Singer-Songwriter Ryland Moranz Releases New Single + Video

2nd SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM
OUT ON JANUARY 15th
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Alberta-based singer-songwriter Ryland Moranz has always been a firm believer that the old ways are the best ways. So when he set out to create the video for his latest single ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’, the self-professed ‘analog snob’ decided they should shoot it on 16mm film. 

After the filming the video in Lethbridge and Edmonton with director Evan Uschenko, the film was processed, developed and scanned.  The developed film was then augmented by applying paint, ink, and by scratching with the needle from an old CBGB’s pin.  Each frame was painted by hand, a process that took over 40 hours.  The result is an intriguing piece of art in which all the luck, trial, and mistakes can be seen in earnest.  Not everything in this video is perfect, and that’s exactly the point.

“‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is the most honest thing I’ve ever written, and the video reflects that,” says Ryland.  “All the imagery; musings on love, the fallacy of humanity and the salvation that is found in the temporary nature of the universe is at the heart of who I am as an artist and as a growing human being.  This song came to me as a revelation, and it revealed that nothing is ever really forgotten and that I am as I am just as you are as you will be.  And if that’s the case then all is right in the universe.”

Following the October release of 'If I Had Wings', 'Where Are My Blue Eyes' is the 2nd single from Ryland's new album XO, 1945, which will be out on January 15th. A song that Ryland calls his favourite song he's ever written, 'Where Are My Blue Eyes' actually came about by accident.  

"I was on tour with Leeroy Stagger in California and we had a day on in San Rafael," says Ryland. "I was in a music store and found an amazing banjo that dated back to 1890. It was the real deal from its handcrafted inlay to its ivory tuning pegs; an equally stunning and sinister feature.  It was in a tuning I didn’t recognize, which turned out to be open C, an old timey sort of tuning that evokes the tectonic cultural tone of the instrument.  I became obsessed with the tuning and over the next afternoon developed what became the bones of the song."  

Ryland Moranz’s new single ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. His new album XO, 1945 will be released on January 15th, 2021 through Tonic Records. 

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RYLAND MORANZ - XO, 1945.
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 15th, 2021
(Tonic Records)
01. Where Are My Blue Eyes
02. If I Had Wings
03. Dangerous Man
04. Lay Me Down
05. There Ain't New Songs
06. The Old Ways Of Navigation
07. Beautiful World
08. Israel
09. Richard Nixon
10. Run Rabbit Run
11. Stolen Land
12. No More Guns In The Valley
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Vancouver Indie Rocker Terence Jack Announces New Live Video Series

FIRST VIDEO
'HEART IN, HEAD OUT'
OUT TODAY

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If you've been missing out on seeing live music this year, Vancouver indie artist Terence Jack has just what you need! Starting today, Terence will be a releasing a video every 2 weeks via his social channels as part of his Warehouse Sessions video series, which features live versions of select songs from his new album Bloom (released on November 13th) recorded live at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC.

The first video, out today, is fan favourite 'Heart In, Head Out' which is still gaining traction at campus radio having been added to over 90 stations across Canada and the US. Exploring the Bloom songs with his friends at The Warehouse Studio was a magical experience for Terence, challenging him to let go and just allow the songs to take their new form.

"Most songs from Bloom originated on an acoustic guitar and took on a new life emerging with a bigger sound through the recording," says Terence. "It's always a time of growth to relearn how to play the songs after they're spit out the other side. I remember all of us buzzing during this session. There was lots of love in the room."

Released less than a month ago, the buzz for Terence's latest album Bloom just keeps building with a slow burn kind of pace. The album is getting great reaction from campus radio and has almost 36K streams on Spotify so far. And the momentum will just keep building with the release of more live videos throughout December and January. After the first livestream/video premiere on December 4th at 7pm PST on Terence's YouTube page, check in every second Friday (next one is December 18th) to see what else he has in store.

Bloom is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. To support Terence Jack directly for Bandcamp Friday, head over to his Bandcamp page: terencejack.bandcamp.com. For more information, please visit: terencejack.com

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Banff Trio The Wardens Announce Release Of New Album

FIRST SINGLE + TITLE TRACK OUT TODAY
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The Wardens · Sold Out At The Ironwood

When Banff folk/roots trio The Wardens recorded their new album Sold Out At The Ironwood they couldn’t have imagined that they would have to pivot and completely change their plans for promoting the record, set for release on January 29th, 2021.

For a band known for its captivating live show, not being able to play tour dates to support the new release was definitely not the best-case scenario. But the band decided to reframe their predicament and reflect on the incredible 10 years they’ve had of being independent musicians.

“We’ve played nearly 50 shows a year for the last five years all across western North America,” says vocalist/bassist Ray Schmidt. “We’ve done it with stubborn grit and determination, creating audiences where audiences don’t traditionally exist. We have travelled into the far away corners of rural western Canada and found people who want to hear our kind of music, and they come from miles around to see us. We played a show at Hoadley Hall, AB a while back, and it’s basically a community hall at a crossroads in central Alberta. By the time we got called onto stage, there were 300 people packed into the hall to hear us play. They may have come for the pie, but they stayed for The Wardens.”

And that’s what the new album Sold Out At The Ironwood is all about - it’s a set list for a live show, a story thread and an experience like The Wardens’ live shows, from the beginning to the end. It’s all about community. The community that The Wardens have created with their fans. And with live venues not able to sell out or even operate anymore, the trio provides a bright memory on the title track and first single, ‘Sold Out at the Ironwood’.

“I wrote this song after watching Tom Russell on stage at one of the premier venues in Alberta,” says vocalist/guitarist Bradley Bischoff. “It was a full house, and Tom - my Elvis - invited me to help him sing one of his songs.”

The Wardens' new single ‘Sold Out At The Ironwood’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit:  thewardensmusic.com

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THE WARDENS - SOLD OUT AT THE IRONWOOD
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 29th, 2021
(Independent)
01. The Code
02. The Legend Of Wild Bill
03. Shining Mountains
04. Timberwolf Reprise
05. Last Cowboy In The Outfit
06. Half-Mile Honeymoon
07. Thousand Rescues
08. Sold Out At The Ironwood
09. Coming Home
10. Selkirk Snow
11. Neil Colgan (Live)
12. Supper On The Trail (Live)
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THE WARDENS ARE:
Scott Ward (vocals, fingerstyle guitar)
Bradley Bischoff (vocals, lead + rhythm guitar)
Ray Schmidt (vocals, upright bass, mandolin)


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The Funk Hunters Receive CIMA Road Gold Certification

THE FIRST ELECTRONIC ACT TO GET THE AWARD

In an award ceremony that could only happen in 2020, Vancouver based DJ duo The Funk Hunters (Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith) became the first electronic act to receive Road Gold certification from the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), via a Zoom presentation earlier today.

The Funk Hunters received CIMA's Road Gold certification, in recognition of exceeding 25,000 ticket sales domestically, in the last year. Road Gold is a certification program that celebrates and acknowledges Canada’s hard-working touring artists and bands. The Certification is dedicated to The Funk Hunters 2019“Typecast Tour”.

“CIMA is pleased to award The Funk Hunters with Road Gold certification for their 2019 tour,"  says Sam Rayner, CIMA Industry Development and Membership Coordinator. "With the live music sector so devastated by COVID-19, it's more important than ever to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work and successes of touring artists and crews, the companies who fuel them forward, the venues that host them, and the fans that fill the seats. The Funk Hunters are the first electronic band to receive this certification, and are an excellent reminder of what we have to look forward to when we can gather for live music and performances again: incredible Canadian music.“

The Funk Hunters Nick Middleton adds: “To say 2020 has been a tough year for our industry is an understatement. We’ve seen the lifeblood of our team, our art, and our fans come to a total halt. So with no touring on the horizon, it feels pretty special today to be able to reflect back on 2019 and the incredible year we shared on the road with our team and all our fans. Thanks to CIMA for this great honour, it feels pretty cool to join the ranks of some of Canada’s best, and to be the first electronic act is something we are really proud of. We share this award with everyone who’s supported us along the way.”

The Funk Hunters 2019 “Typecast Tour” - in support of their debut album - saw the duo tour nationally across the country selling out multiple nights at iconic venues like Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, as well as headlining Canadian festivals of all styles ranging from institutions like the Calgary Stampede to the electronic-leaning Shambhala Music Festival. In addition to domestic touring, this same year also saw The Funk Hunters perform internationally throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the USA - highlighted with their return to Coachella plus debut appearances at Life Is Beautiful Festival (Las Vegas) and Outside Lands (San Francisco).

With touring shutdown in 2020, The Funk Hunters have pivoted to online streaming where they’re quickly building a massive online following. They were featured in the first ever livestream event inside TikTokearlier this year performing live simultaneously to over 300,000 people around the world. Since then the DJ duo have cultivated a loyal following on Twitch, an online streaming platform, launching their own free weekly shows. In just the last 3 months alone, The Funk Hunters have streamed live DJ sets to fans on their Twitch channel racking up a record 2.1 million minutes watched. 

For more information on The Funk Hunters and to keep up to date on their latest livestreams, please visit: thefunkhunters.com. 

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Vancouver Musicians Matt Storm + Ivan Hartle Release Collab Single MORE TO FIND

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Vancouver musicians Matt Storm and Ivan Hartle are excited to announce the release of their new collaborative single 'More To Find' out today on all digital platforms. Watch video here.  

The story behind 'More To Find' is a serendipitous one because Matt and Ivan didn't set out to create a collab track. In fact, it kind of happened by accident.

"I’ve been producing and recording Ivan’s music for over a year now, and he showed up at the studio one day with a long list of 'to do’s' for his songs in progress," says Matt Storm. "We both sat there feeling a bit overwhelmed with the tasks ahead, so we plugged in a Wurlitzer keyboard and started jamming. Ivan started playing a riff that caught my attention, that he had written it the week before. I quickly laid down a percussive rhythm on the body of an acoustic guitar, a technique I’d been toying with for a while, and it set the foundation around the keyboard. Once we had that, Ivan simply said 'Is this our collab track?' He could sense I was itching to get on the song. Riding the wave of inspiration, we organized melodies, wrote lyrics, and recorded the entire song in that one day." 

'More To Find' has a soul-influenced, laid back vibe perfect for Sunday morning playlists. But despite its chill mood, the song's deeper meaning is a bit more heavy.

"'More To Find' is a song about soul searching, coming to terms with your past, and embracing the uncertainty of your future," says Ivan Hartle. "Matt and I have similar musical tastes, so this collaboration was long overdue, and it came together with a level of spontaneity and inspiration that's captured in the recording."

Matt Storm and Ivan Hartle's new single 'More To Find' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit: mattstorm.ca + ivanhartlemusic.com 

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