RELEASED SASKATCHEWAN ALBUMS & EPS
WAITRESS: Delay Our Time Janice Weber and Kalon Beaudry came together as the duo Waitress after their former band, Foggy Notions, broke up. Cit- ing their love of dreamy shoegaze pop as inspiration for the shift in direction, the duo presents their debut full-length. This new incarnation sees the music and production diving deeper into the vintage synth, bass and reverb sounds: “The Foggy Notions were a very much a power-pop band and the more we went down that road, the more I wanted to veer into more atmospheric stuff…Waitress allows us to really get into the sounds and textures that we really love”. – Beaudry. Recorded at: home studio, Saskatoon. Produced by: Janice Weber and Kalon Beaudry. More:
www.facebook.com/waitress666
THIRD ION: Biolith Featuring former members of Devin Townsend Project, Into Eternity, and Annihilator, Third Ion is the product of a mutual love of prog, video games, and science. “Biolith is easily one of the most complex albums I’ve ever
reviewed...The usage of clean vocals throughout the album alone makes this a league or two above most of the rest. Biolith’s bewildering magic is thanks to a group effort by all four members who flourish on every bar of every song they’ve written on this album.” – Phil Lisorri,
metalnationradio.ca. Recorded at: Blue Door, Regina; Audio Addiction Studio, Winnipeg MB; Creative Studio, Van- couver BC. Produced by: Justin Bender and Aaron Edgar. More:
www.thirdion.com
GRIZZLYHAWK: Into the Wolf’s Mouth The four-piece GrizzlyHawk is a punk rock band from Humboldt, consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist Jorges Langevin, bass- ist/vocalist Dana Fouhse, guitarist Kyle Stumborg, and drummer Brent Stadnick. The band has released their first full-length album following the success of their earlier EP, Surviving the North. With fourteen high energy tracks (including a re-mas- tered version of their track ’16 hours’ off their opening EP), Into the Wolf’s Mouth brings a melodic songwriting format influenced by thrash, skate punk, metal, hardcore, and rock. Recorded at: ToneShift Audio, Saskatoon. Produced by: Chris- tian Douglas and Jorges Langevin. More:
www.facebook.com/grizzlyhawkmusic
ALMOST ALIEN: Crash Landing Energy-charged pop punk band heavily influenced by the ‘90s pop punk era and iconic bands such as Blink 182, Cartel and Motion City Soundtrack, Almost Alien remains on the frontline of the never-ending fight to keep pop punk alive. Their de- but EP is a colourful reflection of the scene, with an emphasis on catchy lyrics and upbeat rhythms. Hilarious, and talented, this Regina group pours their hearts into every one of their live performances and has been fortunate enough to share the stage alongside acts such as as Gob, Authority Zero, Kiros, and many more. Recorded at: Private Ear Recordings, Winnipeg MB. Produced by: John Paul Peters. More:
www.facebook.com/almostalienband
VARIOUS: Got It Covered: Saskatchewan Musicians Cover Each Other’s Music 91.3FM CJTR Regina Community Radio and Sawchyn Guitars Ltd. have coordinated this compilation of cover tunes in sup- port of the community radio station. The station took submissions from artists who were interested in recording the songs of fellow Saskatchewan musicians, as a fundraiser and to highlight the collaborative nature of the Saskatchewan music scene. With Rah Rah, The Dead South, Porticoast, Andy Shauf and more covered by artists including The Bystanders, Jon Neher and DGS Samurai Camps in fascinating new ways, this compilation is sure to be a staple in any Sask music lover’s col- lection. Recorded and produced at: various studios in Saskatchewan. More:
www.cjtr.ca
WEST OF MABOU: self-titled West of Mabou performs lively dance music steeped in the rich traditions of Scottish and Cape Breton fiddle and pipe tunes. The band unites the talents of Scott Benson (fiddle), Roberta Wallace (fiddle), Alex Rasmussen (pipes/whistles), Jus- tin Easton (guitar), and Jared Dormer (drums) in their self-titled debut. “[T]he group successfully combines traditional Celtic sounds with a very modern sensibility, making the music both beguiling and accessible...If you enjoy traditional music de- livered with an occasional modern twist, this album is highly recommended. “ –
greatdarkwonder.com. Recorded at: Studio One, Regina. Produced by: John DS Adams and West of Mabou. More:
www.westofmabou.ca
SHARON GUDEREIT: What Christmas Brings This Regina singer/songwriter/pianist’s third album is a seasonal one: It captures all of the magic, memories, and mo- ments of the holiday season. The album features several original Christmas songs, plus new twists on timeless favorites, all inspired by her own memories of wondrous Christmas seasons and her love of classic carols. Sharon’s gentle, rich voice, combined with beautiful instrumental arrangements by a host of talented local musicians, will give you that warm-fuzzy feeling that we seek for the holidays. Recorded at: Nebulus Entertainment, Moose Jaw. Produced by: Jared Robinson. More:
https://www.facebook.com/SharonGudereit
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