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Secret & Whisper
OriginKelowna, British Columbia, Canada[1]
GenresPost-hardcore, alternative rock
Years active
  • 2007–2011, 2022–present
LabelsTooth and Nail Records
MembersCharles Furney
Jason Ciolli
Ryan Loerke
Jordan Chase
David Ecker
Past membersBradyn Byron

Secret and Whisper (often typeset as Secret & Whisper) is a post-hardcore band from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Secret and Whisper formed after the band Stutterfly replaced their departed vocalist and decided on a new name. Their first album, Great White Whale, was released on February 12, 2008.[2] The band's first single was "XOXOXO"[3] followed by "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)".[4] Their second album, Teenage Fantasy, was released on April 6, 2010.

History

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Formations and Great White Whale (2007-2010)

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The band, consisting of five members, was called Stutterfly until a key member, singer Chris Stickney, decided to leave shortly after they were dropped from Maverick Records. Stickney soon moved to a band called Oceans Apart.[5] The rest of the band, Bradyn Byron, Jason Ciolli, Jordan Chase and Ryan Loerke, approached Charles Furney, a friend and former member of thebleedingalarm, who used to tour with them,[6] to be their new lead singer. The new line-up became Secret and Whisper on February 24, 2007. They decided on a new band name because of the completely different sound that Charles' voice brought to the band.[1]

Secret and Whisper's debut album, Great White Whale, preceded by the lead single and a music video "XOXOXO", was released on February 12, 2008, via Tooth & Nail Records, to positive reviews. To support the album, in 2008-2009 Secret & Whisper toured extensively and shared the stage with such bands as P.O.D., Dance Gavin Dance, Emery, A Static Lullaby and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster among others.[7]

On September 15, 2009 in a MySpace blog, Charles announced the official departure of Bradyn Byron. The band has since recruited guitarist David Ecker (ex-Oceans Apart).

Teenage Fantasy and hiatus activities (2010-2022)

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Secret and Whisper's sophomore album, Teenage Fantasy, was released on April 6, 2010 via Tooth & Nail.[8] The album was preceded by a single, "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)". On February 4, 2011, a B-Side track "Pixie" was released on the band's MySpace page.

On July 12, 2011, the band announced going on an indefinite hiatus via Facebook note citing difficulties balancing band and family.[9] Secret & Whisper members Jordan Chase, Ryan Loerke and David Ecker formed the band Shreddy Krueger with Chase taking over vocals duty.

In 2017-2018 Secret & Whisper posted a bunch photos on Facebook hinting reunion and some work in studio, but there were no reunion announcement and no news about their activity as a band later on. However, from 2020 to 2023, Secret & Whisper's frontman Charles Furney has been releasing solo singles under the moniker Skateboard Dinosaur. They resulted in an album titled Butterfly Bat (2023). The album was produced and engineered by Secret & Whisper's bassist Jordan Chase, with Chase also providing bass and backing vocals, while fellow S&W member Ryan Loerke recorded drums.[10][11]

Reunion (2022-present)

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On February 12, 2022, the 14-year anniversary of Great White Whale, Ryan Loerke stated on his Instagram post that Secret and Whisper started practicing together again with intentions to play shows and write new material.[12][13]

On April 26, 2025, the band announced their first reunion show for Furnace Fest 2025.[14]

Band members

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Current
Former
  • Bradyn Byron – rhythm guitar (2007–2009)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album details Peak Certifications
(sales threshold)
US
Heat 		US
Christ
2008 Great White Whale
25 33
  • US: 25,000
2010 Teenage Fantasy
  • Released: April 6, 2010
  • Label: Tooth and Nail Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 11 18
  • US: TBA

Singles

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  • "XOXOXO" (Great White Whale)
  • "Vanishings" (Great White Whale)
  • "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)" (Teenage Fantasy)

Songs on compilations

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  • Canada Rocks, "XOXOXO" (CMC Distribution, 2008)
  • Songs From The Penalty Box, Vol. 6, "XOXOXO" (Tooth & Nail Records, 2009)

References

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  1. ^ a b Chris True. "Secret and Whisper". Allmusic. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  2. ^ Eduardo Rivadavia. "Great While Whale > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Bio". Toothandnail.com. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Secret & Whisper song lyrics & ringtones – mSpot". www.mspot.com. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  5. ^ "Oceans Apart – ReverbNation". Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  6. ^ "Profile From Secret and Whisper". www.bebo.com. Retrieved May 10, 2009.
  7. ^ Secret & Whisper Concert & Tour History | Concert Archives
  8. ^ "Secret & Whispers' "Teenage Fantasy" Pushed Back...Again". Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  9. ^ "Secret and Whisper Update!". Facebook.com. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  10. ^ Skateboard Dinosaur (Secret And Whisper) Release Debut Record "Butterfly Bat" - Theprp.com
  11. ^ Butterfly Bat | Skateboard Dinosaur
  12. ^ GWW turns 14 today
  13. ^ Secret and Whisper Reunites and Begin Work on New Music - News - Indie Vision Music
  14. ^ Secret & Whisper announce reunion set for Furnace Fest 2025 - Lambgoat
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