From somewhere beneath the swelling strings and synths, the angular guitars and pulsating electro-beats, cleaves the ethereal voice of Jamie Fooks of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter. In early 2003, Fooks started writing songs by herself in her basement apartment to deal with the remaining demons of a reckless adolescence. Somewhat deterred by an open mic night that ended in tears, Fooks was encouraged to continue performing by the support of friends, and the interest of current guitar player Dillon Whitfield (of Raccoon). With the addition of Whitfield’s haphazard guitar playing, the foundation of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter was laid. Now, with a full compliment of 4 permanent members, Jane Vain & the Dark Matter are set to release their debut full-length, LOVE IS WHERE THE SMOKE IS on Edmonton’s Rectangle Records in January 2008.