REUBEN AND THE DARK SHARE SKATE VIDEO FOR “WEIGHTLESSNESS”

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UN | LOVE OUT NOW ON ARTS & CRAFTS

ON TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2020 THROUGHOUT CANADA

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“...there is no shortage of drama and dynamics to be found on un/love, particularly on anguished anthems such as Faultline and Weightlessness.” - Calgary Herald

“...it’s about opening up new spaces for emotions and letting those run free as a form of therapy — about the intersection of audience and music as liberation.“ - BeatRoute

“Compelling and evocative”  - Exclaim!

“Bright Eyes meets Mumford & Sons” - American Songwriter

“Earnest, anthemic” – WXPN


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Last month, Reuben and the Dark’s new album, un | love, hit the record store shelves, and  today, the celebrated songwriter Reuben Bullock shares the video for album track “weightlessness” which finds him giving something back to the skate community. The Berrics, who premiered the video, say Bullock “makes it clear that skating is where his heart is.”

"I wanted to make a video that felt light,” says Bullock. “Riding a skateboard has kept me young, and my relationship with Darcy over the years has had such a positive affect on my life. I wanted to capture those two things. Darcy was my little brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and 13 years later, we’re still close.

Skateboarding has been a teacher, learning to smile through pain. Push past fear. I’ve taken many lessons and feel like I owe it so much in return. “weightlessness” is a small gift back to a culture that has given me so much; friends, community, confidence, and individuality. And I’m always just looking for an excuse to get on a board."

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Recently, Reuben and the Dark’s track “Black Water” from their debut album was featured in the long-anticipated trailer for Netflix’s El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. Bullock also lent his voice to another block-buster trailer, performing “What A Wonderful World” on the trailer for the upcoming film Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, Ralph Fiennes, and more.

un | love is Reuben’s most honest and captivating album to date, opening a window into one of the most dramatic times in Bullock’s life. The spirited band’s third record – following 2018’s Arms of a Dream, and 2014’s debut Funeral Sky – tells Reuben’s story of endings and hope for the future. 

Produced by Reuben and the Dark with Marcus Paquin (The National, Timber Timbre, Local Natives) and Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene), un | love evokes the raw emotion of the songs with anthemic, atmospheric sound. In comparison to the polished songs of Arms of a Dream, the new album shows a drastic turn in Reuben’s ease as a writer and freedom as a recording artist. His voice is at once unbridled and fallible. Through the dense imagery of his poetry shines a light shot straight from Reuben’s soul.

Reuben and the Dark will embark on a Winter Tour in 2020 beginning February 7. Full dates can be found below. The band has shared stages with the likes of Vance Joy, Serena Ryder, The Strumbellas, Boy & Bear, and The Paper Kites. Reuben and the Dark's music has been heard in Handmaid’s Tale, The HIghwaymen, A Million Little Things, American Gods, Grey’s Anatomy, Ray Donovan and more. 

For more information visit reubenandthedark.com and connect with Reuben on social media. 

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TOUR DATES
Feb 7 - Stittsville, ON - Rainmaker Brewhouse
Feb 8 - Ottawa, ON - National Arts Centre
Feb 10 - Quebec, QC - L’Anti
Feb 12 - Montreal, QC - Le Petit Campus
Feb 13 - Paris, ON - Dominion Telegraph
Feb 14 - Toronto, ON - The Great Hall
Feb 18 - Chicago, IL - Schubas Tavern
Feb 19 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry
Feb 22 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre
Feb 25 - Swift Current, SK - Lyric Theatre
Feb 26 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Feb 28 - Calgary, AB - Palace Theatre
Feb 29 - Lethbridge, AB - Southminster United Church
Mar 2 - Kamloops, BC - Pavilion Theatre
Mar 4 - Victoria, BC - Capital Ballroom
Mar 5 - Vancouver, BC - Imperial
Mar 7 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Mar 8 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
Mar 10 - Nelson, BC - Hume Hotel Spirit Bar

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PONDERCAST EPISODE 52 : JENN GRANT

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PONDERCAST TEAMS UP WITH KILLBEAT MUSIC FOR THE LONGEST NIGHT - A LIVE PONDERCAST WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD, ELIZABETH SHEPHERD, MICHELLE WILLIS AND TONY DEKKER

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In Pondercast Episode 52, Laurie Brown takes you to Jenn Grant’s house in Nova Scotia. It’s in the woods on a lake. It’s quiet..and they are trying to be quiet too, because Jenn’s baby Gus is upstairs asleep. This episode is an interview with this exceptional artist with tracks from her 7th album, called Love Inevitable.

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Coming this December 21, Killbeat Music and Pondercast will present The Longest Night - a live performance of Pondercast at The Burdock with special musical guests lighting up the winter solstice with music. Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel will string them all together with wintery thoughts and sounds. Tickets at $15 (advanced) or $20 at the door and are available HERE. The first round of special musical guests to be announced include Charlotte Cornfield, Elizabeth Shepherd, Michelle Willis, and Tony Dekker. More performers will be announced in the near future.

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Recently, Killbeat Music partnered with the team at Pondercast to bring you Ponderbeat, a series of special episodes featuring selections curated by Brown from some of Killbeat’s latest releases. The fourth episode of Ponderbeat is live now, featuring music from Ada Lea, Begonia, Close Talker, FET.NAT, River Tiber, Tamino and more.

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YUKON BLONDE’S BRANDON WOLFE SCOTT SHARES TITLE TRACK FROM NEW EP

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Today, Brandon Wolfe Scott, best known as the guitarist and co-songwriter in the JUNO Award nominated Yukon Blonde, shares the title track from his upcoming EP, Burden On Your Shoulders.

“'Burden On Your Shoulders” was the first song I wrote and recorded at the beginning of 2019,” says Wolfe. “It's an earnest, autobiographical song about self-preservation, something I'm trying to get better at but constantly struggle with.I was hesitant to show my bandmate James Bull as it's quite personal, but I liked the song a lot and needed an outside ear, I knew he would give me an honest opinion. He immediately called with enthusiasm and told me to send over the track files so he could start mixing it. This started the process for my EP.”

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In the winter months of 2019 Yukon Blonde found themselves with time off between tours,  giving Scott the opportunity to turn his tiny living room space into a minimal recording set up. It was here he wrote and produced his sophomore EP Burden On Your Shoulders. 

“Being fully immersed in the recording process became a comforting experience and a constant learning curve. Working at my own pace, deliberately tracking with limitations, helped me shape a cohesive sound that feels like the most genuine thing I’ve done.”

Scott has settled into a natural songwriting style - paying homage to the golden era of the 70’s drawing inspiration from Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren and Beatle favourite; George Harrison - whilst still maintaining a modern approach through his introspective lyrics laced with lush harmonies.

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BURDEN ON YOUR SHOULDERS EP
1. Burden On Your Shoulders
2. Something Real
3. Need You Now
4. Shaky Handed
5. My Oh My
6. Summers On Fire

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