MUTE, 4 May 2019

Since their inception in 1998, MUTE has been all about playing the music they love, without compromise. Marc-Antoine Bastien, Étienne Dionne, Judas Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Lamonde gave MUTE its own signature sound: a fast, melodic and technical punk rock carefully crafted over the years during countless rehearsals and gigs.
Born Quebec City, the group members developed their talent by playing covers of bands they liked, before beginning to write their own songs. Blending the various influences of each member has resulted in comparisons to such bands as Craig’s Brother, Satanic Surfers and Lagwagon. Their lyrics speak of personal experiences and sometimes explore social issues.
The band recorded its first demo in 2000 and an EP entitled Blueprints in 2001 at the Champoux studio in Cap-Rouge. The record drew very enthusiastic reviews from all over the province of Quebec. The band performed many shows to promote the album and have often been praised for their on-stage intensity. MUTE has even shared the stage with such bands as Bad Religion, Millencolin, No Use for A Name, Rise Against, Belvedere, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bigwig, and their personal heroes, Satanic Surfers.