Rococode's New EP 'Panic Attack' Out This Friday, October 9th

LISTEN TO 'PANIC ATTACK' (HUMANS REMIX) ON EXCLAIM!:

For Immediate Release:

(Vancouver, BC) - Vancouver-based indie pop duo Rococode are releasing their highly anticipated EP 'Panic Attack' this Friday, October 9th ahead of their performances in NYC next week for the CMJ Music Marathon. Rococode will also be playing the #ImagineOct20th NYC Edition on October 15th, along with a string of Canadian dates next month starting in Regina on November 17th. See below for full tour schedule.

The first single from Rococode's new EP is the catchy, electro-pop tinged title track, 'Panic Attack' and the song has just been serviced to Alternative and College Radio in Canada alongside College and Non-Comm/Triple A Radio in the US. A remix of 'Panic Attack' by online darlings HUMANS is also included on the EP along with the band’s engaging take on INXS’s 'Never Tear Us Apart'.  The official launch of the radio single follows the release of the haunting and cinematic track 'Banks' which was released online late last year. The song, and it’s beautifully shot video, picked up considerable buzz and exposed Rococode to a whole new fanbase. 

Rococode is Laura Smith and Andrew Braun. They released their debut album 'Guns, Sex & Glory' to much critical acclaim in early 2012. The record was produced by Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother, Hannah Georgas) and mixed by John Congleton (St.Vincent, Polyphonic Spree). Upon the release of their debut, the band took to the road and spent the better part of the next 18 months touring Canada and the US in various capacities.

When it came time to work on their follow-up, Rococode coaxed producers Caleb Shreve (Phantogram, Bear Hands) from New York and Ted Gowans (Tegan and Sara, Fences) from Los Angeles to set up a studio in a cabin, off the grid, in the isolated coastal forest of British Columbia. Between building fires, checking the solar panels, and failed fishing trips, the foursome set to work on music that shared none of the characteristics of their rustic surroundings. They arranged an army of synthesizers, guitar pedals and drum machines into tight, crisp Alternative gems that sparkle, shuffle and shake at every turn. The result of this incredible collaboration is the 'Panic Attack' EP (Release Date: October 9th).  It will be followed by the full length album due out in February 2016.

Rococode are performing at CMJ in New York on October 15th + 16th and will have Canadian dates in support of 'Panic Attack' in November. More tour dates will be added soon, please visit rococode.com for the most up-to-date tour listings. Look for the 'Panic Attack' EP on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and all other digital retailers/streaming services this Friday, October 9th. 

ROCOCODE // UPCOMING 2015 TOUR DATES
OCTOBER 14 – 17 – NEW YORK, NY – CMJ MUSIC MARATHON
OCTOBER 15 – NEW YORK, NY – FONTANA’S (7PM)
OCTOBER 15 - BROOKLYN, NY - WILLIAMSBURG HAND & DETAIL (10 PM, #ImagineOct20th NYC Show)
OCTOBER 16 – NEW YORK, NY – ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL STAGE 2
NOVEMBER 17 – REGINA, SK – SASKATCHEWAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE (w/ Dear Rouge, Rah Rah)
NOVEMBER 18 – EDMONTON, AB – STARLITE ROOM (w/ Dear Rouge, Rah Rah)
NOVEMBER 19 - CALGARY, AB - BROKEN CITY
NOVEMBER 20 - LETHBRIDGE, AB - THE SLICE
NOVEMBER 21 - NELSON, BC - SPIRIT BAR

ROCOCODE 'PANIC ATTACK' TRACKLISTING
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2015 (Marquis Label Services)
1.  Panic Attack
2.  Banks
3.  The Escape
4.  Never Tear Us Apart
5.  Panic Attack (HUMANS Remix)

FOR MORE INFO: www.rococode.com
Twitter: @ROCOCODE
Instagram: @ROCOCODE
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rococode

MEDIA TOOLS
STREAM Rococode - 'Panic Attack' EP here
STREAM/POST Rococode - 'Panic Attack' (HUMANS Remix) here
WATCH/POST Rococode - 'Banks' here
CLICK here for bio, album art (Artwork: Fivethousand Fingers) + high-res press photo (Photo Credit: Lynol Lui)

The 14th Annual Music Therapy Ride Raises Over $83,000!

Riders Braved The Wind & Rain To Raise
Money For Music Therapy In BC!

For Immediate Release:
September 8th, 2015

(Vancouver, BC) - TheMusic Therapy RideCommittee is pleased to announce that the 14th annual Music Therapy Ride raised over $83,000! The 2015 Music Therapy Ride took place on Saturday, August 29th despite riding head-on into the biggest rain and wind storm of the year. Many of the registered riders switched to cars for the police escorted ride from Vancouver to Whistler and the ride was still able to maintain 80% of the registrants. 

The success of the 2015 Music Therapy Ride comes as a result of fourteen years of dedication, support and generosity.  Since the first ride back in 2001, the Music Therapy Ride has raised close to $900,000 for the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund. 

"We are extremely grateful to all the wonderful participants and supporters of the Music Therapy Ride who braved the weather to step up and contribute to the success of this years ride. Stay tuned for details about our 15th anniversary in 2016 and help us achieve our goal of surpassing $1,000,000 for music therapy services."   - Shaw Saltzberg & Patrick Zulinov, Co-chairmen Music Therapy Ride

The money raised from the Music Therapy Ride is used to help create new music therapy programs and expand and bring well deserved attention to existing programs. It is also used to support the building, maintenance and continued use of mobile recording studios designed specifically for music therapists called Bandwagons. These mobile studios contain recording software, sound processing equipment and a variety of musical instruments. To date, the Music Therapy Ride has funded the creation of 3 Bandwagons and assisted music therapy programs all across BC. 

The Music Therapy RideCommittee would like to thank The Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team for fourteen years of incredible support. The committee would also like to thank High Valley, Shaun Verreault,  Edgewater Casino, Chances Squamish, Garibaldi Lift Co., the local music industry, extensive media partners and the motorcycle community.

For more information on the Music Therapy Ride or to make a donation to the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund: http://www.musictherapyride.org.

Click here for 2015 Music Therapy Ride photos (Photo Credit: Ron Sombilon)

FOR MORE INFO: musictherapyride.org
Twitter: @mtrbc
Instagram: @musictherapyride
Facebook: www.facebook.com/musictherapyride

Red Moon Road To Release New Album on September 11th // Video Premiere on Exclaim!

TOUR DATES STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 11th

WATCH 'BEAUTY IN THESE BROKEN BONES' VIDEO ON EXCLAIM!:

For Immediate Release:
August 12, 2015

Vancouver, BC - Winnipeg folk/roots trio, Red Moon Road, are pleased to announce the release of a brand new full length studio album 'Sorrows and Glories' on September 11th and the premiere of the live studio video for the first single 'Beauty In These Broken Bones' on Exclaim.ca today. Watch the video here.Red Moon Road will celebrate the new release with an Album Release Show in their hometown at the West End Cultural Centre on September 11th. The show marks the start of a string of North American tour dates in support of the album throughout the fall. See below for full tour listings. 

'Sorrows and Glories' is Red Moon Road's third release and second full-length album to date. The trio released their debut self-titled full-length in 2011 and followed it up with the EP 'Tales From The Whiteshell' in 2013.

In collaboration with engineer/producer, and multiple Juno recipient, David Travers-Smith (Wailin’ Jennys/Ruth Moody) and award winning producer/player Murray Pulver (Doc Walker/Steve Bell), the album delivers 13 masterfully crafted original compositions. A multifarious sonic adventure, it is at once a bold new step in the evolution of the band, yet a continuation of Red Moon Road’s singular and captivating ability to spin song and story into something more.

“We called the album 'Sorrows and Glories’ because it is reflective of our journey over the last couple of years,” explains lead singer Sheena Rattai. “Just over 2 years ago I broke my leg quite severely and we had to cancel all upcoming tour dates as I recovered. While the healing process has been long and arduous it has also certainly been a source of inspiration and evolution. Though it seemed like a set back we emerged stronger and with a wealth of new experiences to draw from.”

'Sorrows and Glories' is an album full of surprises. From a Beatle-esque pop song about an historic apartment complex, to a full-on spiritual backed by a star studded choir, the sprawling 11-song masterwork is artfully framed with original and innovative instrumental work, and prominently features the unmistakable vocal prowess of the soulful Sheena Rattai, one of Canada’s true emerging songstresses.  

The 'Sorrows and Glories' release tour will showcase the impressive new instrumental presentation Red Moon Road wields in its live show.  A roots drum kit cunningly split between two band members, an acoustic guitar that also sounds its two lowest strings as a bass, a powerhouse lead female vocalist, a moustached man playing Mandolin, Lap Steel, Banjo and Organ (often at the same time) and impeccably timed three part harmonies. It’s hard to believe such a full sound comes from three people.

Red Moon Road's new album 'Sorrows and Glories' will be available online at iTunes and all other digital retailers on Friday, September 11th. Red Moon Road will be touring in support of the album starting with their Album Release Show in Winnipeg at the West End Cultural Centre on September 11th. Please visit redmoonroad.com for more information and the most up to date tour listings.

RED MOON ROAD // UPCOMING TOUR DATES
September 11 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre (Album Release Show)
September 25 - Asheville, NC - Diana Wortham Theatre
September 26 - Goldsboro, NC - Paramount Theatre
September 30 - Guelph, ON - The Courtyard, University of Guelph
October 1 - Oakville, ON - Moonshine Cafe
October 3 - Sudbury, ON - Townehouse Tavern
October 22 - Saskatoon, SK - The Bassment
October 23 - Lloydminster, AB - The Root Emporium
October 26 - Calgary, AB - Ironwood Stage & Grill
October 30 - Vancouver, BC - Rogue Folk Club
October 31 - Seattle, WA - House Concert
November 1 - Turnwater, WA - House Concert
November 13 - Atascadero, CA - Musica Del Rio
November 19 - San Diego, CA - The Folkey Monkey
November 20 - Altadena, CA - The Coffee Gallery Backstage
November 21 - Anaheim, CA - The Living Traditions Concert Series
November 22 - Oak Park, CA - House Concert
December 18 - Dauphin, MB - Watshon Arts Centre

RED MOON ROAD - 'SORROWS & GLORIES' TRACKLISTING
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 (INDEPENDENT)
1.  Beauty in These Broken Bones
2.  Crashing Down
3.  Old Things
4.  Sophie Blanchard 1778
5.  I'll Bend But I Won't Break
6.  Words Of The Walls
7.  Planting Trees
8.  Cassiopeia
9.  Breathing Slow
10.Fables
11.Seasons (feat. The Fretless)
12.Riviere

Red Moon Road is: Sheena Rattai  • Vox, Percussion, Keys // Daniel Jordan • Vox, Guitar, Bass Drum // Daniel Péloquin-Hopfner • Vox, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Lapsteel, Delay Pedals, Keys

FOR MORE INFO: www.redmoonroad.com
Twitter: @redmoonroad
Instagram: @redmoonroad
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedMoonRoad

Gold & Shadow Release Debut Album TORCH on September 4th // Video Premiere On Exclaim

TOUR DATES STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 9th

WATCH 'HALF MOON' VIDEO PREMIERE ON EXCLAIM!

For Immediate Release:
August 7, 2015

(Vancouver, BC) - GOLD & SHADOW, a four-piece art rock group from Nanaimo, BC, are excited to announce the release of their debut full-length album 'TORCH' on Friday, September 4th and the premiere of their video for 'Half Moon' on Exclaim.ca today! Watch the video here. GOLD & SHADOW are also hitting the road for a string of Western Canadian dates, starting on Vancouver Island on September 9th in Parksville. Full tour schedule is listed below. 

GOLD & SHADOW has a wild, passionate sound that will capture your heart and mind. Their vigorous and organic approach to music is a perfect companion for the wild, oceanic landscapes of their Vancouver Island home, and a testament to the hope, beauty, and inspiration found therein. With a penchant for creative, soaring melodies, they are intent on creating a dynamic, tuneful response to the natural wonders of the Island area. Influenced by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, and Bon Iver, GOLD & SHADOW also shares many of the same sonic ambitions as Vancouver’s We Are The City, Saskatoon’s Close Talker, and Victoria’s ZERBIN.

'TORCH' is GOLD & SHADOW's debut release. Their music has previously been included on compilations such as “All Together Now”, a 2012 Seva Canada charity album featuring Canadian artists such as the Great Lake Swimmers, and they have also proudly shared stage with diverse Canadian talent ranging from PEAK Performance Project finalists We Are The City, Jordan Klassen, Vince Vaccaro, and Towers and Trees, to groups such as ZERBIN and Paper Lions. It's been a wild ride so far for GOLD & SHADOW and the band is looking forward to the release of 'TORCH'.

"We're excited to finally release the record, and get it out there into people's ears," singer Dane Letourneau explains. "We're also looking forward to hitting the road and sharing these songs with audiences across Western Canada. It's been a long time coming, but we're proud to finally release a record which we feel fully represents us as a group."

GOLD & SHADOW's debut album 'TORCH' will be available online at iTunes and all other digital retailers on Friday, September 4th. GOLD & SHADOW will be touring in support of the album starting in Parksville on September 9th. Please visit goldandshadow.com for more information and the most up to date tour listings. 

GOLD & SHADOW // WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES
09/09 Parksville, BC - Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church
09/10 Campbell River, BC - Campbell River Baptist Church
09/11 Nanaimo, BC - The Vault (w/ The Stacks)
09/12 Nanaimo, BC - Buzz Coffee House (w/ Morning Show)
09/13 Vancouver, BC - Railway Club (w/ Royal Oak)
09/16 Kelowna, BC - Fernando’s Pub (w/ JoyfulDoor)
09/17 Kamloops, BC - Dallas Barthartville Baptist Church
09/18 Calgary, AB - Broken City (w/ The Sweets, Mitch Belot Band)
09/19 Edmonton, AB - The Mercury Room (w/ The Most of August, Forester)
09/20 Banff, AB - Elk & Oarsman
09/22 Saskatoon, SK - Capitol Music Club
09/25 Ladysmith, BC - Oceanview Baptist Church

GOLD & SHADOW 'TORCH' TRACKLISTING
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 4th, 2015 (INDEPENDENT)
1.  First+Foremost
2.  Search For Sara
3.  Running out of Room
4.  Half Moon
5.  Providence
6.  Kings
7.  Creature Down
8.  Waiting for the Unwind
9.  (Reprise)
10. Torch

GOLD & SHADOW is: Dane Letourneau • Vocals/Guitars/Keys // Jesse Janzen • Bass  // Wes Holmes • Drums // Jordan Lineker • Guitar

FOR MORE INFO: www.goldandshadow.com
Twitter: @goldandshadow
Instagram: @goldandshadow
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goldandshadow

"With a textured pop-rock sound similar, though piano-less, to their west coast brethren We Are The City, to say Gold & Shadow make powerful music is stating the obvious." - GrayOwlPoint.com

Winnipeg Band Hearing Trees Release New EP 'Dear Sahara' on August 28th

CANADIAN TOUR DATES STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 11th
WATCH VIDEO FOR 'SAHARA':

For Immediate Release:
August 6th, 2015

(Winnipeg, MB) - Winnipeg indie rockers Hearing Trees are set to release their sophomore EP 'Dear Sahara' on August 28th and to celebrate, they're releasing the video for the first single - the frenetic, captivating track 'Sahara.' Watch the video here. The band will also embark on a Canadian Tour in support of the EP, starting in Brandon on September 11th and ending back in Winnipeg on October 2nd with an Album Release Show at the West End Cultural Centre. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

Known for incorporating slam-style poetry into performances, Hearing Trees takes you from anxiety-laced post-punk to uplifting sing-along choruses that garner comparisons to Interpol, Matthew Good, R.E.M, and Tragically Hip. Frontman Graham Hnatiuk’s backdrop of reference-filled lyrics grasp the gritty, dry edge of modern life — from Canadian soldiers coming home from the Spanish civil war, to kayaking in the Arctic Circle, through a swath of eclectic shards of culture.

Their sophomore EP, 'Dear Sahara,' produced by Michael P Falk (Les Jupes, Head in the Sand) is a marked evolution in maturity for the band. It is also an art project, featuring handwritten lyrics, liner notes and sketches, in singer Hnatiuk’s distinctive style. Through a theme of letter writing, 'Dear Sahara' explores uncertainties about relationships, paths in life, and the anxiety of youth; Hnatiuk lives with depression and following a serious episode in 2009, he left school to pursue music, art and writing.

"There is life after a destructive force. Letting the earthquake swallow you is a good way to learn how to dig out," Hnatiuk explains.

The band released their debut self-titled EP in November 2014 and toured in early 2015, with great showings at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and the Rainbow Bistro in Ottawa. In their short time on the Winnipeg scene, Hearing Trees carved out a reputation for an exciting live show and have opened for prominent local bands such as Mariachi Ghost, Indicator Indicator and Sc Mira.

Hearing Trees is embedded into the Winnipeg arts scene, which includes "Suite 421," the band’s rehearsal space and custom venue, where up-and-coming artists share the walls and stage for a completely bespoke, 100% local show every few months. Singer Hnatiuk is also involved in the Winnipeg slam poetry community and was a part of the inaugural “Folk’n Word” in Winnipeg, an event pairing musicians with spoken word artists and slam poets for a night of artistic fusion at the West End Cultural Centre. He also regularly publishes poetry, musings about struggles with depression and anxiety, and the occasional non-fiction to the band's website and tumblr.

Hearing Trees' new EP 'Dear Sahara' will be available online at iTunes and all other digital retailers on Friday, August 28th. Hearing Trees will be touring in support of the EP starting in Brandon on September 11th. Please visit hearingtreesmusic.com for more information and the most up to date tour listings.

HEARING TREES // UPCOMING CANADIAN TOUR DATES
September 11 - Brandon, MB - Double Decker
September 13 - Edmonton, AB - Wunderbar
September 14 - Red Deer, AB - Fratter’s
September 15 - Revelstoke, BC - The Last Drop
September 16 - Kamloops, BC - TBD
September 17 - Vancouver, BC - Seven Dining Lounge
September 21 - Kelowna, BC - Fernando's
September 22 - Golden, BC - Rockwater
September 23 - Banff, AB - Elk + Oarsman
September 24 - Calgary, AB - Broken City
September 25 - Lethbridge, AB - Owl Acoustic Lounge
September 26 - Regina, SK - TBD
October 2 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre (Album Release party w/ Micah Visser)

HEARING TREES - 'DEAR SAHARA' TRACKLISTING
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 28th, 2015 (INDEPENDENT)
1.  Sahara
2.  Magnetic Moment
3.  Kabloona
4.  Among Giants

Hearing Trees is: Graham Hnatiuk • Vocals // Joel Heidinger • Bass // David Huffman  • Guitar //  Kyle Kunkel  • Drums//  Carey J Buss • Guitar

FOR MORE INFO: www.hearingtreesmusic.com
Twitter: @HearingTrees
Instagram: @Hearing_Trees
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hearingtrees

“Truly thoughtful and personal lyrics are somewhat rare in popular music, and Hnatiuk’s mastery of language is something that sets this band apart.” - The Manitoban

“…a promising debut from one of Winnipeg's most intriguing new acts." - The Uniter