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WELCOME TO THE
PAQUIN ENTERTAINMENT
E-NEWSLETTER |
Every month, we bring you a feature artist and latest news from our roster. |
For more information on any of our artists and to find out where they are available through Paquin Entertainment, please feel free to contact us: |
(East) 416-962-8885
(West) 204-988-1120
info@paquinentertainment.com |
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CBC's 2007 Galaxie Rising Stars Award goes to indie favourite, Tokyo Police Club. |
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FEATURED ARTIST: GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS |
Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers takes acoustics very seriously. Ongiara, the group's third album, resonates with a rich, natural reverb and is imbued with a stirring strength inspired by Canada's majestic environment. Ten new songs breathe deeply, drawing themes of grace and insight into everyday life. Dekker's soft voice blends perfectly with deftly strummed guitar and banjo, while percussion, glockenspiel and tampani add texture. Though Dekker has been compared to legends like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith, his music is decidedly his own, bridging the gap between earthly and ethereal. Great Lake Swimmers has toured extensively in Canada, the US, Europe and Australia since 2004, sharing the stage with Feist, Andrew Bird, Vashti Bunyan, and Final Fantasy. |
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STORY: INDIE GLORY FOR PAQUIN ARTISTS |
The 2007 Independent Music Awards-more affectionately known as "The Indies"-marked the first of many festivities that took place during last week's Canadian Music Week. Paquin Entertainment is proud to congratulate all of our nominees and winners. |
- Tokyo Police Club: Galaxie Rising Stars Award of the CBC
- Corb Lund: Favourite Country Artist/ Group of the Year
- The Sadies: Favourite Folk/ Roots Artist/ Group of the Year
- Cadence Weapon: Favourite Urban Artist/ Group of the Year
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STORY: CADENCE WEAPON'S BREAKING KAYFABE GOES STATESIDE |
Arguably one of the world's most recognized and respected independent record labels, Epitaph Records recently signed rapper and producer, Cadence Weapon. Partnering with Cadence Weapon's Canadian-based label, Upper Class Recordings, the two joined forces in releasing Breaking Kayfabe in the United States on March 13th, to coincide with the artist's appearance at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas (March 14th - 18th). The media, both mainstream and underground, touted him as an innovator and artist to watch. "Cadence Weapon's M.O. is breaking boundaries. Certainly he's a writer and not a biter" (Urb Magazine, "Illustrious Next 100"). The critically-acclaimed Cadence Weapon has garnered nominations from the Polaris Music Prize, Canadian Indie Awards and winner of a CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award. |
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NEW SIGNINGS |
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Liam Titcomb
At 19, Liam has already established himself as a respected performer and powerful songwriter; his music is steeped in thick, lush melodies, indelible hooks and expressive lyrics. Liam's mature, melodic arrangements and creative songwriting skills form the heart of his debut album. Watch for his sophomore album, slated for release in Spring 2007.
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Ohbijou
Since its inception, Ohbijou grew to become the voice for the band's whimsical stories of romance, heartbreak and living in the big city. In 2006, Ohbijou's debut album, Swift Feet for Troubling Times was met with rave reviews. Critics call the album a "gorgeously restrained set of songs so delicate, you want to cradle them in your palm like baby chicks."
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Sierra Noble
This world-class fiddler weaves stories of history and culture into her shows, exhibiting an appreciation for the traditional fiddle music she loved as a child. Specializing in traditional Métis fiddle music, Sierra has become well-known for her youthful high energy shows and her wide stylistic versatility in various world genres.
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Emm Gryner
Emm Gryner-writer, label owner, musician and producer-has captured the hearts of wayward souls with lustrous songs that give way to dark and haunting hues beneath. Recognized as one of Canada's most respected indie artists, Gryner has joined both David Bowie and the Cardigans as a bandmate in recent years. Emm and her own band will tour cities in Canada and Ireland in Spring 2007.
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NEW CD RELEASES |
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Cadence Weapon / Breaking Kayfabe / Epitaph (US Release) / March 13
Great Lake Swimmers / Ongiara / Nettwerk / March 27
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DID WE MENTION?
- Death country rockers, Elliot Brood will be hitting the road with Do Make Say Think, the Canadian-based instrumental rock veterans in the U.S, including dates in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Check out Elliot Brood's website for more information.
- Venue Coalition has grown from 9 venues to 24 in just over a year! To find out which arenas across North America have hopped on board, check out Venue Coalition's website.
- Kyle Riabko will be joining Sony/BMG piano-pop foursome, The Fray, on their Canadian tour, playing to sold-out theatres in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The month of March will also see Kyle supporting song-and-dance divas, The Pussycat Dolls. To find out when he will be in a city near you, visit Kyle's website.
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From a head-turning banner to riveting panel speakers to a sold out showcase, Paquin was delighted to be a part of Canadian Music Week, which recently took place in Toronto, Canada. |
Top: Agents, Steven Himmelfarb (far left) and Julien Paquin (not pictured) impart industry wisdom at CMW panels alongside colleagues and friends. |
Bottom: We proudly unveiled our "Soldiering on for Sound" banner and advertising. |
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