# Toronto Indie Grunge-Rock Trio ON Ppresent Hard-Hitting ‘Underdog’ Single

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- Published: 2022-07-21T15:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**Toronto indie grunge-rock trio ON present hard-hitting ‘Underdog’ single**

Alternative / indie rockers **[ON](http://www.onmusic.ca/) **– a trio comprised 
of Toronto music scene veterans, formerly of popular 90’s outfits** Acid Test, Danko
Jones **and **Rocket Science** – present their brazen new single[** ‘Underdog’**](https://onband1.bandcamp.com/track/underdog).
This is the first taste of their forthcoming[ **‘ON’ album**](https://indiestructablerecords.com/)****
to be released on September 20 via [**Indiestructable Records**](https://indiestructablerecords.com/).

‘Underdog’ is a song about hope, love, angst and dreams. It’s about the temptation
to get back in the ring once more when the world no longer makes any sense and you
have nothing to lose. **[The accompanying video](https://youtu.be/DRjUYtitaAs) **
was filmed by **Lindi Gordon** and edited by **Michael Gucciardi**.

Our Noise - Underdog (Official Music Video)

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Watch this video on YouTube

Formed in Toronto, ON is a sonic guitar-based landscape centered around the undeniable
chemistry of its core members **Lucy Di Santo** (vocals, bass), **Dan Cornelius**(
drums) and **Steve Fall** (guitars). While ON was active through the 1990’s and 
2000s as the members’ side project, it has since taken on greater meaning at the
forefront of the members’ musical plans.

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**Photo by Lindi Gordon**

“This record deals with where we are today and what we’ve overcome, persevering 
as a society and as individuals. I found myself as part of a genuinely authentic
creative, human experience with Steve and Dan in various geographical locations 
including NYC, Florida and Toronto and felt the need to document it melodically.
It’s about pain, hope, reframing and overcoming. It’s about survival. The songs 
are an authentic and complete collaboration of the triad and soul connection that
is ON,” says frontwoman **Lucy Di Santo**.

Always pushing forward with an eye on the rear-view mirror, ON pays homage to its
roots in timeless classics, post-punk, grunge, old-school funk and 90s college rock.
Well-crafted songs with an attention to arrangement, groove and performance a la
carte, ON’s music connects with an audience seeking out impactful and genre-defying
music.

With infectious guitar riffs with a dash of p-funk groove, ON’s music recalls a 
listening journey of classic albums on vinyl. While some songs are carried by emotional
weight, some are ripping mini-audio trips with invigorating twists and turns. Lucy’s
signature vocal phrasings, infectious ear-candy melodies and harmonies meet with
a driving rhythm section and powerful poignant guitar artistry.

“This record is a document of friendship navigating explores in pain, and hope. 
Looking at the world with a collaborative effort to document what we see, witness
and feel through songwriting and chemistry as band,” says ON guitarist **Steve Fall**.

“The three of us have been great friends for years and we have deep respect for 
each other‘s talents and songwriting abilities. We all decided to make some music
in a rehearsal space in Manhattan when Steve n Lu were visiting Manhattan a couple
years back.  Instead of making it a one time thing, we had such a blast that we 
continued writing music online via video calls. As soon as there were opportunities
to get together, we met up and, one by one, we started to chip away at the songs
until we were happy,” says ON drummer **Dan Cornelius**.

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**Photo by Lindi Gordon**

ON has previously toured across the USA, as well as playing various pockets of Mexico
and Canada. Their recordings are found on various CFNY and CMW New Music Compilations,
as well as a limited cassette tape releases via the Opcion Sonica label with sales
at over 6,000 in just one weekend at an open-air market in Mexico City.

While Toronto is still home for Di Santo and Fall, Cornelius currently resides in
NYC. The trio collaborated and wrote the material for this album in Toronto and 
New York City, their work culminating with pre-production recording in Fort Meyers
during the winter of 2021 with [**Drew Howard at Star Sound Studios**](https://www.thestarsoundstudio.com/about).
The band has since been working out of [**Phase One Studios **](https://www.facebook.com/phaseonestudio)
with sound engineer** **[**Darius Szczepaniak** ](https://dariusszczepaniak.com/biography/)**(
Sum 41, Black Crowes, Big Sugar, Bare Naked Ladies, Jann Arden, Moxy Früvous).**

As of July 20, ‘Underdog’ can be found [**everywhere online**](https://bit.ly/3aSyoLJ),
including [**Bandcamp**](https://onband1.bandcamp.com/track/underdog). The full ‘
ON’ album will be released on September 16 via Indiestructable Records and can be
pre-orders at** **[**https://indiestructablerecords.com**](https://indiestructablerecords.com/).
The band will kick off their [**‘Underdog’ Tour**](https://onmusic.ca/home#live-dates)****
on August 18, hitting venues in Kingston, Ottawa, Baldwin, Toronto, Barrie, Paris,
Niagara Falls, Cambridge, Hamilton and London.

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**ALBUM CREDITS**
All songs written, arranged by ON (Di Santo, Fall, Cornelius)Lucy
Di Santo – vocals, bassDan Cornelius – drumsSteve Fall – guitarsProduced by ON and
Darius SzczepaniakEngineered, Mixed and Mastered by Darius Szczepaniak at Phase 
One Studios, TorontoPreproduction & original engineering by Drew Howard at The Star
Sound Studios, Cape Coral, FLAdditional drum programming (FLA) by Jay Aitch / The
Star Sound StudiosVideo for ‘Underdog’ filmed by Lindi Gordon and edited by Michael
Gucciardi

**TOUR DATES**
August 12 – TBA, Niagara Falls (supporting The Trews)August 13 – 
[Paris Fairgrounds, BAJC Jeep Festival](https://www.facebook.com/events/paris-fairgrounds-139-silver-st-paris-on/bajcs-2nd-annual-show-n-shine-dirt-n-grime-charity-bbq-with-special-guests-rams-/5205644669454158/),
PARISAugust 14 – TBA, Niagara Falls (supporting Said The Whale)August 18 – Toucan,
KINGSTONAugust 19 – CafeDekcuf, OTTAWAAugust 20 – Baldwin Festiva, BALDWINAugust
20 – Dakota Tavern, TORONTOAugust 25 – Rhythm and Brews, CAMBRIDGEAugust 26 – Doors
Pub: Taco Joint & Metal Bar, HAMILTONAugust 27 – The Richmond Tavern, LONDONAugust(
date TBA) – Flying Monkey (acoustic set), BARRIE

**FOR FANS OF: **
Weezer, The Pixies. Bikini Kill, Queens of the Stone Age, Veruca
Salt, Deftones, L7, Royal Blood, Refused, Acid Test

**Keep up with ON**
[Website](http://www.onmusic.ca/) | [LinkTree](https://linktr.ee/on.music)
| [Bandcamp](https://onband1.bandcamp.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/onband.ca)
| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/o.n.music) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/onbandoffical)
| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXJ6s856px8iUat0Y7A7PA/featured) |
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OkCmjBiZQ1RJcpPN9YtEx) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/on/1631187252)

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