This incredible video shows two newborn twins who still think they’re in their mother’s womb. Using a bathing approach called ‘The Baby Spa’, nurse Sonia Rochel gently eases the babies into their new surroundings with warm water and calming music. Amazing.
Wind-up Records announces launch of electronic music label, Eclypse Records
Wind-up Records is pleased to announce the launch of it’s electronic music label, Eclypse Records. The imprint label is a joint venture formed in conjunction with Feenixpawl, an Australian DJ/producer duo comprised of Aden Forte and Josh Soon, and will additionally be co-owned with Forte’s brother, Jason.
Eclypse Records goes live today with Feenixpawl’s new single, Ghosts ft Melissa Ramsay, which you can listen to below:
Alan Galbraith, General Manager, Wind-up Records says, “We’re excited about the artist Feenixpawl, and we’re equally excited that we can do something together creatively that’s on another level. It’s more than just a relationship between us and a very talented artist. It’s the opportunity to – with their input – get deeper into the electronic music space.”
Founded in 1997, Wind-up Records is one of the largest independently owned music companies in the world. A staple in the alternative and rock worlds, Wind-up Records has helped to break and establish many multi-platinum artists over the years. The current roster includes some of todays biggest names names in alternative rock and indie, including Civil Twilight, The Virginmarys, Young Guns, The Griswolds, Strange Talk, and The Revivalists. Their roster also features singer-songwriters including Five for Fighting, Jillette Johnson, and Genevieve. Wind-up Records is also home to it’s own independent publishing arm, Wind-up Publishing and management company – 251 Management.
“Wind-up has been wanting to get into the electronic music space, so once we started the conversation with Feenixpawl, it just seemed like a natural fit,” says Wind-up Records Head of A&R, Shawn Cohen. “They brought more to the table than just themselves as musicians and writers and performers – they brought with them a strategy.”
”It has been a dream of ours since this musical journey began, to start our own record label,” says Aden and Josh of Feenixpawl. “This is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to dance music and we’re truly privileged to bring this new venture to dance music fans.”
Submissions are now open for the 11th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards
Submissions are now open for the 11th edition of theCanadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). Canadian artists and groups whose albums were released in Canada between June 15, 2014 to June 14, 2015 are eligible.
Established by Canada’s burgeoning and internationally-recognized folk music community, the awards currently boast 20 categories. Five nominees are chosen for each category. A three stage jury process by 100 jurors located across Canada representing all official provinces, territories and languages determine the official winners in each category. Complete eligibility requirements are listed here: http://folkawards.ca/eligibility/
Watch their handy video on how submissions are judged:
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Played On Floppy And Hard Disk Drives
Fine songs covered by computers continued! YouTube user Arganalth has created a new video and song featuring a number of floppy and hard disk drives playing Nirvana‘s 1991 hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit“.
…and here’s the original.
Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For April 9, 2015
The Rolling Stones’ 1966 Tour Programme
Here is a UK Stones’ tour programme from the autumn of 1966 when they went on the road to promote their Aftermath LP. Supporting the group were Ike And Tina Turner and The Yardbirds.
National Music Centre partners with Bell Canada to name new home Studio Bell
The National Music Centre (NMC) and Bell today announced a 12-year, $10 million partnership to support the construction of NMC’s new national home in Calgary’s East Village. Named Studio Bell, the facility will open to the public in spring 2016.
“Partnering with Bell supports our national vision and ability to connect with music lovers from coast to coast to coast,” said Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of the National Music Centre. “Studio Bell will be a technologically innovative national hub celebrating Canada and the power of music. We are confident the Studio Bell partnership positions us to deliver on our mission, vision and commitment to honour Canada’s music story.” “Bell is excited to help celebrate Canada’s rich music history with our support for the new home of the National Music Centre, Studio Bell,” said Loring Phinney, Vice-President Corporate Marketing, Bell Canada. “With our commitment to the development of Canadian media of all kinds, Bell is proud to invest in the National Music Centre and its work to inspire a new generation of musicians and music lovers across the country.”
Home of the National Music Centre currently under construction in Calgary’s East Village and scheduled to open in spring 2016, Studio Bell will be home to the National Music Centre, a national cultural organization devoted to amplifying a love, sharing, and understanding of music. It will become an international hub of music and technology, and will house NMC’s 2000+ piece collection of artifacts, instruments and music technology, 22,000 square feet of exhibitions devoted to telling the stories of music in Canada, a 300-seat performance space and recording studios.
The National Music Centre (NMC) is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music. In its new home at Studio Bell, NMC will preserve and celebrate Canada’s music story and inspire a new generation of music lovers through programming that includes on-site and outreach education programs, performances, artist incubation, and exhibitions.
The sponsorship was announced at an event this morning featuring a special performance by Randy Bachman, a longtime supporter of NMC. Bachman commemorated this NMC milestone by presenting the guitar on which he wrote and recorded “American Woman.” Bachman will lend the guitar to NMC for exhibition at Studio Bell when it opens.
NMC has raised $125 million towards its campaign goal of $168 million. The Government of Canada committed $25 million to the project through the Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component, and the Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary have each committed an additional $25 million. Coril Holdings Ltd. also contributed a $10 million gift to the campaign.
First Look: True Detective Season Two Trailer
In January 2014, True Detective creator and writer Nic Pizzolatto Pizzolatto signed a two-year contract extension with HBO, effectively renewing the series for two additional seasons. Much like its predecessor, season two of True Detective will consist of eight episodes, all to be written by Pizzolatto. However, the responsibility of directing will be assigned to several people; Justin Lin is in control of the first two episodes, and HBO has released the first trailer for Season 2.
True Detective starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch premieres June 21.
Guy Creates TV’s The Golden Girls Living Room and Kitchen Modular Set with LEGO
Samuel Hatmaker must be a pretty big LEGO fan. He also must be a big watcher of the TV show The Golden Girls, because he combined both into a set design worthy of the internet going crazy for this.
Samuel submitted it to LEGO Ideas, and the project has already drawn 10,000 votes, enough to send it to LEGO design experts for evaluation. Hatmaker explains the proposed set:
This is a recreation of the Golden Girls House used in filming the popular 1980’s show that is still watched daily around the world. It is the Foyer, Living Room, and Kitchen built like a TV set, with one wall removed and a full view into the space. It comes with 5 minifigures including Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, Blanche, and Stanley. It has been meticulously recreated to have opening cupboards and fridge in the kitchen, Wicker Sofa and Chairs, a hallway backdrop, a storage closet in the kitchen, and an outdoor area with potted plants and a hose.
I don’t know who would really buy this, but then, most of the watchers of the show were likely around when LEGO was first invented.
