TJ wishes to thank these artists for sharing of some of their work and providing the soundtrack behind this web site. Thanks for the beats, boys!
Elliott Brood
Stalking shadows on the prairies with a compass and set of matches, shaking the mountains loose with howls and footstomps and, settled in meadows, while whispering tales under darkening skies, obsessed with history or historically obsessed, either way, Elliott BROOD have a penchant for stories they just can’t shake.
Since their beginnings with their EP, Tin Type, home of the cult hit, “Oh, Alberta!”, to their Juno-nominated, debut full length Ambassador, Elliott BROOD have earned the praise of connoisseurs and critics alike. They’ve won over legions of fans with their raw and energetic live shows and their atmospheric, richly crafted records, making a name for themselves worldwide. They’ve carried their tune through seven cross Canada marathons, including the headlining spot on the Exclaim! Magazine sponsored Wood, Wires & Whiskey tour and opening shows for Wilco, Blue Rodeo, Corb Lund and The Sadies. They have completed three European tours, playing Festivals throughout Europe, Great Britian and Scandinavia, including an opening spot in Paris with Broken Social Scene.
The BROOD have toured through the USA with Do, Make, Say Think and early this year, they made their debut in Australia with the release of Ambassador on ABC Records in the spring of 2008. Alongside the Juno nomination, Ambassador earned The BROOD a Galaxy Rising Star award for Best New Artist 2006, landing them on Best of Lists from The Globe & Mail to CBC Radio 3, a four-star review from British music mag heavy, UNCUT, and kept them on the college radio charts for over 17 weeks.
With the release of their new record, Mountain Meadows, comes a new chapter. It marks the evolution of Elliott BROOD from a backwoods character into a timeless figure. Recorded in Town halls, front rooms, back rooms and good old recording studios, the album’s wandering melodies are driven by rusty guitars and aching vocals that waltz around charming piano lines while ukuleles and banjos sway to and fro between a chorus of horns. It’s sunnier the higher you climb the Mountain, but in the Meadows below lay darker themes each with their own lore.
SonReal
SonReal, Vancouver BC-based hip-hop artist. SonReal on iTunes
SonReal is a young and independent artist from Vancouver, B.C. Canada. With his humbling attitude and social awareness, SonReal brings a distinctive quality to the Hip-Hop genre. His mature self-understanding compels him to create a unique perspective contrary to the stereotypical urban artist. His lyrics reflect real-life issues, addressing topics such as poverty, education and social acceptance. Live instrumentals combined with natural vocal talent provide harmony and set SonReal apart from the average rapper.
SonReal has performed with artists such as Raekwon, Kardinal Offishall, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs, J-Live, Classified, Daz and Kurrupt, and many more.
This summer, SonReal is releasing his latest studio project called, The Lightyear Mixtape. Available for free download, this mixtape will turn heads and reach new listeners who haven’t had the chance to experience SonReal’s diverse style of Hip-Hop. With production from all over the map, and the pressure to raise a bar that’s already been set, The Lightyear Mixtape will undeniably be SonReal’s best work to date
