Blog: Audio Blood Media

We realize that the rules of e-mail thumb that are painfully obvious to us may not be to young musicians who are just starting out, so here are a few tips on how to approach people without inciting ire or ridicule! 1. Introduce yourself properly. Yes, you know who you are, and that's great. The manager/publicist/agent/member of the media you're reaching out to probably does not, so don't assume that anyone knows anything about your music or career. Be clear and succinct - self- congratulatory novellas are unnecessary and will turn people off. [...]

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TORONTO - MAY 25, 2012: Toronto's biggest summer music festival has gotten a little bigger this year. Edgefest is pleased to announce that Yukon Blonde has been added to the official lineup. The band will join an already stellar collection of bands (Billy Talent, Death from Above 1979 and more) at Downsview Park on Saturday, July 14th this summer. If that wasn't enough, for the first time Edgefest is introducing ElectronicEdgefest. The electronic dance tent at Edgefest will explore an exciting brand of music with performances from up-and-coming DJs & hip-hop artists. It [...]

TORONTO - MAY 25, 2012: Toronto's biggest summer music festival has gotten a little bigger this year. Edgefest is pleased to announce that Yukon Blonde has been added to the official lineup. The band will join an already stellar collection of bands (Billy Talent, Death from Above 1979 and more) at Downsview Park on Saturday, July 14th this summer. If that wasn't enough, for the first time Edgefest is introducing ElectronicEdgefes t. The electronic dance tent at Edgefest will explore an exciting brand of music with performances from up-and-coming DJs & hip-hop artists. It will be a daring departure from the rock music of [...]

Just announced! #SublimeSummer is taking over Fort York in Toronto on August 18 with Sublime with Rome, Wailers, Ill Scarlett, Pepper, and KO ! For more details, Twitter: @SublimeSummerTO Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Sublim eSummer

Come hang out with Audio Blood during NXNE ! https://www.facebook.com/event s/321240327951333/

Mike Ryan and Bruce Gillis have a reputation to live up to. The two-piece band from Halifax were voted the Best Band in 2012 and 2011's Best New Artist in the Coast's new music poll. Self-described as "the most noise two Cape Bretoners can make", The Town Heroes make up for their minimalist numbers with their musicianship, passion, and energy. The band's stellar live shows have lead them to showcase at Canadian Music Week and representing Canada at festivals in Germany and the UK . The band's hilarious blog posts, often writing not-replied-to letters to the likes of Jay-Z or Natalie [...]

Happy May! It's been a hectic time for us here as we gear down from one festival season only to find ourselves jumping into another. Though NXNE is still a month away, we're already starting to feel the pressure. Nothing we can't handle. We're also preparing for the Toronto International Music Summit ( TIMS ) , at which AB President/Founder Sari Delmar will be a panelist. We're pleased to be assisting TIMS with their promotion during the month of May. We'll also be keeping you posted about the Audio Blood [...]

May 18 @ The Roasted Grape, ABBOTSFORD , BC May 19 @ The Streaming Cafe, KELOWNA , BC May 20 @ THree Hills Arts Academy, THREE HILLS , AB May 21 @ Bowtrail (House Concert), CALGARY , AB May 22 @ The Owl Acoustic Lounge, LETHBRIDGE , AB May 23 @ House Concert, REGINA , SK May 24 @ Sam's Place, WINNIPEG , MB [...]

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Fan favourites Paper Lions have a lot to celebrate this spring and summer! Their music video for "Travelling" just surpassed the 1 million views mark, with numbers continuing to grow by the thousands every day, and they are fresh off the heels of nominations for "Song of the Year" and "Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year" at the 2012 East Coast Music Awards! " We're getting views in Kuwait, we're getting views in Darfour. We're getting views in Germany, Australia, all over the place... When you start thinking about your [...]

Up and coming pop quartet Crystalyne are excited to announce the release of their much anticipated Navigate EP on June 5th, 2012. After just wrapping up a 3 month tour of visiting over 60 high schools in Canada earlier this year, the band has been cutting their teeth on the road and are finally ready to share some new material with fans. To support the new release Crystalyne will be kicking off an extensive tour on June 2nd in their hometown, Toronto. Playing music and touring relentlessly is not uncharted waters for [...]

Are you as excited as we are about these new tunes? Our pals Sandman Viper Command have recorded two new songs and we've been listening to these perfect summer tunes on repeat. Just click the link, enter your email and we'll send them over to you!

The 2012 Toronto International Music Summit is pleased to invite you to an evening of exciting, innovative performances by a collection of up-and-coming artists... The Artists: Anastasa A Little Black Dress Dane Hartsell Taya Marquis Vaness Alegacy Linda Luztono Susie Mclean Solid Mas The Venue: [...]

We have put up the AB Mixtape on Soundcloud so go listen and go nuts! http://soundcloud.com/audioblo od/sets/abmixtape If you haven't yet downloaded it: http://www.audiobloodmedia.com /free-abmixtape/

Fans of Sandman Viper Command are in for a variety of great things from the band during the month of May. For starters, the band has already begun their grand tour of North America. The tour kicked off on April 27th and will conclude May 27th, with plenty of stops in both Canada and the United States. The prospect of a Sandman Viper Command live-show is great, but SVC has sweetened the deal by preparing a new release, titled Feel is Good, that fans can stream on Exclaim.ca starting today! Fans will [...]

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and filmmaker Hill Kourkoutis is set to release her full-length debut album with rotating backing band, The Sky Heroes . The album, entitled 11:11 , is set for release on June 12th , and features a star-studded lineup of Hill's previous collaborators and friends including Adrian Eccleston (Drake), Serena Ryder, Martha & The Muffins, Doc, Damhnait Doyle and Saidah Baba Talibah, to name a few. The 11:11 album will be another mark on Hill's already impressive resume - having toured and performed as a live band member [...]

Here is your official invite, we hope to see you there! June 5 @ Arlene's Grocery (w/ USS ) , NYC - 11 pm June 6 @ Pianos (*Early Showcase), NYC - 7 pm

Get it here: http://csp.audioblood.com/ Described as, "Both vulnerable and rooted in a deep self-confidence," by CBC Radio, and, "...a younger, far less weathered Fergie... Cameron steals the show with her heavy vocals and natural range," by Elle Canada, Melissa Cameron is an easy choice for May 2012's Coffee Shop Project Pick of the Month! Melissa's debut solo EP , "Back To Me," released in October 2011, is a sweeping collection of sultry melodies, delivered with velvety precision. A versatile artist with roots in the Canada's west coast, Melissa [...]

It's been a busy year for the man who never seems to sleep. It's incredible that Ben Caplan has any strength left to tickle the ivories and entrance crowds across the continent after his impressive showing at the East Coast Music Awards earlier this month. Ben Caplan & the Casual Smokers had an opportunity to play the ECMA Awards Gala this year. CBC Music declared the band to be the "2012 ECMA Buzz Band", and commented that Ben simply "blew away the audience at the awards show". Not content to [...]