Five and Tens are a 4 piece instrumental band named after Mississauga highway intersection 5 & 10 creating cinematic psychedelic jazz, funk and soul records under their own label Vidal Recordings. Their music is inspired by warm 70's soul, funk and jazz analog soundscapes and experimentations.
Known for their dynamic live shows, improvisational chops, diverse grooves and explosive energy. Performing across Toronto's local venues and breakdance battles. The Five and Tens bring their live off the floor signature sound. Pulling in contemporary forms of jazz, R&B, Disco, Hip-hop, Blues and Rock. If you have spent any time hanging out in Toronto bars, venues, break jams, or casually tuning into CIUT 89.9 FM you should be familiar with 5 & 10's catalog. Their unique brand of instrumental soul has become the soundtrack for countless parties, road trips, local radio, businesses and playlists throughout Toronto and the world. Hitting 6.7 M streams among 833k fans worldwide. Gaining popularity in the US, Australia, Germany and UK.
With their latest album 'Brothers in the Groove' landing album of week and top 30 album of the year for 2024 by Dan Digs on 91.ONE WNXP Nashville's NPR music station. Gaining the interest of soul revival record label Colemine Records and underground hip-hop label Dirty Looks. They were awarded best live band at the 2023 Mississauga Music Awards and Amy Louie Grossman`s Music Scholarship from Toronto's longest-running live house of blues venue Grossman's Tavern in 2022.