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Secret City Records
Secret City Records is a Canadian independent record label based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The music label was founded in 2006 by Andrew Rose and Justin West, originally as sublabel of Justin Time Records. It became fully independent in late 2008. Artists who have released material on Secret City include Patrick Watson, Miracle Fortress, Plants and Animals, Diamond Rings, Human Highway, Basia Bulat, Thus Owls, Daniel Isaiah, and The Barr Brothers. The label has also been the Canadian distributor for albums by The Go! Team. A number of albums released on the label have gone on to be shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.Sarah Liss"Independent’s day: Montreal’s Secret City Records is Canada’s hottest new label" cbc.ca, April 2, 2008. Patrick Watson's ''Close to Paradise'' was the prize winner in 2007, a year in which Miracle Fortress' '' Five Roses'' was also shortlisted, and in 2008 both Basia Bulat's ''Heart of My Own'' and Plants and Animals' '' Parc Avenue'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. ( d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records (formerly owned by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Isaiah
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions ( Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname develope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Rock Record Labels
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Companies Based In Montreal
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Canadian Independent Record Labels
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''Canadian''. Canada is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious, and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Old World immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of French and then the much larger British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-indigenous peoples took place over the course of nearly two centuries and continue today. Elements of Indigenous, French, British, and more recent immigrant customs, languages, and religions have combined to form the culture of Canada, and thus a Canadian identity. Canada has also been strongly influenced by its linguistic, geographic, and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wooden Arms
''Wooden Arms'' is the third album by Patrick Watson, released April 28, 2009 on Secret City Records."Patrick Watson Announces New Album" , '''', February 26, 2008. The album's first single, "Tracy's Waters", was released on March 5 and the group performed a new song, "Beijing", on 's '' Q'' radio show on April 6. "Fireweed" was also released as a single and a music video was filmed, which features both live action and animation. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parc Avenue (album)
''Parc Avenue'' is the first full-length album by Canadian indie rock band Plants and Animals, released February 26, 2008 on Secret City Records. The album was a nominee for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. In 2018 the band released a 10th anniversary reissue of the album, featuring several unreleased early demo tracks as bonus features.Calum Slingerland"Plants and Animals Treat 'Parc Avenue' to Expanded 10th Anniversary Reissue" ''Exclaim! ''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ...'', February 14, 2018. Track listing # "Bye Bye Bye" # "Good Friend" # "Faerie Dance" # "Feedback in the Field" # "À l'orée des bois" # "New Kind of Love" # "Early in the Morning" # "Mercy" # "Sea Shanty" # "Keep It Real" # "Guru" 2018 reissue bonus tracks # "EYB EYB EYB" # "Bar frontière" # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heart Of My Own
''Heart of My Own'' is the second full-length album by Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat, released on January 26, 2010, on Secret City Records. The tracks "Gold Rush" and "Run" were released as singles to promote the album. Track listing # "Go On" # "Run" # "Sugar and Spice" # "Gold Rush" # "Heart of My Own" # "Sparrow" # "If Only You" # "I'm Forgetting Everyone" # "The Shore" # "Once More, for the Dollhouse" # "Walk You Down" # "If It Rains" # "Hush" (Bonus Track) Critical reception The album received a fair amount of favourable reviews, as indicated by the aggregate score of 72 at Metacritic. The album was a longlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize."Blue Rodeo, BSS on Polaris long list" '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Roses (album)
''Five Roses'' is the first album by Miracle Fortress, released on May 22, 2007. On July 10, 2007, the shortlist for the Polaris Music Prize was revealed. ''Five Roses'' was announced as a finalist, alongside such other acts as Arcade Fire, Julie Doiron, and Chad VanGaalen. The winner was announced at a gala ceremony on September 24, 2007, with the award going to Patrick Watson. Track listing #"Whirrs" - 2:32 #"Have You Seen in Your Dreams" - 3:03 #"Next Train" - 4:18 #"Maybe Lately" - 3:15 #"Beach Baby" - 3:35 #"Hold Your Secrets to Your Heart" - 3:37 #"Little Trees" - 4:26 #"Poetaster" 3:57 #"Five Roses" - 3:22 #"Blasphemy" - 4:52 #"Fortune" - 3:05 #"This Thing about You" - 3:52 Personnel * All songs were written and performed by Graham Van Pelt. * When songs are performed live, they either involve: ** Graham Van Pelt playing solo, implementing the heavy use of looping and pre-recorded sounds, while simultaneously playing guitar and drums. ** Graham Van Pelt's live band, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close To Paradise
''Close to Paradise'' is the second studio album by Patrick Watson, released on September 26, 2006. On September 24, 2007, the album won the Polaris Music Prize, after reaching the finals alongside such other albums as ''Neon Bible'' (Arcade Fire), '' Ashtray Rock'' (Joel Plaskett Emergency), ''Woke Myself Up'' (Julie Doiron), and ''The Reminder'' ( Feist). Track listing # "Close to Paradise" # "Daydreamer" # "Slip Into Your Skin" # "Giver" # "Weight of the World" # "The Storm" # "Mr. Tom" # "Luscious Life" # "Drifters" # "Man Under the Sea" # "The Great Escape" # "Sleeping Beauty" # "Bright Shiny Lights" In popular culture The song "The Great Escape" was featured on episode 16 of the third season of '' Grey's Anatomy'', which aired on February 15, 2007. It also appears in a commercial for Tropicana Products and the movie '' One Week''. It also features during the credit sequences of ''The High Cost of Living ''The High Cost of Living'' is a 2010 indie drama film starri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polaris Music Prize
The Polaris Music Prize is a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian album based on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label. The award was established in 2006 with a $20,000 cash prize; the prize was increased to $30,000 for the 2011 award."2011 Polaris Music Prize Long List announced" . aux.tv, June 16, 2011. In May 2015, the Polaris Music Prize was increased to $50,000, an additional $20,000, sponsored by Slaight Music. Additionally, second place prizes for the nine other acts on the Short List increased from $2,000 to $3,000. Polaris officials also announced The Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize, an award that "will annually honour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Go! Team
The Go! Team are an English six-piece band from Brighton, England. The band initially began as a solo project conceived by Ian Parton; however, after the unexpected success of The Go! Team's debut album, ''Thunder, Lightning, Strike'', Parton recruited band members to play for live performances and subsequent albums. Musically, the band combines indie rock and garage rock with a mixture of funk and Bollywood soundtracks, double Dutch chants, old school hip hop and distorted guitars. Their songs are a mix of live instrumentation and samples from various sources. The band's vocals also vary between performances: while live vocals are handled mostly by lead vocalist Ninja, vocals on record also feature sampled and guest voices. History 2000–2004: Origins The Go! Team began as a solo project conceived by documentary film director Ian Parton, who wanted to create music incorporating Sonic Youth-style guitars, double Dutch chants, Bollywood soundtracks, old school hip hop and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
