Holzkopf + FEMALE BLUE BALLS 2012-05-01

prOphecy sun – Bird Curious [pan065]

The human voice is a beautiful instrument, it is clear that prOphecy sun knows this.  On Bird Curious, the human voice is taken to new levels; loops and melodies are used to create dreamy pop textures and rhythms.  Words are used more in sound and shape rather than the specific meaning, allowing the listener to float along, opening up their own stream of  conscious.  The album is tagged as being improvised which just goes to show how connected prOphecy sun is with her voice, there is definitely a sense of peace and oneness on this record, something that can only be achieved genuinely.

For streaming and download : prOphecy sun – Bird Curious [pan-065]

 

In other prOphecy sun news, head over to her youtube channel, where she is uploading content almost weekly. Including this new live performance she did for Low Lives 4  (a worldwide networked festival).

 

Holzkopf Letter #8

Every now and then Vancouver/Edmonton/Saskatoon artist, Holzkopf sends out a letter letting us know what’s up.

 

Hey folks,

It’s been a long long time!  Last letter I wrote was 11 months ago I think!  Well, a lot in the world of holzkopf has happened since.  There’s been another Canadian tour, and another European one.  The latter was massively epic and spanned 2 and a half months.  I just want to share a few video clips from shows over the past year.  If you’ve seen them already, my apologies.

First up is that I’m very proud that my gig as part of “Constellation Beta” in Vilnius, Lithuania was shot and now there is a small documentary about it.  It was at one of the best venues around, XI20, a place carved out of the basement of an old soviet monstrosity of a cultural centre.  So, here it is, my performance begins at 17:50 in the video, but the whole document (about 20 minutes) captures the feeling of the night, the venue and the crowd.  Its worth a watch I think, the other performances were quite nice, especially the dancing shaman in sunglasses who blows through plastic tubes…you’ll see it

Second, this is probably the only time this track has made it onto any public record.  It’s called ‘black coats” and its played here at the Cultural Centre in Jonava, Lithuania.  The video is being made live by Oskaras Kazimieras Gudas, and I feel lucky to say that he’s currently working on a video for a new track of mine.

[youtube=http://youtu.be/buRieK0tS70]

The last video I’ll share comes to me from the fabulous Princesse Rotative in Caen.  The performance was beside a furniture store in an open field, shielded by the rain by way of a metal over  hang, water battling us to get onto stage.

Right now I’ve got a bunch of stuff on the go and my sound is changing.  I’m not sure where it will end up but I’m excited.  I’ve been playing a lot in a new band called “Psychic Tuberculosis” with a drummer named John Brennan and long time collaborator, Trevor Rutley on guitar.  We got a blog:

http://psychictb.blogspot.ca

We will tour Western Canada in July!  Watch for dates between Victoria and Winnipeg!

A holzkopf tour is currently being sorted for June.  Stay tuned to local listings in Ontario and Quebec.  I’m still working on material for that trip, but here is a teaser:

Thanks for being into my stuff.  if you want your name off this list, just write me and say so.  please feel free to spread this stuff around!

Jake/holzkopf

RDP MARCH 2012 RECORDINGS

RDP February 2012 Recordings

VIDEO: Mugbait @ Winspear

Performed at “Celebrating the Leaders of Tomorrow,” an event celebrating award winners in the University of Alberta Department of Music // October 17, 2011 // Winspear Centre for Performing Arts // Edmonton, AB

Pizzarrhea! March 10, 2012

A Live set from Pizzarhea!

http://pizzarrhea.bandcamp.com/

Energetic Action – March 10 2012

Live recording of an improvised set by Energetic Action.

More Energetic Action on the web:
On Bandcamp
On Tumblr

Chris Reimer (1986-2012) Tributes

This week’s Radio 3 podcast pays tribute to the late Chris Reimer, whose tragic death was announced earlier this week. Chad VanGaalen and Ian Russell (owner of Flemish Eye) are interviewed. You can listen here:

http://music.cbc.ca/#/Radio3/blogs/2012/2/Womens-Chris-Reimer-Remembered-Podcast-309
14:00 Tribute Intro / Interview with Chad VanGaalen
18:45 Women – Black Rice
42:00 Grant Lawrence remembering Chris
44:00 Women – Eyesore
50:00 Interview with Ian Russell

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There’s also a video that Kaelen Ohm created, mixing gorgeous footage with Chris’ music:
“In loving memory, this video was made in southern california where a small memorial site now sits overlooking the ocean.”

Some other Reimer-related links you might want to check out:

Chris Reimer memorial blog created by his sister.

Chris Reimer’s last recorded set recorded on February 8th, 2012 at Weeds Cafe in Calgary, AB.

Chris Reimer solo track from the Flemish Eye – Eye Spy compilation:

Mugbait – Eyebrow Mites [RDP-010]

The tenth release from RDP records, a collection of live sounds from the Mugbait boys.  The masters of science and sound, “Eyebrow Mites” is an apt title for an album that will make your head feel infested.  How deep can lice get in your head anyway?  All the way.