In 2009, Tankian collaborated with the band Viza (previously known as Visa) for their track “Viktor”.
Plouf operated a vintage goods/Zeno Records store in Portland, named Zeno Oddities, which closed sometime between 2009 and 2010.[source?]
In the spring of 2009, Arcane Roots began working on a mini-album with Brave the Sea producer Chris Coulter.
The 2009 Pygmalion Music Festival featured sets from both Gazelle and Alpha Mile. This was Gazelle’s debut live show.
However, on February 24, 2009, after months of speculation and rumors, Faith No More announced they would be reforming with a line-up identical to the Album of the Year era, embarking on a reunion tour called The Second Coming Tour . To coincide with the band’s reunion tour, Rhino released…
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On October 6, 2009, Vesta, released their debut EP independently called 0.1 Daylight’s Coming . Once again Gunnell recorded and mixed the release, but mastering was completed by Garrett Haines at Treelady Studios. In 2010, two additional songs were added and the album was released by Paper Fist Recordings.
In 2009, Die Mannequin took part in a documentary series called City Sonic . The series, which featured 20 Toronto artists, had Care Failure reflecting on her memories of CFNY , 102.1 the Edge.
In 2009 the song ” Back Against the Wall ” became the band’s first track to chart at the number 1 position on the alternative charts .
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In 2009, 3 Doors Down, along with The Soul Children of Chicago, released the song “In the Presence of the Lord” on the compilation album Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration .