About Us

Emerging from Edmundston NB, Teku Syndrom offers purebred, straightforward Atlantic Canada homegrown and inspired rock. Named for the state of mind lead guitarist Eric "Raz" Toussaint enters when songwriting with his trusty Teku glass in-hand, Teku Syndrom features Teresa’s angelic voice draped across Raz's own scorching lead work. The melodic duo is riding on a no-holds-barred guitar-driven rock sound supported by an intense bass foundation and thunderous drums. Teku Syndrom explores the hard rock and alternative universes delivering thought provoking lyrics while they rock, groove, and appeal to audiences of all ages.

Teku Syndrom released their first single “Help Me Grow” in May 2022. The track was well received globally and enjoyed a #3 position on FM 89.5 in Canberra, Australia. Alan Cross from Corus Radio, A Journal of Musical Things said of “Help Me Grow”, the true story of Raz’z transgender child; “What an interesting (and uplifting) topic for a song! Good job”. Badi Murphy from Beach House also said, “Help Me Grow is a standout track that solidifies its place as a promising band in the music industry.”

Strong from their first single and with their writing gaining momentum and intensity, Teku Syndrom released their first EP-The Path, in May 2023 in front of a sold-out crowd at the picturesque Edmundston Art Center. Reviews of the opus were positive across multiple platforms. Lucy Fitzgerald from BrokenColor.co said: “The Path is a remarkable musical journey that showcases the band’s unique blend of influences and their ability to craft powerful, emotionally resonant songs”. The Buzz Slayers music blog said that “The Path hits all the rock sweet spots from classic styles and approaches to an alternative edge and everything in between, this record has hooks beyond hooks and both a real fists-in-the-air attitude” and Llewelyn Screen from A&R Factory said, “The Path is a drum-packed experience featuring ear-healing vocals…”.

Now that the rehearsals are completed and that the album is out, Teku Syndrom keep honing their craft on various stages. Proud from raising more than $13,500 with their benefit show; S.H.E. Rocks 1.0 in January 2024 highlights also includes joining forces with French Canadian rock legends “Vilain Pingouin” back in February 2024. Summer 2024 brought them to the “Festival Royal” in Edmundston NB where they shared the stage with up and coming artists La Grosse Equipe and country star “Justin Legacy”. Fall 2024 kept them busy supporting The Chokecherries, a Tribute to The Cranberries and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Savèches Wing Award (awards for the Acadian Hard Rock scene). For the year 2025 they started the year with S.H.E. Rocks 2.0 in January 2025 where they have once again raised more than $11,000 for local charity l’Escale MadaVic, a safehouse for women in need. Back to the studio for their 2nd EP they will be ready to support Sandveiss, a promising rock band from Quebec City. 

Building on their heartfelt powerhouse live show, Teku Syndrom delivers both family and metal head approved entertainment perfectly suited for festivals and bar stages.  Looking at talent seekers and bookers, let Teku Syndrom be the surprise of your event. People will come for the big name but will leave with Teku in their hearts. Catch them on their official website www.tekusyndrom.com or via www.facebook.com/tekusyndromband.