The musical community is hoping that you will take some time to recognize that everything in life has a time and place: relationships, technology, produce, employment - everything around us has a time – an expiry date. Life, itself, has a determined time. Many people like to extend that time. They take advantage of the time allotted towards a specific chapter in their short lived stories. That’s how good people can find themselves in bad relationships or bad bands continue to make music, its an abuse of your given time.
There are many unwritten laws we all live by to govern these moments that have a beginning and and an end. There are two that apply to this situation: “too soon” and “too long”.
The “Too Soon” unwritten law is when bands bust out covers of contemporary songs within the genre that they are trying to break into. Too Soon is remaking a brilliant UK movie two years later to appeal to the USA market (Death and a Funeral...go see the original now, before its too late.) So many “too soons” from jokes about someone who just died or anal on the first date, you guys are the second unwritten law to help govern these moments of time “too long”.
The “Too Long” unwritten law refers to the group of guys that has taken their allotted time and just stretched it past its expiry date. Not many great things come out of “two long”. Usually things go moldy, expire, and the reaction to too long is sickness. When things like relationships go unnoticed people become something they are not, its all super negative. RHCP, your attempt at a double album - I found very abusive of your given time with the public. Fortunately for you, the public was abusing their time with you, but, I just expected more from you guys, ya know. You are in an abusive relationship with the fans. You have become background noise. Suburban wives and the 9-5’ers know your name and they might be able to lips sync your oh so famous urban scatting, but the sun is up, you vampires of time.
Like all the many people that got tattoos of the Chili Peppers logo in the early 90’s, they have realized now that when they got it, it was too soon for that commitment. Now they are realizing that maybe they have had it too long and are getting them removed. Yes guys, the scar tissue will be there for life but they at least recognized their time and are making a change.
DA
PS For those of who that might be offended by this, which I am sure is limited these days, two words........”Stadium Arcadium”
December 16, 2009
December 14, 2009
Moneen: The Tour To Leave Behind
Our bands have been out on the road for months but the band with the most eventful tour the last few months has been Moneen!
Between van breakdowns, van break-ins and near death experiences the band kept on trucking making it to as many of their tour dates as possible in support of their new album, “The World I Want To Leave Behind”.
If you followed the tour online, you probably noticed that the bands spirits never waivered! If you made it to the shows, you probably noticed that despite what went on between shows, once Moneen hit the stage, nothing else mattered other than the show!
For more tour stories with Moneen, check out this interview from Aux.tv
http://www.aux.tv/newmusic/interviews/tour-stories-with-moneen/
If you want to keep in touch with Moneen you can follow them on Twitter @dotmoneendot or friend the band on Facebook.
Links from the road:
Motor FM (Germany)
Features: Moneen Leaves Their World Behind and Emerges Stronger Than Ever
Moneen W/ Passenger Action
Georgia Straight
Moneen @ ModClub
Between van breakdowns, van break-ins and near death experiences the band kept on trucking making it to as many of their tour dates as possible in support of their new album, “The World I Want To Leave Behind”.
If you followed the tour online, you probably noticed that the bands spirits never waivered! If you made it to the shows, you probably noticed that despite what went on between shows, once Moneen hit the stage, nothing else mattered other than the show!
For more tour stories with Moneen, check out this interview from Aux.tv
http://www.aux.tv/newmusic/interviews/tour-stories-with-moneen/
If you want to keep in touch with Moneen you can follow them on Twitter @dotmoneendot or friend the band on Facebook.
Links from the road:
Motor FM (Germany)
Features: Moneen Leaves Their World Behind and Emerges Stronger Than Ever
Moneen W/ Passenger Action
Georgia Straight
Moneen @ ModClub
December 08, 2009
CIRCLE OF LIFE AS A MUSIC FAN
I remember in my teens/early 20’s searching every record store (remember those) and just hunting down new music. I would buy Cream, RIP, Metal Hammer, NME, CIRCUS or whatever rock magazine I could find. Then I would take my seat, Cherry Cola in hand, at the listening station, and just go on an adventure - reading the mags, the thanks you’s, and checking out the labels, and then just move you somewhere else.
I’d save all all my money for that Saturday or Sunday just to walk out with a bag of CD’s/Records and a few new mags. Then you start fast forwarding through life, and go poor attempting to do what you love. You try to find your new life in the business world. Still go poor, can’t afford as much music. Work in music so you can get free music, not always the music you want, but at least it’s new. The cycle continues.
Here I am today, purchasing several albums a day on iTUNES. I love it. Of course there are some parts I miss but that was then, this is now. This allows me to still be that kid with his Cherry Cola asking a retail clerk about Fugazi, and then being introduced to Pailhead, Rites of Spring, Embrace, Egghunt, Minor Threat and more. Here are some of my favourite albums that I bought this year.
A Place to Bury Your Strangers – Exploding Head
Baroness – Blue Record
Them Crooked Vultures – Them Crooked Vultures
The Low Anthem – Oh My God Charlie Darwin
Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way to Blue
Dozer – Beyond Collosal (it was late 08 but I didn’t get it till 09)
Dan Aurebach – Keep it Hid
The Company Band – The Company Band
Pearl Jam – Fixer
Antony and the Johnsons – The Crying Light
The Junction – Another Link in the Chain
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears – tell em what your name is
Chickenhawk – A. or Not?
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
Soulsavers – Broken
Regulations - TO BE ME
Bruce Springsteen – Working on a Dream
Lissie – Why You Runnin EP
Mars Volta – Octahedron
Mastadon – Crack the Skye
Pissed Jeans – Kings of Jeans
Russian Circles – Geneva
BlakRoc - BlakRoc
I’d save all all my money for that Saturday or Sunday just to walk out with a bag of CD’s/Records and a few new mags. Then you start fast forwarding through life, and go poor attempting to do what you love. You try to find your new life in the business world. Still go poor, can’t afford as much music. Work in music so you can get free music, not always the music you want, but at least it’s new. The cycle continues.
Here I am today, purchasing several albums a day on iTUNES. I love it. Of course there are some parts I miss but that was then, this is now. This allows me to still be that kid with his Cherry Cola asking a retail clerk about Fugazi, and then being introduced to Pailhead, Rites of Spring, Embrace, Egghunt, Minor Threat and more. Here are some of my favourite albums that I bought this year.
A Place to Bury Your Strangers – Exploding Head
Baroness – Blue Record
Them Crooked Vultures – Them Crooked Vultures
The Low Anthem – Oh My God Charlie Darwin
Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way to Blue
Dozer – Beyond Collosal (it was late 08 but I didn’t get it till 09)
Dan Aurebach – Keep it Hid
The Company Band – The Company Band
Pearl Jam – Fixer
Antony and the Johnsons – The Crying Light
The Junction – Another Link in the Chain
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears – tell em what your name is
Chickenhawk – A. or Not?
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
Soulsavers – Broken
Regulations - TO BE ME
Bruce Springsteen – Working on a Dream
Lissie – Why You Runnin EP
Mars Volta – Octahedron
Mastadon – Crack the Skye
Pissed Jeans – Kings of Jeans
Russian Circles – Geneva
BlakRoc - BlakRoc
December 07, 2009
Oh the Arkells just might be the hottest act in Canada right now!
The last few months have been filled with major achievements for the Arkells; they won a Casby for Favourite New Artist, toured Canada with two sold out Toronto dates, have a new video for “Pulling Punches, and this past weekend at the Hamilton music awards won Album of the Year, Alternative Album of the Year, Songwriters of theYear and Max won for best male vocal!! Read the full story here.
Now is probably also a good time to mention that their Manager and Dine Alone Records and Bedlam Music Management founder Joel Carriere also won for Manager of the Year! He’s too modest to pimp himself, so we’ll do it for him!
Want to stay up to date with the Arkells or Dine Alone Records? Follow them on Twitter @arkellsmusic and @dinealonemusic or Friend them on Facebook! If social media isn’t your thing, we also have a newsletter!
We leave you with the latest video from the Arkells "Pulling Punches" for your viewing pleasure!
Now is probably also a good time to mention that their Manager and Dine Alone Records and Bedlam Music Management founder Joel Carriere also won for Manager of the Year! He’s too modest to pimp himself, so we’ll do it for him!
Want to stay up to date with the Arkells or Dine Alone Records? Follow them on Twitter @arkellsmusic and @dinealonemusic or Friend them on Facebook! If social media isn’t your thing, we also have a newsletter!
We leave you with the latest video from the Arkells "Pulling Punches" for your viewing pleasure!
November 30, 2009
What do the Arkells and Lady GaGa have in common?
Other than sold-out Toronto dates, not much comes to mind….
Lee’s Palace was the place to be Friday and Saturday night in Toronto – not to get your dance on at the dancecave, not to take a final look at the mural, but to check out the hottest (and sold out) ticket in town; the Arkells.
If you were one of the unfortunate fans who couldn’t score tickets to the show, don’t worry, thanks to social media, modern technology and the willingness to share from people that were there, you can score a taste of what you missed. As icing on the cake, those of us at Dine Alone Records have made it even easier and found the best footage and links for your enjoyment!
The set list was bangin’ – all the faves, a few covers, and even some new tunes!
If the mention of missing the performance of a new track bums you out, never fear, we have a look at the performance of new tune “Country Boy”
AND the Arkells’ cover Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark”
We post all of our artists tour dates, so if you want to avoid missing future shows, from our awesome artists, make sure to check here http://dinealonerecords.com/tours
We’re also constantly tweeting so follow us @dinealonemusic. If Twitter isn't your thing, we use Facebook just as much as you probably do so friend us!
I leave you now with the new video from the Arkells, "Pulling Punches" which premiered on MuchOnDemand on Friday!
Lee’s Palace was the place to be Friday and Saturday night in Toronto – not to get your dance on at the dancecave, not to take a final look at the mural, but to check out the hottest (and sold out) ticket in town; the Arkells.
If you were one of the unfortunate fans who couldn’t score tickets to the show, don’t worry, thanks to social media, modern technology and the willingness to share from people that were there, you can score a taste of what you missed. As icing on the cake, those of us at Dine Alone Records have made it even easier and found the best footage and links for your enjoyment!
The set list was bangin’ – all the faves, a few covers, and even some new tunes!
If the mention of missing the performance of a new track bums you out, never fear, we have a look at the performance of new tune “Country Boy”
AND the Arkells’ cover Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark”
We post all of our artists tour dates, so if you want to avoid missing future shows, from our awesome artists, make sure to check here http://dinealonerecords.com/tours
We’re also constantly tweeting so follow us @dinealonemusic. If Twitter isn't your thing, we use Facebook just as much as you probably do so friend us!
I leave you now with the new video from the Arkells, "Pulling Punches" which premiered on MuchOnDemand on Friday!
November 24, 2009
Auto tune your stereo
Lately, there are these things being signed, called 360 deals. The easiest way to describe them is to say that the record label profits from all income streams for the artist. There are debatable pros and cons to this - that can be saved for another chit chat. I bring this up because I recently heard this pop band on the stereo and heard a bit about their deal. To sign away all your rights to a company, assign rights that nobody would typically take just for two years of some fame, some booze, a bit of weed, a bit of cocaine, some new clothes and young trim, just seems a bit crazy to me. Good luck in this universe, on your road to “what was that horrible band called again that never made it outside of Canada and used all that auto tune”. Its sounds like an exclusive exciting club.
June 16, 2009
Put Down Your Roots and Your Rhythm In Drive
Hey Friends
So today is my last day at Dine Alone, and I thought it would be nice to write a little somethin’ somethin’ to say farewell.
Dine Alone was my first real experience in this crazy world we call the music industry. I was terrified, and had no idea what to expect. I can still remember how nervous I was to talk to Joel for the first time. I’m still counting my lucky stars that I didn’t puke on him. I can imagine the outcome of that encounter would have ended differently…
I have no idea how I got so damn lucky. Honestly. I just spent the past 10 months being a part of a team who work their asses off for some of the sickest bands in Canada. Most of my friends spent the past 10 months filing paperwork.
This probably sounds uber corny, but I feel like Dine Alone molded me, took a little piece of me and made me into a stronger, educated, and confident individual. Throughout my time in the office, I’ve made some great friends, learned many lessons, and had an endless amount of opportunities.
I owe it all to these eight amazing people:
Joel – Thank you for taking a chance on me, and thank you for being the world’s most humble man. You truly do work your ass off for the bands, the music, and the people you love. It’s such an inspiration, and I thank you for letting me be a part of your stellar team.
Lisa – Oh man, where the crap do I start? You rock, plain and simple. I don’t think I can ever say thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me. You’re such a mentor, someone I will always look up to. (Warning: here comes the sappy part) Thank you for kicking my ass when it needed to be kicked, for guiding me when I got a bit lost, for encouraging me when I was damn scared, and for believing in me. All the time and energy you’ve invested in me is so much appreciated, and I hope I make you proud :) Thank you for everything Lisa.
Tricia – From the bottom of my heart, and the top, and the middle, actually, the whole damn thing – thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for letting me do all your tour stuff. You totally spoiled me, thank you for always including me. I’m going to miss all the laughs, you put up with my retardedness, and I appreciate that. I hope you and your Macintosh learn to love each other. Just remember that when all else fails, Apple Q!
Ryan – It was such a pleasure working with you. Throughout these months you’ve put a lot of trust in me, and I’m so grateful to you for doing so. I’m also thankful for your kind words of encouragement, especially with this new chapter in my life. It means the absolute most to be supported. Thanks again Ryan!
Serge – You like Beat Union so that means you’re pretty much amazing. Thanks for being a really wicked dude, and always helping me out when I have retarded questions. You’re a wealth of musical knowledge, and it’s quite impressive. It’s been great working with you on festivals, kind of sad to have to leave it, I was learning a shitload! I’m sure I will see you around from time to time, so let’s have some drinksssss, I mean, a chat…..with…..drinks? Take care Serge!
Justin – Alright, so I talk a lot of shit about you, but you’re actually one of my favourite people. You totally listen to all my lame-o stories about hookers, and streetcar crazies. Most people would walk away and pretend they have something to do, but you actually stick around and endure. I appreciate that. Although I did not actually throw your shit on the ground, I definitely contemplated it. Lucky for me, karma found it first! I’m going to miss our little fights and asshole behaviour, it was fun :) You’re a very talented individual, and I wish you the best buddy.
Nathan – So you by far have THE BEST music in the office. Your room was always my favourite place to sit and work. I really admire your work ethic Nathan, and hope you achieve everything you set out to. Also, both you and Guenette are a freakin riot, thanks for the laughs!
Dave – I’m pretty sure you’re the nicest man of life. Thank you for always being positive. We only got work with each other for a short time, but I’m so grateful regardless. Also, thank you for singing “It’s so coooooooooold in the D” at the top of your lungs, it’s my favourite part of the day! Behave yourself Guenette!
To our Curbsiders - YOU make a difference, and all of your hard work makes this possible. Thank you for being my family these past few months!
Holy crap, I wrote a novel. Sorry. I suck at goodbyes :(
It’s been a motherf***ing blast!!! Thanks again!
Love Kels
xoxo
So today is my last day at Dine Alone, and I thought it would be nice to write a little somethin’ somethin’ to say farewell.
Dine Alone was my first real experience in this crazy world we call the music industry. I was terrified, and had no idea what to expect. I can still remember how nervous I was to talk to Joel for the first time. I’m still counting my lucky stars that I didn’t puke on him. I can imagine the outcome of that encounter would have ended differently…
I have no idea how I got so damn lucky. Honestly. I just spent the past 10 months being a part of a team who work their asses off for some of the sickest bands in Canada. Most of my friends spent the past 10 months filing paperwork.
This probably sounds uber corny, but I feel like Dine Alone molded me, took a little piece of me and made me into a stronger, educated, and confident individual. Throughout my time in the office, I’ve made some great friends, learned many lessons, and had an endless amount of opportunities.
I owe it all to these eight amazing people:
Joel – Thank you for taking a chance on me, and thank you for being the world’s most humble man. You truly do work your ass off for the bands, the music, and the people you love. It’s such an inspiration, and I thank you for letting me be a part of your stellar team.
Lisa – Oh man, where the crap do I start? You rock, plain and simple. I don’t think I can ever say thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me. You’re such a mentor, someone I will always look up to. (Warning: here comes the sappy part) Thank you for kicking my ass when it needed to be kicked, for guiding me when I got a bit lost, for encouraging me when I was damn scared, and for believing in me. All the time and energy you’ve invested in me is so much appreciated, and I hope I make you proud :) Thank you for everything Lisa.
Tricia – From the bottom of my heart, and the top, and the middle, actually, the whole damn thing – thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for letting me do all your tour stuff. You totally spoiled me, thank you for always including me. I’m going to miss all the laughs, you put up with my retardedness, and I appreciate that. I hope you and your Macintosh learn to love each other. Just remember that when all else fails, Apple Q!
Ryan – It was such a pleasure working with you. Throughout these months you’ve put a lot of trust in me, and I’m so grateful to you for doing so. I’m also thankful for your kind words of encouragement, especially with this new chapter in my life. It means the absolute most to be supported. Thanks again Ryan!
Serge – You like Beat Union so that means you’re pretty much amazing. Thanks for being a really wicked dude, and always helping me out when I have retarded questions. You’re a wealth of musical knowledge, and it’s quite impressive. It’s been great working with you on festivals, kind of sad to have to leave it, I was learning a shitload! I’m sure I will see you around from time to time, so let’s have some drinksssss, I mean, a chat…..with…..drinks? Take care Serge!
Justin – Alright, so I talk a lot of shit about you, but you’re actually one of my favourite people. You totally listen to all my lame-o stories about hookers, and streetcar crazies. Most people would walk away and pretend they have something to do, but you actually stick around and endure. I appreciate that. Although I did not actually throw your shit on the ground, I definitely contemplated it. Lucky for me, karma found it first! I’m going to miss our little fights and asshole behaviour, it was fun :) You’re a very talented individual, and I wish you the best buddy.
Nathan – So you by far have THE BEST music in the office. Your room was always my favourite place to sit and work. I really admire your work ethic Nathan, and hope you achieve everything you set out to. Also, both you and Guenette are a freakin riot, thanks for the laughs!
Dave – I’m pretty sure you’re the nicest man of life. Thank you for always being positive. We only got work with each other for a short time, but I’m so grateful regardless. Also, thank you for singing “It’s so coooooooooold in the D” at the top of your lungs, it’s my favourite part of the day! Behave yourself Guenette!
To our Curbsiders - YOU make a difference, and all of your hard work makes this possible. Thank you for being my family these past few months!
Holy crap, I wrote a novel. Sorry. I suck at goodbyes :(
It’s been a motherf***ing blast!!! Thanks again!
Love Kels
xoxo
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