The Veer Union was formed in 2004 by vocalist Crispin Earl and guitarist Eric Schraeder. Originally from Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, the two longtime friends and neighbors had a common bond. “We had played in bands together and we were both living out of our rehearsal studios in downtown East Vancouver,” recalls Crispin.

Living for their music was to become the thing that held the UNION together. Crispin, who was the vocalist for the popular local band called Everything After, was gaining national attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee’s solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who has recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles playing with the band 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own. The two wrote music together for months and found their styles extremely compatible.

The Veer Union made their mark in 2009 with the top 10 hit single “Seasons” off their debut album Against The Grain, which peaked at #7 and was the longest charting rock song for a new artist all year. It became the theme song for the 2009 Stanley Cup winners, the Pittsburgh Penguins. “Seasons” was also featured in all Major League Baseball postseason telecast as well as NFL, NASCAR, ESPN, WWE, NHL and more. Their second release “Youth of Yesterday” was the highest added song to rock radio first week of its release. They have played shows and festivals with acts such as Hinder, Breaking Benjamin, Framing Hanley, 30 Seconds to Mars, Flyleaf, Staind, Seether and Theory of a Deadman.

 
They released their highly anticipated sophomore LP Divide the Blackened Sky on March 27, 2012 after signing their recent deal (Rocket Science/Adaptation/SONY/RED).The majority of the album was self-produced, written and recorded by the band. In addition, production on the first single “Bitter End” was handled by world renowned producer Brian Howes (Nickelback, Hinder, Skillet, Puddle Of Mudd, Rev Theory) and was mixed by Jay Van Poederooyen. “The first single Bitter End describes the band overcoming the struggles of the past, and persevering into a brighter future.

TVU hit the road in spring of 2012 playing radio festivals and co-headlining dates with My Darkest Days, Cavo, Smile Empty Soul and 12 Stones. The band is currently sponsored by Jagermeister, Gibson Guitars, Spector Bass, Hangover"The Movie"Recovery Shot and Dirtbag Clothing.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Signed with Rocket Science/Adaptation/SONY/Red
• 2012 Tour with My Darkest Days, Janus, Cavo, Smile Empty Soul and More
• Over 12 MILLION PLAYS and counting on their Myspace Page along with over 360,000 YouTube views
• The Veer Union has 45,000+ Facebook 'Likes' and 36,000+ Twitter Followers.
• "Seasons" was the official theme song for the 2009 Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins, exclusively featured in all MLB post-season telecast as well as featured in NFL, NASCAR, ESPN College World Series, WWE Backlash events.
• "Seasons" was also in the game Rock Band 2010.
• The Veer Union is one of Clear Channel's featured rock bands.
• Lead singer Crispin also appeared on L.A. Ink with Kat Von D.

PRESS - Featured in the largest rock magazines in the world

Revolver, Metal Edge, Altenative Revolt, Alternative Press (AP), Hails & Horns, Etc.

WEB - Features on the front pages of many major websites

Loudwire, Alternative Addiction, Alternative Revolt, RevolverMag, Blabbermouth, AOL/Noisecreep, Etc.

DIGITAL  - Coverage on the most heavily trafficked digital platforms

iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon, 7 Digital, Rdio,

iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, AOL, Yahoo

CBS Interactive, MP3.com, Zune, Napster, Etc.

TOUR - TVU has played for millions of fans around the world

The Veer Union has played the main stage on multiple festivals including: Rock on the Range, Ozzfest, Summerfest, Rock USA, Rocklahoma, Dirtfest. JJO BandCamp, U-Fest, Lazerfest & Many More.

RADIO - 50,000+ Spins on US Rock Radio

52,317 Spins on US Rock Radio (August 31, 2012)

Bitter End - Peaked at #23 on Active Rock (May 2012)

Seasons - Peaked at #7 for Active Rock (July 2009)

Youth of Yesterday - Peaked at #24 at Rock (November 2009)

Darker Side of Me - Peaked at #23 at Rock (April 2010)

SALES - 170,000+ Units Sold

Divide The Blackened Sky (Album 2012): 10,000+ Units

Against The Grain (Album 2009): 40,000+ Units

Bitter End (Single 2012): 12,000+ Units

Seasons (Single 2009): 60,000+ Units

Darker Side Of Me (Single 2009): 25,000+

UnitsYouth Of Yesterday (Single 2010): 20,000+ Units