April Fool's? A day late, but that mother nature sure is a wild gal! And although there's a foot of fresh snow outside, we are making the best of it and having a little fun with some food coloring! Onlookers thinking I've lost my mind as I stood on a chair taking a picture of the deck floor! What?
Here's whats in the news at Taylor Sound.
EVERYBODY SINGS!
Last week we had a family in the studio which was really great fun. They sung together karaoke style to Lady Gaga's 'born this way'. They rewrote the lyrics and changed it to 'your 50 today' in celebration of their sibling's birthday who lives in Australia. They had so much fun that one of the ladies who works in the corporate
world, suggested that doing team building exercises in the studio would be a great way to bring all ranks of business together. Just because you're the boss, doesn't mean you're a singing sensation!! We look forward to speaking more with her about organizing this event. Something to think about for yourself or someone you know!
Who's making radio waves this month from
Taylor Sound?
The Lions
Before leaving for SXSW, The Lions finished their first single off their upcoming album. 'Groove' has officially hit the airwaves being added to the daily's on X92.9, Rock105.3 and rock 106 Lethbridge. The band is in recording some final tracks for the new album then on to mix. Stay tuned!
Lounge Pistol
'Dyin for Nothin' is single #3. The Goat in Lloydminster has already added it to medium rotation and we look forward to hearing how it plays out. Single #1 “Shades of Chivalry” peaked at #84 Mediabase Active-Rock reaching a major market audience of 60,000. Also “Shades” was ranked #83 Top-100 of 2010 at CKLM The Goat. The single received 2300 spins on 22 stations. Single #2 “I’m Not Ready” has peaked #73 Mediabase Active-Rock with reaching a major market audience of 80,000 and both singles are still receiving their fair share of spins nationwide!
Silo
Word on the street is that the recent recording of 'paper notes' has been chosen as a single and a couple of stations in eastern Canada have begun to add it....but the official release isn't until later this month. Good luck fellas.
FESTIVALS AND MORE!
Alberta Music Industry Association (AMIA) is hosting a Recording Studio Networking Night Wednesday, April 13 @ The Ironwood Stage & Grill. This mixer will kick off at 7:00pm and yours truly will definately be there to answer as many questions as we can. Check out the event on their Facebook Page.
Want to play this year's Western Canadian Music Awards? Better hop to it. Deadline is April 15. Check it out! Breakout West 2011 YUKON. AMIA will have funding opportunities to assist those who are accepted.
X92.9 started their 2011 Xposure contest and the studio is feeling it. With projects coming in to track in the daytime before work and handing off to others on their way home from work, there is never a dull moment; nor a silent one, and for that we are grateful.
Bands hit the road last month for various festivals including Canadian Music Week and South By Southwest. Happy to report everyone is home safe and sound with some great music opportunities and showcases in the bag.
ON THE GO
Our facebook page is doing well and Brad promises to capture some interesting shots in the studio and post them on twitter this month; so let that be a heads up for those of you who are in the studio...brush you hair and comb your teeth! haha.
Another busy studio month ahead with Atacama Republic, Wayfarer and Alkatine all finishing up their EP's. The Lions are in finishing the last of the tracking for their new album and The Nix Dicksons start recording more songs for their upcoming EP! I think that's got everybody..whew!
TRISH'S TIPS
Did you know that most grant applications require an artist Resume? Many bands are denied funding because their package is incomplete. One of the main things left out is a resume. Here is a site I found that helps you structure your resume. From then on it's just a matter of maintenance. Of course this doesn't apply to just musicians. Please share! Writing Your Artist Resume
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