The New Jacobin Club Announce Western Canadian Tour & New EP "Left Behind"

Saskatoon, SK punk rock horror band The New Jacobin Club, best known for their mind-blowing stage theatrics with band and sideshow stage performers, are proud to announce their upcoming Western Canada tour in promotion of their upcoming EP "Left Behind," a 15-year anniversary release featuring four songs from the band's 1990s catalog. The band will also be premiering new material from their upcoming full-length (an apocalyptic Victorian conspiracy), tentatively titled "The Mark," while on the tour.

"The group is really charged up right now, we've got new material that we feel represents everything the NJC has been musically moving towards since the last millenium! We'll be out on the road in May with the new ep, we start on May 12 in the dark bohemian underworld of Saskatoon, our hometown, and leave the province the following week. We'll have Mistress Nagini and members of the Angry Teeth Freakshow on board for shows at larger venues - specifically larger venues that don't mind the mess. " commented vocalist /guitarist The Horde.

The tour will kick off on May 12 in the dark bohemian underworld of their hometown of Saskatoon and see them venture the following week as a seven-piece with Mistress Nagini (The Snake Woman) and members of the Angry Teeth Freak Show, such as Raunchy Rabies (the girl with the iron stomach and unbreakable skull) on board for shows at larger venues, specifically, larger venues that don't mind the mess.



"Left Behind" features songs from a studio session where the NJC re-recorded, re-orchestrated and re-envisioned songs from the 1990s. Two of the four songs were chosen because they were staples in the NJC's first live sets in 1996 and had never received an official studio treatment or public release. This EP sees the current line-up forge a link to the group's past while still maintaining their colourful elements of power metal, punk and gothic rock. "Left Behind" will also set the tone for some new material that will be introduced live on stage this May on their Western Canada tour. The EP will be released digitally online as a pay-what-you-want item and as a limited edition CD with vinyl record sleeve-style packaging.

You can listen to "My Smile," the opening track from "Left Behind" online at Reverbnation and Bandcamp.

NJC "Left Behind" Tour Dates 

 May 12, 2012 - Saskatoon, SK - The Fez 

May 24, 2012 - Edmonton, AB - DV8 Tavern 

May 25, 2012 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub  

May 26, 2012 - Wainwright, AB - JD's Saloon

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"Refuge" - New Release From The Rabid Whole Prep

Electro alt rockers The Rabid Whole – aka Toronto’s 21st century, high-energy, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-and-leave-you-wanting-more-rock band are proud to announce the release of their second full-length album, "Refuge", on Boonsdale Records.

Recorded and produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979), "Refuge" was written amidst a flurry of changes in The Rabid Whole’s line-up and sound, showcasing growth and an evident pushing of boundaries when compared to the band’s 2009 debut release, "Autraumaton".

“The new album is an obvious shift in direction/sound/subject matter… we have settled more into our own sound and the themes of the album are easy to relate to, the energy is up, the drumming is more intense, the guitars are louder, soft parts are softer and the electronics are much more noticeable,” says vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss. “The Rabid Whole is providing an exit, an honest and refreshing alternative to the bullshit we've been fed and it's noticeable. Anyone that hears what we've come up with is hopefully going to have a hard time ignoring it.”

Show Dates: 

May 25, 2012 - Cafe Chaos, Montreal, QC w/Ogenix 

May 26, 2012 - Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC w/Ogenix

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Papermaps release new video for latest single "Complicate Things"

Papermaps, a Toronto-based rock quartet whose music blends elements of indie rock, art rock, experimental, shoegaze and electronica has recently releassed a new video for thier latest single "Complicate Things". The band is often compared to such artists as the Shins, Spoon, Radiohead and MGMT.



Upcoming tour dates include:
March 8th | Montreal, QC | Sala Rossa
March 24th | Toronto, ON | Hard Luck - CMW
March 30th | Ottawa, ON | Zaphod's



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CoNcEpTs release 2nd music video - “Feels Good”

Canadian electronic/dance music group, CoNcEpTs, recently released their 2nd music video, Feels Good.

The video is much darker than their debut video release, Shades On, but slams even harder than ever, catching many DJ’s attention throughout the electronic scene.

The track was recorded and produced by award winning producer RaWb EaTs and filmed by Matt Popowich of Westfort Films.



CoNcEpTs are known for their Dance/Pop sound, with their debut single Shades On blowing up on YouTube reaching 500,000 views. The group was formed in Thunder Bay, Ontario, beginning with fresh beat-making and lyrical collaborations of RaWb EaTs and Mad EP. They later discovered female pop vocalist Tr!s and hip hop artist Coleman Hell of Burnz n Hell. The group has shared the stage with Canadian artists JRDN and Danny Fernandez.

Having a sound comparable to that of pop icons Ke$ha, Black Eyed
Peas and LMFAO, the CoNcEpTs are known for their animated, energetic, party-inspiring stage presence. Other musical influences include Justice, The Bloody Beetroots, Dev, The
Cataracs and Swedish House Mafia.

CoNcEpTs’ independently produce and write their own music having over 2 albums worth of material and sell their tracks on iTunes.



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7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show Announced For December 14th, 2011

The 7th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Show will be held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on December 14th, 2011. The Phoenix is at 410 Sherbourne Street. Doors 7pm - 19+.

During this one-of a kind charity event, patrons will be treated to a classic variety entertainment show that includes holiday performances by some of the country's most sought-after singer/songwriters and performers including Sam Roberts, Lights, Ron Sexsmith, Arkells, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene, James Black & Rick Jackett from Finger Eleven, Sarah Harmer, BUCK65, Emma-Lee, Honeymoon Suite, Dru and comedian Sean Cullen, hosted by Andy Kim.

This year's charity is Julliette's Place is a refuge centre for women and their children who must leave their abusive home life. Most women just grab the necessities, so when they arrive at Julliette's, they are not only given clothing, food, beds, and toys, but a safe place to try to start their lives again.

Going into its 7th year, the Andy Kim Christmas Show has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community in Toronto with all proceeds going to charity.

The Phoenix is located at 410 Sherbourne Street.
Doors 7pm - 19+.
Tickets are $26 and can be purchased at:

LIVENATION: online
TICKETWEB: online
ROTATE THIS: 801 Queen St. West, Toronto
SOUNDSCAPES: 572 College St. West, Toronto


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"Space Folk" Sensation, Orienteers, To Perform At Elmdale House Tavern In Ottawa On December 15, 2011

A travel-oriented 10-song album, written, recorded, mixed and produced by Ben Wilson, the new album is a collection of fragile space-folk songs and instrumentals. Layered with looping pedal steel guitar, warm blankets of bass and brush sticks, windchime acoustic guitars and 60s-esque choir boyish vocals, the new LP is available from Antique Room.

Under Orienteers’ former moniker [That’s the Spirit], since May 2009 the band showcased at Calgary’s Sled Island Festival, Toronto’s North by Northeast, Canadian Music Week and Pitter Patter Festival, and was chosen by Apostle of Hustle to open one of their CD release tour dates. They were featured on NPR’s uber-popular All Songs Considered podcast, and their song “Head for the Hills” was featured on Degrassi (CTV, MTV), syndicated in 130 countries.

The Orienteers with be performing at the Elmdale House Tavern in Ottawa on December 15, 2011.




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Morgan Cameron Ross

Vancouver native and front-man of Birds of Wales, Morgan Cameron Ross is celebrating the release of his solo self-titled album debut, released by Sparks Music/EMI Music Canada.

After many years of fronting his successful band Birds of Wales, Morgan felt the urge to venture off on his own and work on a solo project. Recording sessions were set up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Anderson. The demos that came out of those sessions rang true to Morgan's more "rootsy" side, rather than the slick pop production of his debut release in 2010, 'Belgravia Hotel' from Birds of Wales.

The first single/video 'Let it Go' (featuring Daniel Wesley on vocals) recently peaked at #8 on MuchMoreMusic, and garnered strong support from XM Radio, AUX-TV, and METRO 14 Television. The album also features Holly McNarland on the track 'I'll Hold Your Heart', and Morgan co-wrote 'We've All Had Broken Hearts" with Canadian legend Ron Sexsmith.


The video for 'My Brother Went to Prison' was conceptualized by Morgan and his long-time friend, Remi Rybicki (who also shot the video). The story tells of a man of a man who is not living up to his potential; a wanderer, as exemplified by the lyric: "He's a heavy, heavy hitter…fighting well under his weight."

"Yes, the storyline is sexual, but we thought it portrayed the lost soul theme we wanted to capture," says Morgan.

Morgan Cameron Ross is performing tonight, December 6th, 2011, at the Elmdale House Tavern in Ottawa.



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