At this time, you don't need a record deal to thrive or even survive as an artist. Just ask Ghosts Apollo of Vancouver. The trio released their second album, Mount Benson, earlier this year with no distribution and without label. Glow reviews of Canada's most famous music publications and blogs soon followed by and then in June, the band heard their names called as one of the 40 artists can earn a point about a leader in the long list of Polaris Music Prize.
So, how does a band only people with the city of Vancouver are really get chosen for having one of the best Canadian made album? this question answers itself.Music can be subjective, but when several critics agree that your album deserves the definition for the prize of $ 20,000, well, I must do something wrong is certainly Ghosts Apollo.
Mount Benson may strike some as yet another indie rock album, but that kind of classification of the species prepares for the thrill, twists and turns Adrian Teacher, Jay Oliver and Amanda Panda introduction carefully the ragtag settings. all visions evoking the pavement lo-fi geology and intelligent interaction, jerk with A Bomb of raw, bent, expansive reach, Jonathan Richman anything wrong with POP style or/and The modern lovers, Apollo Ghosts turned into a concise, and multifarious gem, which are bound to pick up more steam, at the end of the year picks come rolling.
As cross Canada about the first national tour, we found a little more about the band from their fabulously named drummer Amanda Panda.
How did it feel to the long list of Polaris?
Frankly, it was a surprise.As far as we know, we were the only area where unlabeled. we were satisfied that the judges enjoyed our music.
The album, Mount Benson, was never a proper release, despite the recognition of Polaris. changed many things for you?
We really enjoy self-releasing our own music and will continue to do so in the future. We had some great labels some music, such as Geographing records, records Catbird and Scotch tapes.
Say the wink Polaris brought the band a wider exposure?
Not really sure. In terms of record sales, I would say no. I think outside of Vancouver (our home), we may have sold 20 or 30 records in Canada.
What was the original plan to release the album?
Microsoft has released the album on 31 March, my grandfather's birthday.We pressed 500 copies on vinyl. appearance release in Vancouver was really fun: was Cryptozoology thematic party.
I have read that the album has been pirated, which is how many people actually hearing it.Should you feel a little flattered that people fell in love with illegal entry.
Yes, very flatteed.All our album is torrents. If people do not want to buy the record, which is nice.We simply want to enjoy the music.We are not in this for money.
Mount Benson is said to be around Nanaimo, BC.What happened on the place that inspired you to write an album it? And where does a bathtub exwra?stiki-foot fall?
The album is based around the Nanaimo, b.c. is Adrian Teacher homeland is an inspiring place because of all the colourful characters. had a mayor that dressed in a suit Pirate opening bars. with the bathtub exwra?stiki-leg is our first record if you listen carefully.
Apollo Ghosts are a new split EP with divine Prophet. what made you decide to record covers how did you can select which songs to record?
Favorite movie of Jay is the Minutemen, so for this reason we did that. we love Monks and and the Vaselines. Bought a four-channel, drank a few beers and recorded a couple of hours was fun!
You make a proper Canadian tour of what to expect from an instance of Apollo Ghosts people?
Will play in our hearts and make many mistakes!
Apollo Ghosts ' remaining tour dates:
28 July-Quebec, QC @ L ' Agitee
29 July-Pub the Halifax, NS @ Gus '
July 31-Sackville, NB @ SappyFest
2 August-Lounge of Charlottetown, PE @ Baba
August 3-Fredericton, NB @ Renu Boutique
4 August-Montreal, QC @ Bar St-Laurent II
5 August-Ottawa, ON @ raw sugar
6 August-Toronto, ON @ the evil Dee
Download "Admen Coka Cola" by Benson by clicking here.
Tags: Apollo Ghosts, Polaris Music Prize
Posted on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 at 2: 26 pm by Cam and is filed under The New Music, interview.
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