Tokyo Police Club

Tokyo Police Club
From left to right: Josh Hook, David Monks, Greg Alsop, and Graham Wright in 2014.
From left to right: Josh Hook, David Monks, Greg Alsop, and Graham Wright in 2014.
Background information
OriginNewmarket, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock, post-punk revival, alternative rock
Years active2005–present
LabelsUniversal Music Canada
Paper Bag
Memphis Industries
Saddle Creek
Dew Process
Mom + Pop Music
Dine Alone Records (Canada)
MembersDavid Monks
Graham Wright
Josh Hook
Greg Alsop
Websitetokyopoliceclub.com

Tokyo Police Club is an indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2005, it consists of vocalist and bassist Dave Monks, keyboardist Graham Wright, guitarist Josh Hook, and drummer Greg Alsop.[1] The band found early success with their 2006 debut EP A Lesson in Crime, which they followed with several popular releases including the albums Elephant Shell and Champ in 2008 and 2010, respectively. During the 2010s, they released three other studio albums. Among other nominations, the band has been twice nominated for the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year, in 2011 for Champ and in 2019 for TPC. They announced their breakup in 2024.

  1. ^ "Tokyo Police Club". SPIN.com. 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2011-02-23.