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Sue Foley to Record New Live Album at El Mocambo
There’s an unmistakable magic that comes with — not only being in the room with live music — but live music captured live-off-the-floor and forever archived in album form. Now such experience is on the horizon with multi-award-winning powerhouse blues guitarist and singer Sue Foley and the upcoming show recording September 8th at the El Mocambo and tickets are available here.
Presented by El Mocambo and Sam Grosso, the JUNO-nominated and Blues Music Award and Toronto Maple Blues Award-winner’s Live Recording event joins an iconic roster of previous live releases at the legendary venue — including The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Elvis Costello.
Sue is a 5-time JUNO Award nominee and 2001 winner for Best Blues Album and a few weeks ago, was also named as the winner of the Traditional Blues Album, and Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year at the 2022 Blues Music Awards in the US. Last month, she won Guitarist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards, and her new album, Pinky’s Blues has been on the Roots Music Report’s Canadian Chart top 10 albums for the last 27 weeks.
Sue Foley’s Live Recording will take place on September 8th at El Mocambo. Tickets are $40, and $20 for students with a special meet and greet VIP ticket for $80.
Pop Songstress Sam Casey Wrestles With the Hurt of a One-Sided Fling on “New Company”
Drunk dialing your ex — or, worse, that person with whom you were just in a situationship — is never ever a good idea. And while Canadian pop songstress Sam Casey knows that, first she’s going to wrestle with it for a while (like we all do) in her soulful and starkly honest new single, “New Company.”
Slow, smooth, sassy, soul ballad-y, and fresh from her forthcoming New Company EP, the song eventually comes to the foregone conclusion that the embattled narrator needs to find a new man. But just for tonight, she sits with her phone in her lap and fights with herself and an absent paramour –
Well, the clock strikes one
And I’m pissed drunk
I want to call, but I know I’ll fall
Back into your arms
Where I feel most calm
But you’ll mess it up like you’ve always done
As the predictable predicament plays out in her head, she eventually decides ‘So, I want some new company/ I want some new company/ Yeah, I want some new company.’ There’s ambiguity blurring at the edges, however, and so we’re not entirely sure – and the narrator might not be either – whether this is what she truly wants.
Because of just how realistically Casey captures this internal monologue, it’s not surprising that it’s based on one of her actual experiences. “‘New Company’ was written in my university dorm room,” she says. “I was involved with someone at the time, and we mainly saw each other after 1:00 in the morning. I was hoping for something more and, after a few months, I realized that he was never going to give me what I needed in a relationship.”
One of her diary entries became the inspiration for the lyrics, and an interesting beat she had found on the Internet served as the catalyst. “I voice-recorded myself singing the page from my diary over the beat and showed my best girlfriends that night,” Casey recalls. “That diary entry became the chorus of ‘New Company’ and prompted me to pull from my journals for almost every song I’ve written since then.”
“New Company” comes with a freshly minted official music video — an experience that felt surreal to create, the Toronto-based artist reveals. “This being my first music video for an original song, I was extremely excited to place a visual to my lyrics for new and old listeners,” she shares. “In the video, we feature the more melodramatic aspects of my character as she leaves a fight with her ‘wheel’ and drives home through the city only to see an angel-like figure — untamed and floating through the street — near the end of her trip.”
In all, going through the process of turning her feelings into both a song and video allowed her to move on from the crappy situationship — as well as the low self-esteem the one-sided fling had engendered.
“Since I wrote ‘New Company,’ I’ve been in three somewhat healthy relationships,” she reveals. “I can confidently say that, as soon as I started really loving myself and looking in the mirror like, ‘Oh girl, you are so funky and fresh today’ or ‘Damn, Sam, your personality is super unique and that’s a GOOD thing,’ I was truly able to demand what I deserved and not be afraid to lose someone if they couldn’t give that to me.”
Hear Electric Zoo 3.0 Coverage Live on Diplo’s Exclusive SiriusXM Channel
Experience Electric Zoo 3.0 from anywhere as SiriusXM broadcasts live from the can’t-miss, technology-driven electronic music festival in New York City.
Starting Friday, September 2, head to Diplo’s Revolution (ch. 52) to hear live coverage from the event at Randall’s Island Park. Stay tuned throughout Labor Day weekend for pulsating, spellbinding sets and exclusive interviews with Electronic & Dance superstars and up-and-comers. You’ll hear from Armin van Buuren, Diplo, Porter Robinson, Tchami, and many others. See the Diplo’s Revolution broadcast schedule below and check back soon for updates.
Additionally, tune in to BPM (ch. 51) throughout the weekend as artists at EZOO become guest hosts on the channel. You’ll hear from Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Diplo, Jauz, Surf Mesa and more.
A “New Era”
So, what does “3.0” mean? According to EZOO, it’s a sort of “system update” ringing in a “new era” of the festival. With the rise of Web3 technology and digital art in the Electronic & Dance community, the innovative 3.0 theme represents the ever-evolving taste and trends of dance music — from this year’s lineup, which was curated based off of feedback from fans, to the brand-new AI-technology-powered stages.
About EZOO
Established in 2009 by Made Event, the internationally renowned Electric Zoo Festival is one of New York City’s largest music festivals and features the top names in electronic music, bringing a wide variety of acts from around the world and across the spectrum of electronic music’s various sub-genres. International editions of Electric Zoo have taken place in Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai and São Paulo. Learn more about the festival here.
Diplo’s “Global House Party”
Diplo’s Revolution (ch. 52) is superstar tastemaker Diplo’s 24/7 “global house party.” One of several Electronic & Dance channels on SiriusXM, Diplo’s Revolution features the latest in dance music, epic mixes by top DJs from around the world and more. Check out more information about the channel here.
Broadcast Schedule (all times ET)*
September 2
5pm-5:30pm: Cheat Codes (live)
5:30pm-6:10pm: BIJOU (live)
7:15pm-8:30pm: Diplo (live)
8:30pm-9:45pm: Malaa (live)
9:45pm-11pm: Porter Robinson (live)
11pm-12am: Netsky
September 3
12am-1am: ilan Bluestone
1am-2am: Tchami
3am-4am: Zack Martino
5am-6am: Cheat Codes
6am-7am: Dabin
8am-9am: MATROD
9am-10am: Wax Motif
10am-11:15am: Malaa
11:15am-12:15pm: Netsky
12:15pm-1:30pm: Diplo
1:30pm-2:45pm: Tchami
2:45pm-4pm: Porter Robinson
4pm-4:15pm: Surf Mesa (live)
4:15pm-5:15pm: Afrojack (live)
5:15pm-6:15pm: John Summit (live)
6:15pm-7:15pm: Gorgon City (live)
7:15pm-7:30pm: Surf Mesa
7:30pm-8:30pm: Diesel (live)
8:30-9:30pm: Cristoph (live)
9:45pm-11pm: Armin van Buuren (live)
11pm-12am: WHIPPED CREAM
September 4
1am-2am: Jauz
2am-3am: Moore Kismet
3am-4am: GATTÜSO
4am-5am: Pauline Herr
5am-6am: Gorgon City
6am-7am: Diesel
7am-8am: Surf Mesa
8am-9am: QRTR
9am-10am: Nala
10am-11am: Kyle Walker
12pm-12:30pm: John Summit
12:30pm-1:30pm: Afrojack
1:30pm-2:45pm: Jauz
2:45pm-4pm: Armin van Buuren
5:10-6:10pm: ARMNHMR
6:10-7:10pm: GORDO
7:10pm-8:10pm: Subtronics
8:10pm-8:55pm: CID
9:10pm-9:30pm: SIDEPIECE
11pm-12am: GORDO
*Schedule subject to change
Dolly Parton Announces ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition’
Dolly Parton, one of music’s most influential and successful recording artists of all time, released her third Christmas album in 2020, A Holly Dolly Christmas. The critically acclaimed and fan-loved album received many accolades including a Grammy nomination and a #1 debut on both the Billboard Country and Holiday albums charts. In time for the holidays, Warner Records is expanding the album with eight tracks, including rarities making their CD, vinyl, and digital debuts.
A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS: ULTIMATE DELUXE EDITION will be available on October 14 on CD and 2-LP white vinyl, with pre-orders available now. The music will also be available the same day on digital and streaming services. Dolly’s classic track “A Smoky Mountain Christmas,” one of the rarities from the Ultimate Deluxe Edition, is available now digitally.
“A Smoky Mountain Christmas,” was originally featured in Parton’s 1986 holiday film of the same name. The new collection includes two other songs from the movie: “(I’d Like To Spend) Christmas With Santa” and “Wrapped Up In You.”
A Holly Dolly Christmas debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums when it was originally released in October 2020. On several songs, Parton is joined by guest performers, including Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, and her late brother, Randy. The album produced four singles: “Mary, Did You Know?” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Christmas On The Square,” and the top 10 AC hit “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” with Bublé.
“Three Candles” and “The Wish Book” – originally released as digital only bonus tracks will make their CD and LP debuts on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition. The new collection also features the digital debut for “Something Bigger Than Me” and “Silent Night,” songs that Parton contributed to the 1997 animated holiday film, Anabelle’s Wish. The final bonus track on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition is “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” Parton’s top 5 AC duet with Rod Stewart from his Grammy® Award-winning 2004 album, Stardust…the Great American Songbook, Volume III.
Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Recently, Parton reached #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for the first time for her duet with Grammy award-winning Zach Williams of “There Was Jesus,” for which they won a Grammy that year, making that her 11th Grammy win. She received her first Dove Award for short form video for her collaboration with for King & Country on the song “God Only Knows.” Parton is the first artist to have topped the Billboard’s Adult Contemporary, Christian AC Songs, Hot Country Songs, Christian Airplay, Country Airplay and Dance/Mix Show Airplay radio charts. Parton recently became the first country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 47 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past 50+ years. On May 4, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced that Dolly Parton was one of its 2022 Inductees in the Performer Category honoring “artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock & roll.” The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled to take place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 5.
In 2014 the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide. Her 2016 #1 album, “Pure & Simple,” which topped the Billboard Top Country Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts and debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, added to that massive tally. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and 51 nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2020 win with for KING & COUNTRY for their collaboration on “God Only Knows”; 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People’s Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 2020, she released the Christmas album “A Holly Dolly Christmas” which went #1 on the Billboard Country and Holiday charts, as well released the bestselling coffee table book “Songteller: My Life in Lyrics.” In 2021, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for the film “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” and this December 2022, she will be releasing on NBC an all-new original holiday movie called “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” which she is starring in as well as producing.
To date, Parton has donated over 184 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library. Her children’s book, Coat of Many Colors, was dedicated to the Library of Congress to honor the Imagination Library’s 100 millionth book donation. In March of 2022, Parton released the book Run Rose Run which she co-authored with James Patterson which sat at # 1 on the New York Times Bestseller’s List for 5 weeks, a record for this decade. She also released an accompanying album of the same name with original songs inspired by the book which reached #1 on three charts simultaneously — Country, Americana/Folk and Bluegrass Albums. From her “Coat of Many Colors” while working “9 to 5,” no dream is too big and no mountain too high for the country girl who turned the world into her stage.
A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS: ULTIMATE DELUXE EDITION
CD Track Listing
1. “Holly Jolly Christmas”
2. “Christmas Is” – featuring Miley Cyrus
3. “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” – Dolly Parton & Michael Bublé
4. “Christmas On The Square”
5. “Circle of Love”
6. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – featuring Jimmy Fallon
7. “Comin’ Home For Christmas”
8. “Christmas Where We Are” – featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
9. “Pretty Paper” – featuring Willie Nelson
10. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
11. “You Are My Christmas” – featuring Randy Parton
12. “Mary, Did You Know”
Bonus Tracks
13. “Three Candles” *
14. “The Wish Book” *
15. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” – Duet with Rod Stewart
16. “A Smoky Mountain Christmas” #
17. “(I’d Like To Spend) Christmas With Santa” #
18. “Wrapped Up In You” #
19. “Something Bigger Than Me” +
20. “Silent Night”+
*Previously Unreleased on CD & Vinyl
#Previously Unreleased
+Previously Unreleased Digitally
Daniel Radcliffe as ‘Weird Al’ Meets Madonna in Biopic Trailer
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story directed by Eric Appel from a screenplay by Appel and “Weird Al” Yankovic — the film’s subject. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Yankovic, along with Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Julianne Nicholson, and Quinta Brunson in supporting roles. It is scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022, and will be released on The Roku Channel on November 4, 2022.
Acclaimed Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer JEFF GUNN Releases “Angelicus”
Toronto-based guitarist and singer/songwriter Jeff Gunn dazzles with his signature wizardry on an instrumental track that exudes a mystical sonic energy with his latest single, “Angelicus.”
Gunn’s innovative new single “Angelicus” can be found on the rhythmically rich record “Momentum,” a collection of eclectic guitar-driven tracks by a master of his craft. Gunn utilizes a unique guitar technique known as percussive harp harmonics on the entirety of “Angelicus” to produce musical texture audiences can sink their teeth into.
“Angelicus” is an instrumental piece of music that enraptures listeners and transports them to a place of auditory bliss. The song demonstrates Gunn’s ability as a musical storyteller, using his guitar to bring a tale of gratitude to life. The composition of “Angelicus” was inspired by all the women in Gunn’s life and the strengths he continues to admire.
Accompanying the release of “Angelicus” is the official music video which can be found on YouTube now. The video highlights the incredible mastership of Gunn’s guitar playing as the percussive harp harmonics are flawlessly executed with style. A black and white colour palette of the visuals harmonizes with the emotional tone of the music.
Jeff Gunn ushers in the future of guitar on his album “Momentum,” which was co-produced by award-winning guitar maestro Antoine Dufour. The album assembles a group of sensational artists who skillfully lend their talents to an immensely sophisticated group of songs that casual listeners and music aficionados can enjoy.
Artists such as drummer Mike Sleath (Shawn Mendes) and sax player Dennis P (Arkells) delight listeners with spellbinding performances alongside Gunn. “Momentum” is a testament to Gunn’s creative vision of producing contemplative music that celebrates all life has to offer.
A critically acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and producer, he co-wrote and co-produced Emmanuel Jal’s JUNO Award-nominated album, The Key (Gatwitch/Universal). On the more academic side of things, he is also the author of the Hidden Sounds: Discover Your Own Method on Guitar (Mayfair Music Publications) and a regular “guitar tips” contributor in print and film with Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Guitar World, Canadian Musician, Overdrive (Thailand), and The Guitar Mag (Thailand). He co-wrote the song “Scars” with Jal and Nelly Furtado for the film The Good Lie (Warner Brothers 2014) and The Black Prince (Rukus Avenue 2017) soundtrack.
A sought-after collaborator and contributor with an impressive A-list of artists, Gunn has recorded with Emmanuel Jal, Nelly Furtado, Bibi McGill, Mark Pellizzer, Kae Sun, Domanique Grant, James Bryan, Rayzak, performed with DMC, Swizz Beatz, Tanika Charles, and has served as musical director for Jal opening for such acts as Nico & Vinz, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Angelique Kidjo, Xavier Rudd, Mumford & Sons, and Ellie Goulding.
Gunn has also taken his top-notch performing abilities to notable international stages and high-profile gigs including Glastonbury, the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ringo Starr’s Birthday Concert at Capitol Records, United Nations, GRAMMY Museum Concert Series in Honour of Bob Marley, Jimmy Kimmel’s Annual Italian Festival, and the Dalai Lama One World Concert. He has appeared on CBC, CTV Canada AM, Good Day New York, Fox TV, Ted Talks, and The Travel Channel (Thailand) and has also been a guest speaker at UCLA, University of London, University of Oxford, Thammasat University, the University of Hawaii and more. Gunn is endorsed by Godin Guitars, D’Addario Canada, Levy’s Guitar Straps, Planet Waves, Gravity Guitar Picks, and G7th Capos.
Pop Singer/Songwriter AGGIE Express The Importance Of Self Love In “Happy”
Through times of struggle, we are often looking for a light at the end of a tunnel. However, up-and-coming pop artist Aggie is here to remind us that life is what we make of it, and that happiness is almost always obtainable, in her newest single, “Happy.”
There’s nothing sweeter than a ukulele feel-good song, and Aggie doubles down on this vibe as she reflects on what happiness really means. “Happy” uses a simple yet alluring ukulele rhythm as its foundation, layering muted trumpet and walking bass lines into this sonic serotonin capsule – daily recommended dose at least once a day after meals.
Over the last few years, there have been a lot of changes in everyone’s lives; we work from home, sacrificed social interactions, and for some – lost loved ones. Some people possess a characteristic jovial perspective of the world, and even then, the lockdowns and quarantines have severely pressured even the happiest people into a dark place.
Aggie ponders on her mindset as she wrote “Happy” : “We all work on being happy – we recall being happy or consider being happy in the future. Rare are those who live in the moment, finding and acknowledging happiness every day. Happy is normally followed by a but…”
Aggie’s message is blunt yet delivered with grace. “Happy” encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to carry on without regret; to love themselves and to start the change with themselves. The feel-good energy radiating from this production is coupled expertly with appropriate lyricism, delivered in a way that makes it seem like Aggie truly cares about the individual listener.
“COVID has taught me that there is no time to take; the time to be happy is now. I realized that self-love and acceptance are the keys to being at peace with oneself. Once you master both you can enrich others’ life and really change things.”
Aggie is a singer-songwriter and a performer based in Barcelona, Spain. Aggie records her music in Barcelona but travels to London, New Orleans, and Canada to work. She translates her passion for genres like Pop, RnB, Hip Hop, Trap, and indie rock into a unique music style that is personal to Aggie. Among her major influences, Aggie mentions Sia and MGK for their inspiring ability to innovate and control the trajectory of their productions.
After releasing her first EP, The Breath Out, in 2017 and her first album, Soul Center, in 2018 Aggie decided to take her passion for music to the next level. The plans about telling stories and inspiring others culminated with the creation of HOWIHADADREAM, an indie self-published label. This label has become the vessel for Aggie’s release and distribution.
Armed with full creative control over her work, Aggie focused on polishing her sound, leading to the release of her first music video “I Might” in 2019. For her production, she received an honorable mention at the ARFF Barcelona Festival. The single “Music Box” was released in October 2020 and ended up on Spotify’s editorial playlist “New Music Friday Canada,” giving Aggie a push of confidence to keep creating music she loves.
Alt-Pop Singer/Songwriter Lisa Humber Urges Critical Thinking & Human Connection on “Shades of Grey”
One of the most frustrating elements of the pandemic has been the lack of clear information and the inability of everyone to collectively get on the same page. Canadian alt-pop songstress Lisa Humber addresses these frustrations in her piano-driven ballad “Shades of Grey.”
Featuring bold piano and moody, dramatic strings, “Shades of Grey” can be taken as both a challenge to think critically as well as a song about the tumultuous end of a relationship. The lyrics are passionate, and also open to interpretation. “I’m so sick of talking/ And you taking offense/ As you pontificate/ While sitting on the fence,” Humber sings.
The one thing she knows for certain, however, is she can’t succumb to wishy-washiness, or to rigid thinking. The longing for a deeper connection is visceral and palpable: “Engage in conversation/ Meaningful and true/ It never hurts to listen/ To another point of view.”
“‘Shades of Grey’ is an anthem for the times,” the Toronto-based artist says. “Born in the midst of misinformation and fake news, this song is a rallying cry urging listeners to ask questions.”
The song is one of eight on Humber’s new EP, The Space Between — slated for a late-August release. The project represents the renewed commitment Humber made during the pandemic to her own music; up until then, she had always worked behind the scenes as a stage manager on most of the commercial musicals that have played in Toronto. “I love that job,” Humber says. “I thrive on the fast-paced exciting world of ‘backstage’ life. Music has always existed in the space between my professional ambitions and the blue skies version of my life.
“I don’t want to call this a ‘pandemic record,’” she continues, “but I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that in March of 2020, Covid-19 not only changed life as we know it on a global scale, but it also had a significant impact on a micro individual level.
“When it felt like everything else had been taken away, music and the stories I wanted to share through my own creations were the only thing that made sense.”
Blending dreamy alt-pop, melancholic rhymes, hopeful optimism, and elements of adult alternative to create a unique sound that rises from the ashes of the pandemic, The Space Between highlights life in the space between the good, the bad, and the messy.
Humber collaborated with producer and guitar master Justin Abedin, who she met while working backstage on the musical, Come From Away. “Justin has this incredible ability to breathe beauty into everything he does and knows exactly how to frame and shape my lyrics and melodies into something that feels authentically me,” Humber shares. “Without him, I don’t think these ideas and songs would exist outside of my own heart and mind.”
Psychedelic Folk Artist THUNDERCLAP! Immortalizes Local Legend Hugh MacDonald with “Be Resurrected Tonight”
The unquestionable strangeness of modern times is brilliantly captured by Niagara Falls-based psychedelic folk artist THUNDERCLAP! with an eclectic new single about one of the region’s most captivating residents, “Be Resurrected Tonight.”
A harmonic delight for audiences, the track tells the tale of an avant-garde individual named Hugh MacDonald from the Niagara region; MacDonald was known by many locals to be a relentless artist of several media with a kind soul and THUNDERCLAP! decided to immortalize him, and all of the mystique around his life and death, with a song that does justice to his legacy.
The legend is brought to life through infectious vocal harmonies and a writing style that acts as a philosophical account of life — while also being a dark comedy. Rhythmically described as The Beatles in 2022 — but with more LSD — THUNDERCLAP! conducts a cacophony of instruments on “Be Resurrected Tonight,” blending cinematic lyricism with a punchy singing cadence to create something profoundly distinguishable from anything you’ve likely heard.
“Two weeks before you left, you closed your bank accounts,
And showed us what came out, you threw it in the air,
Because you didnʼt care. Yea, isn’t life so funny?
Although Chornobyl hurt you, it didn’t kill you first;
We actually suspect it was the tainted liverwurst.”
The psychedelic singalong is set to appear on the highly anticipated new album, Strange Songs For Strange Times, due October 15th, 2022. Like a sonic Rubiks Cube carefully puzzled through over two years, the forthcoming album is a commentary on the state of society and self-actualization. It is no longer taboo to accept people with all their idiosyncrasies, and THUNDERCLAP! Is just taking it all in; society has awakened to its own sense of place in this world.
THUNDERCLAP! made his debut with his 2016 LP, Hell Bent On Success — an expertly crafted record that included producer Spookey Ruben (Feist, Ke$ha) and featured notable guests Bob Wiseman (Blue Rodeo), Mary Margaret O’Hara (Miss America), and Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Gord Downie).
THUNDERCLAP! has since released a number of singles and creative projects that draw on his method acting background and the bottomless well of psychological concepts that propel his art forward. With an unforgettable sound and a penchant for the ethereal, THUNDERCLAP! will continue to hit stages and produce music that engages audiences on a deeper level.