Article One (band)


Article One was a Canadian Christian rock band from London, Ontario. The band's lineup features Nathan Piche, Matt Piche, Dave DeSmit, and Nolan Verner.

History

Nathan and Matt Piche were brought up in a musical household. Their parents are music teachers and their sister is a classical guitarist. Their father was a Christian musician who toured the country as a solo artist. Matt started playing violin when he was five years old and Nathan started playing piano a year later. Dave DeSmit's musical studies began in early elementary school.
Article One played their final show Wednesday June 15, 2011 at . It was also the first and last show of new bassist, Jason Tinnel.
On July 12, 2011, the band announced they have stopped touring and that they had amicably "parted ways" as a band.

Name

The band was originally named Appertain Display. The band took its current name from the first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was featured by U2 on their Vertigo Tour. The declaration states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

Discography

Albums

On May 8, 2007 they released their major label self-titled first album through Inpop Records. Their second album was released on May 27, 2008. A special edition of their second album was released in Japan and included the song "In No Time At All" from their debut album as a bonus track.
YearTitleLabel
2003Appertain Display EPIndependent
2003Appertain DisplayIndependent
2006AOIndependent
2007AOInpop Records
2008The Pharmacy EPInpop Records
2008Colors and SoundsInpop Records
2008Colors and Sounds EMI Japan
2010The One EPInpop Records
2010ClarityIndependent

Singles

Their song "Without You I'm Not Alright" reached the No. 8 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart in June 2008. "Taken By The Storm" climbed into the Top 10 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart.
YearTitleAlbum
2008Without You Colors and Sounds
2008Taken By the StormColors and Sounds
2010The One The One EP

Songs on Compilations

;GMA Canada Covenant Awards
;Juno Awards
Reign In Us Tour with Starfield 2009

Rock What You Got Tour with Superchick and Stellar Kart - Fall 2008

Newsboys GO Tour - Spring 2008

ShoutFest Tour - Fall 2007