Posted on April 1, 2015

Power trio KEN mode recently revealed that their forthcoming sixth full-length is entitled ‘Success’. The release date has been scheduled for June 15th (one day later in the US) and the album can already be pre-ordered in various formats through the Season of Mist shop. View the brilliant artwork and a video for the opening track “Blessed” below!

Posted on March 12, 2015

KEN mode have announced a new European tour this April. The Winnipeg power-trio will embark on their road-trip with Swiss post-hardcore act Cortez on April 1st in Fribourg. The Canadians will perform additional shows in Paris, Glasgow and London end of April and beginning of May. For a list of all shows including two US performances at the renowned SXSW festival please see below.

Posted on October 2, 2014

KEN mode have revealed the title of their next full-length, which will go under the heading of ‘Success’. The Canadian power-trio will record their new album with Steve Albini (HIGH ON FIRE, NEUROSIS, NIRVANA, HELMET). Albini and the band will convene on November 23rd at Winnipeg’s Empire Recording to start the process. The album will be mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service.

Posted on March 12, 2014

Winnipeg’s, post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE (Jesse Matthewson – Vocals, Guitar; Shane Matthewson – Drums; Andrew Lacour- Bass) have released an animated video for “The Terror Pulse”. The Christopher Mills (MODEST MOUSE, INTERPOL, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE) created video is streaming now with VEVO.

Posted on March 4, 2014

Winnipeg’s, post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE (Jesse Matthewson – Vocals, Guitar; Shane Matthewson – Drums; Andrew Lacour- Bass) will see the release of the video for “The Terror Pulse” on Monday, March 10th. In anticipation of the Christopher Mills (MODEST MOUSE, INTERPOL, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE) created video, a trailer has been launched here

Posted on February 4, 2014

Winnipeg’s, post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE (Jesse Matthewson – Vocals, Guitar; Shane Matthewson – Drums; Andrew Lacour- Bass) are kicking off their North American tour tomorrow night in Iowa City. The six week tour, the band’s first of 2014, is kicking off today and will end on March 16th. The RUSSIAN CIRCLES/KEN MODE tour will be opened by INTER ARMA and HELMS ALEE on select dates. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Posted on November 26, 2013

Metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE have released a new music video for the track “Romeo Must Never Know” off of their critically-acclaimed new album, ‘Entrench’. The video was directed by Christopher Mills (MODEST MOUSE, INTERPOL, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE) and is streaming now at the following locations:

Posted on October 10, 2013

Canada’s critically-acclaimed metallic, post-hardcore band KEN MODE are featured now at Forbes. The article features frontman/guitarist Jesse Matthewson and his brother/drummer Shane, which is a part of an on-going series about rock music in the business world. The brothers discuss how their accounting and business educations, in conjunction with their recent JUNO award (Canadian Grammy equivalent) have helped KEN MODE become a self-sustaining band.

Posted on September 19, 2013

Metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN mode have been chosen to record an exclusive performance for the fabulous Rock Show with renowned music journalist and host Daniel P. Carter. Previous artists selected for this show include BARONESS, DEFTONES, TORCHE and RED FANG among others.

Posted on July 24, 2013

KEN MODE have announced a European headlining tour. The award-winning post hardcore trio will hit the road on September 13th in Essen, Germany and will run for 3 weeks before ending in Belgium on October 5th. Support will come from Finland’s hardcore quintet UNKIND. A full listing of confirmed dates is below.

Posted on July 3, 2013

Critically-acclaimed post-hardcore trio KEN MODE has announced a full US tour. Support will come from INTER ARMA. The new trek will start on July 18th in Saint Paul, MN at Turf Club, and run until August 22nd in Minneapolis, MN. Additional support on these dates will come from ROSETTA. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Posted on May 21, 2013

Critically-acclaimed post-hardcore trio KEN MODE have announced new tour dates with TORCHE and BLACK COBRA. The new dates include West Coast performances in Long Beach, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, CA and a new date in Brooklyn, NY. Additional support on these dates will come from LO-PAN. Additionally, KEN MODE’s participation in this year’s Sled Island and Pitchfork Music Festivals have been announced. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Posted on April 23, 2013

Critically-acclaimed post-hardcore trio KEN MODE has announced a US tour supporting TORCHE. The new trek will start on June 1st in Milwaukee at The Cactus Club, and run until June 15th in Washington, DC. Additional support on these dates will come from LO-PAN. Additionally, KEN MODE’s participation in the Pitchfork Music Festival has been announced. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Posted on April 10, 2013

Metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE have released a new music video from their newest album, ‘Entrench’. The video for “Counter Culture Complex” is streaming on YouTube.

Posted on March 20, 2013

Canadian trio KEN MODE’s new album ‘Entrench’ is now out internationally! It is available as a Digipak CD, double LP (available in black, green, and orange) with a download card, t-shirt / CD bundles, and digital. All physical versions can be found at the Season of Mist e-shop.

Posted on February 26, 2013

“Secret Vasectomy” another KEN MODE track from the forthcoming ‘Entrench’ album, has premiered online. The song is available through Brooklyn Vegan and Invisible Oranges.

Posted on February 12, 2013

Metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE have debuted a new song off their forthcoming album, ‘Entrench’. The new track, “The Terror Pulse” is streaming now on the following websites:

Posted on January 30, 2013

Metallic post-hardcore outfit KEN MODE have debuted a new song off their forthcoming album, ‘Entrench’. The new track, “The Promises of God” is streaming now at Stereogum.com. “The Promises of God” includes guest vocal contributions provided by Dave Verellen (BOTCH/NARROWS).

Posted on January 16, 2013

As previously announced, KEN MODE’s new album is entitled ‘Entrench’ and will hit the stores on March 15th (March 19th in North America). The band is currently premiering opening track “Counter Culture Complex” on Pitchfork.