For those unacquainted, NO JOY is Jasmine White-Gluz. She is a strange genius. Her new album, first in 5 years, Motherhood, is a fascinating album that is equal parts shoegaze, trip hop, trance, and nu-metal. Yes, NU-METAL. Motherhood is the culmination of years composing outside her comfort zone, and a return to DIY recording with leveled-up expertise in production.
“one of the most distinguished shoegaze acts of the last decade”… “a shoegaze album with a rare scope and an even rarer sense of fun and imagination” – 8 / PITCHFORK
“a blisteringly progressive record – one that genuinely feels years ahead of its time” – 9/10THE LINE OF BEST FIT
“a 42-minute whirlwind of dreamy, danceable, shape-shifting art-pop that feels both chaotic and carefully controlled; staggeringly complex and laser-focused; exhausting and exhilarating” – PASTE
” White-Gluz branches out fearlessly in all directions on Motherhood … and takes No Joy’s always-restless creative spark to unimaginable new places.” – ALLMUSIC
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Today NO JOY releases the official music video for “Dream Rats” (directed by Beatrice Scharf-Pierzchala) from forthcoming album Motherhood. Also this Friday No Joy plays a full band livestream / album release show via Baby TV at 8pm EST. “Dream Rats” features frontperson and principal songwriter Jasamine White-Gluz’s sister, Alissa, of deathcore supergroup Arch Enemy.
MOTHERHOOD out THIS FRIDAY via Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN). PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DIGTAL: smarturl.it/nojoy084
The video also features an amazing duck named Success who is somewhat of a local celebrity in Montreal. The White-Gluz sisters want to take this opportunity to spotlight the work of Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre, a non-profit organization located in Hudson, Quebec. Their mission is to conserve wild birds as part of our natural heritage. Donate and learn more here: https://www.canadahelps.org/
Aug 21 6PM Irving Plaza (Q & A)
Aug 21 8PM Baby’s Alright (Live Stream), New York NY – TICKETS
AUG 10th 3PM EDT: tune in for the MOTHERHOOD album world premiere and Q&A ——> http://joyfulnoi.se/nojoyparty
MOTHERHOOD out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DIGTAL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
Aug 21 Baby’s Alright (Live Stream), New York NY – TICKETS
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NO JOY‘s latest video follows Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) visual artist Ashley Diabo at her home in Kahnawake. Ashley’s art is inspired by her home, family, Pennywise and nature. Makeup has been her primary medium, having worked with Dazed Magazine, SSENSE, Hunter Schafer, and King Kong Magazine.
No Joy teamed up with Jodi Heartz with the aim, explains Jasamine, “to appreciate Ashley at home, hoping to inspire all to embrace the love and inspiration of their home the way Ashley reminds us every day. She has a special gift to make the everyday more and better and magical.”
Motherhood out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
July 18 Aesthetic Magazine Festival (Instagram)
July 25 Domesicle Distorsion Psychfest Montreal
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“irresistible pop that bursts with shimmering, duelling guitars and lovely melodies. If you like dream pop/shoegaze, you’ll love Sahara” – CBC Radio One 99.1FM / ERROL NAZARETH
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“melds conspicuous slap bass with swirling aqueous synthpop” – STEREOGUM
“Dreamy New Single – buoyant and full of swirling synths” – PASTE
Motherhood out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
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Having performed with the likes of Lust for Youth, DIIV, Beach Fossils, Weyes Blood, The Chameleons, Night Beats and Drab Majesty, Toronto’s SAHARA today announce details of their first full length album, Pure Glass, which will be released on June 26th via Hand Drawn Dracula.
“The song will definitely appeal to fans of Minks and Beach Fossils” – VIDEO OF THE DAY // NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS
Sahara also shares the video for their lead single “Chimes”. Combining a 90’s shoegaze and dreampop channeled via Adorable and The Bolshoi. Pure Glass is now available for PRE-SAVE // PRE-ORDER.
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Motherhood is out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
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The uplifting new video for PRINCE JOSH‘s The Joy, directed by Paul Johnston, documents a community and dance culture in Toronto. Featured by BOOOOOOOM, VIMEO and premiered via NOWNESS PICKS!
“I hope in this time it can act as a reminder of what we all once shared and what we will all share again, as things are always better when we can dance and find a sense of freedom together.” – Paul Johnston
“The film takes its name from a composition by local musician Prince Josh, who attempted to distil the euphoria of being on the dance floor in the small hours of the morning into an evocative, electronic soundtrack.” – NOWNESS
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NO JOY // MOTHERHOOD (ALBUM) PITCHFORK, PASTE, FADER, NME, BROOKLYN VEGAN, LE DEVOIR, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, EXCLAIM!
NEWSFor those unacquainted, NO JOY is Jasmine White-Gluz. She is a strange genius. Her new album, first in 5 years, Motherhood, is a fascinating album that is equal parts shoegaze, trip hop, trance, and nu-metal. Yes, NU-METAL. Motherhood is the culmination of years composing outside her comfort zone, and a return to DIY recording with leveled-up expertise in production.
“one of the most distinguished shoegaze acts of the last decade”… “a shoegaze album with a rare scope and an even rarer sense of fun and imagination” – 8 / PITCHFORK
“a blisteringly progressive record – one that genuinely feels years ahead of its time” – 9/10 THE LINE OF BEST FIT
“a 42-minute whirlwind of dreamy, danceable, shape-shifting art-pop that feels both chaotic and carefully controlled; staggeringly complex and laser-focused; exhausting and exhilarating” – PASTE
” White-Gluz branches out fearlessly in all directions on Motherhood … and takes No Joy’s always-restless creative spark to unimaginable new places.” – ALLMUSIC
FEATURED IN: PITCHFORK, BROOKLYN VEGAN, FADER, NME, DAILY BANDCAMP, INDIE88, EXCLAIM!
INTERVIEW: ALLMUSIC, FLOOD, CULT MTL, LE DEVOIR, LE CANAL AUDITIF, BROOKLYN VEGAN, APPLE MUSIC, JEZEBEL
Motherhood out now via Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN).
NEON VIOLET LP/CD: handdrawndracula.bandcamp.com
DIGTAL: smarturl.it/nojoy084
NO JOY // DREAM RATS (VIDEO) PITCHFORK, INDIE88, REVOLVER, EXCLAIM!
NEWSToday NO JOY releases the official music video for “Dream Rats” (directed by Beatrice Scharf-Pierzchala) from forthcoming album Motherhood. Also this Friday No Joy plays a full band livestream / album release show via Baby TV at 8pm EST. “Dream Rats” features frontperson and principal songwriter Jasamine White-Gluz’s sister, Alissa, of deathcore supergroup Arch Enemy.
PITCHFORK, INDIE88, EXCLAIM!, INDIE ROCKS, REVOLVER MAGAZINE
MOTHERHOOD out THIS FRIDAY via Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW) and Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DIGTAL: smarturl.it/nojoy084
The video also features an amazing duck named Success who is somewhat of a local celebrity in Montreal. The White-Gluz sisters want to take this opportunity to spotlight the work of Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre, a non-profit organization located in Hudson, Quebec. Their mission is to conserve wild birds as part of our natural heritage. Donate and learn more here: https://www.canadahelps.org/
Aug 21 6PM Irving Plaza (Q & A)
Aug 21 8PM Baby’s Alright (Live Stream), New York NY – TICKETS
NO JOY // DREAM RATS (STREAM) STEREOGUM, PASTE, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, BROOKLYN VEGAN
NEWSNEW! NO JOY “Dream Rats” (featuring vocals by Jasmine’s sister Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy) streaming on STEREOGUM, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, PASTE, and BROOKLYN VEGAN.
AUG 10th 3PM EDT: tune in for the MOTHERHOOD album world premiere and Q&A ——> http://joyfulnoi.se/nojoyparty
MOTHERHOOD out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DIGTAL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
Aug 21 Baby’s Alright (Live Stream), New York NY – TICKETS
NO JOY // FOUR (VIDEO) EXCLAIM, PASTE, STEREOGUM, LOBF
NEWSNEW! NO JOY share their latest video, “Four” via STEREOGUM, NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, PASTE MAGAZINE, UNDER THE RADAR, INDIE 88, EXCLAIM! & PITCHFORK
NO JOY‘s latest video follows Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) visual artist Ashley Diabo at her home in Kahnawake. Ashley’s art is inspired by her home, family, Pennywise and nature. Makeup has been her primary medium, having worked with Dazed Magazine, SSENSE, Hunter Schafer, and King Kong Magazine.
No Joy teamed up with Jodi Heartz with the aim, explains Jasamine, “to appreciate Ashley at home, hoping to inspire all to embrace the love and inspiration of their home the way Ashley reminds us every day. She has a special gift to make the everyday more and better and magical.”
Ashley, Jodi and No Joy are urging listeners to make donations to the following organizations: Canadian Roots Exchange, Native Women’s Association of Canada, True North Aid, Unist’ot’en Camp
Motherhood out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
July 18 Aesthetic Magazine Festival (Instagram)
July 25 Domesicle Distorsion Psychfest Montreal
SAHARA // PURE GLASS (ALBUM) OUT NOW + EXCLAIM!
NEWSSAHARA‘s debut full-length album, Pure Glass, is out now and available HERE and on all streaming platforms.
“Pure Glass, is a poppy, fun time that is at once nostalgic and optimistically forward-looking – It’s the perfect summertime album” – EXCLAIM!
“New Band Of The Week” – 106.8FM PHONIC UK / THE BRITPOP REVIVAL HOUR
“irresistible pop that bursts with shimmering, duelling guitars and lovely melodies. If you like dream pop/shoegaze, you’ll love Sahara” – CBC Radio One 99.1FM / ERROL NAZARETH
NO JOY // NOTHING WILL HURT VIA FILTER, PASTE, BROOKLYN VEGAN, UNDER THE RADAR, STEREOGUM
NEWSNEW! Montreal’s NO JOY share the second track, “Nothing Will Hurt”, from their forthcoming album, Motherhood, via AESTHETIC MAGAZINE, FILTER, PASTE, BROOKLYN VEGAN, UNDER THE RADAR, and STEREOGUM. “Nothing Will Hurt” single is available now on all music services.
“melds conspicuous slap bass with swirling aqueous synthpop” – STEREOGUM
“Dreamy New Single – buoyant and full of swirling synths” – PASTE
Motherhood out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
SAHARA // NEW LP & VIDEO VIA NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS
NEWSHaving performed with the likes of Lust for Youth, DIIV, Beach Fossils, Weyes Blood, The Chameleons, Night Beats and Drab Majesty, Toronto’s SAHARA today announce details of their first full length album, Pure Glass, which will be released on June 26th via Hand Drawn Dracula.
“The song will definitely appeal to fans of Minks and Beach Fossils” – VIDEO OF THE DAY // NORTHERN TRANSMISSIONS
Sahara also shares the video for their lead single “Chimes”. Combining a 90’s shoegaze and dreampop channeled via Adorable and The Bolshoi. Pure Glass is now available for PRE-SAVE // PRE-ORDER.
NO JOY // ANNOUNCE LP & VIDEO VIA EXCLAIM!, BROOKLYN VEGAN, PASTE, LOBF, GORILLA VS BEAR, STEREOGUM, PITCHFORK
NEWSNEW! Montreal’s NO JOY joins Hand Drawn Dracula and announce first full-length album in five years, Motherhood.
Lead single and video, directed by Jordan “Dr Cool” Minkoff, for “Birthmark” premiered today at EXCLAIM!, BROOKLYN VEGAN, AESTHETIC MAG, PASTE MAGAZINE, THE LINE OF BEST FIT, GORILLA VS BEAR, STEREOGUM and PITCHFORK.
“dramatic, radiant and at its core, joyfully alive” – PASTE
“hybridization of shoezage and other ’90s influences (trip hop, electronica, nu metal)” – BROOKLYN VEGAN
“hyper-catchy, spaced-out electronic pop” – STEREOGUM
Motherhood is out 08/21/2020 via Hand Drawn Dracula Records (CAN) and Joyful Noise Recordings (ROW).
PRE-ORDER Neon Violet LP/CD/DGTL: https://smarturl.it/nojoy084
PRINCE JOSH // THE JOY (VIDEO) VIA NOWNESS
NEWSThe uplifting new video for PRINCE JOSH‘s The Joy, directed by Paul Johnston, documents a community and dance culture in Toronto. Featured by BOOOOOOOM, VIMEO and premiered via NOWNESS PICKS!
NOWNESS // https://www.nowness.com/picks/the-joy-prince-josh-paul-sam-johnston
BOOOOOOOM // https://tv.booooooom.com/2020/05/12/prince-josh-the-joy/
+++ Selected as a VIMEO STAFF PICK
“I hope in this time it can act as a reminder of what we all once shared and what we will all share again, as things are always better when we can dance and find a sense of freedom together.” – Paul Johnston
“The film takes its name from a composition by local musician Prince Josh, who attempted to distil the euphoria of being on the dance floor in the small hours of the morning into an evocative, electronic soundtrack.” – NOWNESS
Available worldwide via Hand Drawn Dracula on all streaming platforms.
BUY / STREAM HERE: https://smarturl.it/princejoshthejoy
PRINCE JOSH // THE JOY LP + GORILLA VS BEAR
NEWSHappy Release Day to PRINCE JOSH!
THE JOY is a featured electronic release via APPLE MUSIC and streaming now at GORILLA VS BEAR.
Available worldwide via Hand Drawn Dracula on all streaming platforms.
BUY / STREAM HERE: https://smarturl.it/princejoshthejoy