ECONOLINE CRUSH
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Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
260 Martin Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 5K3 | Penticton, BC
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Econoline Crush: A New ChapterOrigin & Rise (1992–2000)
Formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1992, Econoline Crush quickly emerged as one of Canada's defining industrial rock ands. Led by vocalist Trevor Hurst, they released the EP Purge (1994), followed by their full-length Affliction (1995), garnering critical attention and a Juno nomination. Their 1997 album The Devil You Know went platinum and produced hits like “All That You Are X3)”, which charted strongly in both Canada and the U.S. The late 1990s also saw singles like “You Don’t Know What It’s Like” from Brand New History gaining widespread radio play.
Hiatus and Return (2001–2011)
After mixed critical reception and industry setbacks, the band went on hiatus around 2002. Hurst explored other musical venues before reuniting Econoline Crush in 2006. They released Ignite in 2008 and the EP The People Have Spoken, Vol. 1 in 2011. Recent Years & Personal Journey A major shift occurred when Trevor Hurst became a psychiatric nurse, working in Indigenous communities in southwestern Manitoba—an experience he discussed in 2024 interviews. This dual-spirit life continued as the band continued to produce music, releasing their latest full-length album When the Devil Drives in October 2023.
Looking Ahead: New Gold Magic
Econoline Crush has announced a brand-new single titled “New Gold Magic”, set to drop on September 26, 2025—their latest creative offering as they continue to evolve their industrial-rooted sound with more songwriting-led rock.
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Econoline Crush is a Canadian industrial rock band formed in Vancouver in 1992, known for blending hard rock with electronic elements. Fronted by vocalist Trevor Hurst, they rose to fame in the late '90s with hits like “All That You Are (X3)” and the platinum certified album The Devil You Know. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, the band returned with Ignite (2008) and The People Have Spoken, Vol. 1 (2011). Hurst’s unique journey includes a second career as a psychiatric nurse, a path that continues to influence the band’s emotionally charged sound.
In 2023, Econoline Crush released their first full-length album in over a decade, When the Devil Drives, reasserting their place in Canada’s rock landscape. Their new single, “New Gold Magic,” will be released on September 26, 2025, marking their next
evolution in sound.
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