Secret and Whisper

Secret and Whisper (often typeset as Secret & Whisper) is a post-hardcore band from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Secret and Whisper formed after the band Stutterfly replaced their departed vocalist and decided on a new name. Their first album, Great White Whale, was released on February 12, 2008.[3] The band's first single was "XOXOXO"[4] followed by "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)".[5] Their second album, Teenage Fantasy, was released on April 6, 2010.

Secret & Whisper
OriginKelowna, British Columbia, Canada[1]
GenresPost-hardcore[2]
Alternative rock
Ambient
Experimental
Years active
  • 2007–2011
  • 2022–present
LabelsTooth and Nail Records
MembersCharles Finn
Jason Ciolli
Ryan Loerke
Jordan Chase
James Tyler Johnson
Past membersBradyn Byron
David Ecker

History

Formations and Great White Whale (2007-2010)

The band, consisting of five members, was called Stutterfly until a key member, Chris Stickney, decided to leave shortly after they were dropped from Maverick Records. Stickney soon moved to a band called Oceans Apart.[6] The rest of the band, Bradyn Byron, Jason Ciolli, Jordan Chase and Ryan Loerke, approached Charles Finn (then named Charles Furney), a friend and former member of thebleedingalarm, who used to tour with them,[7] to be their new lead singer. The new line-up became Secret and Whisper on February 24, 2007. They decided to think of a new band name because of the completely different sound that Charles' voice brought to the band.[1]

Teenage Fantasy and hiatus activities (2010-2021)

On September 15, 2009 in a MySpace blog, Charles announced the official departure of Bradyn Byron. The band has since recruited David Ecker as guitarist. David Ecker previously played guitar for Oceans Apart with former Stutterfly member Chris Stickney.

Teenage Fantasy's first single was "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)". The album was released on April 6, 2010.[8] No music video was released off the album.

On February 4, 2011, they released B-Side track "Pixie" on myspace.

On July 12, 2011, via Facebook note the band announced going on an indefinite hiatus.[9]

Members of Secret & Whisper Jordan Chase, Ryan Loerke and David Ecker formed the band Shreddy Krueger with Chase taking over vocals duty.

In 2017-2018 Secret & Whisper posted a bunch photos on Facebook hinting reunion and some work in studio, but there were no reunion announcement and no news about their activity as a band later on.

Reunion (2022–present)

On February 12, 2022, the 14-year anniversary of Great White Whale, Ryan Loerke stated on his Instagram post that Secret and Whisper started practicing together again with intentions to play shows and write new material.[10] A day later, the band revived an official band page on Instagram, where James Tyler Johnson (previously of Cry of the Afflicted) was mentioned to have taken guitar duties replacing previous band member David Ecker.

Band members
Current
  • Charles "Chuk Furn" Finn – lead vocals (2007–2011, 2022)
  • Jordan Chase – bass, vocals (2007–2011, 2022)
  • Jason Ciolli – lead guitar (2007–2011, 2022)
  • James Tyler Johnson – rhythm guitar (2022)
  • Ryan Loerke – drums, percussion (2007–2011, 2022)
Former

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details Peak Certifications
(sales threshold)
US
Heat		 US
Christ
2008 Great White Whale
25 33
  • US: 25,000
2010 Teenage Fantasy
  • Released: April 6, 2010
  • Label: Tooth and Nail Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 11 18
  • US: TBA

Singles
  • "XOXOXO" (Great White Whale)
  • "Vanishings" (Great White Whale)
  • "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)" (Teenage Fantasy)

Songs on compilations
  • Canada Rocks, "XOXOXO" (CMC Distribution, 2008)
  • Songs From The Penalty Box, Vol. 6, "XOXOXO" (Tooth & Nail Records, 2009)

Trivia
  • Two of the songs from their first album, "Attacker" and "You Are Familiar", were featured during televised professional Starcraft matches in Korea as introduction songs.
  • Charles Furney has made a guest appearance on My Broken Hero's album "Man of Science, Man of Faith" in the song "Colours".
  • Prior to the release of Teenage Fantasy Charles Furney changed his surname to Finn after finding out more about his family heritage.
  • In 2012, Finn released a teaser for his upcoming low-fi solo album Don't Be Sad set to be released on October 9, 2012.[11] Ultimately, only three songs ("Son of Rock 'n Roll", "Church Youth" and "100 Friends Living in my Mouth") off the album were released via Finn's YouTube channel for a short period of time, and later deleted.
  • Charles Finn designed the album art for Don't Cry. Finn later started an Instagram account for his art under the moniker CHUK FURN.[12]
  • In 2012, Jason Ciolli joined the band Scissorkick.[13]
  • In 2017, Ryan Loerke and Dave Ecker joined a pop-punk band Count Me In and released a full-length album How's Your Heart, Kid? in 2018.
  • In 2018-2020 Ryan Loerke played drums for a post-hardcore band Spiritbox which features ex-iwrestledabearonce members.
  • In 2019, Ryan Loerke was featured on drums and Jordan Chase contributed to the bass on “Nothing Makes Me Happy Anymore”, the debut full length album from fellow Kelowna post-hardcore band Kitsune.
  • In 2019, Charles Finn announced a new solo project named Skateboard Dinosaur. Skateboard Dinosaur music was produced and recorded by Jordan Chase and features Ryan Loerke on drums, both of Secret & Whisper. Skateboard Dinosaur released singles "Late Bloom" and "I Won't Cry" in 2020, and "Guts Noir" in 2021. On September 27, 2021, a tracklist of the debut full length album composed of 8 tracks was revealed via the project's Instagram.[14]
  • In 2022, Ryan Loerke was featured on drums for metalcore band Tidebringer, formerly known as Shark Infested Daughters. Jordan Chase was also involved in the production and recording.

References
  1. Chris True. "Secret and Whisper". Allmusic. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  2. "Secret and Whisper – Another Canadian Rock Prodigy – Sweet New Music on iTunes – Zimbio". Zimbio.com. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  3. Eduardo Rivadavia. "Great While Whale > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  4. "Bio". Toothandnail.com. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  5. "Secret & Whisper song lyrics & ringtones – mSpot". www.mspot.com. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  6. "Oceans Apart – ReverbNation". Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  7. "Profile From Secret and Whisper". www.bebo.com. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  8. "Secret & Whispers' "Teenage Fantasy" Pushed Back...Again". Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  9. "Secret and Whisper Update!". Facebook.com. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  10. GWW turns 14 today
  11. "Charles Finn Album Preview". YouTube. September 8, 2011. Archived from the original on January 19, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  12. Artist - CHUK FURN
  13. ScissorkickOver FacebookTijdlijnOver Facebook. "Scissorkick - Info". Facebook. Retrieved August 4, 2013. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  14. Skateboard Dinosaur @ Instagram
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