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
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.
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+.
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:
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.
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.
Melodic hard rockers Broken Ride have announced dates for their upcoming "Wreckless Hearts" Western Canadian tour in support of their full length album "Everything Considered" released earlier this year. The album is the follow up to their debut EP “Out of Control”; that was produced by Chris Burke-Gaffney (Chantal Kreviazuk, McMaster & James) and Dale Penner (Nickelback, Loverboy) along with being mastered by Grammy Award-winner Adam Ayan.
Drawing comparisons to Three Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace for their emotion driven lyrics and catchy songwriting. Broken Ride is ready to add another tour to their belt as they have already completed two Canadian tours along with showcasing these last two years at Canadian Music Week in Toronto plus sharing the stage with well known rockers Seether, Econoline Crush, Hail The Villian, Thornley, Armchair Cynics and 54:40.
"We're very eager to hit the road, it’s just a lil teaser compared to our upcoming 2 month tour in March 2012, but we always love making new fans, and seeing familiar faces. We are really excited to share the songs from the new album Everything Considered and show all our fans how much energy our live show has." commented vocalist Graham Furber.
October 14, 2011 - Grindrod, BC - Riverfront Pub
October 15, 2011 - Langley, BC - Troubadour Club
October 20, 2011 - Drayton Valley, AB - DV8 NightClub
October 21, 2011 - Lloydminister, SK - Phunkin Gruuve
October 22, 2011 - Saskatoon, SK - The House Tap & Eatery
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