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[Oblivion’s] chorus punches you in the throat and then lights a cigarette afterward.

This band understands how to turn a room into a shared emotional space.

Una banda que entiende el escenario comoacto casi ceremonial. (A band that understands the stage as an almost ceremonial act.)

Miguel Castillo, La Caverna

Despite all the virtuosity on display, no one musician stole the scene; the band’s “cinematic” sound relies on combining the available textures into one cohesive wall of sound. (Live review)

Brad Koegler, The Ontarion

As the opening offering from their upcoming live project, Oblivion is a breathtaking choice. It announces a band operating at the peak of their powers, unafraid to lean into mood, depth, and emotional risk.

Finneas Enright, No Transmission

[5th PROJEKT] invites the listener to cross a threshold, to leave behind the everyday and enter a dimly lit ceremonial space where sound, atmosphere, and intention merge.

Dean Mensah, Distortion Diaries

Oblivion showcases a band that specializes in cinematic atmospherics and enormous hooks and choruses.

William Ruben Helms, The Joy of Violent Movement

This is rock that doesn’t want your consideration–it demands your surrender.

Buzzy Band

Anyone who loves alternative music with depth, drama, and real presence will find plenty to admire here.

Edgar Allan Poets

The band opens a sonic gate of deep psychedelia to dive in to.

Raphael L. Genovese, Mangowave

known for a powerful live show you’d be wise not to miss.

Dan Wolovick, TWiMFEsT

Oblivion is bold, spellbinding, and utterly unforgettable.

Finneas Enright, No Transmission

[Oblivion is] a moody, live version full of scorched guitars, haunting vocals, and Cure-worthy vibes.

Fred Bambridge, It's All Indie

BIOGRAPHY

Invoking ritual, Toronto’s 5th PROJEKT presents Live In London, their first live-off-the-floor release. Unfolding like mythic scenes in motion, the five-song extended play traces an atmospheric arc across the band’s sonic landscape, acting as a ceremonial initiation into their immersive sound. Live In London is set to be released May 13th, 2026 on the band’s own Organik Rekords, with the first digital single available January 21st, 2026.

“The moon was in Sagittarius. It was Libra season. The mood was aspiring and adventurous. There was a desire for a diverse and expansive experience.”

Dressed in black, gathered in a circle at The Sugar Shack in London, the psychedelic art-rock band composed of Tara Rice (vocals & guitar), David Pake (drums), Sködt McNalty (guitar), and Peter Broadley (bass), conjured cinematic scenes within single takes. The session exposes a raw, stripped-down arrangement that foregoes post-production and polish in favour of presence and the powerful, cohesive wall of sound that their live shows are known for. The ephemeral event was captured in sound and vision by the talented team at Incorrect Thoughts for their live band series.

Live in London will be independently released through a series of staggered singles, each song a spell gradually revealing the greater framework of the collection. The set and setting is introduced through the reimagined slow burn opening of Oblivion. Haunting and hypnotic, Rice’s vocals move like an invocation as the veil thins between dark trip hop and gothic rock. McNalty’s spellbinding use of fretboard tapping in Incantation creates a dreamy, rhythmic experimental post-rock movement calling forth hidden stories and secrets. A challenge to hold focused intent amidst the daily din immediately follows with the frantic energy of The Labyrinth. Pake’s wild drum & bass style is juxtaposed by ambient dronerock and ethereal vocals that weave their way through the chaos. The energy transforms with the previously unreleased Shapeshifter featuring Broadley’s fuzz bass at its toothiest. Shoegazing into the void of the feral feminine, listening to this song may cause lycanthropy. Ending on a high note, the final offering of The Pace is one of integration; a kinetic krautrock inspired adventure.

5th PROJEKT’s previous releases, The Wolf (2023) and The Labyrinth (2022), both received strong Canadian college radio support, with The Wolf debuting on the !earshot National Top 50 and climbing into the Top 25. The Wolf was featured in Obscure Sound, Spill Magazine, V13, Canadian Beats, From the Straight, and other local and international publications. Their music has received award nominations from The Ontario IMAs, The Toronto IMAs and The Orange County Music Awards in California. The band’s captivating live performance has led them to showcase at music festivals like NXNE, Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, Kaleidoscope and Spirits of the Earth Festival along with two tours of Eastern Canada.

4 STARS (CiRCADiAN review)

Alfons Maes, Keys & Chords (Belgium)

I heavily recommend it if you’re tired of suffering from the Top 40 Blues. 10/10 (Gamma-Wave Rhythm Review)

Christy Somos, Velvet Rope Magazine

As the opening offering from their upcoming live project, Oblivion is a breathtaking choice. It announces a band operating at the peak of their powers, unafraid to lean into mood, depth, and emotional risk.

Finneas Enright, No Transmission

Un groupe à découvrir sans hésitation. 4 stars (V review)

Pierre-Luc Trudel, Le Collectif

You’ll be hanging on to each and every hallucinogenic note.

Kait Huziak, Kwantlen Chronicle

epic, intricate songs that both blast your eardrums and soothe your nerves.

Tony Felgueiras, Toro Magazine

The songs of ‘V’ are cathartic and compelling. Listen to the album when you can just close your eyes and relax, and focus on the music, let it do with you as it will. (Best of 2011)

Steve Karmazenuk, Confront Magazine

Anyone who loves alternative music with depth, drama, and real presence will find plenty to admire here.

Edgar Allan Poets

One great kaleidoscopic orgy of sound.

Neal Moogk-Soulis, Imprint

[Oblivion is] a moody, live version full of scorched guitars, haunting vocals, and Cure-worthy vibes.

Fred Bambridge, It's All Indie

[5th PROJEKT] invites the listener to cross a threshold, to leave behind the everyday and enter a dimly lit ceremonial space where sound, atmosphere, and intention merge.

Dean Mensah, Distortion Diaries

The band opens a sonic gate of deep psychedelia to dive in to.

Raphael L. Genovese, Mangowave

Interesting, memorable and evocative.

Eppy Gibbon, The Epileptic Gibbon (UK)

one cohesive wall of sound. (Live review)

Brad Koegler, The Ontarion

known for a powerful live show you’d be wise not to miss.

Dan Wolovick, TWiMFEsT

This is rock that doesn’t want your consideration–it demands your surrender.

Buzzy Band

If Portishead and Russian Circles got together it might sound like 5th PROJEKT.

Phil Russell, A Little Bit of Sol

Smooth sounds and heart wrenching vocals.

Mica, Pink Mafia

5th Projekt’s V… is one of the best records to come out of the Canadian indie scene in a long time.

Asif Hameed, Cadence Canada

Una banda que entiende el escenario comoacto casi ceremonial. (A band that understands the stage as an almost ceremonial act.)

Miguel Castillo, La Caverna

Electrifyingly original.

Lonely Vagabond

Oblivion showcases a band that specializes in cinematic atmospherics and enormous hooks and choruses.

William Ruben Helms, The Joy of Violent Movement

5th Projekt is another example of why I thank God that Canadians make music.

Carey, Orca Sound

one of the Toronto scene’s most sonically ambitious acts

Asif Hameed, Cadence Magazine

Oblivion is bold, spellbinding, and utterly unforgettable.

Finneas Enright, No Transmission

[Oblivion’s] chorus punches you in the throat and then lights a cigarette afterward.

Heather Lansing, Lauralanne

5th Projekt isn’t a band you listen to. 5th Projekt is a band you experience.

Matthue Okarmus, Confront Magazine

This band understands how to turn a room into a shared emotional space.

Edgar Allan Poets

No Transmission (Ireland) Oblivion (Live) single review
Hella Fuzz (USA) Oblivion (Live) single review
Distortion Diaries (UK) Oblivion (Live) single review
Buzzy Band (UK) Oblivion (Live) single review
It’s All Indie (UK/Poland) Oblivion (Live) single review
Lauralanne (USA) Oblivion (Live) single review
La Caverna (Mexico) Oblivion (Live) single review
Edgar Allan Poets (USA) Oblivion (Live) single review
Mangowave (Germany) Oblivion (Live) single review
The Joy of Violent Movement (NYC) Oblivion (Live) single review
Groover City (UK) Oblivion (Live) single review
Canadian Beats Oblivion (Live) single review
Dropout 5th PROJEKT at INIC 2023 (Photoset)
Canadian Beats Indie Night In Canada 2023
Music Arena (Ghana) The Wolf EP review
Irregular Dreams (BC) Best Songs: April – #1. Autopilot Disengage
TJPL News (UK print magazine) The Wolf EP Review
Canadian Beats Zach’s Pick of the Week: The Pace
Canadian Beats The Wolf EP review
Mangowave (Germany) The Wolf EP review – 9/10 Mangoes
York Calling (UK) The Wolf EP review
RGM (UK) Interview with Tara & Sködt
Indie Obsessive (USA) Feature: The Pace
Sound vs System (New York) The Wolf EP review
Sound Kharma (USA) New Music Drop: The Pace
The Metal Asylum (UK) The Wolf EP review
Eat This Rock (Greece) Recommended: The Wrong Way
La Caverna (Mexico) The Pace single review
Os Gartos De liverpool (Brazil) The Wolf EP review
Skope (USA) The Pace single review
Elnews The Wolf EP review
Mesmerized (UK) The Wolf EP review
Turn Up the Volume (Belgium) Wake-up Call: The Pace
Music For All (Brazil) The Wolf EP review
Obscure Sound (USA) The Wrong Way single review
Saiid Zeidan (Lebanon)The Wrong Way single review
York Calling (UK) The Wrong Way single review
From the Straight The Wrong Way single review
It’s All Indie (UK) The Wrong Way single review
Mystic Sons (UK) The Wrong Way single review
Mustard (USA) The Wrong Way single review
Tinnitist The Wrong Way single Tinnitist approved track
Canadian Beats The Wrong Way single review
The Spill The Wrong Way single
V13 The Wrong Way single
Plastic (UK) Vagabond single review
Spill Magazine Exclusive Premiere – Vagabond music video
Canadian Beats Vagabond single review + interview
Mango Wave Magazine (Germany) Vagabond single review
Indie Dock (UK) Vagabond Single Review
The Other Side Vagabond single review
The Punk Head (USA) Artist Spotlight – Staff Pick – Vagabond single review
Send Me Your Ears (UK) Vagabond single review
Edgar Allan Poets Vagabond single review
Tinnitist Vagaond single Tinnitist approved track
V13 Exclusive Premiere – Vagabond single review
The Buzzr Podcast Interview with Tara & Sködt
A Little Bit of Sol (USA) Gamma-Wave Rhythm EP Review
Kwantlen Chronicle (BC) On the Radar
Here Magazine (NB) Celebrating 10 years of eclectic rock
North Shore News (BC) Interview with Tara & Sködt
Confront Magazine Gamma-Wave Rhythm EP review
Confront Magazine Interview with Tara & Sködt
Velvet Rope Magazine Gamma-Wave Rhythm EP review
North Shore News (BC) V – Best of 2012
Confront Magazine V – Best of 2011
Confront Magazine V album review
Pink Mafia V album review
Cadence Canada V album review
The Record Interview with Tara & Sködt
The Guelph Mercury Interview with Tara & Sködt
The Cannon Interview with Tara Rice
The Burlington Post Interview with Tara Rice
The Original Soundtrack Radio interview with Sködt McNalty (1:18:00)
The Cannon Guelph album release party review
Cadence Canada Interview with Tara Rice
TORO Magazine Exclusive live performance of ‘Spin’
AlanCross.ca Featured Track: Spin
The Province V album review
Independent Clauses (USA) V album review
Explore Music CiRCADiAN album review
AW Music CiRCADiAN album review
Toronto Indie CiRCADiAN album review
Aural Innovations CiRCADiAN album review
Orca Sound CiRCADiAN album review
Soundcheck Magazine CiRCADiAN album review
The Spill CiRCADiAN album review
Independent Clauses (USA) CiRCADiAN album review
Gauntlet CiRCADiAN album review
Sugarcain Entertainment The Tales of Don Quixote album review
Soulshine The Tales of Don Quixote album review
Canadian Musician The Tales of Don Quixote album review

FESTIVAL INVITATIONS/SHOWCASES

Incorrect Thoughts, London 2025
Parkdale Music Crawl, Toronto 2024
Community Focused Music Festival, Toronto 2024
Indie Night in Canada, Toronto 2023
Spirits of the Earth Festival, London 2018
Spirits of the Earth Festival, London 2017
Pagan Meet & Greet Festival, Brantford 2016
Kaleidoscope Gathering Festival, Pembroke 2015
Pagan Meet & Greet Festival, Brantford 2015
TWIMFest, Toronto 2014
FUNxNE, Toronto 2014
NXNE, Toronto 2012
Canadian Music Week, Toronto 2012
Lupercalia, Owen Sound 2012
OTHERfolk Festival, Owen Sound 2011
Dia De los Muertos Arts Festival, Toronto 2010
Indie Week, Toronto 2010
Earth Day Festival, Montreal 2010
Music for MS Fundraiser, Toronto 2009
Speak Up! Film Festival Gala, Mississauga 2007
Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Book Launch Party – Casa Loma, Toronto 2007
Ontario Independent Music Awards – Phoenix Theatre, Toronto 2007
Indie Week Toronto 2007
Toronto Underground Arts Festival 2006
ROCKRGRL, Seattle 2006
Canadian Music Week, Toronto 2006
NXNE, Toronto 2005

AWARD NOMINATIONS

Best Indie Band – Ontario Independent Music Awards, Canada
Best Alternative Artist – Toronto Independent Music Awards
Best International Artist – Orange County Music Awards, California
Best Rock Song for ‘In a Coma’ by Toronto Exclusive Magazine
Best Alternative – Just Plain Folks Awards, California

PRESS

[Oblivion’s] chorus punches you in the throat and then lights a cigarette afterward.

This band understands how to turn a room into a shared emotional space.

Una banda que entiende el escenario comoacto casi ceremonial. (A band that understands the stage as an almost ceremonial act.)

Despite all the virtuosity on display, no one musician stole the scene; the band’s “cinematic” sound relies on combining the available textures into one cohesive wall of sound. (Live review)

As the opening offering from their upcoming live project, Oblivion is a breathtaking choice. It announces a band operating at the peak of their powers, unafraid to lean into mood, depth, and emotional risk.

[5th PROJEKT] invites the listener to cross a threshold, to leave behind the everyday and enter a dimly lit ceremonial space where sound, atmosphere, and intention merge.

Oblivion showcases a band that specializes in cinematic atmospherics and enormous hooks and choruses.

This is rock that doesn’t want your consideration–it demands your surrender.

Anyone who loves alternative music with depth, drama, and real presence will find plenty to admire here.

The band opens a sonic gate of deep psychedelia to dive in to.

known for a powerful live show you’d be wise not to miss.

Oblivion is bold, spellbinding, and utterly unforgettable.

[Oblivion is] a moody, live version full of scorched guitars, haunting vocals, and Cure-worthy vibes.

BIOGRAPHY

PRESS

4 STARS (CiRCADiAN review)

I heavily recommend it if you’re tired of suffering from the Top 40 Blues. 10/10 (Gamma-Wave Rhythm Review)

As the opening offering from their upcoming live project, Oblivion is a breathtaking choice. It announces a band operating at the peak of their powers, unafraid to lean into mood, depth, and emotional risk.

Un groupe à découvrir sans hésitation. 4 stars (V review)

You’ll be hanging on to each and every hallucinogenic note.

epic, intricate songs that both blast your eardrums and soothe your nerves.

The songs of ‘V’ are cathartic and compelling. Listen to the album when you can just close your eyes and relax, and focus on the music, let it do with you as it will. (Best of 2011)

Anyone who loves alternative music with depth, drama, and real presence will find plenty to admire here.

One great kaleidoscopic orgy of sound.

[Oblivion is] a moody, live version full of scorched guitars, haunting vocals, and Cure-worthy vibes.

[5th PROJEKT] invites the listener to cross a threshold, to leave behind the everyday and enter a dimly lit ceremonial space where sound, atmosphere, and intention merge.

The band opens a sonic gate of deep psychedelia to dive in to.

Interesting, memorable and evocative.

one cohesive wall of sound. (Live review)

known for a powerful live show you’d be wise not to miss.

This is rock that doesn’t want your consideration–it demands your surrender.

If Portishead and Russian Circles got together it might sound like 5th PROJEKT.

Smooth sounds and heart wrenching vocals.

5th Projekt’s V… is one of the best records to come out of the Canadian indie scene in a long time.

Una banda que entiende el escenario comoacto casi ceremonial. (A band that understands the stage as an almost ceremonial act.)

Electrifyingly original.

Oblivion showcases a band that specializes in cinematic atmospherics and enormous hooks and choruses.

5th Projekt is another example of why I thank God that Canadians make music.

one of the Toronto scene’s most sonically ambitious acts

Oblivion is bold, spellbinding, and utterly unforgettable.

[Oblivion’s] chorus punches you in the throat and then lights a cigarette afterward.

5th Projekt isn’t a band you listen to. 5th Projekt is a band you experience.

This band understands how to turn a room into a shared emotional space.

FESTIVAL INVITATIONS/SHOWCASES

AWARD NOMINATIONS