THUNDER QUEENS DEBUT LP OUT TODAY, SHARE NEW VIDEO

THUNDER QUEENS’ DEBUT LP, STRIKE ONE, TODAY VIA VICTORY POOL RECORDS

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“Thunder Queens — the shit-kicking trio of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman and Clara Magnan — make music for staying alive. Their garage-adjacent tunes fold in elements of deep purple doom, scrappy punk and classic pop melodies, making debut album Strike One a thrillingly confident introductory statement. Equal parts reverent and forward-thinking, their larger-than-life energy is on full display with latest single "All These Problems." - EXCLAIM!

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Embark on a sonic journey of revelation in motion with Thunder Queens, the London, Ontario-based trio of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman, and Clara Magnan. Out today, their debut full-length album, Strike One, Thunder Queens delivers a blend of doom-tinged grunge, onyx-toned punk melodies, and searing multi-part harmonies - all while creating a mesmerizing sound that is uniquely their own. 

Today, Thunder Queens also hit the road in the new video for “Roadtrip”. Bursting with the nostalgia of summer drives, “Roadtrip” is a wholesome ode to cruising around with friends, gas station snacks, chasing the horizon, and endless laughter. 

In their vibrant music video, Thunder Queens transport us back to the thrills of being a teen without a driver’s license, eating candy under the blazing sun, wind in your hair, pink sunsets, and fun roadside pit-stops. "Roadtrip" is a celebration of friendship, fun, freedom, and the unforgettable memories we share on the road. So grab your crew, turn up the volume, and let Thunder Queens be your soundtrack to adventure!

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MORE ABOUT STRIKE ONE
The band are unafraid to be experimental and shapeshift, conjuring the playful vitality of Sheer Mag, ground shaking range of Black Sabbath, and the urgency of The Runaways. Their raw energy and poignant lyricism show a band that’s played together for over half a decade while still being on the cusp of earning a driver’s license. Over 11 tracks, each riff and lyric paint a vivid picture of a world they’re still discovering, from the gauzy bliss of a sun-drenched road trip to the urgency of our fractured political landscape. Thunder Queens fearlessly explore a spectrum of emotions and themes with the unmatched curiosity of youth and solidarity that comes from nurturing a foundation of sisterhood. 

Lola Hayman (drums, vocals), Violet Bruneel (guitar, vocals), and Clara Magnan (bass, vocals) became friends while searching for loonies under the pinball machines at Call The Office. In between eating ice cream cones and wreaking havoc on their skateboards, they formed Thunder Queens. 

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LISTEN / SHARE “ALL THESE PROBLEMS” HERE

The band have nailed their songwriting formula down to a science. They build the bones of shapeshifting riffs, dream up tones and harmonies, and weave stories into their songs. Similar to scoring a film, they visualize a cinematic treatment aligned around places they can see and words they can’t shake. (Like, “All These Problems” which they wrote during a summer of political unrest). Their writing, performances, and tenacity have earned them coveted spots alongside acclaimed Canadian acts like The Beaches, Metz, The Dirty Nil, Ombiigizi, and Daniel Romano, and to perform at Pop Montreal, Up Here Festival, and Bitchfest. 

Strike One is the natural follow-up to their 2020 self-titled EP (Yeah Right! Records), expressing the hopes, fears, and joys, while also making razor-sharp observations on our culture. As they gaze at their surroundings, Thunder Queens remain clear-headed about the future, while continuing to push boundaries and stake their claim in the Industry.

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PERFORMANCE DATES
April 27 - Guelph, ON - GainFest - Anti-Queens, Shiv and the Carvers
May 1 - Hamilton, ON - Casbah - Miesha and the Spanks, Mad Ones
May 2 - Windsor, ON - Dominion Tavern - Miesha and the Spanks
May 3 - Toronto, ON - Collective Arts Taproom - Miesha and the Spanks, Roach
May 4 - London, ON - Palasad Socialbowl - FREE w/ Miesha and the Spanks, SUSANS
May 31 - Chatham, ON - Skinny’s Bar - New Age Doom
Aug 16 - Elora, ON - Riverfest Elora

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STRIKE ONE TRACKLIST
01 Breakout
02 All These Problems
03 Roadtrip
04 Bulldozer
05 Lo-Vi
06 Walking Away
07 Dead-End Friend
08 Fighter
09 Cymbals
10 Jumpin’ Around
11 Blood Moon

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GEOFFROY RETURNS WITH NEW LP, GOOD BOY, SHARES LEAD SINGLE C.A.Y.A.

GEOFFROY RETURNS WITH 4TH LP, GOOD BOY, OUT JUNE 14, 2024

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Geoffroy is an essential and emerging voice in Canadian music. Now three LPs into a career that has solidified him as one of Quebec’s best artists, the Montreal-born songwriter and producer takes the next step internationally with the release of fourth full-length Good Boy, out June 14, 2024.

Almost 10 years removed from his first release, this project was sparked with the intention of creating Geoffroy’s most authentic work to date, blending organic instrumentation and electronic elements into a bright and rich album filled with diverse sounds, a collection of songs that moves beyond the brooding depth that has defined recent works. 

Today, he shares the first single from the album, “C.A.Y.A.”. “This one was a real challenge to crack,” says Geoffroy. “I spent over a year messing around with the instrumental, trying to come up with the perfect topline. Had some awesome ideas, but none of them felt quite right. Still, I couldn't give up on this track. There was something special about the music, and I was determined to figure it out. Then, just before our last recording session, it finally clicked: the chorus came to me out of the blue, and everything else just fell into place. This song is all about being real and true to yourself, no matter what. It's about sticking to who you are, even when the world tries to push you to change.”

The official music video for "C.A.Y.A." follows Geoffroy on a recent trip to Thailand where he played the single first for people he encountered. The video, directed by longtime friend and collaborator Kyle Smith, expands on Geoffroy's tradition of vibrant travel videos but adds a colourful, comedic tone that matches that of the new music.

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MORE ABOUT GEOFFROY + GOOD BOY
Each past album that Geoffroy has released reflected a different tone and period in the artist’s life and his evolution and experimentation with different sonic palettes. In this case, Good Boy sees Geoffroy look back and collaborate with longtime production partners Clément Leduc and Gabriel Gagnon, but also incorporate a diverse collection of new background musicians and singers that brings the album to life in vibrant color. 

That diversity was driven by a gradual shift in Geoffroy’s influences, having spent recent years immersing himself in the worlds of cumbiamusic and a range of other latin and african rhythmic styles, that melded with his traditional singer-songwriter form to create something that feels truly international. 

In fact the record’s narrative was inspired by a trip to Mexico where he befriended - and ultimately adopted - a shelter dog named Papi, bringing him from the streets of Mexico City to Montreal. Papi serves as the mascot for the LP, but more importantly acts as an overarching metaphor for being lost, but ultimately found. 

Asked to reflect on the change in perspective that accompanied the transition from his previous musical era into this one, Geoffroy spoke to the clarity he experienced in terms of his own agenda in the creation of music. 

“Live Slow Die Wise had a slower pace and I was eager to step away from the nostalgia and melancholy I had visited and analyzed plenty in the past,” Geoffroy reflects. “I did what felt natural, a feel-good album (I think) that shed the weight of the other ones. I feel I’m getting closer to the sound I’m looking for, though I might be chasing something that’s faster than me.” 

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GOOD BOY TRACKLIST
1. Only Child
2. Hotel Bed
3. Early Morning Sun
4. Blue
5. C.A.Y.A.
6. First Impressions
7. Recuerdo De Ti
8. Mac N Cheese
9. State Of Mind (Interlude)
10. Over You

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KELLIE LODER’S NEW LP, TRANSITIONS, OUT TODAY, SHARES NEW SINGLE

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LISTEN / SHARE “HONEY, I’M SCARED” HERE

TOUR DATES CONTINUE THIS WEEK - FULL DATES LISTED BELOW

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Today, Kellie Loder’s new album, Transitions, is available everywhere. The LP follows on the heels of their award-winning release, Benefit of The Doubt (2018), offering a stunningly crafted masterpiece of original songs with stories of love, heartbreak, life, and transitions. “When It Comes to You”, the lead single charted in the coveted #1 spot on CBC Music’s Top 20 and the chart’s #1 most voted for song of 2023, gives listeners a glimpse of the pure authenticity of one of Newfoundland’s most promising and celebrated songwriters. As spoken by Howie Mandal and Simon Cowell (Canada’s Got Talent), Loder has a bright future ahead, and one thing is for certain, Kellie Loder is a towering talent about to explode on the world stage.

They are also sharing another album track, “Honey, I’m Scared”, a song that “makes me feel like I’m eating ice cream with someone I’m in love with on a warm day at golden hour while harboring feelings of being scared of losing it all,” says Loder. “It makes me feel like I have all my favorite things but that it’s too good to be true.”

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MORE ABOUT KELLIE LODER AND TRANSITIONS

There is something truly captivating about JUNO Award nominee and the ECMA 2023 Songwriter and Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year Kellie Loder. Their lyrical brilliance is honest and vulnerable in ways that make the music feel deeply personal lending to their unmatched songwriting prowess, and distinctive blend of folk, Americana, and indie pop influences. Inspiring profound emotion among audiences with their heartfelt songs, playful charm and exhilarating live show, Loder is nothing short of, “a bona fide entertainer,” (theindependent.ca)

WATCH / SHARE “CAN’T GO BACK” HERE

LISTEN / SHARE “THE MONTH OF MAY” HERE

Loder’s signature sound coupled with their magnetic stage presence has earned them notable accolades including multiple East Coast Music Awards, placing first-runner-up on Canada’s Got Talent (2022), and co-writing with household names such as Alan Doyle, Steven Page, The Good Lovelies, and GRAMMY Award-winning musician and producer, Greg Wells alongside many others. The empowering anthem, “Fearless” was used as the music soundtrack behind the CBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage and in the Superpower Dogs IMAX Trailer narrated by Chris Evans (Captain America/Avengers). Their groundbreaking video and compelling song “Molded Like A Monster” was recognized with the 2021 ECMA Video of the Year Award and the MusicNL Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year Award. Loder has toured with Donovan Woods, Serena Ryder, Joel Plaskett, and more. 

WATCH / SHARE “WHEN IT COMES TO YOU” (LYRIC VIDEO) HERE

WATCH / SHARE CROWD SOURCED VIDEO FOR “WHEN WE KISS” HERE

TOUR DATES
May 4 - ECMA Export Showcase Delta Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI
May 5 - ECMA SOCAN Songwriters Circle, Charlottetown, PEI
May 8 - deCoste Centre, Pictou, NS
May 9 - Marigold Cultural Centre, Truro, NS
May 10 - St. Matthews Church, Halifax, NS (w/ Brett Matthews)
May 11 - Opera House, Lunenburg, NS (w/ Irish Mythen)
May 12 - Union Street, Berwick, NS
May 26 - Small of My Heart Songwriters Circle, Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury, NS
May 30 - Spirit of Newfoundland, St, John’s, NL
June 19 - PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls, Tracadie Community Centre, Tracadie, PEI
June 20 - PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls, St. John’s Anglican Church, Crapaud, PEI
June 21 - PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls, Zion Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, PEI
July 19-20 - Food, Fibs & Fiddles, Gunners Cove, NL
August 15 - King Eddy, Calgary, AB
August 16 - Soho, Edmonton, AB
Aug 17-18 - Bear Creek Folk Festival, Grand Prairie, AB

MORE TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

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TRANSITIONS TRACKLIST
01 The Month Of May
02 Please Make Up Your Mind
03 Can’t Go Back
04 Honey I’m Scared
05 Gross With You
06 When It Comes To You
07 Where Do We Go
08 Eyes For You
09 When We Kiss
10 Take It From Me

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