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| caption = Frank Kadillac (left) and Adrian Morris (right)
| caption = Frank Kadillac (left) and Adrian Morris (right)
| origin = [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada
| origin = [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada
| genre = [[Pop_music|Alt pop]]
| genre = [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
| years_active = 2015-present
| years_active = 2013-present
| website = {{url|neondreams.ca}}
| website = {{url|neondreams.ca}}
| current_members = *Frank Kadillac
| current_members = *Frank Kadillac
*Adrian Morris
*Adrian Morris
| former_members = *Corey Lerue
*Matt Gats
}}
}}
'''Neon Dreams''' is a Canadian duo consisting of Frank Kadillac and Adrian Morris.


The band got recognition from rapper [[Waka Flocka Flame]] in January 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://feldman-agency.com/artist-293/neon-dreams|title=Neon Dreams {{!}} The Feldman Agency|website=feldman-agency.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> They remixed [[Waka Flocka Flame|Waka Flocka Flame's]] tracks “50k” and “Hard In The Paint” which led to their debut album “The Last of Us”. The first track, “Love Experts” on the group's debut EP “The Last of Us” released on September 4, 2015, was the group's breakthrough single. It was debuted on [[Bell Media]] stations across Canada and quickly picked up by other Top-40 stations nationwide. It climbed its way onto [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Billboard’s]] CHR Top 40 chart and [[ITunes|iTunes’]] Top 10 electronic chart.
'''Neon Dreams''' is a independent Canadian Alt Pop duo consisting of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris. They write and produce their own material with long time collaborator Corey Lerue. They defy genre pigeonholing, as they draw freely upon pop, rock, folk, EDM, hiphop and reggae elements. Their most successful songs are "Marching Bands," "Survive" and "High School Dropout."


== Background ==
== Background ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
The band emerged in 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://neondreams.ca/about/|title=Neon Dreams » ABOUT|website=neondreams.ca|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> consisting of lead vocalist Frank Kadillac, DJ/vocalist Corey LeRue, guitarist Matt Gats, and drummer Adrian Morris.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1399980-halifax%E2%80%99s-neon-dreams-hitting-its-stride-performing-at-junos|title=Halifax's Neon Dreams hitting its stride, performing at Juno's|date=2016-09-25|website=The Chronicle Herald|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> They met in high school where Corey was a DJ, following in his father’s footsteps, while the other members were originally into rock.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://themusicexpress.ca/neon-dreams-gets-kardinals-seal-of-approval/|title=Neon Dreams Gets Kardinal's Seal Of Approval|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> Their own sound evolved into electronic with pop and rock elements as they began writing and performing. Since then they have toured and shared the stage with artists such as, [[Diplo]], [[Down with Webster|Down With Webster]], [[DVBBS]] and [[Waka Flocka Flame]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Neon Dreams Are Definitely 'One to Watch'!|date=2016-08-31|url=http://www.kissradio.ca/2016/08/31/neon-dreams-definitely-one-watch/|accessdate=2016-11-29}}</ref>
===2015 - Formation and debut single===


The band released their 7-song EP ''To You'' on August 26, 2016,<ref>{{Citation|title=Neon Dreams Do Acoustic Version of 'Marching Bands'!|date=2016-09-01|url=http://www.kiss925.com/2016/09/01/neon-dreams-acoustic-version-marching-bands/|accessdate=2016-11-28}}</ref> with lead single “Marching Bands” featuring Toronto hip-hop legend [[Kardinal Offishall]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anteupmusic.com/music/to-you-by-neon-dreams|title=To You by Neon Dreams|website=The AnteUp Audio Comm Project|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadianbeats.ca/2016/08/26/review-neon-dreams-2/|title=Review- Neon Dreams|last=Meade-Baxter|first=Jordyn|date=2016-08-26|website=Canadian Beats|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> The single boosted their career, pushing the band on a cross Canada tour.
The band emerged in 2015 consisting of lead vocalist Frank Kadillac, DJ/vocalist Corey LeRue, guitarist Matt Gats, and drummer Adrian Morris. They met in high school where Corey was a DJ while the other members were originally into rock. They spent their formative years pushing boundaries and experimenting with different musical styles. They first got recognition from rapper [[Waka Flocka Flame]] in January 2015 when they remixed his track “Hard In The Paint."

Their sound evolved into electronic with pop and rock elements as they began writing and performing. On September 4, 2015 they released their first track, “Love Experts”. It was debuted on Bell Media stations across Canada and quickly picked up by other Top-40 stations nationwide. It climbed its way onto [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Billboard’s]] CHR Top 40 chart and iTunes’ Top 10 electronic chart.

===2016 - Marching Bands===

Their debut EP "To You" was released on August 26, 2016 and accumulated over 15 million streams. It included the group's gold single "Marching Bands," featuring [[Kardinal Offishall]]. They won Best New Artist (Dance/Urban/Rhythmic) at the 2017 Canadian Radio Music Awards, beating out prominent nominees [[Tory Lanez]] and [[PartyNextDoor]]. They were also winners of the 2017 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class.

===2017 - Dreaming Out Loud Label===

In 2017 Corey Lerue left the band to run their Halifax based Independent label Dreaming Out Loud. The label signed a distribution imprint deal with [[Warner Music Canada]]<ref name=Warner>[https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2017/09/13/neon-dreams-imprint-links-warner-new-ep Warner: Neon Dreams Imprint Links With Warner For New EP]</ref>. Lerue continues to write and produce for the band. In 2018 Mat Gats left the band to take over label and managing duties.

===2019 - Sweet Dreans till Sunbeams===

The duo released their debut album, Sweet Dreams till Sunbeams, on July 25, 2019. The 9-track album was inspired by Kadillac's visit to a healing retreat in Sedona, Arizona, where he was encouraged to open up about his troubled childhood. The album featured the radio hit “High School Dropout,” which reached #20 on Canadian Top 40.


== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==
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=== Extended plays ===
=== Extended plays ===
* ''The Last of Us'' (2015)
* ''To You'' (2016)
* ''To You'' (2016)
* ''Wolf, Princess & Me'' (2017)

==Tours==
*To You Tour (2016)
*Welcome to America (2018)
*Cageless Tour w/ [[Hedley]] (2018)
*Never Coming Down Tour w/ [[Ria Mae]] (2018)
*Sweet Dreams till Sunbeams Tour (2019)
*Wanted Tour w/ [[Tyler Shaw]] (2019)
*Rattlesnake Tour w/ [[The Strumbellas]] (2020)


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==

Revision as of 00:18, 24 October 2019

Neon Dreams
Frank Kadillac (left) and Adrian Morris (right)
Frank Kadillac (left) and Adrian Morris (right)
Background information
OriginHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
GenresEDM, Pop
Years active2013-present
Members
  • Frank Kadillac
  • Adrian Morris
Websiteneondreams.ca

Neon Dreams is a Canadian duo consisting of Frank Kadillac and Adrian Morris.

The band got recognition from rapper Waka Flocka Flame in January 2015.[1] They remixed Waka Flocka Flame's tracks “50k” and “Hard In The Paint” which led to their debut album “The Last of Us”. The first track, “Love Experts” on the group's debut EP “The Last of Us” released on September 4, 2015, was the group's breakthrough single. It was debuted on Bell Media stations across Canada and quickly picked up by other Top-40 stations nationwide. It climbed its way onto Billboard’s CHR Top 40 chart and iTunes’ Top 10 electronic chart.

Background

Musical style

The band reflects a diverse musical style combining EDM with live instrumental and vocals.[2] They create a unique form of pop music taking influence from Rock, Hip-Hop and Electro.[3]

Career

The band emerged in 2013[4] consisting of lead vocalist Frank Kadillac, DJ/vocalist Corey LeRue, guitarist Matt Gats, and drummer Adrian Morris.[5] They met in high school where Corey was a DJ, following in his father’s footsteps, while the other members were originally into rock.[6] Their own sound evolved into electronic with pop and rock elements as they began writing and performing. Since then they have toured and shared the stage with artists such as, Diplo, Down With Webster, DVBBS and Waka Flocka Flame.[7]

The band released their 7-song EP To You on August 26, 2016,[8] with lead single “Marching Bands” featuring Toronto hip-hop legend Kardinal Offishall.[9][10] The single boosted their career, pushing the band on a cross Canada tour.

Controversies

On February 16, 2018, the band left the Hedley tour, where they had been openers.[11] This was due to sexual assault allegations against Hedley's lead singer, Jacob Hoggard. Hoggard was later charged with three counts of sexual assault. [12]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Sweet Dreams till Sunbeams (2019)

Extended plays

  • The Last of Us (2015)
  • To You (2016)
  • Wolf, Princess & Me (2017)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Result Ref
2015 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Social Media Presence By An Artist / Band Neon Dreams Nominated [13]
2015 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Electronic Artist Neon Dreams Won [14]
2015 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Artist/Band To Dance To Neon Dreams Nominated [15]
2015 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Artist/Band Most Likely To Make It Big Neon Dreams Won [16]
2015 East Coast Music Awards Electronic Recording of the Year Neon Dreams & Dezza – Blinders (ft. Laura Roy) Nominated [17]
2016 East Coast Music Awards Dance Recording of the Year "The Last of Us" Nominated [18]
2016 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Pop Artist/ Band Neon Dreams Nominated [19]
2016 Best of Halifax Readers's Choice Awards Best Electronic Artist / Band Neon Dreams Won [20]
2016 Nova Scotia Music Awards Electronic Artist of the Year Neon Dreams Won [21]
2017 Juno Awards Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class Neon Dreams Won [22][23]
Canadian Radio Music Awards Best New Group or Solo Artist: Dance/Urban/Rhythmic "Marching Bands" Won [24]

References

  1. ^ "Neon Dreams | The Feldman Agency". feldman-agency.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  2. ^ Froneman, Kristin. "Haligonians Neon Dreams are living the dream as they tour new EP, To You - Kelowna News". Kelowna Capital News. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  3. ^ LLC, Beatport. "Neon Dreams :: Beatport DJs". dj.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  4. ^ "Neon Dreams » ABOUT". neondreams.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  5. ^ "Halifax's Neon Dreams hitting its stride, performing at Juno's". The Chronicle Herald. 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  6. ^ "Neon Dreams Gets Kardinal's Seal Of Approval". Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  7. ^ Neon Dreams Are Definitely 'One to Watch'!, 2016-08-31, retrieved 2016-11-29
  8. ^ Neon Dreams Do Acoustic Version of 'Marching Bands'!, 2016-09-01, retrieved 2016-11-28
  9. ^ "To You by Neon Dreams". The AnteUp Audio Comm Project. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  10. ^ Meade-Baxter, Jordyn (2016-08-26). "Review- Neon Dreams". Canadian Beats. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  11. ^ https://globalnews.ca/news/4030126/neon-dreams-hedley-tour/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ https://globalnews.ca/news/4348427/hedley-jacob-hoggard-sexual-assault-charges/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ^ "Best Social Media Presence By An Artist / Band". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  14. ^ "Best Electronic Artist". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  15. ^ "Best Artist/Band To Dance To". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  16. ^ "Best Artist/Band Most Likely To Make It Big". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  17. ^ "Here Are Your 2015 East Coast Music Award Nominations! - CIMA". cimamusic.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  18. ^ "Festival - Winners & Nominees - East Coast Music Association". ecma.com. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  19. ^ "Best Pop Artist / Band". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  20. ^ "Best Electronic Artist / Band". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  21. ^ "Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week 2016: Music Nominees". nsmw.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  22. ^ "Halifax EDM group Neon Dreams one step closer to their musical dreams | The Chronicle Herald". m.thechronicleherald.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  23. ^ "The Winners | Juno Master Class". www.junomasterclass.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  24. ^ "2017 CRMA Nominees |2017 Canadian Music Week April 18-22, 2017". cmw.net. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
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