LEN

Len is a Canadian alternative rock group from Toronto, Ontario, where they moved in 1991. They are known internationally as a one-hit wonder for their song "Steal My Sunshine" in 1999. The band consists of siblings Marc Costanzo (vocals, guitar) and Sharon Costanzo (vocals, bass). Len's early material was reminiscent of artists such as My Bloody Valentine, Mystery Machine and the Descendents. When they were dubbed as a "hip-hop Human League", Mar... more

Len is a Canadian alternative rock group from Toronto, Ontario, where they moved in 1991. They are known internationally as a one-hit wonder for their song "Steal My Sunshine" in 1999. The band consists of siblings Marc Costanzo (vocals, guitar) and Sharon Costanzo (vocals, bass). Len's early material was reminiscent of artists such as My Bloody Valentine, Mystery Machine and the Descendents. When they were dubbed as a "hip-hop Human League", Marc and Shar were flattered and admitted to being "weaned" on the Human League. The band has been together since 1991; the members are siblings. As an indie band, Len released an EP, and two albums, Superstar and Get Your Legs Broke, first on the Halifax, Nova Scotia based No Records label, then on their own imprint, Funtrip. These albums eventually sold around 20,000 to 35,000 each. Len eventually added new members to the group, D Rock, DJ Moves and Planet Pea. The group changed the sound of their music from pop to a more hip-hop sound. They... less