative experience the still young sextet has already accumulated. The band was formed during the Summer of 2004 by David Rancourt (vocals), Travis Barfoot (guitar) and Rob Rousseau (guitar). Antoine Rochette (bass) was soon added and later came Evan Clarke (keyboards) and Mike Hand (drums). Finally complete, The Mission District started spreading their dream pop to the masses. Rancourt cites the likes of '80s Brit Pop bands as The Cure, Tears For Fears, and Talk Talk as sources of inspiration, alongside such contemporary American power-pop outfits as Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, and The Get Up Kids. Those influences can be detected in the ringing guitar, swirling keyboard sounds, and full vocal harmonies, a perfect frame for David's melodic and plaintive voice and accessible yet smart lyrics. In early 2005 the band recorded its first EP and opened for acts such as The Bravery, Mobile and Elbow. With the release of Youth Games March 1, 2008, it's time to explore The Mission District. It's a 'hood you won't want to leave.
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