East Coast Artists Andy Brown and SoHo Ghetto Team Up for Another String of Tour Dates
Seperately, both Andy Brown and SoHo Ghetto have garnered high praise for their live performances, each bringing their own unique style and flare to the stage, but together they team up for an unforgettable night of indie-pop rock that is guaranteed to both warm your heart and get you moving at the same time.
Both artists have been touted as 'bands to watch' so don't miss an opportunity to see them in your town. Tour dates and download links below.
Audio Blood November Listings
Hey Everyone!
Fall has only just started but we have enough events on the horizion to last you until the spring!
Ben Caplan is finally returning to Canadian shores this month to play the Nova Scotia Music Awards after a long European tour. The Balconies continue their tour with Big Sugar heading from western Canada into Ontario but break away in mid-November for M For Montreal. Let's not forget about Tim Chaisson who is currently on a Canada wide tour! Gabrielle Papillon continues to impress on her album release tour. And don't forget we have Jon Bryant, SoHo Ghetto, Ben Caplan, and Gabrielle Papillon appearaing at Nova Scotia Music Week this month!
In other news, we have recently included Acres of Lions, Andy Brown, The Mohawk Lodge, SoHo Ghetto and Flowers of Hell into the ever growing Audio Blood family. For the current list of Audio Blood clients click here .
All artists listed are available for interview and show reviews are always welcomed!
**For all media inquiries please don't hesitate to contact - Courtney Parkes // courtney@audioblood.com // 416.703.9703
LISTINGS BY ARTIST:
Acres of Lions
Nov. 09 @ Barfly, LONDON, UK
Nov. 10 @ Fear of Fiction Festival, BRISTOL, UK
Nov. 17 @ The Old Blue Last, LONDON, UK
Nov. 18 @ The White Lion, WATFORD, UK
Nov. 20 @ The Buffalo Bar, LONDON, UK
Dec. 07 @ Sneaky Dee's, TORONTO (*Audio Blood 4th Bday Rager)
Amos The Transparent
Dec. 07 @ Sneaky Dee's, TORONTO (*Audio Blood 4th Bday Rager)
Dec. 08 @ Phog Lounge, WINDSOR
Andy Brown
Nov. 16 @ The Split Crow, TRURO
Nov. 17 @ The Split Crow, TRURO
Nov. 23 @ The Seahorse Tavern, HALIFAX
Nov. 24 @ Peppers Pub, SAINT JOHN
Nov. 27 @ The Observatory, OTTAWA
Nov. 29 @ The Divan Orange, MONTREAL
Dec. 01 @ Hunter's Alehouse, CHARLOTTETOWN
The Balconies
Nov. 08 @ The Odeon Event Centre, SASKATOON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 09 @ The 40 (Trails West Inn), BRANDON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 10 @ Burton Cummings Theatre, WINNIPEG (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 11 @ Crocks, THUNDER BAY (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 15 @ Cafe Campus, MONTREAL (*M for Montreal Showcase, Day Party)
Nov. 16 @ Divan Orange, MONTREAL (*M for Montreal Showcase)
Nov. 21 @ The Ranch, BARRIE (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 22 @ London Music Hall, LONDON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 23 @ The Loop, WINDSOR (w/ Big Sugar)
Dec. 08 @ Sound Academy, TORONTO (w/ USS)
Dec. 31 @ The Rapids Theatre, NIAGARA FALL (*NYE Show w/ USS)
Ben Caplan
Nov. 10 @ The Astor Theatre, LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov. 10 @ Queens Room (Best Western), LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov. 11 @ Queens Place, LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week Awards Gala)
Nov. 16 @ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, HALIFAX (*Special Performance and Collaboration with the Nova Scotia Symphony)
Nov. 17 @ Peppers Pub, SAINT JOHN (*Canadian Folk Music Awards after party)
Mar. 30, 2013 @ Byron Bay Blues Festival, AUSTRALIA
Mar. 31, 2013 @ Byron Bay Blues Festival, AUSTRALIA
Apr. 01, 2013 @ Byron Bay Blues Festival, AUSTRALIA
Brad Fillatre
Nov. 29 @ The Great Hall, TORONTO (*Movember show)
Dec. 22 @ The White Horse, CORNER BROOK, NFLD
Charlotte Cornfield
Nov. 9 @ No. 2 Records, FRANKFURT, DE
Nov. 11 @ Gute Stube, DARMSTADT, DE
Nov. 13 @ La Fiacre, LIEGE, BE
Nov. 14 @ Le Caf & Diskaire, LILLE, FR
Nov. 16 @ Le Shari Vari, ROUEN, FR
Nov. 18 @ Le Motel, PARIS, FR
Nov. 23 @ Le Violon Dingue, NANTES, FR
Nov. 24 @ Le Violon Dingue, NANTES, FR
Nov. 28 @ Le Serpent Volant, TOURS, FR
Nov. 29 @ Le Salon Nyctalope, TOURS, FR
Nov. 30 @ El Chicho, BOURDEAUX, FR
Dec. 1 @ Le Showcase, PAU, FR
Dec. 6 @ Cafe Olive, NIMES, FR
Dec. 8 @ La Zonme, NICE, FR
Dec. 12 @ Baraka, CLERMONT-FERRAND, FR
Dec. 13 @ Le Kraspek, LYON, FR
Dec. 14 @ Off Kultur, NANCY, FR
Dec. 15 @ D:Qliq, LUXEMBOURG
Dec. 16 @ Oberdeck, HANNOVER, DE
Dec. 18 @ Freundlich & Kompetent, HAMBURG, DE
Dec. 19 @ Blagards Apotek, COPENHAGEN, DM
Dec. 20 @ Cafe Retro, COPENHAGEN, DM
Dec. 21 @ Alter Bahnof, TRITTAU, DE
Dec. 22 @ Arthur, CHEMNITZ, DE
Cai.ro
Nov. 08 @ Underground (York Univeristy), TORONTO
Nov. 29 @ The Great Hall, TORONTO (*Movember show)
Flowers of Hell (http://www.flowersofhell.com)
Nov. 8 @ The Silver Dollar, TORONTO
Gabrielle Papillon (http://www.gabriellepapillon.com/)
Nov. 10 @ Captain Barss Lounge (Privateer's Inn), LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov. 12 @ Petit Campus, MONTREAL
Nov. 16 @ Sam's Place, WINNIPEG
Nov. 22 @ Haven Social Club, EDMONTON
Nov. 25 @ House Concert, CALGARY
Nov. 30 @ Cafe Deux Soleil, VANCOUVER
Hands & Teeth
Dec. 07 @ Sneaky Dees, TORONTO (*Audio Blood 4th Bday Rager)
Jon Bryant
Nov. 09 @ Captain Barss Lounge (Privateer Inn), LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov. 13 @ The Carleton, HALIFAX
Dec. 01 @ House of Hesed, WINNIPEG
The Mohawk Lodge
Nov. 21 @ The Boogaloo, LONDON
Nov. 22 @ Mello Mello, LIVERPOOL
Nov. 23 @ Fragile Rabbit, LONDON
Nov. 24 @ Agile Rabbit, LONDON
Nov. 30 @ Chinasky Club, SEMIDE
Dec. 01 @ La Fabbrica, LOCARNO
Dec. 04 @ Rhiz, VIENNA
Dec. 08 @ Kinky Star, GHENT
Dec. 13 @ Sonny, BASEL
North Lakes
Nov. 08 @ Zaphod's, OTTAWA
Nov. 09 @ London Music Hall, LONDON
Nov. 10 @ Groove's Record Shop, LONDON (*in-store)
Nov. 10 @ Phog Lounge, WINDSOR
Dec. 20 @ Hunters Ale House, CHARLOTTETOWN
Paper Lions
Nov. 14 @ Media Club, VANCOUVER
Nov. 15 @ 90th Street Pub, KELOWNA
Nov. 16 @ Avenue Theatre, EDMONTON
Nov. 17 @ The Gateway Bar, CALGARY
Nov. 30 @ Kings Playhouse, GEROGETOWN
Papermaps
Nov 29 @ The Great Hall, TORONTO (*Movember show)
SoHo Ghetto
Nov. 11 @ Queens Place Emera Centre, LIVERPOOL (*Nova Scotia Music Week Awards Gala)
Nov. 16 @ The Split Crow, TRURO
Nov. 17 @ The Split Crow, TRURO
Nov. 23 @ The Seahorse Tavern, HALIFAX
Tim Chaisson
Nov. 09 @ Paddy Flaherty's, SARNIA
Nov. 10 @ Cunard Centre, HALIFAX
Nov. 13 @ Sheridan College, OAKVILLE, ON
Nov. 14 @ The Dominion House, WINDSOR
Nov. 15 @ Wilfred Laurier University, WATERLOO
Nov, 16 @ Out Back Shack (Fanshawe College), LONDON
Nov. 17 @ The Horseshoe Tavern, TORONTO
Nov. 19 @ Algonquin College, OTTAWA
Nov. 20 @ Red Dog Tavern, PETERBOROUGH
Nov. 22 @ Cambrian College, SUDBURY
Nov. 23 @ Loplops, SAULT STE. MARIE
Nov. 24 @ The Outpost (Lakehead University), THUNDER BAY
Nov. 26 @ Watson Arts Centre, DAUPIN
Nov. 27 @ Artful Dodger, REGINA
Nov. 28 @ The Gateway (SAIT Campus Theatre), CALGARY
Nov. 29 @ Pit Pub (University of BC), VANCOUVER
Nov. 30 @ Felicita's Pub (University of Victoria), VICTORIA
Dec. 01 @ Doc Willoughby's, KELOWNA
Dec. 02 @ The Royal, NELSON
Dec. 04 @ University of Alberta, EDMONTON
Dec. 07 @ Enwave Theatre, TORONTO (*w/ The Trews)
*Don't forget to celebrate Sneaky Dee's 25th anniversary! Their concert series listings can be found HERE (http://sneaky-dees.com/concert-listings/) !
*Canadian Music Week (http://cmw.net) first round of artist announcements coming soon!
*Grab the M for Montreal mixtape right over HERE (http://www.mformontreal.com/mformontreal/mformixtape/) !
For all media inquiries: courtney@audioblood.com
AUDIO BLOOD – NOVEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER
Hey Audio Blood friends!
Fall has just started and we've been busy! We've picked up a few new great clients, and we have a lot of events coming up. The Balconies are having a great time on tour across the West coast with Big Sugar and will be taking a brief break to play M for Montreal in November. Our 4th anniversary is coming up and our annual holiday party has been announced, and we're excited to have great bands like Amos The Transparent, Hands & Teeth, and Acres of Lions performing at the event. We had an excellent time out East earlier in October with our Halifax Pop Explosion events, and it was great being a part of the 20th anniversary of HPX. Thanks again to everyone who made it out, it was great to see all your faces again. Here's a recap of whats been going on!
Audio Blood is excited to celebrate four amazing years of working with the top Canadian artists and brands, planning outrageous rooftop parties, and rocking the festival circuit coast-to-coast. What better way to celebrate than with an all-out birthday bash at Sneaky Dee’s with all of our friends? On December 7, 2012, please join Audio Blood in celebrating its fourth anniversary with a memorable night of music featuring Hands & Teeth, Amos the Transparent, Acres of Lions, Music Parlour DJs, and specials guests all night long!
“As we near our 4th birthday, it isn't so much OUR birthday as it is a celebration for anyone and everyone who has lent a hand in building this company and community from the ground up,” says founder and president of Audio Blood, Sari Delmar. “On December 7th, lets let loose for the night and enjoy the best things about Toronto - indie rock, nachos, beers, and friends. Thank you endlessly for being a part of this family and I look forward to celebrating many more years to come!”
Audio Blood won’t be the only ones with reason to celebrate. Aside from a kick-off to the holiday season, everyone’s favourite hangout Sneaky Dee’s is in the midst of celebrating its 25th anniversary. There really is no better venue in Toronto to celebrate the past year and what 2013 will have in store!
It’s been a crazy 2012 for all of the band’s taking part as well:
Hands & Teeth
With the early 2012 release of their debut album Hunting Season, Hands & Teeth treated fans to new song already, releasing ‘Exploring’ just a few weeks ago. The track was cut live off the floor for new musical project From Far and Wide. The band has also hit the road recently with dates on the east coast including Halifax Pop Explosion.
Watch the From Far and Wide session for ‘Exploring’
Amos the Transparent
2012 marked the year the Ottawa seven-piece released their third album, Goodnight My Dear…I’m Falling Apart. Most recently the band performed on CBC’s Q with Jian Ghomeshi and showcased extensively during Pop Montreal and Halifax Pop Explosion.
Watch the official video for ‘Says the Spark’
Acres of Lions
These Victoria, BC rockers are gearing up for an impressive 2013. This past year marked extensive touring in support of their sophomore album Collections, including recent touring from their hometown to Toronto.
Watch the video for ‘Reaction’
Anniversary bashes have become something of a tradition for Audio Blood. It’s hard to believe the first one was in 2009! Get yourself in the spirit with this flashback video for the first Audio Blood Christmas featuring some great Toronto bands of the past and The Balconies - http://youtu.be/mdxQP0jnQzI
Come celebrate with us! Can’t wait to see you there!
- Team AB
LINKS
www.audioblood.com
www.facebook.com/audiobloodonline
www.twitter.com/audiobloodmedia
For all media inquires: jaimie@audioblood.com
Fan favourites The Balconies are pleased to release their new single and video for “Do It In The Dark”. Produced by Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven) and recorded at the Coalition Music studios, “Do It In The Dark” is a new take on an old favourite, and features the band’s signature sound with frontwoman Jacquie Neville’s vocals at the forefront and more prominent than ever. The spooky music video for the new track was directed by Alon Isocianu at Reactiv Pictures and has premiered on MuchMusic.com just in time for Halloween.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "DO IT IN THE DARK" HERE
The Balconies have had a busy few months first with the recording of “Do It In The Dark” followed by a week-long stay in Los Angeles, California, representing Canada as one of three bands selected for FILTER Magazine’s 2012 Culture Collide Festival. From Los Angeles the group went right back on the road for a tour of western Canada first with Saskatoon’s Wide Mouth Mason, and now with blues-rockers Big Sugar. The band will be making long overdue stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and more on their six-week tour, before taking part in this year’s M For Montreal festival in November. The Balconies are also pleased to announce an upcoming show in Toronto with U.S.S. as part of The Edge’s Jingle Bell Rock Concert Series to cap off the year.
The Balconies made Internet waves back in September when they released their Mojito Session collaboration with Toronto-rockers Hands & Teeth, on Justin Bieber’s megahit "Baby". If you haven’t checked it out yet you should do so here.
It’s no surprise that 2012 has been a whirlwind year for The Balconies - they released their Kill Count EP (Coalition/Warner) in February along with a music video for the title track, followed by a flurry of touring including festival stops at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Edgefest 2012 in Toronto, and additional dates opening for The Aggrolites, U.S.S., and Sam Roberts Band. Armed with a new track and video, and an extensive Canadian tour, The Balconies have their eyes on the next few months, and don't show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Tour dates and download links below.
TOUR DATES
Nov. 1 @ Club NV, FORT MCMURRAY (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 2 @ Century Casino, CALGARY (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 3 @ The Pump, REGINA (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 4 @ Esplande Arts & Heritage Centre, MEDICINE HAT (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 6 @ Average Joes, LETHBRIDGE (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 7 @ Kooler, LLYODMINSTER (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 8 @ Odeon, SASKATOON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 9 @ Trails West, BRANDON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 10 @ Burton Cummings Theatre, WINNIPEG (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 11 @ Crocks, THUNDER BAY (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 15 @ Café Campus, MONTREAL, 2:30PM (**M For Montreal, Bande De Part/Radio-Canada Showcase)
Nov. 16 @ Divan Orange, MONTREAL, 11PM (**M For Montreal)
Nov. 21 @ The Ranch, BARRIE (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 22 @ London Music Hal, LONDON (w/ Big Sugar)
Nov. 23 @ The Loop, WINDSOR (W/ Big Sugar)
Dec. 8 @ Sound Academy, TORONTO (**The Edge Jingle Bell Rock Concert Series w/ U.S.S.)
LINKS
http://thebalconies.ca
http://facebook.com/thebalconies
http://twitter.com/thebalconies
M for Montreal has released a free Mixtape on their website to get fans geared up for the festival taking place November 14-17.The mixtape gives fans a taste of the official 2012 M for Montreal line-up. There are tracks from Young Galaxy, The Balconies, Rah Rah and more!
Feel free to download the mixtape here: http://mformontreal.com/mformixtape
Tracks Include:
1. Kill Count- The Balconies
2. Love Me Lots- Ain’t No Love
3. Scissors - Eight and a Half
4. How It Came Down- Folly and The Hunter
5. A is For Animal- HONHEEHONHEE
6. Enfant De L’asphalte - Koriass
7. Gruau- Loud Larry Ajust
8. Don’t Leave It To Me- Mozart’s Sister
9. Art & A Wife- Rah Rah
10. Rien ne peut nous arrête- Webster Feat. Shoddy
11. Youth Is Wasted On The Young- Young Galaxy
About M for Montreal
Founded in 2006 by Sébastien Nasra (Avalanche Productions), in collaboration with the legendary British festival programmer Martin Elbourne (Glastonbury Festival, The Great Escape and co-founder along with Peter Gabriel of the WOMAD festival), M for Montreal presents various showcases, aside from its main event in November (Nov 14-17, 2012), all around the world - Canadian Music Week in Toronto, South by Southwest in Austin, The Great Escape in Brighton, North by Northeast in Toronto, Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavik, CMJ Music Marathon in New York, Festival Les Inrocks in Paris - and in Quebec (Mini-m, M for Mid Day, Mini-m on the road) that put Montreal and Canadian music in the spotlight.
LINKS
http://www.mpourmontreal.com/mformontreal/
http://www.twitter.com/mformontreal
http://www.facebook.com/mformontreal
The Flowers Of Hell are proud to release their fourth album, Odes, an orch-pop covers record that received an early airing from Lou Reed on his New York Shuffle radio show. Their current and past work has established them as an “artist’s artist”, with praise having come from members of The Velvet Underground, My Bloody Valentine, Spiritualized, Spacemen 3, The Wedding Present, The Patti Smith Group, The Fugs plus Laurie Anderson and others. ‘Odes’ features The Flowers’ interpretations of songs written by Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Siouxie & The Banshees, Laurie Anderson, Klaatu, Stereolab, Joy Division, Neutral Milk Hotel, Fleetwood Mac, and the Plastic People Of The Universe.
Based in Toronto and London, with a revolving membership of 16 or so musicians, the Flowers Of Hell are led by Canadian synaesthette Greg Jarvis who co-produced the album with Peter Moore (John Cale, Neil Young, Cowboy Junkies). The album includes collaborations with British Sea Power’s Neil Wilkinson and Abi Fry (the latter being a founding member of the Flowers), as well as the Czech dissident musician Ivo Pospíšil, a key member of The Plastic People Of The Universe’s many offshoot groups. Despite it’s transatlantic influences, Odes qualifies as a Canadian-Content release.
Odes differs greatly in its tone and direction from previous Flowers’ releases. 2010’s O was an epic 45 minute abstract piece that sought to break beyond traditional songwriting; this time the group do the opposite, celebrating straight up songs as penned by their favourite writers. Known for their non-linear instrumentals, this is the first time the Flowers of Hell have released music featuring lyrics or verse-chorus-verse structures.
Each song covered on Odes was selected for a purpose. Jarvis had often wondered what Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘On Avery Island-April 1st’ might sound like if played by a classically trained trumpeter. Joy Division’s ‘Atmosphere’ is a core influence on the Flowers of Hell’s style and it’s been done here with their signature sound. ‘Muchomůrky Bílé (Destroying Angel)’ is the unofficial anthem of the old Czech dissident movement and one of the original musicians from that scene, Ivo Pospíšil, agreed to do the vocals.
Before expanding into a full album, the initial sessions were intended to become a Lou Reed inspired EP, hence the record’s heavy Velvet Underground influence. With ‘Walk On The Wild Side’ the group used the lyrics from a rare Lou Reed demo taped before its classic verses were written. On 'O Superheroin', they celebrate the marriage of Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson buy marrying 'O Superman' and 'Heroin'. 'Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft' was written by 1970s Toronto outsiders Klaatu, with lyrics from a paragraph that the International Flying Saucer Bureau’s global members tried to simultaneously telepath into outer space in 1953. The result is a record that synthesizes great songwriting with the Flowers Of Hell’s epic genre bending arrangements.
Praise for Flowers of Hell:
“They take orchestral pop to the next level.” - Rolling Stone
“Stirringly evocative" - NME
“They balance stately chamber pop with noise.” - Pitchfork
WATCH the video for 'Atmosphere':
http://youtu.be/ad9oz-YsVps
TOUR DATES
Nov. 8 @ The Silver Dollar, TORONTO
LINKS
http://www.flowersofhell.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheFlowersOfHell
https://twitter.com/FlowersOfHell
For all media inquires: jaimie@audioblood.com
Olenka and the Autumn Lovers Celebrate New Releases in London (Ontario) Tonight
Olenka Krakus is London, Ontario's best kept secret. She is in the running for Canada's best kept secret, in a land where we are known for keeping our best musical artists under wraps while exporting the expendable ones to the U.S.
Tonight at the Talbot Street Church in London, Olenka and the Autumn Lovers will be celebrating two new releases. The first, a 7 song EP titled "Hard Times" and the second, "It's Alright" a 7" 45 rpm limited edition, color vinyl single.
The music, as we've come to expect, ranges from twangy alt-country style tunes to elaborately arranged semi-orchestral pieces, all over-layed with an Eastern European folk sensibility and Olenka's golden voice.
You can listen to Hard Times and It's Alright, as well as check upcoming tour dates at olenkalovers.com or Bandcamp. Backing the band in London tonight are London's Firehorse and Winnipeg's Jenny Berkel.
Olenka And The Autumn Lovers - Grey Morning | A City By The River from A City By The River on Vimeo.
Coffee Shop Project: Pick of the Month “Movember” 2012 – The Mohawk Lodge
Audio Blood
presents
The Coffee Shop Project
Now that the city has recovered from mean ol’ hurricane Sandy, we can finally get back to our routines, and that means lots of coffee, lots of music, and lots of moustaches! Since it is Movember, we want to raise awareness about cancer research and treatment, and also support our love of moustaches. Teaming up with us to kick cancer to the curb is the Movember Coffee Shop Project pick of the month, The Mohawk Lodge.
If your coffee doesn’t quite wake you up in the morning, you can bet that the Mohawk Lodge will do the trick. Damaged Goods, the 4th LP from the Mohawk Lodge, is their rawest and most energetic album to date. Inspired by summer nights, voodoo, long drives, and near-death experiences, Damaged Goods was conceived during a European tour, and written in a remote log cabin in Canada. Ryder Havdale, mastermind behind The Mohawk Lodge and owner/manager of White Whale Records, seeks to integrate everyone he knows into his music. Damaged Goods acts as an autobiographical soundtrack that changes players and sounds as Havdale changes cities and situations. For fans of The Constantines and Bruce Springsteen.
Damaged Goods is out now in Canada and available on 180-gram vinyl, CD and digitally at the White Whale Records store. Stop by any of the below independent coffee shops for a free download card from The Mohawk Lodge. The cards come complete with an inspiring photo of the Ryder sporting his finest Movember moustache.
DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE:
Find out how you can participate, support, and donate to the cause by visiting the Movember webpage, www.ca.movember.com.
The Mohawk Lodge is on tour in Europe through to the end of the year and will return to Canada for a cross-country tour in the spring of 2013.
Visit the Mohawk Lodge online for news, tour dates, videos and more!
http://themohawklodge.bandcamp.com/album/damaged-goods
http://whitewhale.ca/label/artist/themohawklodge/
http://twitter.com/themohawklodge
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mohawk-Lodge
Coffee Shop Project (CSP) is an Audio Blood initiative and aims to promote independent music with like-minded people in independent places. Launched in September 2011, CSP stands and download cards can now be found in 17 coffee shops across Toronto.
Participating Coffee Shops
- 7th Sister Bakery (53 Rocesvalles Ave. Toronto)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seventh-Sister-Bakery/123396704390513
- Alternative Grounds (333 Roncesvalles Ave.Toronto)
http://www.alternativegrounds.com
- Arepa Cafe (490 Queen St. W. Toronto)
http://www.arepacafe.ca/
- Bisogno Espresso Bar (61 Sherbourne St. Toronto)
http://twitter.com/bisognoespress
- Cafe Pamenar (307 Augusta Ave., Toronto)
http://cafepamenar.ca/
- Capital Espresso (1349 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/capital-espresso-toronto
- The Drake Cafe (1150 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/dining/venues/cafe/
- El Cafecito (3 Westmoreland Ave., Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/el-cafecito-toronto
- Ideal Coffee (84 Nassau St., Toronto)
- Ideal Coffee (162 Ossington Ave., Toronto)
http://www.idealcoffees.com
- Jimmy’s Coffee (107 Portland St., Toronto)
http://www.jimmyscoffee.ca/
- Lit Expresso Bar (810 College St., Toronto)
- Lit Expresso Bar (221 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto)
http://www.litespressobar.com/
- Niche Coffee and Tea Company (626 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.nichecoffee.com/
- Saving Gigi (859 Bloor St. W, Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/savinggigi
- Tequila Bookworm (512 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.tequilabookworm.com/
- Toronto Coffee Company (685 Lansdowne Ave. Toronto)
http://www.torontocoffeecompany.com/
As the Coffee Shop Project continues to grow we’re hoping to pick up fresh ears all across the country! Share the #CoffeeShopProject link with your friends, and don’t forget to tweet@CoffeeShopProj your #CoffeeShopProject experience!
LINKS
http://csp.audioblood.com
http://audioblood.com
Thank you for reading and supporting your indie coffee shops!
- Team AB
VIDEO: James & Blackburn “Dark Sparks”
Artist: James & Blackburn
Track: "Dark Sparks" -- watch on YouTube (opens in new tab)
Album: Island Universe (2012) -- stream full album here
1 Nov London, ON Black Shire Pub
2 Nov Windsor, ON Local FM
3 Nov Kitchener, ON The Hive
Elise Estrada and XOXO Entertainment Corp. release “Wonder Woman” song dedicated to the memory of Amanda Todd, to raise awareness about bullying.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elise Estrada and XOXO Entertainment Corp. release “Wonder Woman” song dedicated to the memory of Amanda Todd to raise awareness about bullying.
All proceeds will be donated to ‘The Amanda Todd Legacy Memorial Fund’.
Vancouver, BC (October 23, 2012) - The story of Amanda Todd has touched us all. A local 15- year-old girl took her own life due to bullying. The tragedy hit home and immediately struck a chord in Pop Star Elise Estrada and hit producer/songwriter Adam H. Hurstfield. “We needed to do something to help these kids.” states Elise Estrada. Immediately, the XOXO team (along with Vic Levak) decided to use their talents by doing what they do best, and purely volunteered to create “Wonder Woman”, a song dedicated to honor Amanda’s legacy, and raise awareness about bullying. All of the proceeds of the sale of the “Wonder Woman” single will be donated to the “Amanda Todd Legacy Memorial Fund” to contribute to various anti bullying campaigns and Suicide Prevention. – “We need to change the world so no other person has to suffer in silence. We all have a voice and we need to stand up against bullying” proclaims Adam H.
Wonder Woman has already proven itself to be the voice of children who are being bullied. It was created to inspire our generation and generations to follow to stand up to stop bullying. Touched by the sentiment of what Elise and Adam H. were doing, Grammy Winner Orlando Calzada immediately volunteered to take some time off from working with the likes of One Direction and Lady Gaga to mix engineer the song. Another American superstar, Mastering guru, Larry Lachmann also stepped up to the plate to honor this sweet Canadian girl. Since then, Universal Music Canada has put aside various projects to rush to release the song to iTunes (available now), director “Ali Visanji” and his team have donated their time to create a music video to service to MuchMusic and various Television outlets, and many pop superstars have taken photos holding signs reading “RIP Amanda Todd” and “Just Like Wonder Woman”. Radio has also stepped up to the plate to support the cause, and “Wonder Woman” is already playing nation- wide. Amanda’s story has touched the globe.
“Something needs to be done so our kids, and our grandkids, never have to live through what Amanda Todd had to live through. When we grew up, the bullying ended when we left the playground, but with today’s technology and cyber-bullying, these kids are tortured day and night” says Hurstfield.
It is our hope that you too will want to make noise to honor Amanda Todd, and to help spread the message that bullying is a serious issue. We need to make a change so no other kid has to hurt this way. We all have a voice and we need to stand up now.
Wonder Woman Song Available on iTunes
Vancouver Foundation - The Amanda Todd Legacy Memorial Fund
Create your own version of “Wonder Woman” and download the Karaoke version here
“Just Like Wonder Woman” Movement
Send in your photos holding a sign that says “Just Like Wonder Woman” and be heard now!
For more information/Interviews/Performances
please contact: Jackie Sonegra info@xoxoent.com
Audio Blood Turns 4, Annouces Annual Anniversary And Holiday Rage At Sneaky Dee’s
Audio Blood is excited to celebrate four amazing years of working with the top Canadian artists and brands, planning outrageous rooftop parties, and rocking the festival circuit coast-to-coast. What better way to celebrate than with an all-out birthday bash at Sneaky Dee’s with all of our friends? On December 7, 2012, please join Audio Blood in celebrating its fourth anniversary with a memorable night of music featuring Hands & Teeth, Amos the Transparent, Acres of Lions, Music Parlour DJs, and specials guests all night long!
“As we near our 4th birthday, it isn't so much OUR birthday as it is a celebration for anyone and everyone who has lent a hand in building this company and community from the ground up,” says founder and president of Audio Blood, Sari Delmar. “On December 7th, lets let loose for the night and enjoy the best things about Toronto - indie rock, nachos, beers, and friends. Thank you endlessly for being a part of this family and I look forward to celebrating many more years to come!”
Audio Blood won’t be the only ones with reason to celebrate. Aside from a kick-off to the holiday season, everyone’s favourite hangout Sneaky Dee’s is in the midst of celebrating its 25th anniversary. There really is no better venue in Toronto to celebrate the past year and what 2013 will have in store!
It’s been a crazy 2012 for all of the band’s taking part as well:
Hands & Teeth
With the early 2012 release of their debut album Hunting Season, Hands & Teeth treated fans to new song already, releasing ‘Exploring’ just a few weeks ago. The track was cut live off the floor for new musical project From Far and Wide. The band has also hit the road recently with dates on the east coast including Halifax Pop Explosion.
Watch the From Far and Wide session for ‘Exploring’ - http://youtu.be/zfIqjw2BjG8
Amos the Transparent
2012 marked the year the Ottawa seven-piece released their third album, Goodnight My Dear…I’m Falling Apart. Most recently the band performed on CBC’s Q with Jian Ghomeshi and showcased extensively during Pop Montreal and Halifax Pop Explosion.
Watch the official video for ‘Says the Spark’ - http://bit.ly/OOtyMu
Acres of Lions
These Victoria, BC rockers are gearing up for an impressive 2013. This past year marked extensive touring in support of their sophomore album Collections, including recent touring from their hometown to Toronto.
Watch the video for ‘Reaction’ - http://youtu.be/FMmFKWEQzw0
Anniversary bashes have become something of a tradition for Audio Blood. It’s hard to believe the first one was in 2009! Get yourself in the spirit with this flashback video for the first Audio Blood Christmas featuring some great Toronto bands of the past and The Balconies - http://youtu.be/mdxQP0jnQzI
Come celebrate with us! Can’t wait to see you there!
- Team AB
The Mohawk Lodge Releases ‘Damaged Goods’ Today!
Today marks the release of The Mohawk Lodge's 4th LP Damaged Goods. It's their rawest, shortest (the album comes in at 30 minutes on the nose), and most energetic album to date and draws on inspiration from several euro-wide tours and talent from across Canada. Inspired by summer nights, voodoo, long drives, and near-death experiences, Damaged Goods is a culmination of lyrical stories, anthemic hooks and pop licks brought to life live-off-the-floor in a Toronto heatwave by Ryder Havdale, Eamon McGrath, Clay Jones (Huddle), Scott Freeman, Danny Miles and Peter Dreimanis (July Talk). The final touches were done across the country with Jordan Koop (Emergency Room) at his new Noise Floor studio in Ladysmith, BC. It's an album brimming with energy that draws comparisons to such bands as The Constantines, Hold Steady, Ladyhawk and Gaslight Anthem.
Damaged Goods is out now in Canada and available on 180-gram vinyl, CD and digitally at the White Whale Records store.
DOWNLOAD Hi-res promo material and bio:
STREAM The Mohawk Lodge`s 'Light You Up' from Damaged Goods:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS-8eRfNsA8
TOUR DATES (*more dates to be announced)
Oct 26 @ Schokoladen, BERLIN, GERMANY
Nov 2 @ Myxa, BERLIN, GERMANY
Nov 5 @ Portier, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND
Nov 21 @ Boogaloo, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 22 @ Mello Mello, LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 23 @ The Agile Rabbit, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 24 @ Surya, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Nov 30 @ Chinasky Club, SERMIDE, ITALY
Dec 1 @ La Fabbrica, LOCARNO, SWITZERLAND
Dec 4 @ Rhiz, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Dec 8 @ Kinky Star, GHENT, BELGIUM
Dec 13 @ Sonny, BASEL, SWITZERLAND
AUX TV Premieres Revelstoke’s Video For “Dans La Mer (Howl For Sade)”, Halifax Pop Explosion Performances Set For This Week
A throwback to the days of Victorian seaside intrigue where peculiarity reigned and anything seemed possible, Revelstoke's (also known as Andrew Seale) new video for "Dans La Mer (Howl for Sade)" premiered this morning on AUX.tv. The animated video and narrative closely echoes the old world folk combined with swirling voices, dancing harmonicas and tumbling layers of the track – an unusual and intriguing song. “It's a cross between The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Le Voyage Dans La Lune careening helplessly through Sam's and my unusual and seahorse-obsessed minds,” describes Andrew of the final product created alongside friend and collaborator Sam Cole. The video can be seen here - http://bit.ly/V9VcbE
Revelstoke proves to surpass the signature musical tone of his last EP Esprit d’Escalier, as he shows admirably in his new 4-track release My-Oh-My. The sound is romantic and blends together the melody of a mandolin, bowed guitar and Banjo comprising Revelstoke’s collective feel. “Dans La Mer (Howl For Sade)” validates Revelstoke’s lyrical charm with a perfect blend of melodic allure to sail away into a daydream. The video for "Dans La Mer (Howl For Sade)" marks the beginning of another new release, and a significant success for the freelance dreamer, part time journalist and full time performer.
This month has brought new waves of success for the Toronto native, well known for his experimental folk lyrics and distinctive creative (and, at times, outright unusual) sound. Revelstoke’s EP release My-Oh-My will be released following his return home from a packed week at Halifax Pop Explosion. As the winter months bring shorter days and longer night, Revelstoke provides the ideal nautical sound for a seasoned day dream, sedated and affectionate in all the right tempos.
TOUR DATES
Oct. 20 @ The Khyber Centre For the Arts, HALIFAX, 4:55PM (*Audio Blood #DayPop HPX Party)
Oct. 20 @ The Company House, HALIFAX, 9PM (*Audio Blood HPX Showcase)
Oct. 25 @ Sneaky Dee’s, TORONTO (*CD Release Party)
LINKS
www.Revelstokemusic.ca
www.facebook.com/Revelstokemusic
www.twitter.com/Revelstokemusic
Camille Miller: Parallel To The Sea
It's time to start crossing off the days, no not Halloween, but rather November 1st; the CDBaby release date for Camille Miller's new album "Parallel to the Sea".
Two years in the making, our own globe trotting chika was here long enough to lay it down with some of our finest west coast musicians, including the late Mike Norman. Parallel is music for our time, something to put a bit of jump in your step as you cavort through the leaves with your jaunty hat a'la Lorelai Gilmore. The vibe is reminisce of Carole King's 'Where You Lead', and though not overly retro sounding (Let Go), it gives me that good 60's light effervescent, life-is-pretty-dang-good feeling.
It's a bit bluesy here and there, and has a bit of a pop snap (All About You) as Miller's trademark voice carries you through the sweet half dozen songs. A wee bit lighter than her 2008 offering 'Somewhere Near The Truth', Parallel's easy buoyancy lifts it to the top of my housecleaning/dancearoundthehouse/roadtrippingsingalong playlists. Also includes: 'Artificial Joy', 'Song By You' and 'Mountains and Moons'. 5/5
Camille Miller - Tiniest of Hearts (official video) from filter studios on Vimeo.
Watch for dates in the UK and the west coast this winter: CamilleMiller.com.
Audio Blood October Client Listings – feat. The Balconies, Amos the Transparent, Tim Chaisson, and more!
Hey there!
Oct.12 @ Virgin Mobile Mod Club, TORONTO (w/ Courage My Love)
Oct.18 @ London Music Hall, LONDON
Oct.19 @ Club NV, BRANTFORD
Oct.20 @ Arnolds, OAKVILLE
Oct.25 @ Cafe Dekcuf, OTTAWA
Oct.26 @ Bar L'Absynthe, MONTREAL
Oct.27 @ The Mansion, KINGSTON
Oct.28 @ The Red Dog, PETERBOROUGH
Nov.8 @ Mansion House, ST.CATHERINES
Nov.9 @ The Hideaway, BRANT
Oct.12 @ OCFF Conference, MISSISSAUGA
Oct.13 @ OCFF Conference, MISSISSAUGA
Oct.14 @ OCFF Conference, MISSISSAUGA
Oct.19 @ Ben Caplan's Backyard, HALIFAX
Oct. 20 @ The Company House, HALIFAX (Halifax Pop Explosion Showcase)
Oct. 25 @ Sneaky Dee's, TORONTO (*CD Release Party)
Tim Chaisson Releases Video For ‘Beat This Heart’, National Tour With Poor Young Things Kicks Off October 26
Fresh off the release of his fifth studio album, The Other Side (Bumstead), east coast native Tim Chaisson is pleased to release the much anticipated video for his single "Beat This Heart". Both the track and video feature acclaimed songstress Serena Ryder, with the song co-written by Patrick Ballantyne (The Trews, Big Sugar, Grady). The video premiered earlier this week on MuchMusic.com, and the single was recently added to SiriusXM. Tim Chaisson will embark on six-week coast-to-coast tour with Toronto rockers Poor Young Things with stops in Charlottetown, Montreal, Edmonton, Vancouver and more.
Watch the video for "Beat This Heart" here:
“The Other Side [is] a handsomely crafted piece of work,” says The Guardian of Tim Chaisson’s latest offering. The Other Side marks his strongest release to date blending his signature golden vocals and guitar with a Maritime charm. The entire release was recorded at the Woodshed Studios in Toronto with producer Colin Linden (Bruce Cockburn, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings) capturing Chaisson’s raw songwriting and musical craftsmanship at its finest. Standout tracks including “Come Clean” and “Speak Easier” have become fan favourites during Chaisson’s four-stop CD release tour in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Charlottetown.
Having grown up in a music-centric family in the small town of Souris, PEI, Tim Chaisson quickly discovered not only a passion, but also a knack for music, and into his teens became a talented multi-instrumentalist mastering the fiddle, mandolin and guitar, all of which he performs on the new release. His 2009 release, Broken Hearted Beat, earned him awards and accolades including COCA Emerging Artist of the Year and recognition internationally including Australia. The momentum won’t be slowing down soon, with an Australian tour set for December following Chaisson’s national tour with Poor Young Things. Tour dates and download links below.
TOUR DATES
Oct. 26 @ University of PEI, CHARLOTTETOWN, PE*
Oct. 27 @ St. Francis Xavier University, ANTIGONISH, NS*
Oct. 31 @ Plan B, MONCTON, NB*
Nov. 1 @ Lava Vodka Bar (Nicky Zees downstairs), FREDERICTON, NB*
Nov. 2 @ The Seahorse, HALIFAX, NS*
Nov. 3 @ Square Theatre, NEW GLASGOW, NS*
Nov. 6 @ The Mansion, KINGSTON, ON*
Nov. 7 @ Quai De Brunes, MONTREAL, QC*
Nov. 8 @ Mohawk College, HAMILTON, ON*
Nov. 9 @ Paddy Flaherty's, SARNIA, ON*
Nov. 13 @ Sheridan Collage, OAKVILLE, ON*
Nov. 14 @ The Dominion House, WINDSOR, ON*
Nov. 15 @ Wilfred Laurier University, WATERLOO, ON*
Nov. 16 @ Out Back Shack (Fanshawe College), LONDON, ON*
Nov. 17 @ The Horseshoe Tavern, TORONTO, ON*
Nov. 19 @ Algonquin College, OTTAWA, ON*
Nov. 20 @ Red Dog Tavern, PETERBOROUGH, ON*
Nov. 22 @ Cambrian College, SUDBURY, ON*
Nov. 23 @ LopLops, SAULT STE. MARIE, ON*
Nov. 24 @ The Outpost (Lakehead University), THUNDER BAY, ON*
Nov. 26 @ Auditorium/Old Fire Hall, DAUPHIN, MB*
Nov. 27 @ Artful Dodger, REGINA, SK*
Nov. 28 @ Gateway, CALGARY, AB*
Nov. 29 @ University of British Columbia, VANCOUVER, BC*
Dec. 1 @ Doc Willoughby's, KELOWNA, BC*
Dec. 2 @ The Royal, NELSON, BC*
Dec. 4 @ University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB*
Dec. 7 @ en Wave Theatre, TORONTO, ON (w/ The Trews)
* = w/ Poor Young Things
LINKS
www.timchaisson.com
www.twitter.com/timchaisson
www.facebook.com/timchaissonmusic
Audio Blood Does Nova Scotia Music Week 2012
https://twitter.com/SoHoGhetto
Coffee Shop Project: Pick Of The Month – Brad Fillatre
Audio Blood
presents
The Coffee Shop Project
Coffee Shop Project (CSP) is an Audio Blood initiative and aims to promote independent music with like-minded people in independent places. Launched in September 2011, CSP stands and download cards can now be found in 17 coffee shops across Toronto.
Participating Coffee Shops
- 7th Sister Bakery (53 Rocesvalles Ave. Toronto)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seventh-Sister-Bakery/123396704390513
- Alternative Grounds (333 Roncesvalles Ave.Toronto)
http://www.alternativegrounds.com
- Arepa Cafe (490 Queen St. W. Toronto)
http://www.arepacafe.ca/
- Bisogno Espresso Bar (61 Sherbourne St. Toronto)
http://twitter.com/bisognoespress
- Cafe Pamenar (307 Augusta Ave., Toronto)
http://cafepamenar.ca/
- Capital Espresso (1349 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/capital-espresso-toronto
- The Drake Cafe (1150 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/dining/venues/cafe/
- El Cafecito (3 Westmoreland Ave., Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/el-cafecito-toronto
- Ideal Coffee (84 Nassau St., Toronto)
- Ideal Coffee (162 Ossington Ave., Toronto)
http://www.idealcoffees.com
- Jimmy’s Coffee (107 Portland St., Toronto)
http://www.jimmyscoffee.ca/
- Lit Expresso Bar (810 College St., Toronto)
- Lit Expresso Bar (221 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto)
http://www.litespressobar.com/
- Niche Coffee and Tea Company (626 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.nichecoffee.com/
- Saving Gigi (859 Bloor St. W, Toronto)
http://www.blogto.com/cafes/savinggigi
- Tequila Bookworm (512 Queen St. W, Toronto)
http://www.tequilabookworm.com/
- Toronto Coffee Company (685 Lansdowne Ave. Toronto)
http://www.torontocoffeecompany.com/
As the Coffee Shop Project continues to grow we’re hoping to pick up fresh ears all across the country! Share the #CoffeeShopProject link with your friends, and don’t forget to tweet @CoffeeShopProj your #CoffeeShopProject experience!
LINKS
http://csp.audioblood.com
http://audioblood.com
Thank you for reading and supporting your indie coffee shops!
The Mohawk Lodge Announce October 23 Release Date for New Album Damaged Goods
The Mohawk Lodge will be launching their much anticipated new album Damaged Goods on October 23rd. The musical collective headed by Ryder Havdale, who also owns and manages White Whale Records, is based in Berlin at the moment but grew up in Vancouver. Exclaim.ca will be streaming the album a week before the release date.
Havdale began work on the album shortly after returning from a European tour. He isolated himself in a cabin with the fragments of the 16-track full-length and emerged from the woods with an album brimming with voodoo, summer nights, long drives and near-death experiences. Havdale returned to Toronto and teamed up with the latest touring incarnation of The Mohawk Lodge; Eamon McGrath, Clay Jones (Huddle), Danny Miles and Peter Dreimanis (July Talk), recorded Damaged Goods during a heatwave. Their finest offering to date, Damaged Goods was finalized by producer Jordan Koop (Emergency Room) at his new Noise Floor studio in Ladysmith, BC.
The Mohawk Lodge is currently on tour in Europe, including dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. The band will embark on a Canadian tour in support of Damaged Goods in spring, 2013. Sometimes compared with alt-rock standouts Constantines, Hold Steady and Gaslight Anthem, The Mohawk Lodge turn out anthemic hooks and pop licks, delivered with the spirit of punk: short, sweaty and full of grit. Their body of work continues to conjure references to the likes of Fugazi, Swervedriver, The Boss and Neil Young. Damaged Goods is the follow-up to 2010’s critically acclaimed Crimes. The Mohawk Lodge has been featured on Uncut magazine’s mixtape, and Vue magazine described their work as “a glossy yet grubby, obsidian-dark version of soul music, a startling, punchy, modern reworking of the genre that entirely suits Havdale’s rich, raggedly emotive voice.”
Damaged Goods will be released on 180-gram vinyl and digitally. The album is available for pre-orders now.
WATCH The Mohawk Lodge`s video for ‘Faster’, from Crimes:
http://www.youtu.be/60QK1aTL3vM
WATCH The Mohawk Lodge perform ‘Days When You Die’ for Southern Souls:
http://www.southernsouls.ca/the-mohawk-lodge/
TOUR DATES (*more dates to be announced)
Oct 1 @ Schokoladen, BERLIN
Oct 5 @ The Falken, WEIMAR, GERMANY
Oct 6 @ Crasspub, CHEMNITZ, GERMANY
Oct 13 @ Zed Bar, BERLIN, GERMANY
Nov 4 @ Zum Kuss, BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Nov 5 @Portier, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND
Nov 24 @ Agile Rabbit, LONDON, UK
Dec 1 @ La Fabbrica, LOCARNO, SWITZERLAND
Dec 8 @ Kinky Star, GHENT, BELGIUM
Dec 13 @ Sonny, BASEL, SWITZERLAND
LINKS
http://whitewhale.ca/label/artist/themohawklodge/
http://twitter.com/themohawklodge
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mohawk-Lodge
BIEBER FEVER GRIPS TORONTO INDIE ROCK ELITE – THE BALCONIES AND HANDS & TEETH TEAM UP TO COVER JUSTIN BIEBER’S HIT SINGLE ‘BABY’ LIVE OFF THE FLOOR
High energy indie-rockers The Balconies and experimental 5-piece Hands & Teeth are the latest victims of Bieber Fever. The result? The two Toronto buzz bands have teamed up to cover their fellow Canadian's mega hit "Baby".
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In late-August The Balconies and Hands & Teeth met at the Verge Music Labs for a marathon creative recording session hosted and produced by the minds behind The Mojito Sessions. The Mojito Sessions is a project spearheaded by Toronto's Mojito Mastering which brings two unique artists together in the studio to create a live off the floor recording and chronicle the journey in a flawless video care of Southern Souls. The result is not only a memorable experience for the artists, but an unfortgetable cover song for fans alike. Taking Justin Bieber's already irresistable track, The Balconies and Hands & Teeth put their spin on it with richly layered 5-piece harmonies and a feel-good arrangement that gives 'Baby' an indie edge that's guaranteed repeat plays.
This fall The Balconies are hitting the road for an extensive Canadian tour with Wide Mouth Mason and Big Sugar after representing Canada at FILTER Magazine's Culture Colllide Festival in Los Angeles, California. Hands & Teeth will have been busy working on their new concept album (slated for a winter release) and will be attending this year's Halifax Pop Explosion.
LINKS
THE BALCONIES
http://thebalconies.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/TheBalconies
https://twitter.com/thebalconies
HANDS & TEETH
http://handsandteeth.com/
http://www.facebook.com/handsandteeth
https://twitter.com/handsandteeth
THE MOJITO SESSIONS
http://www.mojitomastering.com
http://www.southernsouls.ca
Jason Collett Prepares For “Reckon” Album Release
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Jason Collett Prepares For "Reckon" Album Release Show On October 2nd With Special GuestsWith the release of the Toronto songwriter’s upcoming fifth full length album “Reckon” one week away, Jason Collett has recently revealed some of the special guests for his hometown album release show on October 2nd. The all-star lineup will include Bahamas, Zeus, Andrew Cash, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Danielle Duval, Liam O’Neil, Charles Spearin, Howie Beck & Bryden Baird.Due out on September 25, via Arts & Crafts, “Reckon” is being released with a limited edition eleven song retrospective companion album, “Essential Cuts”. Pre-Order “Reckon” now and receive “Essential Cuts” instantly. Stream “Reckon” today!Pre-Order “Reckon”: http://www.galleryac.com/jason-collett-reckon.htmlListen/Download “Where Things Go Wrong”: http://soundcloud.com/arts-crafts/10-where-things-go-wrong
Jason Collett “Reckon” Tour DatesOct 2 – Toronto, ON - The Great Hall Album Release Show with Special GuestsOct 3 – London, ON - The London Music ClubOct 4 – Hamilton, ON - The CasbahOct 6 – Wakefield, QC - Blacksheep InnOct 7 – Montreal, QC - Lion d'OrOct 8 – Northampton, MA - Iron HorseOct 9 – Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (upstairs)
Oct 10 - New York, NY - Joe's PubOct 23 – Victoria, BC - St. Ann's Academy w/ Bahamas
Oct 24 – Vancouver, BC - Rio Theatre w/ Bahamas
Oct 26 – Calgary, AB - Commonwealth w/ Bahamas
Oct 27 – Edmonton, AB - Royal Alberta Museum Theatre w/ Bahamas
Oct 28 – Saskatoon, SK - Amigo's w/ Bahamas
Oct 30 – Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre w/ BahamasPre-order Tickets Here: http://www.galleryac.com/tickets.html?artists=167Watch “I Wanna Rob A Bank” : http://bit.ly/No3i7IStream/Download “I Wanna Rob A Bank”: http://soundcloud.com/arts-crafts/jason-collett-i-wanna-rob-a/s-he94o“Reckon” & “Essential Cuts” Album Cover + Photos: http://arts-crafts.ca/artistspage.php?search=Jason%20Collett
“Reckon”Political. Personal. Poetic. Such is the gorgeous new album from one of Canada’s very best songwriters, Jason Collett.“The consistent thread throughout this record is loss. The love songs are largely emotive reflections of the ‘political’ songs. All written through the distillation of events since the economic calamity of 2008 and it’s insidiously long looming shadow. I’ve seen first hand the kind of devastation this crisis has wrecked upon much of the world I’ve toured these last few years. The shut-down-shops and for-closed homes on the suburban fringes as I’ve made my way to and from cities I’ve played. This record is a personal reflection of the crisis we’ve all witnessed and read about every day in the paper. Calling it Reckon is an acknowledgement of loss ... lost jobs, lost homes, loss of faith in our political and financial institutions and in turn, loss of illusion.It seems politics are unavoidable if you choose to write about or engage with the world in front of you. I didn’t set out to make a record with these overtones, but neither did I try to stop it. I just did my best to avoid the shrill rhetoric that makes most political songwriting unlistenable.There’s a poetic serendipity to the fact that I started recording this record during the same month that Occupy Wall Street began. I have felt a genuine solidarity with the passion of this movement in these precarious and volatile times.”Recorded at Revolution Recording Studios in Toronto, the album was produced by Howie Beck and includes guest appearances by Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas), Basia Bulat, Kevin Drew & Zeus.
“Essential Cuts”Included with “Reckon” is an eleven song retrospective “Essential Cuts”. Chosen by Jason himself these songs represent the sense of community that he has always held in such high regard.“With a little help from my friends indeed ... There’s a revolving door cast of characters that make this a sweet selection of the back catalogue. The myriad of producers and players that have graced these recordings are a testament to the blessed incestuousness of the musical family I’m lucky to be part of. From the production of long time friends Andrew Cash, Howie Beck and the Zeus boys to the multiple talents from Broken Social Scene et al – Tony Scherr, Feist, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, Bahamas … It’s essentially a family affair.”
Jason Collett links:Arts & Crafts: http://www.arts-crafts.ca/
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Coalition Music Currently Looking For Talented New Bands For Artist Entrepreneur Program
The decline in major label driven artist development dollars has left many artists in need of substantial entrepreneur skills to launch their careers. Coalition Music is pleased to announce that the next intake of its successful Artist Entrepreneur Program will be starting October 15, 2012 and running until December 20, 2012. Aspiring artists will receive comprehensive instruction on elements of the music industry including branding, communications, live recording, funding programs, media training, and touring logistics among other focuses.
The Artist Entrepreneur Program provides artists with these entrepreneurial skills in a ten week instructional overview of the industry taught by Coalition Music’s team of in-house managers, marketers, social media, touring, promotion and publicity experts. Past guest speakers include industry professionals from SOCAN, eOne Music, and Feldman & Associates, recording artists including Jeremy Taggart of Our Lady Peace and Jason Parsons of Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS), and major producers including Bob Ezrin (Kiss, Pink Floyd).
- Marketing
- Promotion
- Touring
- Live sound
- Band agreements
- Band psychology
- Publishing
- Finances, banking, accounting
- Management
- Social media
- Merch
- Songwriting
- Recording
- Performing
- FACTOR
- SOCAN
- Music supervision
- Funding and grants
- Radio
- Talent buying
https://twitter.com/coalitionent
SoHo Ghetto Announces New EP “Humble Beginnings Make For Good Night Life” And Tour Dates Across Eastern Canada
Seven-piece indie-roots and pop band from Halifax, SoHo Ghetto announces a new EP and tour dates along the Canadian east coast and southern Ontario. The Humble Beginnings Make for Good Night Life EP is now nationally available and features six tracks with the pop sensibility and orchestral whimsy that makes the band worthy of the interest and the excitement that is building around their signature style of music and performance. After playing with such artists as Mother Mother, Grand Theft Bus, Elliott Brood, In-flight Safety and The Sheepdogs, SoHo Ghetto is set to embark on their own headlining tour.
SoHo Ghetto easily captivates audiences through artful arrangements; big harmonies and hook-laden anthems, which has lead to praise amongst critics and much anticipation from fans for their upcoming release. “The Halifax band can dazzle in the manner of Newfoundland’s Hey Rosetta! with how fine ensemble playing can scorch their songs into your brain when the chemistry is right,” boasts The Coast’s Doug Taylor. SoHo Ghetto will be showcasing their unforgettable stage show at Nova Scotia Music Week in November.
This fall SoHo Ghetto will be touring eastern Canada and showcasing at the International Contact East Conference, Nova Scotia Music Week and Awards Gala where they are nominated for Best new Artist and Group Recording of the Year. See below for complete tour listings.
WATCH “Sidekick” live and stripped down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNF3zOdmzJc
TOUR DATES
Sept. 23 @ Contact East, FREDRICTON
Oct. 25 @ Jimmy Jazz, GUELPH
Oct 26 @ The Sanctuary, RIDGEWAY, ON
Oct. 27 @ The Horseshoe Tavern, TORONTO
Nov. 8 @ Best Western Hotel, LIVERPOOL, NS (Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov. 11 @ Queens Place Emera Centre, LIVERPOOL, NS (Nova Scotia Music Week)
Nov 16 @ The Split Crow, TRURO, NS
Nov 17 @ The Split Crow, TRURO, NS
Nov. 23 @ The Seahorse, HALIFAX
LINKS
http://sohoghetto.com/
http://www.facebook.com/SohoGhetto
https://twitter.com/SoHoGhetto
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