Reset

Biography

Reset is a Canadian punk rock band formed in 1993 in Montreal, Quebec. The band was originally founded by Pierre Bouvier and Chuck Comeau when they were just 13 years old. Originally known as Roach, they changed their name to Reset after discovering another Canadian band already used that moniker.
Comeau left in 1998 to pursue his studies, followed by Bouvier in 1999; the two eventually reunited to form the band Simple Plan. David Desrosiers, who replaced Bouvier in Reset, also left shortly after to join them. Philippe Jolicoeur has remained the sole consistent member and frontman since the band's inception.

History

Reset was formed in 1993 by Pierre Bouvier and Chuck Comeau when they were 13 years old. The original band members were Pierre Bouvier (vocals), Philippe Jolicoeur (guitar and vocals), Chuck Comeau (drums), and Jean-Sébastien Boileau (bass). The original name for the band was Roach, but as another Canadian band was using this name, the band members decided to change theirs to Reset.
The band's first full-length album, No Worries×No Worries1997 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Everyday2:172Why?2:273Go Away3:064I'm a Man2:575Hope2:256T.K.O.2:447Stolen Land2:488A Matter of Rights3:279Concern2:1410Right or Wrong2:4211Holy War2:5612United We Stand Tall4:36, released in 1997, was recorded at the famous "Le Studio Morin-Heights" and produced by Rod Shearer. The studio was best known for producing beloved Canadian rock band - Rush, Quebec pop sensation - Celine Dion, and international mega artists such as April Wine, The Police, David Bowie, and many more. Even Aussie punk rock heavyweights - Bodyjar recorded their third album No Touch Red at the studio.The band shot a video clip for the single "Why?". In 1998, the band lineup changed. Bouvier took Boileau's place in playing bass and a new member, Adrian White from Vancouver, replaced Comeau as drummer after a conflict between Bouvier and Comeau (see song "Friend" – 1999).

In 1999, the band released No Limits, which was co-written by Adrian White. This album was recorded in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was produced by Greg Reely. Three video clips were filmed for No Limits: "Pollution", "Pressure", and "My Dream and I". Shortly after the filming of "Pressure", Bouvier left Reset to reacquaint with Comeau and form Simple Plan. David Desrosiers replaced Bouvier in 2000 but only stayed with the band for six months, being recruited by Simple Plan members to fill their bass spot.
In 2003, Reset released a third album, Radioactive×Radioactive2006 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Amnesia3:072Brainscan4:233Choke2:444Cutie Pie3:415Eyeball2:336Free Fall2:297High Moon3:188Infinity4:029Kyoto2:1710Moonlight2:3611Picture Perfect2:1612Sea Shell0:2013Sky and Skull2:1714Virtuality3:53. The album was produced, performed, mixed and mastered by Philippe Jolicoeur. This is the first album that Phil produced with his own record label, Indy Rekordz Inc. "Choke" and "Kyoto" are the singles and the new video clips for that album. On "Kyoto", Reset speaks about Kyoto Protocol.
In March 2008, they released their fourth album No Intensity×No Intensity1 January 2009 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Corrupted to the Bone3:002Sadness & Sorrow2:283No Intensity1:344Communicate With Me4:035Smash It Up2:416Break Point3:457Sandman Song2:438Remdemption4:189Letter Go3:2110Better Days2:2811Ground Zero2:0312We Believe2:4213Gen X2:5514High Moon3:0915Papillon2:59. This album is similar to their first album No Worries, with anti-government songs like "Corrupted To The Bone", "Redemption", and "Papillon". The latter song is based on the book Papillon by Henri Charrière, an autobiography relating Charrière's numerous imprisonments and escapes from French penal colonies. The single for this album is the song "No Intensity". The album is produced by Rod Shearer, who also produced No Worries and the band's demo CD Concerned.
Over the years Reset participated in five Canadian tours and three American tours, the 1997, 2000 and 2006 Vans Warped Tour in North America. Reset has played with bands such as Green Day, MxPx, NOFX, Pennywise, Millencolin, Lagwagon, Face to Face, Strung Out, and Ten Foot Pole.
In March 2009, the band performed a special show with their original line-up for Musique Plus's (French Much Music) punk rock show 1-2-3 Punk! 10th anniversary. They played with GrimSkunk, The Sainte Catherines, Vulgaires Machins, The Planet Smashers, and Subb.
Phil Jolicoeur stated the band planned to release a new album in summer 2012. The album, named The Antidote×The Antidote1 January 2012 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracks1Conformity2:422Demonil Lies2:563Heart Attack3:054Intifada2:065Mindbenders0:316My Favorite Enemy2:007New Logik4:208Seeing Red2:139Unity3:4610Wasted Time2:3211Zero Gravity3:00, was later released in November 2012 through Cruzar Media. The band did perform at two consecutive Amnesia Rockfest in June 2014 and June 2015. In June 2014, it was the original lineup that played. However, due to paternal duties, Jean-Sébastien Boileau did not perform, and David Desrosiers performed the set on the Budweiser Stage at the same time as Megadeth and Meshuggah. In June 2015, the band played just before Propagandhi's set on the Thursday evening called Fuck The Sponsors Night with the new lineup. The band released its latest album No Resistance×No Resistance23 April 2021 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracks1Breaking Bad2:162Polaris3:423Nevertheless2:504Freedom4:045Violent Pacificator3:176Yesterday2:027Kalifornia3:118Reshape Digital Frontiers2:569Virtuality3:4510Sky Walker1:5411Equilibrium3:56 in the spring of 2021.
In December 2024, Reset is slated to release their seventh studio album entitled Seven under Indy Rekordz owned by Reset frontman, Phil Joliceour. The new album is mixed, mastered, by Vincent Coté whom also performed the in studio drums towards all tracks on the full length. The new album is co-written by Phil Joliceour and guitarist Jay Ridge (Unemployed) circa 1997–2001 and also features several singles such as "Paranoid in Paradise" mixed and mastered by Dean Hajichristou of Epitaph Records, Parkway Drive, Protest the Hero, Obey the Brave. A francophone version of the single mixed by Vincent Cote is due to play across Quebec radio stations in 2025, while the original album single will reach international and satellite stations such as Sirius FM. Reset's current line-up retains their veteran drummer Gopal Devanathan (2015–present), along with the introduction of guitarist Jay Ridge (2022–present) and Pat Leclerc (2024–present) on bass whom has previous perform live with the original members of the band at Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec, Canada.

Band members

Current

Philippe Jolicoeur – lead vocals, guitar (1993–present)
Pat Leclerc - bass, vocals (2024–present)
Gopal Devanathan - drums (2015–present)
Former

Pierre Bouvier – lead vocals (1993–1999), bass (1998–1999)
Chuck Comeau – drums (1993–1998)
Jean-Sébastien Boileau – bass (1993–1998)
David Desrosiers – lead vocals, bass (1999–2000)
Dave Barbaccia – bass, vocals (2004–2005)
Martin Gendreau – drums (2005–2010)
Matt Kapuszczak – guitar, vocals (2010–2012)
Julien Bédard – bass (2010–2011)
Justin Brandreth- bass (2011–2012)
Adrian White – drums, guitar, keyboards, samples, backing vocals (1998–2001) (2010–2013)
Cédrik Paquin - bass (2015–2016)
Claude Plamondon - bass (2016–2017; 2022–2024)
Zenab Jaber- bass (2018–2019)
Gilbert Vallerand - bass (2019–2022)

Studio albums

No Worries (1997)
No Limits (1999)
Radioactive (2003)
No Intensity (2008)
The Antidote (2013)
No Resistance (2021)
Seven (2024)

Demo tapes

Insecticide (as Roach) (1994)
Concerned (1995)

Singles

Paranoid in Paradise (2024)
One Last Chance (2024)
Help (Beatles Cover) (2024)
Believers & Deceivers (2024)