Tangiers was a Canadian indie rock band founded in 2003 and based in Toronto, Ontario.
In 2003, Tangiers included drummer Marco Moniz, Josh Reichmann (vocals/guitars) and, fresh from The Deadly Snakes, James Sayce (vocals/bass) and guitarist Yuri Didrichsons.
[1][2] In March 2003, the released their debut album Hot New Spirit,[3] with the songs "Keep the Living Bodies Warm", "Return to the Ship", and "Ca Va Cool" pushing it to the top of the campus and community radio charts.
[6] Despite radio success, widespread critical praise, and a reputation for being a high-energy party band, Tangier failed to capture live-audience attention, with a Spin Magazine reporter citing "booze-fueled performances" as a possible cause.
[12][13][14] Sayce and McCann left Tangiers and moved to Holland, where they formed the band, Bishop Morocco.