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f!ght f!ght f!ght: All journeys begin with a relocation, either literal or metaphorical, and f!ghtf!ghtf!ght’s journey proves no exception. When a new stage of Kelly Shinkaruk’s career prompted a move from indie rock hotbed Edmonton, Alberta to sleepy government town Ottawa, Ontario in 2004, she knew that a new chapter in her musical life would occur. Browsing the web, Kelly came into contact with drummer Etienne Sylvain who’s musical journey had also changed with the dissolution of his previous band, Clarington. In summer 2005, they got together and started playing songs written by Kelly for previous projects and soon decided to solidify this new journey by adding Sebastien Dupont, a bass and guitar player who was “too indie rock” for his former bandmates. With the line-up complete, they started writing material drawing heavily on influences such as Chinese Stars and The Moving Units with Seb on bass, Etienne on drums, and Kelly providing guitar and vocals. About one month into ...