In spirit of their first embark to Kuala Lumpur, the land of diverse foods and culture, 10 fun facts about the band will be laid out for your extended knowledge prior to their upcoming show at Urbanscapes’ Satellite Show #2!

1. They’re a four-man band. Metric comprises of leading lady, Emily Haines and James Shaw who initially found the band in 1988 after the completion of the band with Joshua Winstead and Joules Scott-Key.

2. The band”s name has absolutely no relation to the metric system in Canada. Some would come to think that the Toronto based band to be named ‘Metric’ being in a country that applies the metric system in calculation, but the origin of their bands name came about after a sound that enthralled the original two members Emily and James that came from a sound programmed into James’s keyboard.

3. The bands original name was ‘Mainstream’. Yes you read that correct, the dynamic band was originally named ‘Mainstream’ by Emily Haines and James Shaw in 1997. They had an EP released under the name and fact is, both of them don’t even own a copy of it themselves.

4. Emily Haines has been online casino involved in two other bands. Besides being the front lady for her primary band, metric, Emily haines is also involved in two other projects under the moniker Emily Haines & the Soft Skeleton being her solo act. On top of that, Emily along with James are also involved in Canadian based band ‘Broken Social Scene’

5. Emily Haines is 39. Yeap guys, this bombshell of a gal is 39 years old and is engaged/married to Phillip Kressin of the band Neon Legion. Sorry to burst your bubbles fanboys.

6. The band has performed alongside rock legends. In their early years the band was approached to open for The rolling stones and Emily also had a unique relationship with the rock legend, Lou Reed (R.I.P). They’ve performed together in several shows, Lou Reed played “Pale Blue Eyes” before their song co-produced by him “The Wanderlust”

7. The band was side featured in a movie. Aside their other TV stardoms from concerts and videos, The band was side-featured in a 2004 movie directed by Olivier Assayas, “Clean”. The band was in the movie acting as them selves, even having minor dialogue in the background.

8. Emily Haines and James Shaw used to date. Back when the band was forming out the original two members tried their run at a romantic relationship but evidently decided to part and be “Creatively Involved” with each other throughout the years. Safe to say that’s probably why their music is so amazing. The chemistry is just there.

9. The band is under their own record label. Alike other bands like Wilco and Radiohead, Metric also strays away from the traditional record label deal. Not just musicians, they’re also their own bosses. The band stated that being a great singer isn’t enough nowadays, being a great marketer is also part and parcel with the career.

10. It’s going to be their first time in Malaysia! 3rd December 2013 during the satellite show as a part of Urbansacapes would be the first time the band has ever been to this region of south east asia, Malaysia. The band has yet to say anything about their performance, but we’re all excited to hear what they have to say!