TWO HOURS TRAFFIC

——IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW EP——-

I NEVER SEE YOU ANYMORE

WITH

GREEN EYES WITCH HANDS

Two Hours Traffic formed in 2002 at the University of Prince Edward Island, where they began
carving out a space for themselves in the Canadian indie rock scene with their hook-laden
melodies and sharp lyricism. Over the next decade, the Charlottetown-based band released four
full-length albums and three EPs, steadily gaining a loyal following with each new release.
In 2007, their album Little Jabs earned widespread critical acclaim, including a spot on the 2008
Polaris Music Prize shortlist. The record catapulted the band into the national spotlight, leading
to increased attention and heightened expectations. As they began working on their follow-up
album, Territory (2009), the stakes were higher. “We were feeling a lot of pressure to deliver a
great album,” the band recalls. “People were watching to see what we would do next.”
The process of writing Territory came with its own challenges. “There were lots of
disagreements and tense moments along the way, but we were proud of how it turned out and
continue to be proud of it to this day.” Despite the pressures of balancing an intense touring
schedule with creating new music, the band was determined to push through. The result was a
record that remains a fan favourite and opened doors to audiences across the world. Reflecting
on that time, singer-guitarist Liam Corcoran says, “It can be hard to revisit old material, but I can
go back now and hear all the joys and struggles we were having at that time in our lives. I get
the feeling that we were still trying to prove ourselves, which is never a bad spot to be.”
After a decade of playing shows and releasing music, Two Hours Traffic played their farewell
concerts in 2013. Five years later, in 2018, they quietly came out of retirement for what was
meant to be a one-off performance, and have been playing sporadically since.
Now, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Territory, they’re playing a select number of intimate
shows across the Maritimes, revisiting the music that shaped their career and reconnecting with
the fans who’ve supported them all along.