Today I came across Aphilas a DJ duo out of Finland who mix electronic and organic downbeat into trip hop mish mash. The interesting part to this music discovery is that the EP is released as MP3s for free from Miasmaha free MP3 record label
Pamplemoose is one of my regular reads, what is it, in his own words:
Dave Allen, bass player for Gang of Four, posts daily on this music blog about well, music. Beyond that the scope embraces popular culture, online distribution, blogs, podcasts, the decline of the music industry and a large dose of what’s going on in the vibrant Portland, Oregon music scene. Pampelmoose also offers free and legal music downloads for your enjoyment.
I have mentioned a blog post about the importance of local in every 8th post I have made and it will be finished soon, but I do appreciate that he feels it is worth covering his own scene where he is residing and that doing so is an important part of his blogging as I feel it is regardless of what else you cover.
Check it out regardless of whether you want local perspectives or not!
Carla Gillis (Plumtree, Bells Clanging) has polled a few of this year’s nominees and got to the bottom of what the upcoming East Coast Music Awards in Fredericton, New Brunswick means to them:
Also, if you are planning to be in town for the conference and festival, you might be interested in what the Music & Image program has to offer:
Screening of the Atlantic Film Festival 10 x 10 Music Videos
Thursday, February 7th – 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Governor’s Ballroom/Member’s Lounge, Delta Fredericton
Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop for Film, Television & New Media
Thursday, February 7th – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garrison Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton
Get Your Music Heard In Film & Television
Friday, February 8th – 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Pedicodiac Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton
Insights into the Art and Business of Music in Film and Television
Friday, February 8th – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garrison Room, Crowne Plaza Fredericton
And we’re just as excited as that little guy is!
And we’re as late as….aaaahhh we’ll just leave it as late. Belated even!
Belated. Happy belated birthday to us. This blog made it through its first year sometime at the end of October. The majority of my family is known for belated birthday wishes, well cards and gifts. We usually call [chat online?!] each other at least.
We’ll consider this our birthday present.
Its been fun – via online means at least, I’ve met plenty of great – music loving – people.
I’ve learned a hell of a lot about what’s happening in music.
Still picking away at changes too – part of not writing lately has been figuring out what the focus of this was again [local*], and working on appearances as well – added weekly updates of CDKU’s charts, a link to Zunior’s free weekly sampler, maybe a few other things coming.
To anyone who took the time to read [or comment, or send me emails/links]: Thank you.
Our suggestions:
Start the day with breakfast at Coastal Coffee – it hurts to not say the Ardmore, but Coastal is pretty damn sweet + I really enjoy the few pieces of fruit added to each plate to finish breakfast off with. I also like how the owner/chef brings you your food. Nice touches.
We’ll mimic Joel’s recommendation for used bookstore Last Word around the corner from the Rock Garden on Windsor St. – also our personal fave.
Weather permitting walk downtown, take a ferry ride to Dartmouth, upon your return walk the board walk, continuing at the board walk’s end to Point Pleasant Park and have a picnic or just relax.
For your picnic, either before or after taking the ferry [if it is Saturday] head to the Farmer’s Market downtown as well.
We’ll suggest you end the day by taking a date to a nice dinner at jane’s on the common
Then maybe catch a show at one of the venues noted by Julie, or some live comedy [see a picnicface PSA below], a movie at the Oxford. Plenty to do here. Lots of other places to eat at too. And as you can tell from the suggestions Joi and I like food.
Team Willow is taking the next logical step in co-habitation. No, the roommates of 6015 Willow Street in Halifax are not getting married…they are releasing an action-packed DVD that will capture a portion of the local music scene like never before. Considering the talent that has passed through that place (Paul Hammond, Michael Catano, Jeff Parker, Mark Black, Greg Boone, and Stephan MacLeod for starters) and the various connections to the TV/Film world, this should be an amazing performance film. It features 20 bands playing in various rooms of the Willow Street household over August 24-26, 2007. No release information is available as of now, but here are some behind the scenes photos (and a breakdown by day 1, 2, & 3).
The bands showcased in this ambitious project include The Stolen Minks, Die Brücke, The Medium Mood, The Holy Shroud, The Got To Get Got, The Memories Attack, A History Of, Dog Day, Play Guitar, The Hold, Prisoners, North Of America, The Hold, Ov Gramme, The Just Barelys, Tomcat Combat, The Maynards, The Superfantastics, Windom Earle, Take On Me, and VKNGS. I promise to pass on more info as it becomes available.
Speaking of DVDs, the cover for the upcoming B.A. Johnson 2-day live at Gus’ pub spectacular This Is What 110% Smells Like (trailer) has hit the net. Take a look at the madness:
Performances by the Stance, the Just Barelys, Old Man Luedecke, Die Brucke, Brent Randall & His Pinecones, Windom Earle and the Maynards were captured at the event celebrating “eight years of touring the country and releasing four albums”. Tour dates in support of the release include:
Sept 18th: Sackville NB – Duckys w/ Bloodshot Bill Sept 19th: Sydney NS – Upstairs Club w/ Bloodshot Bill Sept 20th: Cornerbrook NFLD – Casual Jacks w/ Bloodshot Bill + Mountain and the Trees Sept 21st: St. Johns NFLD – Ship w/ Bloodshot Bill + the Idlers Sept 22nd: St. Johns NFLD – CBTGS w/ Bloodshot Bill + Mountains and the Trees Sept 26th: Moncton NB – Paramount w/ Bloodshot Bill Sept 27th: Charlottetown PEI – Babas Lounge w/ Bloodshot Bill + Windom Earle Sept 28th: Halifax NS – Gus Pub w/ Bloodshot Bill + Die Brucke + Windom Earle + Thesis Sahib Sept 29th: Fredricton NB – Capital Bar w/ Bloodshot Bill + Windom Earle
Here is an interestingQuickTime version (and stills) of Jill Barber’s song “Hardline” that was directed by Sara St Onge (Final Fantasy, Gentleman Reg, Ghettosocks, The Diableros). Any explanations or theories that relate to the meaning would be greatly appreciated.
The Marquee Club is officially re-opening its doors at 6 PM on September 28. It is true that the club has been open now and then for special events, but it is going back to a licensed music venue and will be open four nights a week (Wednesday through Saturday). Things are kicking off with Slowcoaster, who are releasing Future Radio, followed by Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene promoting his solo album Spirit If.. on Saturday. Eager musicians should note that The Jimmy Swift Band’sCraig Mercer will be booking. Wednesday nights are reserved for an open format DJ night called “Something Wicked,” Thursdays are devoted to “special programming” (touring DJs, hip-hop acts or up-and-coming rock bands) while Friday and Saturday nights are reserved for the bigger ticket Marquee nights. There are “versatile room sizing options” varying between 350 to 750 patrons and can still be booked for corporate parties, press releases, receptions, and product launches.
