TWO HOURS TRAFFIC RETURN WITH NEW EP, SHARE NEW VIDEO

TWO HOURS TRAFFIC RETURN WITH THEIR FIRST NEW SET OF SONGS IN A DECADE

I NEVER SEE YOU ANYMORE EP SET FOR RELEASE MAY 23, 2025

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After more than a decade spent carving out their place in the Canadian indie rock landscape, Two Hours Traffic took their final bow in 2013. Their hook-laden melodies and sharp lyricism had earned them a dedicated following, a Polaris Music Prize shortlist nomination for 2007’s Little Jabs, and inclusion on the soundtracks of iconic TV shows of the era (The Office and The O.C.), but as priorities shifted and the live music landscape grew increasingly challenging, they decided to step back and shift their attention elsewhere. 

But bands seem to have a way of calling you back. After a quiet reunion in 2018, the Charlottetown group, comprised of Liam Corcoran, Andy MacDonald, Nick Doneff, and Derek Ellis, soon found themselves playing together again, first occasionally, then more often, until new songs began to emerge naturally. Now, twelve years since their last release, Two Hours Traffic make an unexpected but welcome return with their new EP, I Never See You Anymore. 

The six-song EP blends the experiences and influences of their early years with the maturity and clarity of a band shaped by another decade of life. The title, I Never See You Anymore, is reflective of encountering the bittersweet realities of no longer being a touring band, as bassist and producer Andy MacDonald explains. “Every time we made our way across Canada, and even on our trips to Europe, Australia, and the US, we’d run into friends and musicians we couldn’t wait to see,” he recalls. “Once we split up, it slowly dawned on us that we wouldn’t be seeing most of these people regularly again.” 

Today, they share another single from the EP, “On The Spot”, which “was one of the first songs we started to work on once we decided that we'd write some new material,” says Corcoran. “I wanted to go back to basics and write a high-energy song that would have fit into our sets back in the early 2000s. The acoustic guitar off the top, the driving rhythm section, lots of electric guitar hooks...as the song started to come together, it reminded us of the old days in an exciting way."

MacDonald adds, "Liam and I routinely exchange demos of songs we are working on, and when I first heard his demo for 'On The Spot' it reminded me, in a great way, of something that could have fit on the first Two Hours Traffic (self-titled) album. Once the full band started playing around with the song and Nick added the main guitar riff, it came together really quickly, which is often the sign of something special."

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Recording the EP was a collaborative and organic process that unfolded naturally throughout 2024. Sessions took place at various friends’ studios on PEI, as well as at Fang Recording, Joel Plaskett’s studio, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. “Writing and recording this EP was such a pleasure because we weren’t beholden to any timelines,” MacDonald reflects. “We were able to slowly pick away at the songs and refine them.” 

“It takes a village to make a Two Hours Traffic record,” says Corcoran, referring to a village seemingly populated by some of Eastern Canada’s most acclaimed musicians. The process began with sessions at Greg Alsop’s (Tokyo Police Club) studio in Charlottetown. From there, bass and guitar were tracked at Plaskett’s studio in Dartmouth, followed by vocal recording in Hope River, PEI, at Mark Geddes’ studio, The Hold. Outside of these sessions, longtime collaborator Dan Griffin contributed synths and keys that subtly tied the songs together. 

The newest member of the band, Nick Doneff, played a key role in the process, adding layers, working on rough mixes, and keeping things organized. “When we decided to record the sixth song, ‘Andy Magoffin’, Nick was in the engineer’s chair,” Corcoran notes. Reflecting on the band’s democratic approach, Corcoran praises MacDonald for stepping up to produce the project and guide them through the long and winding process. “Andy took on the task of making the executive decisions, ensuring that we retained our identity while also creating something fresh,” Corcoran says. 

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The new songs seem to embrace the ethos that first brought them together: direct, melody-driven songwriting with an emotional core, but now with a refined maturity. While I Never

See You Anymore carries echoes of Little Jabs’ infectious hooks and Foolish Blood’s polished confidence, it also leans into a warmer, more dynamic sound shaped by the band’s years apart. There’s a looseness in the arrangements, a sense of ease that comes from playing without expectation. Lead single, “Keep It Coming”, reflects this spirit. Written during a challenging year, the song became a mantra about staying present and trusting in resilience. “A reminder not to worry about every little thing in the future,” says MacDonald. 

For Two Hours Traffic, “the old days” seemed to be a time of constant evolution, navigating lineup changes and shifting priorities, both creatively and personally. Their 2009 album Territory saw them stepping into a more expansive, textured sound, pushing beyond the bright immediacy of Little Jabs. By 2013’s Foolish Blood, they had refined their songwriting even further, balancing their knack for hooks with a newfound confidence. Those years that followed were full of all the growing pains, joys, and struggles that come naturally to a young band under a spotlight. Reflecting on that time, Corcoran says, “I get the feeling that we were still trying to prove ourselves.” 

Now, with I Never See You Anymore, Two Hours Traffic are less focused on proving themselves and more on staying connected to the music they love. As MacDonald puts it, “Everyone in the band is ultimately in love with the process of writing and recording music. It’s been a part of our lives since we were teenagers, and we’re all still at it. Whether it’s Two Hours Traffic, Liam and Nick’s solo work, or Golden Cinema, we’re all still picking away. I don’t see it stopping anytime soon. We’re hooked.” 

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I NEVER SEE YOU ANYMORE TRACKLIST
01 Keep It Coming
02 Leave Tonight
03 On The Spot
04 Moon Baby
05 Not A Day Goes By
06 Andy Magoffin

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TWO HOURS TRAFFIC RELEASE FIRST SINGLE / VIDEO IN MORE THAN 10 YEARS

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Today, Two Hours Traffic are sharing their first new single in…well, a while. In 2013 Two Hours Traffic played their farewell concerts after touring together for more than a decade. 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. Most recently, they performed a series of shows in Eastern Canada to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their album, Territory.

Their new single, “Keep It Coming” was written during a pretty tough year when ‘keep it coming’ became “a bit of a mantra, as well as a reminder not to worry about every little thing in the future and to trust that you will be able to deal with whatever comes your way,” says Andy MacDonald.

Liam Corcoran adds that the song has “the kind of arrangement we’ve tried to develop over the years, with lots of empty space on the recording and a focus on the groove and the rhythms. Our friend Dan Griffin (Teen Ravine) added keys and synths which ended up being the glue that made the recording really work.”

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MORE ABOUT TWO HOURS TRAFFIC
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 which helped to catapult the band into the national spotlight.

Be on the lookout for more new music from Two Hours Traffic in the near future.

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TWO HOURS TRAFFIC CELEBRATE THE 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TERRITORY WITH A SERIES OF LIVE PERFORMANCES

TWO HOURS TRAFFIC CELEBRATE THE 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TERRITORY WITH A SERIES OF LIVE PERFORMANCES IN ATLANTIC CANADA THIS DECEMBER

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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 their 2009 album Territory, the band is playing a select number of intimate shows across Atlantic Canada, revisiting the music that shaped their career and reconnecting with the fans who’ve supported them all along. As a special bonus Two Hours Traffic will have limited edition vinyl copies of Territory available to purchase at all three performances.   

LIVE PERFORMANCES
Dec 11 - Charlottetown, PE - Trailside Music Hall 
Dec 12 - Fredericton, NB - The Cap 
Dec 13 - Halifax, NS - Seahorse Tavern

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MORE ABOUT TWO HOURS TRAFFIC + TERRITORY
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. With Two Hours Traffic classics like “Territory”, “Drop Alcohol”, and “Happiness Burns”, the album found success with releases in the United States, Australia, and Europe and was followed by three years of extensive touring. 

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.”

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