PRAISES‘ share their new video for “Shadow of a Doubt,” from EP THREE, via BREAKTHRU RADIO (BTR) Today. The Super 8 film was directed by Alex Gray and edited by Jesse Crowe.
“experimental, post-punk/goth orchestral song feels like something straight out of a classic 1970s thriller” – BTR TODAY
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Toronto songwriter, composer, producer MICHAEL PETER OLSEN released his second single of 2020, Falling Forward, today via Hand Drawn Dracula, sharing a gorgeous video from director Jessamine Fok.
Falling Forward, along with Olsen’s winter single, Mayday, hint at expectations for a full-length album in 2021. Showcasing electric cello, in ambient, avant-garde influenced compositions, the GRAMMY Nominated classically trained musician transports the listener through a sound world of electronically altered and acoustic performance. Inspired by a combination of acoustic and pure synthetic sounds, meditations on late 19th-century impressionist harmony, and film scoring, the album promises to build a bridge between new classical and pop music communities.
“Jab Molassie” is also featured on the EVER NEW charity compilation, along side other Canadian artists including Cindy Lee, Chastity, Owen Palette, LA Timpa, Tess Roby, Mac DeMarco and many more. The compilation is available for purchase here, with 100% of proceeds going to Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2S charities (Black Health Alliance, Indspire, and The 519).
SAHARA share their new Indoor Pool video today (directed by Joseph J Elaschuk & Andrew Wilson) via EXCLAIM!PURE GLASS is available via the HDD SHOP and all streaming platforms.
“Sahara merged optimistic dream pop with gritty shoegaze on debut album Pure Glass” – EXCLAIM!
SAHARA perform Friday, September 11 at 5:00pm EDT on The New Colossus Festival’s YouTube and Facebook.
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
“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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PRAISES // SHADOW OF A DOUBT (VIDEO) VIA BREAKTHRU RADIO
NEWSPRAISES‘ share their new video for “Shadow of a Doubt,” from EP THREE, via BREAKTHRU RADIO (BTR) Today. The Super 8 film was directed by Alex Gray and edited by Jesse Crowe.
“experimental, post-punk/goth orchestral song feels like something straight out of a classic 1970s thriller” – BTR TODAY
EP THREE is available now on all streaming platforms and via the HDD STORE.
MICHAEL PETER OLSEN // FALLING FORWARD (VIDEO)
NEWSToronto songwriter, composer, producer MICHAEL PETER OLSEN released his second single of 2020, Falling Forward, today via Hand Drawn Dracula, sharing a gorgeous video from director Jessamine Fok.
Falling Forward, along with Olsen’s winter single, Mayday, hint at expectations for a full-length album in 2021. Showcasing electric cello, in ambient, avant-garde influenced compositions, the GRAMMY Nominated classically trained musician transports the listener through a sound world of electronically altered and acoustic performance. Inspired by a combination of acoustic and pure synthetic sounds, meditations on late 19th-century impressionist harmony, and film scoring, the album promises to build a bridge between new classical and pop music communities.
Falling Forward is available now on all streaming platforms and via the HDD STORE.
PRINCE JOSH // JAB MOLASSIE (STREAM)
NEWSNEW PRINCE JOSH single “Jab Molassie” is available today on all streaming platforms.
“Jab Molassie” is also featured on the EVER NEW charity compilation, along side other Canadian artists including Cindy Lee, Chastity, Owen Palette, LA Timpa, Tess Roby, Mac DeMarco and many more. The compilation is available for purchase here, with 100% of proceeds going to Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2S charities (Black Health Alliance, Indspire, and The 519).
Prince Josh’s debut album THE JOY is available now!
https://smarturl.it/princejoshthejoy
SAHARA // INDOOR POOL (VIDEO) EXCLAIM!
NEWSSAHARA share their new Indoor Pool video today (directed by Joseph J Elaschuk & Andrew Wilson) via EXCLAIM! PURE GLASS is available via the HDD SHOP and all streaming platforms.
“Sahara merged optimistic dream pop with gritty shoegaze on debut album Pure Glass” – EXCLAIM!
SAHARA perform Friday, September 11 at 5:00pm EDT on The New Colossus Festival’s YouTube and Facebook.
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