Congratulations to this year's X92.9 Exposure Contest winners, 'Meesha and the Spanks', 'Bigger Fish Than Guns', and our recording artist 'Black Phoenix Orchestra'. Each of these bands received $25,000! Awesome contest from Calgary's Alternative Rock Station, who don't have any strings attached with their prizes, allowing the bands to spend the money where they need it most, and with whom they choose. Also local indie band 'Rockets and Dinosaurs' made it into the final Top 10 for Xposure with their EP 'High Five' that was recorded here at Taylor Sound as well so Congrats to them.
For the unsigned talent out there that wants to try their hand at the commercial radio scene, you can upload your songs directly to the x92.9 website. Make sure the quality of recording is very good, radio friendly! If not, a really great song may get tossed simply because the quality is not up to broadcast standards. If you're proud of your music, then show it through a good quality recording. If you're looking to record some stuff for Exposure, wether it be for the contest or simply for their feature segments, make sure to give yourself enough time. This year we unfortunately had to turn bands away because trying to book your studio time at the last minute is problematic. By calling early, booking early and giving your engineer time to do a good mix, the happier and hopefully more successful you'll be!
If you're a band that likes to record their own stuff, think about getting someone else to mix and master it. We are available to help in both those situations and are starting to see more work come our way in the form of mastering and remixing of songs.
Good Luck Out There!
Remember to follow us on Facebook to see what's happening here, as well, I try and keep everyone informed with upcoming grants and unique performance opportunities.
Toodles!
Trish Evans
Director of Marketing and Funding.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Taylor News April 2011
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
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
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Taylor News Jan 2011
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Happy 2011 everyone. Hope everyone found a little bit of time for a little bit of relaxation. As you can see exiting things are off to a great start here at Taylor Sound. This is our new soundboard, a Soundcraft Spirit, 32. We (mostly Brad) is very excited. But enough about us. Let's talk about what the music is doing.
TIS THE SEASON....of contests and festivals.
SXSW and CMW are set to kick off in March. Calgary's X92.9 Xposure contest will be happening again this year and more than likely their deadline will be April. In preparation for this, we are happy to see bands starting to plan for it and start booking their recording times now. Kudos to you!
IT'S ALL ABOUT AIRPLAY....
2300 SPINS ON 22 STATIONS! Congratulations to Travis Pankiw and the boyz from Lounge Pistol. Brad was head engineer and co-producer of the self titled album. It was recorded at Starlab Studios in Saskatoon and mixed out at the old Taylor Sound location. A couple of tracks have since been remixed at the new studio and the two singles that have been released have done exceptionally well. A third is on it's way.
'Shades of Chivalry' peaked at #84 Mediabase Active Rock. 'I'm Not Ready' got to #73 reaching a major market audience of 80,000 and both are still spinning nationwide. The track "In The City" was selected for the Sask Music In-Tune compilation CD that will be distributed to some major music festivals this year including the CMW's, SXSW, NXNE and WCMA's.
Once again congrats to Lounge Pistol. Coming soon to a club near you! The album is also for sale at www.loungepistol.com. We also have some copies here at the studio. Just give us a call.
BBC radio program 'The Beat' has started full rotation of 2 of Black Phoenix Orchestra's singles, 'Punch Drunk Lover' and 'SMS'. BPO is finishing off the rest of their album with us over the next couple of weeks before they head out to this year's Canadian Music Week. Congratulations guys and good luck.
TAYLOR SOUND AND XPOSURE
Calgary radio station X92.9 features local indie bands every week on their Xposure show. For the month of January a couple of Taylor Sound bands received some love from the station, both receiving airplay and a performance spot for Sunday Night's live on location at Morgan's Pub. Congratulations to Rockets and Dinosaurs, Black Phoenix Orchestra and Atacama Republic.
Also, not to be missed, The Lions' track 'Invincible' from the album 'New Rise Of The Footsoldier' was #3 overall for 2010.
Lots of good stuff! Lots to look forward to!
We have a new facebook page. Please stop by and join the page to receive updates as well as random photos and videos of the goings on here at Taylor Sound
Toodles!
Trish Evans
@Taylor Sound.
Happy 2011 everyone. Hope everyone found a little bit of time for a little bit of relaxation. As you can see exiting things are off to a great start here at Taylor Sound. This is our new soundboard, a Soundcraft Spirit, 32. We (mostly Brad) is very excited. But enough about us. Let's talk about what the music is doing.
TIS THE SEASON....of contests and festivals.
SXSW and CMW are set to kick off in March. Calgary's X92.9 Xposure contest will be happening again this year and more than likely their deadline will be April. In preparation for this, we are happy to see bands starting to plan for it and start booking their recording times now. Kudos to you!
IT'S ALL ABOUT AIRPLAY....
2300 SPINS ON 22 STATIONS! Congratulations to Travis Pankiw and the boyz from Lounge Pistol. Brad was head engineer and co-producer of the self titled album. It was recorded at Starlab Studios in Saskatoon and mixed out at the old Taylor Sound location. A couple of tracks have since been remixed at the new studio and the two singles that have been released have done exceptionally well. A third is on it's way.
'Shades of Chivalry' peaked at #84 Mediabase Active Rock. 'I'm Not Ready' got to #73 reaching a major market audience of 80,000 and both are still spinning nationwide. The track "In The City" was selected for the Sask Music In-Tune compilation CD that will be distributed to some major music festivals this year including the CMW's, SXSW, NXNE and WCMA's.
Once again congrats to Lounge Pistol. Coming soon to a club near you! The album is also for sale at www.loungepistol.com. We also have some copies here at the studio. Just give us a call.
BBC radio program 'The Beat' has started full rotation of 2 of Black Phoenix Orchestra's singles, 'Punch Drunk Lover' and 'SMS'. BPO is finishing off the rest of their album with us over the next couple of weeks before they head out to this year's Canadian Music Week. Congratulations guys and good luck.
TAYLOR SOUND AND XPOSURE
Calgary radio station X92.9 features local indie bands every week on their Xposure show. For the month of January a couple of Taylor Sound bands received some love from the station, both receiving airplay and a performance spot for Sunday Night's live on location at Morgan's Pub. Congratulations to Rockets and Dinosaurs, Black Phoenix Orchestra and Atacama Republic.
Also, not to be missed, The Lions' track 'Invincible' from the album 'New Rise Of The Footsoldier' was #3 overall for 2010.
Lots of good stuff! Lots to look forward to!
We have a new facebook page. Please stop by and join the page to receive updates as well as random photos and videos of the goings on here at Taylor Sound
Toodles!
Trish Evans
@Taylor Sound.
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