Parlovr on the cover of Mirror!

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Read Mirror's interview with Parlovr by clicking here! 

2012-05-17

Kook Soul is now available!

Montreal three-piece Parlovr will release their 2nd full-length record on Dine Alone Records. The album, titled Kook Soul, is now available in stores on Dine Alone Records! 

Be sure not to miss the album launch show in Montreal on Thursday, May 24th, at Jack & Judy! An album launch show in Quebec City will also take place on Saturday, June 9th, at Le Cercle.

Parlovr’s next full-length foray strives to break new ground, even as it keeps an eye to the past. Though the band’s sonic tangent continues unabated, it now draws more heavily on the fundamental elements of rock and roll, striving to stretch them further than before. Recorded during winter of 2011 with Martin Horn of Digital Bird Studios, Kook Soul makes good on the aesthetic its name promises. Tracks expand and contract, with epically inclined, organ-driven builders like Married On A Sunday and stay-at-home soul chops like those showcased on Amaze-Me-Jane.

2012-05-15

Brigitte will soon land in Canada!

A sort of hybrid between the sophisticated Nancy Sinatra and the outspoken M.I.A., the French duo Brigitte will release its retro pop-folk harmonious debut album, Et vous, Tu m'aimes?, in Canada next May 29 through Wagram/3ème Bureau / Sélect. Already Platinum-certified in France since its release in April 2011, Et vous, Tu m'aimes? is an ode to brave girls who, with a grazed heart, put up a valiant fight and stand up for themselves time and time again.

Don't miss Brigitte live at the FrancoFolies de Montréal on Tuesday, June 12 (outdoors stage) and on Wednesday, June 13 at Métropolis with Thomas Fersen.

Sylvie Hoarau and Aurélie Saada have quickly become a phenomenon: the song Battez-vous has recently been featured in the Jason Wu for Target commercial ad, which aired during the Superbowl, they re-recorded their song Oh La La in English for Lancôme's video for the launch of its new range of lipstick and won a Victoires de la musique prize for Best Breakthrough Live Act, the French equivalent of the Juno Awards in Canada.

2012-05-14

A worthy successor to the Expos!

It is with great excitement that we announce that Bonsound is now the proud owner of a softball team: Les Coyorques! What great news to start the summer! The team is part of the Ligue de balle molle voyageur, Amical B.  

Don't waste another minute and become friends with the team on Facebook to stay informed on all the games and the latest juicy news!

Come celebrate the opening of the season next Wednesday, May 16, at Préfontaine Park!

For the occasion, les Coyorques just might demolish les Merguez... The game will start at 8:45PM but arrive early, we will be waiting for you starting from 6PM for: 

• -A meet with the players
• -An autograph session
• -A BBQ
• -An intimate training in front of the fans
• -Merch Sale (t-shirts for guys, tank tops for girls)

And above all, loads of fun and screams!

Préfontaine Park is here.

2012-05-09

Soundway Records presents debut album by KonKoma

London based Afro-funk outfit KonKoma will release their self-titled debut on Soundway Records on June 26th. Rooted in 1970s Ghana, KonKoma is the brainchild of saxophonist Max Grunhard and producer Ben Lamdin (aka Nostalgia 77). The idea was to create a band around two highly esteemed Ghanaian musicians - Alfred Bannerman and Emmanuel Rentzos. Both are mercurial talents who over the years have graced the stage with the likes of Bobby Womack, Hugh Masakela and Peter Green as well as being long term members of the Afro-rock band Osibisa.

KonKoma adds a progressive edge to their rich blend of Afro-funk, jazz, soul and traditional African rhythms as well as acknowledging the 70s recordings that spawned the sound. Produced by Max Grunhard and Ben Lamdin, the album was recorded and mixed by Mike Pelanconi (aka Prince Fatty) in Brighton.

Watch an introductory video below or by clicking here.

For more info, click here.

2012-05-07

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