Burnthe8track

Burnthe8track was formed in 2001 by Derek Kun, Jason Kun, Sam Osland, and Kevin Feeleus. Kevin Feeleus left the band after the independent release of the Division E.P in 2002. Buck Garringer of the Harlots briefly joined the band before being replaced by Mike Goreski. In that same year, the band performed at Winnipeg's Grand Beach Music Fest. Their debut album, The Ocean, was released in 2004 to positive reviews through Century Media/Abacus/Alveran.{{cite web |title=burnthe8track – The Ocean |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/778981-burnthe8track-The-Ocean |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=16 April 2022}}[https://www.punknews.org/review/3100/burnthe8track-the-ocean "The Ocean (2004)"]. Punk News, Reviewed by Brian Shultz. July 13th 2004{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20180719234003/http://www.deadtide.com/reviews/albums/page.php?id=2539 "Reviews : Albums : Various Artists, "Listen or Post"]}}. Division Some of the earlier tracks were re-released in 2005 on an EP titled Division, through the Coretex label. Division was later released as a full album in 2008.{{cite web |title=burnthe8track – Division |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/973400-burnthe8track-Division |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=16 April 2022}}[http://www.stormbringer.at/reviews/2583/burnthe8track-division.html "Burnthe8track - Division"] Stormbringer | REVIEWS 05.04.2008[http://www.metal-hammer.de/reviews/burnthe8track-division-review/ "Burnthe8track DIVISION Review"]. Metal Hammer. 01. April 2011

In support of these recordings, burnthe8track toured extensively and performed from 2002 through 2009, including their participation in the 2005 Van Warped Tour and opening for several more established bands.[https://www.voicemagazine.org/pdf/pdf2007/1543_Nov_16_07_VOICE.pdf "Music to Eat Lunch To"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112194303/https://www.voicemagazine.org/pdf/pdf2007/1543_Nov_16_07_VOICE.pdf |date=2017-01-12 }}, The Voice, Volume 15, Issue 43, November 16, 2007. Mandy Gardner

The band then signed with Curve/Universal and released another album, Fear of Falling Skies, in late 2007.{{cite web |title=burnthe8track – Fear Of Falling Skies |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/617795-burnthe8track-Fear-Of-Falling-Skies |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=16 April 2022}} After the recording of Fear of Falling Skies, Mike Goreski left the band to pursue outside interests. He was replaced by Ethan Osland. In support of their recordings, in 2008 the band toured and performed in Europe with Ignite, Terror, Strung Out, Death Before Dishonor,{{cite web |title=Ignite / Terror etc |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/ignite-terror-strung-out-death-before-dishonor-burnthe8track |website=concertarchives.org |publisher=Concert Archives |access-date=16 April 2022}}[http://www.antimusic.com/dayinrock/12/April/06.shtml " Ignite Releasing Their First Live DVD"]. Anti-Music, 04/06/2012 and The Misfits.[http://www.music-scan.de/infos/stories/details.php?id=445 "Burnthe8track Interview"]. Metal-Scan 19.05.2005 ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110162548/http://www.music-scan.de/infos/stories/details.php?id=445 |date=2017-01-10 }} They have also performed with Ignite,[http://noisefull.com/interviews/ignite-brett-rasmussen "Ignite (Brett Rasmussen)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719234549/http://noisefull.com/interviews/ignite-brett-rasmussen |date=2018-07-19 }}. NoiseFull, interview 07/09/2012 Death By Stereo, and Bad Religion.

Throughout 2001 to 2008 Burnthe8track toured extensively in over 30 countries, and was featured on Definitely Not the Opera on CBC Radio, in a story about their quest to get their music video "Buried Beneath Us" shot and played on MuchMusic. Three of their songs were featured in ESPN NHL 2K5.{{cite web |title=ESPN NHL 2K5 Soundtrack |url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BZZ1seaGOmIf9iAIepMrN |website=spotify.com |publisher=Spotify |access-date=16 April 2022}} Their music has been used in several TV shows throughout the years and the band also released three videos which have aired on MTV2, MTV Europe, VIVA, and Much Music.

Derek Kun is currently an actor. Jason Kun is an architect. Since 2011, Ethan Osland has been an instrument technician for Dallas Smith and Counting Crows;{{cite web |title=He survived a heart attack...Mar 2021 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/radio/nowornever/feeling-older-here-s-how-to-embrace-it-1.5947360/he-survived-a-heart-attack-at-45-says-he-feels-20-years-younger-than-before-1.5954012 |website=cbc.ca |publisher=CBC Radio |access-date=16 April 2022}} Sam Osland has been the stage manager for Counting Crows.{{cite web |last1=Bourque |first1=Sarah |title=Sam Osland, Jan 2022 |url=https://thechangeover.net/blog/samosland |website=thechangeover.net |publisher=Changeover |access-date=16 April 2022}}

• The Ocean (June 1, 2004)
• Division (EP) (2003, released in Europe 2008)
• Fear of Falling Skies (May 29, 2007)

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20080502215808/http://www.burnthe8track.com/ Burnthe8track] Official site
• [http://www.myspace.com/burnthe8track burnthe8track] at Myspace
• [http://radio3.cbc.ca/nmc/artist.aspx?name=Burnthe8Track burnthe8track]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} at CBC Radio 3

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