Summer’s Coming. It’s Time to Smile!
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Xavier Rudd and Izintaba Announce the Koonyum Sun Canadian Tour!
Posted by March 2, 2010 No Comments
Xavier Rudd and Izintaba are going across Canada shortly after the release of his new album “Koonyum Sun” on April 20th.
Xavier is offering Canadian fans a special VIP pre-sale packages for a very limited time. The VIP packages include a ticket to the show, Xavier Rudd K-Way jacket exclusive to the pre-order and a copy of his upcoming album Koonyum Sun as either a digital download, CD or vinyl album.
For more details on the VIP pre-sale packages go HERE
See below for Tour dates:
May 14th - Capitole du Quebec -Quebec City, QC
May 15th - Metropolise - Montreal, QC
May 17th & 18th - Bronson Centre - Ottawa, ON
May 19th - Centre in the Square - Kitchener, ON
May 20th & 21st - Queen Elizabeth Theater - Toronto, ON
May 25th & 26th - Burton Cumming Theater - Winnipeg, MA
May 27th - TCU Place - Saskatoon, SK
May 29th - Southern Alberta Jubilee - Calgary, AB
May 30th & 31st - The Banff Center Eric Harvie Theater - Banff, AB
June 2nd - Edmonton Events Center - Edmonton, AB
June 4th - Malkin Bowl - Vancouver, BC
June 6th - Victoria Curling Center - Victoria, BC
Erik Hassle
Posted by February 26, 2010 No Comments
Next UK pop star coming to North America???
Erik Hassle playing covers on Youtube Here
A gorgeous cover of Robyns ‘Be Mine’ performed by Ellie Goulding and Erik Hassle.
www.erikhassle.com
www.myspace.com/erikhassle
Xavier Rudd & Izintaba
Posted by February 18, 2010 No Comments
Get your free Koonyum Sun Download Now
As a special tribute to his fans Xavier Rudd is
offering a free download of the new song
”Love Comes and Goes”
From the new Album
Koonyum Sun
out April 20th, 2010 to the world
Bathing in Koonyum Sun
By A. King
Much like the ascending Koonyum Sun ushers in a new day in New South Wales, the record of the same name by world son Xavier Rudd carries a similar aura of refreshment, of rebirth.
From 2002’s To Let, his first studio album, through to 2007’s White Moth, Rudd gradually refined his globally-influenced collage of world music – a matchless mixture of reggae, funk, blues, folk, and nearly every other sort of song with the ability to stimulate people’s spirits. With 2008’s Dark Shades of Blue, though, the world was welcomed into a darker, more somber side of Rudd’s music. The album was indeed musically rich, with an international influence still inherent; however, the overall aura carried a different tinge compared to that of his previous work. As he explains it, his musical output at that time may have been a slight glimpse of what was soon to come.
“Dark Shades Of Blue represented what was coming to me,” explains Rudd, “and it was something that I didn’t realize at the time. It was like I could feel the shudder of an earthquake, but I didn’t know it was coming.” That metaphorical earthquake manifested in the form of the most tumultuous year in Rudd’s personal history, and one he was more than happy to put behind him when starting to pen Koonyum Sun.
The album marks a fresh, new musical and spiritual awakening for Rudd, perhaps most notably as it’s his first with bassist Tio Moloantoa and percussionist Andile Nqubezelo under the unified banner of Xavier Rudd & Inzintaba. Though the trio has been performing together for many months, Koonyum Sun is their first collaborative collection of songs – a triangle of influence that carries a piece of each individual member, yet keeps them all connected. Thanks to the input of Inzintaba, there’s a staggering amount of vigor to this release that Xavier Rudd fans haven’t seen to date. There’s also more vocal variation, with colourful harmonies in several different languages soaring atop the music.
“It’s been the most inspirational musical experience of my life,” shares Rudd about his writing with Tio and Andile. “We have an undeniable connection – musically, spiritually, and emotionally. I feel like they were sent to me.” While trying to reconnect with the stream of positive energy that had lifted him prior to his arduous 2009, Rudd relied heavily on the fortitude of his newfound friends. “They basically held me up. They were such strong spirits to have around me during such a traumatic time.” In fact, Inzintaba is the Zulu word for “mountains,” and when he’s with Tio and Andile, either playing or simply being, he feels as though he’s “standing on a mountain.”
The album was laid down at 301 Studios in Australia’s Byron Bay, which Rudd believes to be “a beautiful part of the world,” and there’s no question that his pastoral surroundings have influenced his output. He absorbs energy and influence from anywhere on Earth his music may take him – influences that stay with him and build up his body of cultural, spiritual, and musical experience.
Over the last few years, he’s graced stages at festivals around the globe, including the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, The Great Escape, Bumbershoot, and Austin City Limits, to list a limited few. Indeed, where he’s physically been has an immense impact on where he’s musically going. He explains: “I’ve absorbed so much culture and energy from where I’ve traveled, and it becomes a part of me.”
His musical output has always kept a consistent focal point, surrounding which is an ever-expanding pool of musical and spiritual influence that grows with each release. Koonyum Sun is the culmination of where Rudd wants to be musically, and along with Inzintaba, he’s ready to make his music mobile once again. “I’ve never been more excited to tour,” he says, and his fans are undeniably ecstatic about his assertion.
Rudd believes his music is a gift from his ancestor’s and part of his journey is to share it and use it to connect with others. With Koonyum Sun, he’s poised to re-link with old and new listeners alike, and couldn’t be more eager. He says: “If they can feel that connection through my music, then I feel like I’ve truly given it my all.”
Tags: free download > Izintaba > Koonyum Sun > love comes and goes > xavier rudd
Ramona Falls “I Say Fever” video
Posted by February 1, 2010 No Comments
Ramona Falls “I Say Fever” video…amazing
The High Road Video from Broken Bells
Posted by January 27, 2010 No Comments
Danger Mouse and James Mercer from The Shin’s team up as Broken Bells to create a highly anticipated debut album that will be released 03.09.10…..you probably already know all this. Check out the new video for “The High Road”
The High Road
Broken Bells | MySpace Music Videos
Tags: broken bells > Danger Mouse and James Mercer from The Shin's > the high road
Ted Leo covers
Posted by January 21, 2010 No Comments
I think I’ll always remember the moment I discovered Ted Leo. Stuart Berman the music editor for Eye weekly at the time wrote a feature about the Heart of Oaks release and tagged a show that Ted was playing in Toront at the Rivoli. The article completely spoke to me and I had to see the show. The Rivoli publishes that it has a capacity of 200. It’s a sauna and insane at 200. I always saw the room as a great 150 cap. Not an issue in this case. I was among a very lucky few, maybe 50 that witnessed Ted Leo and The Pharmacists make life long fans out of every patron.
In short I was pretty excited to see Ted Leo’s name come up on feeder. Go to Stereogum to download some covers. Ted plugs in and knocks off Joey from Concrete Blonde, By Your Side from Sade and With Every Heartbeat from Robyn.
Tags: By Your Side from Sade > hearts of oak > Joey from Concrete Blonde > stereogum > ted leo > With Every Heartbeat from Robyn.
Boxer The Horse - Material Christmas
Posted by December 9, 2009 No Comments
I’ve been a big fan of a few up and coming East Coast bands such as Mardeen, The Danks, Two Hours Traffic, and Smothered in Hugs. While living with the music and watching what the bands were up to, I would find more and more great music. Well, a fine lad from THT and The Danks has now turned me on to another EC gem, Boxer The Horse.
Right-click this puppy and add it to your Xmas playlist.
MP3 - Material Christmas
Tags: boxer the horse > mardeen > material christmas > mp3 > smothered in hugs > the danks > two hours traffic
D-Sisive: Jonestown free album
Posted by November 19, 2009 No Comments
D-Sisive is back with new album Jonestown released today! The best part is that it’s available for free HERE, just click the Kool-Aid and download..
D-Sisive goes back to his 90’s punchline/battle-rap style with Jonestown. The album boasts production from heavyweights Muneshine (Sean Price), Moss (Ghostface, Obie Trice), Anonymous Twist (Planet Asia), Murr (LAL, formerly of The Grassroots), Toronto-born/NY-based Marco Polo (Heltah Skeltah, Masta Ace), 9th Uno and Shinogo. Jonestown also features a collaboration with Toronto artist Slim Twig in “Around the World”
Anything and everything you need to learn is on URBNET.
D-Sisive “Nobody With A Notepad” from previous album Let The Children Die
City Sonic profile of D-Sisive and Planet Mars
DJ Format ft. MC Abdominal & MC D-Sisive - 3 Feet Deep
Today is another good day
Posted by October 30, 2009 No Comments
Ellie Goulding is a definite favourite and I’m especially liking “Wish I Stayed.” Stop by Ellie’s myspace to check out the “Under the Sheets” video!
…and here’s another remix, this time it’s Ellie Goulding’s Under the Sheets with Friends Electric.
MP3- Ellie Goulding “Wish I Stayed”
MP3- Ellie Goulding “Under the Sheets (Friends Electric Remix)”
Friends Electric myspace
Friends Electric Blog