Bishop Morocco is playing a free show tomorrow night in Toronto! Details to RSVP above!
Edgefest ‘12 just got even better! Yukon Blonde has been added to the already amazing list of performances! An all- electronica stage (…a third stage) has been added for the first time as well! It’s apparently gonna be a tent that is set up like a club with a bar, a stage and lights all to enhance the electronic experience…ooo la la. The whole idea of this stage is to promote up-and coming as well as established DJs and hip-hop artists.
This line-up will include:
JFK (of MSTRKRFT) - http://www.djjfk.co.uk/
Morgan Page - http://www.morgan-page.com/
Tim Mason - http://www.timmasonmusic.com/
The Stafford Brothers - http://staffordbrothers.com/
Carl Louis & Martin Danielle - http://www.theagencygroup.com/artist.aspx?ArtistID=6752
Jay Fay - https://www.facebook.com/jayfaymusic
Stereotronique - http://www.stereotronique.com/
The already awesome line-up includes:
If you’re an independent electronica artist and you’re looking for a label, submit your demos to the London, Ontario label, Affectionate Records.
A maximum of two tracks can be submitted along with contact info through the label’s Soundcloud page.
Check out more info here.
This July 2nd, Foals will be releasing a mix album called Tapes on !K7 !!! The album will feature a variety of artists including Caribou,Teengirl Fantasy, Blood Orange, Tony Allen and Nicolas Jaar.
Check out the tracklist below:
Nicolas Jaar “Variations”
Clark “Ted” (Bibio Remix)
Dorian Concept “Tropical Hands”
Condry Ziqubu “Confusion” (Ma Afrika)
The Invisible “London Girl”
JR Seaton “Way Savvy” (Gatto Fritto Remix)
Blood Orange “Dinner”
Tanner Ross “B Side”
Teengirl Fantasy “Cheaters” (John Talabot’s Classic Vocal Refix)
Château Flight feat Marie Daulne “Superflight” (Maurice Fulton Remix)
In Flagranti “Effective Placebo Affect”
Tony Allen “Kilode” (Carl Craig Remix)
Art Department feat Soul Clap & Osunlade “We Call Love”
Cerrone “Give Me Love” (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Arnold Jarvis “Take Some Time Out”
Oni Ayhun “OAR003-B”
Sepalcure “Every Day Of My Life” (Jimmy Edgar Remix)
Marshall Jefferson vs. Noosa Heads “Mushrooms” (Justin Martin Remix)
Julio Bashmore “Battle For Middle You” (Maurice Donovan Dub)
Caribou “Sun” (Midland Edit)
Konono Nº1 “Paradiso”
Gospel Comforters “Yes God Is Real?”
The XX announced that they will be releasing a second album this year! Details on the album and it’s tracks have not been released yet, however, they have announced a tour with two Canadian stops!
Check out their tour dates below:
5/29 Bordeaux, France - Le Rocher de Palmer
5/30 Toulouse, France - Le Phare
5/31 Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound
6/8 Turin, Italy - Traffic Festival
6/9 Porto, Portugal - Optimus Primavera Sound
6/15 Aarhus, Denmark - Northside Festival
6/16 Hultsfred, Sweden - Hultsfred Festival
6/22 Scheessel, Denmark - Hurricane Festival
6/23 Neuhausen, Denmark - Southside Festival
6/27 Arendal, Norway - Hove Festival
6/29 Arras, France - Main Square Festival
6/30 Werchter, Belgium - Rock Werchter
7/7 Gdynia, Poland - Open’er Festival
7/14 Joensuu, Finland - Ilosaairock Festival
7/23 Los Angeles, CA - Fonda
7/25 Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
7/28 Toronto, ON - Phoenix
7/29 Montreal, QC - Metropolis
7/31 Boston, MA - Wilbur Theatre
8/2 New York, NY - Terminal 5
8/9 Sibinek, Croatia - Terraneo Festival
8/10 Budapest, Hungary - Sziget Festival
8/11 St Pere, France - La Route du Rock
8/18 St. Polten, Austria - Frequency Festival
8/19 Biddinhuizen, Netherlands - Lowlands Festival
8/31 Laois, Ireland - Electric Picnic
9/7 Isle of Wight, UK - Bestival
STREAM: The State of Music Vol. 3 by Choose My Music Records
The third in a series of five compilation albums which aims to discover one unsigned or independent band from all 50 US States.
The State Of Music Vol.3 continues where its predecessors ended with some of the best unsigned and underground bands and artists from South Dakota to Texas and everywhere in-between.
All profits from the sales of The State Of Music albums are being donated to Camden Calling, a UK Community Group who works to support homeless musicians and artists.
The State Of Music is a project run by Domink Paczko from his website www.choosemymusic.org.
For more information please contact choosemymusic@gmail.com
Source:
http://soundcloud.com/choosemymusic/sets/the-state-of-music-vol-3/s-XJ6ky
Educated musicians who know their shit.
In his 2008 book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell argues that one of the keys to success is an investment of 10,000 hours of practice. The musicians featured in this infographic, includingCaribou’s Dan Snaith, Chromeo’s David Macklovich and Buffy Sainte-Marie, have not only managed to put in the time to become experts in their genres, but have somehow managed to acquire doctorates as well. In the infographic below, we break them down by artist, genre and field of study with surprising results.
Twin Shadow is looking for some hip people (from LA) to be in his next music video! Check out the details below:
Twin Shadow writes:
” I’m looking for fans to be extras in a music video scheduled to shoot on May 27th in Los Angeles, CA.
To be selected for the video you must:
1. Submit your full name and phone number
2. email two recent JPG photos comprised of a
1-Face Shot with no makeup
1-Body Shot (clothed please)
3. Be 18 years or older.
This will be unpaid.
Please email all submissions to: recordedinlockgrooves@gmail.com”
To all you independent Canadian bands, here’s your chance for a great oppourtunity to play in LA!
Canadian Music Week writes:
Canadian Music Week is teaming up with FILTER Magazine to present a rare opportunity for Canadian bands to perform live at FILTER Magazine’s Culture Collide 2012 Festival. The four-day international festival - taking place October 4-7 in Los Angeles - will be welcoming artists from more than 20 countries, each bringing their unique take on music and culture to LA’s East Side. Already confirmed are performances by Junip, of Montreal, School of Seven Bells, Clinic, Penguin Prison, Class Actress and several more. And it all ends with a free Block Party in Echo Park on Sunday, October 7th.
FILTER Magazine has asked us to help them select the bands that will put Canada on their map. And we’re making the opportunity available to YOU!
If you are interested in playing at Culture Collide, submit your materials to us directly for consideration.
Apply at canadianmusicfest.com/apply (after Friday, May 18th) through our regular festival submission process using the promocode “cmfculture”. Submit all of the usual details including contact info, music, bio, photos, etc. by June 15th. Our festival team will review all submissions and forward recommendations to Culture Collide for their final selections and approval.
This is a showcasing opportunity, meaning a performance fee is not guaranteed. Artists will be responsible for their own travel expenses and accommodations, unless otherwise notified by Culture Collide. However, you may qualify for funding if you can demonstrate your export-readiness.
Spots are limited. This is a unique opportunity for all Canadian artists - famous or unknown. So don’t miss your chance to play LA and be recognized by one of the leading music magazines around.
STREAM: Check it out, Cold Specks album is up to stream on Exclaim.ca! She says arts that the album was influenced by include Alan Lomax’s field recordings, Mahalia Jackson, Bill Callahan and Tom Waits…so if you’re a fan of either, or Cold Specks herself, check out the album, I Predict a Graceful Expulsion which is due May 22nd on Arts&Crafts!
Also, catch her on her tour!:
16 May 2012 – The Independent, San Francisco, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
18 May 2012 – The Troubadour, Los Angeles, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
19 May 2012 – The Sail Inn, Tempe, Arizona, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
20 May 2012 – Club Congress, Tucson, Arizona, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
22 May 2012 – Prophet Bar, Dallas, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
23 May 2012 – Stubs BBQ(indoor), Austin, Texas, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
24 May 2012 – One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans, USA (supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
25 May 2012 – Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
26 May 2012 – Grey Eagle, Asheville, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
27 May 2012 – Rock ‘n’ Roll, Washington DC, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
28 May 2012 – JB’s, Philadelphia, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
30 May 2012 – Bowery Ballroom, New York, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
31 May 2012 – Middle East (down stairs), Boston, USA (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)JUNE
02 June 2012 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada (Solo Show supporting Great Lake Swimmers) (tix)
10 June 2012 – No Direction Home Festival, Nottingham, UK (tix)
12 June 2012 – Huis 123, Belgium, Brussels
19 June 2012 – Hoxton Hall, London, UK (tix)
20 June 2012 – Hoxton Hall, London, UK (tix)
21 June 2012 – Hoxton Hall, London, UK (tix)JULY
06 July 2012 – Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark (tix)
13 July 2012 – Latitude Festival, Suffolk, UK (tix)
July 27 – 28 – Calgary Folk Fest, Calgary, Canada (tix)
29 July 2012 – Hillside Festival, Guelph, Canada (tix)AUGUST
10 – 12 August 2012 – Regina, SK – Regina Folk Fest (tix)
17 – 19 August 2012 – Salmon Arm, BC – Salmon Arm Roots and Blues (tix)
28 August 2012 – Feerien, Brussels, Belgium (tix)
31 August 2012 – Electric Picnic, Dublin, UK (tix)SEPTEMBER
02 September 2012 – End Of The Road Festival, UK (tix)Source: http://coldspecks.com/live/
Violens True will be coming out tomorrow off of Slumberland Records! Stream the entire album on Spin now!
Shout To The Top! The Holiday Crowd are opening for the mighty Modfather, Paul Weller! Toronto Monday May 21st at The Sound Academy. Ticket info HERE.
Virgin Radio Demo Grant Program for 2012!
For all you lucky BC, Canadian musicians, check out this great opportunity for a demo grant!
“ Music BC is proud to announce the re-launch of the Virgin Radio Demo Grant Program for 2012!
Three lucky artists will get the chance to work with one of our three sponsoring studio and producer teams, which include:
FaderMaster Studios & Winston Hauschild
Vogville Studios & Paul Shatto
Hipposonic Studios & Chris Michel
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Virgin Radio Demo Program assists new BC artists with the production of a high quality demo recording used to present to key music industry professionals to secure recording, publishing and live performance agreements, as well as FACTOR recording loans.
Applicants must submit one demo track to be recorded and the successful applicants are given two 8 hour studios sessions (one tracking, one mix,) in which to complete their submitted song. Any remaining time can be used to record additional tracks. The grant does not cover incidental costs (eg. mastering, reproduction, per diems, etc.).
ELIGIBILITY
- You must be an artist/performing member of Music BC in good standing, not currently signed to a label and owning the rights to the material to be recorded (must conform to MAPL guidelines).
- You must be a Canadian citizen and current resident of British Columbia.
- You must use the studio & producer assigned to you and all recording activities must take place in BC.
- You must be able to book and complete the recording within 160 days of notification of the award (generally 2-3 weeks following the deadline). Please ensure you are available in this time frame before applying.
DEADLINE
- June 15th, 2012 5:00 PM “
For the guidelines and application, visit MusicBC.org
“Be the first to get tickets for the Twin Shadow North American Ton Up Tour.If you purchase your tickets here you will have the opportunity to get an exclusive limited edition Twin Shadow t-shirt illustrated by Gianmarco Magnani.The back of the t-shirt will feature the tour dates.This -shirt design is exclusively available via this offering.
This offer is only available while supplies last
7/27 Boston MA Paradise
7/28 Montreal QC Corona Theatre
7/30 Toronto ON Lee’s Palace
8/01 Pontiac MI Crofoot Ballroom - Pike Room
8/04 Chicago IL Lollapalooza
8/06 Minneapolis MN 7th Street Entry
8/08 Winnipeg MB Pyramid Cabaret
8/10 Calgary AB Saits The Gateway
8/11 Vancouver BC VENUE
8/14 Portland OR Doug Fir Lounge
8/16 San Francisco CA Great American Music Hall
8/18 Santa Barbara CA Soho Restaurant & Music Club
8/22 San Diego CA Casbah
8/24 Visalia CA The Cellar Door
9/04 Phoenix AZ The Crescent Ballroom
9/05 El Paso TX Tricky Falls
9/07 Denver CO Bluebird Theater
9/08 Omaha NE Waiting Room
9/09 Lawrence KS The Granada Theatre
9/11 Norman OK Opolis
9/13 Dallas TX Trees
9/14 Austin TX The Mohawk
9/16 Houston TX Fitzgeralds
9/17 McAllen TX Cine El Rey
9/18 Birmingham AL Bottletree
9/19 Atlanta GA The Earl
9/21 Asheville NC Orange Peel
9/23 Carrboro NC Cats Cradle
9/24 Washington DC Black Cat
9/25 Philadelphia PA Union Transfer
9/27 New York New York Webster Hall ”(Source: Twin Shadow Newsletter)
