With influences ranging from Miles Davis to The Carpenters to J Dilla, the WPBE combine their love of improvisation with modern pop influences and a mish-mash of electro-acoustic sounds, receiving critical acclaim. They have been featured in films for the NFB and the CBC, played festivals across Canada and abroad, while individual members have worked with numerous JUNO and Grammy-nominated artists from Blue Rodeo to Holly Cole. www.wpbe.bandcamp.com