Synthpop band Repartee sweeps MusicNL awards

Repartee, a St. John's band known for mixing dance rock with synthesizer-laden pop, cleaned up at Sunday night's MusicNL awards in St. John's.

CBC News Posted: Oct 15, 2012 6:44 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 15, 2012

Repartee won five MusicNL awards on Sunday night in St. John's. (CBC )

Repartee, a St. John's band known for mixing dance rock with synthesizer-laden pop, cleaned up at Sunday night's MusicNL awards in St. John's.

The four-member band won every award for which it had been nominated, including group and album of the year, for a self-titled recording that marked its full-length debut.

"I'm overwhelmed. I've said that word so many times tonight, but I don't know how to describe it," lead singer Meg Warren told CBC News.

"I just feel so much love from the people in this room ... This is really amazing."

Repartee also won awards for best new artist, best pop-rock group and the fan's choice award.

Warren's romantic partner, Tom Power, the host of CBC Radio 2 Morning, won as the media person of the year. Poweris also a member of the Dardanelles, which won in the Celtic/traditional category.

St. John's-based Chris Kirby won both the male artist and songwriter of the year awards.

Katie Baggs won as best female artist.

Winners of the 2012 MusicNL awards

Album of the Year: Repartee - Repartee

Male Artist of the Year: Chris Kirby - Wonderizer

Female Artist of the Year: Katie Baggs - Home Again Home Again

Group of the Year: Repartee

Rising Star New Artist or Group of the Year: Repartee

Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year: Repartee

Folk/Roots Artist or Group of the Year: The Once - Row Upon Row of the People They Know

Celtic/Traditional Artist or Group of the Year: The Dardanelles - The Eastern Light

Pop/Rock Artist or Group of the Year: Repartee - Repartee

Alternative Artist or Group of the Year: Mark Bragg - Your Kiss

Country Artist or Group of the Year: Terry Penney - The Last Guitar

Jazz/Blues Artist or Group of the Year: Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews - The Empress

Gospel Artist or Group of the Year: Dan Bursey - Spread Your Love

Side Musician of the Year: Sandy Morris

Songwriter of the Year: Chris Kirby - Waiting So Long

Industry Professional of the Year: Tony Murray

Volunteer of the Year: Justin Davis

Educator of the Year: Kathy Conway

Company of the Year: Heavy Weather

Media Person of the Year: Tom Power - CBC Radio

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