MONTRÉAL OCTET BUSTY AND THE BASS SHARE LIVE AVANT EXPERIMENTAL IMPROVISED PERFORMANCES

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Canadian-American 8-piece soul-jazz collective, Busty and the Bass, release footage of their entirely improvisational December 2020 livestream series. The vibrant videos from the Live From Breakglass series were recorded in Montréal, showcasing the ensemble’s roots in avant experimental jazz dating back to their conception in McGill University’s acclaimed jazz program. The livestream series was preceded by the release of the video for their 2020 album title track, “Eddie” - directed by June Barrie with 2nd animation by Vincent Hurtu. 

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Eddie was released in summer 2020 via Arts & Crafts. The 12 tracks set nostalgic and vulnerable lyrical ruminations against a soundscape of simmering soul, spirited rock, hypnotic hip-hop, perennial psychedelic funk and artful R&B. Produced by Neal Pogue (Tyler The Creator, Anderson Paak) and executive produced by Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White, it features legendary collaborators George Clinton, Macy Gray, Illa J and Jon Connor. The octet of Nick Ferraro [vocals, alto sax], Evan Crofton a.k.a. Alistair Blu [vocals, keys, synths], Scott Bevins [trumpet], Chris Vincent [trombone], Louis Stein [guitar], Milo Johnson [bass], Eric Haynes [keys, piano], and Julian Trivers [drums] recorded Eddie over three uninterrupted weeks Montreal.

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PONDERCAST EPISODE 108 : MODERATION

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Episode 108 of Laurie Brown’s Pondercast offers up what could be considered a survival skill for this new year - “Moderation in all things.” It’s an idea as old as the hills, and as we are stuck at home with reduced access to everything, it might be a good time to try it on for size.

“I’ve been looking for a measured, middle way to get through this pandemic...and I believe moderation will help me see it through,” says Laurie.

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New to Pondercast, every Monday morning Laurie Brown will post a new 20 minute Guided Meditation. Meant for everyone - no experience necessary. Great way to start meditating, and a great way to find support and encouragement for your practise.

Also new for season 4, every second Friday the Pondercast team are now posting a Grounding Thought. We started these during the intense days of lockdown and we’ve heard from you that they helped. So count on 10 minute podcasts to help shift your perspective when your world threatens to overwhelm.

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Pondercast is able to expand their offerings because of the support you have helped build on Patreon. We are really hoping that this new season will move you to become a monthly donor at www.patreon.com/Pondercast or, a one time donor on our website at www.pondercast.ca

For those of you who have already taken the Patreon plunge, thank you - your support has made this happen.

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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 eighth episode of Ponderbeat is live now, featuring music from Gord Downie, The Weather Station, Yves Jarvis, LAL, Matthew Cardinal, and more.

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ARIEL POSEN SHARES “WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE”, ANNOUNCES NEW LP

HEADWAY LP DUE OUT MARCH 5

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Ariel Posen's music occupies the space between genres. It's a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that's uniquely his own. He turns a new corner with Headway, a solo album that finds the songwriter taking stock of his personal and musical progress. 

Today, he shares the first taste of his new LP with “What Are We Doing Here”, a song about “what goes on in my head at the beginning stages of a relationship,” says Posen. “While everything is going great, and it feels good, and you're completely and utterly happy, you can't help but still question it and wonder if this is something that is going to last forever? Some people can just enjoy being in the moment, and while I find that I have done that, the other side of my brain can't help but jump the gun so to speak and keep looking ahead. This song is all those thoughts and feelings in one.”

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Posen began recording Headway in December 2019, one week after wrapping up an international tour in support of his acclaimed debut, How Long. He'd been on the road for a year and a half, playing shows across the U.K., Europe, America, and his native Canada. Along the way, Posen had received standing ovations not only from his audiences, but also from outlets like Rolling Stone, who dubbed him "a modern-day guitar hero," Music Radar listing him as a fan voted top 10 rock guitarist of the year and the Western Canadian Music Awards who nominated him for Breakout Artist of the Year. "

Coming back home to Winnipeg, he began sifting through the new songs he'd written between tour dates. Many of them had already been tested on the road, their arrangements whittled into shape by a group of road warriors at the top of their game. Practically all of them were about the process of evolution — of making progress in life, love, and all points in between. Those themes were reflected in the music itself, which presented a crisper, clearer picture of Posen as a songwriter. If How Long had been his introduction to the roots-music world, then Headway was something  different: a sharply-defined snapshot of a musician who has truly crystallized his sound.

Like its title suggests, Headway is all about growth. Already celebrated as a frontman, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Ariel Posen hits a new high-water mark with his second album — an album that prioritizes songwriting above all else, showcasing the progress of a lifelong musician who's still in the middle of an upward trajectory. 

PRAISE FOR ARIEL POSEN

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard Ariel’s record. I knew he was a great guitar player, but DANG IT....he’s really really good....I also didn’t know how well he could sing or write songs. There’s so many bangers on this record, but “Fade” is for sure my favourite!”

— Cory Wong (Vulfpeck)

“Ariel Posen is guitar’s man for all seasons - he’s got the songs and the voice but he’s also a stellar slide guitarist with a gutsy, expressively melodic style”

— Jamie Dickson (Guitarist Magazine UK)

“Posen is a rare breed of guitar player. He has managed to meld a keen sense of theory and half a centuries worth of influences into a unique style that is all his own.”

— Michael Lux (Reverb.com)

“Individuality is the centerpiece of Ariel’s sound. His wizard-like slide chops and razor-sharp songwriting skills have helped him find a singular voice that continues to combine innovation and inspiration.” — Jason Shadrick (Premier Guitar)

“Ariel Posen is one of the most toneful and tasteful players to emerge in recent years – miss out on his new album at your peril!” — Chris Vinnicombe (The Guitar Magazine UK)

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HEADWAY TRACKLISTING
01 Heart By Heart
02 Coming Back
03 Carry Me Home
04 Nobody Else
05 Did You See It Coming
06 What Are We Doing Here
07 Big Picture
08 It’s You
09 I’ll Be Finding You
10 I’m Gone
11 Sometimes You Lie
12 Now I See

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