Nicholas Krgovich – Noisey Music Video Premiere
Noisey Music premiered Vancouver-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Krgovich’s (pronounced KER-ga-VITCH) music video of “City of Night”. This “catchy as hell” track comes off his debut record On Sunset, which much like his past collaborative work, is “willing to flirt with the weirder and more bizarre sides of pop, yet exud[es] confidence while doing so”.The music […]
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Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI / Pinetop) Dot Hacker – How’s Your Process? (ORG Music) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve) The Barr Brothers – Sleeping Operator (Secret City Records)
James Farm Going for Adds
“…a model of dazzling proficiency as applied to the articulation of a mood. The stylistic palette attests to the pull of a conscientiously eclectic record collection.” – New York Times Nonesuch Records is set to release James Farm’s sophomore album, City Folk, next week. The album features a new collection of 10 original tunes written […]
Consequnce of Sound Praises The Barr Brothers – Perform on WXPN’s / NPR’s World Cafe
Earlier this month, after a three-year gap, The Barr Brother‘s finally satisfied hungry fans with Sleeping Operator. Expectations were high – and they more than reached. Consequence of Sound is one of many members of the music community delivering praise to the Montreal natives, noting, “The meticulous placement and production make each track feel carefully controlled, […]
Dot Hacker AllMusic Feature
AllMusic recently featured Dot Hacker by streaming the new album, How’s Your Process?, and interviewing front man Josh Klinghoffer. Josh talks about bouncing between two bands – the one he fronts (Dot Hacker) and the one he plays guitar for (Red Hot Chili Peppers). He enjoys the vastly different role he plays in each, and notes that the […]
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The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) Nicholas Krgovich – On Sunset (NK World Service) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI-Pinetop) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve)
Barr Brothers Featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition – New All-time Peak at CMJ
The Barr Brothers were recently interviewed for NPR‘s Weekend Edition. In the interview, the band discusses the integration of the harp into their contemporary repertoire. Sarah Page goes into further detail about her role as the harpist in the band, saying she “often get[s] tired of trying to get the harp to fit into a […]
Zella Day Taking Over 2014 CMJ Music Marathon – Noisey Music Video Premiere
The music video for “Sweet Ophelia” premiered on Noisey and was reviewed as “one of the most charming pop songs we’ve heard this year.” You can check out the video on their website here. Thanks to those who helped Zella Day‘s EP stay on the Radio 200 charts for a third week in a row. At […]
Stereogum Showcases Nicholas Krgovich’s “Along the PCH on Oscar Night”
Off of his new album, On Sunset, “Along the PCH on Oscar Night” debuted on Stereogum earlier this year.The track was described as “a total night-driving song — melancholy yet propulsive soft rock that sounds like the midpoint between Dave Longstreth and Donald Fagen.” The post also features a trailer for the rest of the album […]
Sam Amidon and Bill Frisell Perform on NPR’s World Cafe
WXPN‘s / NPR‘s World Cafe interviewed both Sam Amidon and accomplished guitarist, Bill Frisell, where the duo was interviewed about the album Lily-O. Throughout the interview, they played songs from the album including “Walkin’ Boss” and “Blue Mountains.” The two talked about their experience recording the album in Iceland and it’s inspirational nature. You can […]
AmApAc Artists Performing at the 2014 CMJ Music Marathon
This year, we’re excited to have a wide array of acts playing CMJ Music Marathon, including one flying from halfway across the globe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our artists and contact us if you’d like to set-up an interview. Wednesday, October 22nd Fishing – 10:10 pm – 10:35 pm Sounds Australia […]
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Dot Hacker – How’s Your Process? (ORG Music) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve) Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) Marianne Faithfull – “Late Victorian Holocaust” [single] (Easy Sound Recording Company) Secret Colours – Positive Distractions (Self-released) EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company) Fishing […]
2014 CMJ Medium Rotation Mixer / Contact Info
We are so excited for CMJ Music Marathon 2014 next week! Come hang out with us at the 7th Annual Official Medium Rotation CMJ 2014 College Day Mixer, which we are co-sponsoring with CJLO (Montreal), CFRE (Toronto/Mississauga), & CFUV (Victoria). Medium Rotation CMJ 2014 Mixer Thursday October 23rd / 6pm – 8pm Solas – 232 E […]
AmApAc Artists at CMJ 2014
This year, we’re excited to have a wide array of acts playing CMJ Music Marathon, including one flying from halfway across the globe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our artists and contact us if you’d like to set-up an interview. Wednesday, October 22nd Fishing – 10:10 pm – 10:35 pm Sounds […]
Vote for Erik for Promoter of the Year
Our very own Erik Felix has been nominated for Promoter Of The Year at the 2014 CMJ College Radio awards! Be sure to take a moment when at the CMJ conference to vote for Erik and join us at the awards ceremony on Thursday, October 23rd at 4pm!
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Nicholas Krgovich – On Sunset (NK World Service) Sam Amidon – Lily-O (Nonesuch) The Barr Brothers – Sleeping Operator (Secret City) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI-Pinetop) Blake Mills – Heigh Ho (Verve)
Sam Amidon Going for Adds
Lily-O, Sam Amidon‘s new album, was just released on Nonesuch featuring reimagined folk songs; incorporating elements of other folk songs into tracks of an improvised and spontaneous nature. The album also features prolific artist Bill Frisell, who will be touring with Amidon on select dates. Lily-O was produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson (Björk, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, […]
The Jigsaw Seen Looking to Break Radio 200 Chart
The jangly, psych-pop record by The Jigsaw Seen is considered by many to be their best yet. Babysue called the quartet, “Easily one of the best pop bands currently making music in the United States.” Over the course of their 25 years, the group has racked up proportional accolades, but has been unable to rise […]
Zella Day is a Spotify Emerge Artist – New Peak at CMJ – Performing at CMJ Music Marathon
This week’s Spotify Emerge highlighted Zella Day‘s self-titled EP. Zella’s Arizona roots, earthy vibe, and powerful songwriting come together in “a raw, organic sound unconfined by the boundaries of genre.” The single on the album, “Sweet Ophelia,” is fueled by her “Western Bohemian persona, juxtaposing the crunching drum machines and menacing electronics.” To see the […]
The Barr Brothers Featured on the Front Cover of Exclaim! – New Peak at CMJ
For this month’s issue of Exclaim! magazine, The Barr Brothers talk about their tour and album Sleeping Operator. The band discussed the driving force and multiple influences on their music, making them “move nimbly between classic folk and blues and even West African forms, seeking space to explore…from country and traditional folk to Delta blues […]
