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Archive for February, 2009

Listen to TEA Music

Posted by TEA On February - 21 - 2009

mixer Listen to featured TEA Artist music right here. You can listen to TEA compilation artists spanning from TEA Volume 1 through to the current TEA Volume 14 release. If you like what you hear, please visit their websites or online music providers to buy TEA artist music and support these incredible independent artists.


TEA Featured Artists Music



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TEA Artist Interviews

Posted by TEA On February - 21 - 2009

live-recording1Many TEA Artists will be contacted for interviews, features and promotional videos in the weeks to come. Congratulations to the the many TEA Artists who have already been chosen. You can read current interviews on the interviews page, TEA on 148.ca, and Fab on 148.ca and TEA Summer Showcase. Please have patience if you are waiting for interviews or features. It takes a lot of time to complete the many projects that are available exclusively to TEA Artists. Thank you!

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TEA on 148.ca

Posted by TEA On February - 21 - 2009

srn-mediaworks2SRN Mediaworks have started up an all new TEA artists show and webpage on their network 148.ca called TEA on 148.ca. Check out TEA artists reviews and other TEA goodies. I big heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the SRN Staff who have done tremendous work promoting and showcasing TEA Artists.

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TEAspace

Posted by TEA On February - 21 - 2009

teaspace on myspaceIt was a very difficult decision by the TEA Staff to choose the top six featured artists for TEA Volume 13. Artists are now posted at teaspace on myspace.

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The History of TEA

Posted by TEA On February - 20 - 2009

teaminiBroken Pencil Review - Terrence Dick

TEA (Toronto Experimental Artists) began with label guys Clay Phillips and Mark Harrington over 17 years ago, "TEA Artists and musicians pooled themselves together with their resources and skills to help promote their works in an affordable way. Pooled resources include many of the TEA services today: recording, mastering, graphic design, photography, radio promotion, film/TV placement, record label development, CD manufacturing, compilation CDs, consulting etc. When we first began to work together, we found it difficult to make it cost effective for the independent musician. Over time we grew and began consulting independent artists in the many different directions they can go, with affordable packages tailored to suit their needs and budget. TEA prides itself in being an artist friendly community that can help connect artists together and bring them what they may need or want, and help develop their own connections in the industry."

tea-v-131"TEA Compilations began with bringing artists together with the intention of creating a buzz in all areas of the media - radio, print, film, internet and live performance," says Phillips "Many compilations today are just music convention mail bag fodder at very expensive pricing with no follow up for the artists. The main reason for our compilations is the sense of community it can bring for all involved. A chance to share, hear feedback and receive much needed information for artist growth and connectivity within the industry. TEA has had some great successes at radio, print media and film with most comps hitting the charts and getting great reviews. Strong artists on our comps have included: Andrew Spice & Emm Gryner, Car Bombs & Allah, David William, Mike Criscione, Robbie Cooper, Little Sunday, Unit 731, Daisy DeBolt, Jill Jack, Power Boxx and many others."

As for Toronto Experimental Artists, Phillips says: "Anyone can submit music to us for our compilations, but that doesn't mean it will make it on. We seek out good music on the internet we feel very passionate about. The range of music on our comps is usually: pop, rock, blues, hip-hop, R&B, folk, electronica, ambient, acoustic, experimental, and singer/songwriter.

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Toronto Star Review – Car Bombs & Allah – TEA Volume 4

Posted by TEA On February - 20 - 2009

Car Bombs & Allah - John Terauds "What's On Editor" The Toronto Star

This new indie rock band sounds like it leans toward emo - except that it's named Car Bombs & Allah. That would imply a sound that's a bit more, uh, explosive. Either way, it's not a name anyone can overlook these days. "I got flack from my girlfriend, from my mother and even from the guy who recorded our EP" says the bands guitarist/vocalist/harmonica player Cory Thibodeau . "I could just as well have called the band "The United States of America Supports Democracy Worldwide.'" "It's just so absurd, equating God with car bombs. It just doesn't fit," says Thibodeau, commenting as much on current affairs as on every artist's need to get noticed in a sea of choices.

On the phone from his home base in Ottawa, Thibodeau turns out to be a smart, affable guy. He also reveals that Car Bombs & Allah is very much a work-in-progress. He has, bass player Scott Badour and new drummer Isaac McFaul bringing their fledgling outfit to town tonight as part of a showcase of emerging musicians/bands at the Reverb Room & Holy Joe's. Car Bombs & Allah shines on TEA Volume 4's second track, with the song "North American Suntan"

Thibodeau says he recently received an email from a man in Washington D.C., who had been turned onto Car Bombs & Allah by an ad on the music website Pitchfork. "I don't know what it is in Canadian water?," Thidodeau quotes the man as saying, "but you have amazing rock up there." The water must also flow through Ottawa, if Car Bombs and Allah is any indication. For more on the band, visit www.carbombsandallah.com

John Terauds editor The Toronto Star - sample portion of review

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Toronto Star Review – Andrew Spice – TEA Volume 2

Posted by TEA On February - 20 - 2009

Andrew Spice - John Terauds "What's On Editor" The Toronto Star

Thank goodness for Canada's steady supply of low-key, intelligent, sweet-and-bitter indie singer/songwriters. Andrew Spice, a 22 year old Winnipeg born singer/keyboard player is quietly beginning to make a name for himself in our city. Spice is one of 18 diverse acts participating in a showcase of performers under the Toronto Experimental Artists umbrella (the bill has a bit of everything, from prog-rock to ska to punk)

There is a powerful emotional depth to the surface simplicity of the lyrics on Spice's recent 10-track debut album - Pretty Demons, On the record, Spice is backed up on bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and organ by Emm Gryner, for whom he has no end of praise. "She's done so much for me," he says. "I met her for the first time when Emm opened for Alanis Morissette in a Winnipeg arena six years ago" After listening to his music Emm suggested Spice put together a demo recording - which led eventually to Gryner producing Pretty Demons......

John Terauds editor The Toronto Star - sample portion of review

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TEA Show on Indietalent.ca

Posted by TEA On February - 20 - 2009

indietalent1Indietalent features many TEA artists and has now incorporated our TEA Hour show which features each TEA compilation volume. The TEA Volume 12 and 13 shows have now been completed and are presently airing. The TEA Volume 14 show is presently in the works. Check out the many TEA artist interviews and TEA Shows conducted by the TEA South and Indietalent staff at indietalent.ca.

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Submissions

Posted by TEA On February - 18 - 2009


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Release - 2011

Artists only pay $285.00 if asked or accepted onto a TEA Compilation CD. There is no charge for submissions, and participants retain all rights and royalties to their music. We are currently looking for and accepting submissions from songwriters interested in appearing on our TEA Volume 15 compilation CD. This opportunity is open to songwriters of all age groups and music genres. Criteria for reviewing your song material is 1) composition 2) melody 3) lyrics 4) originality 5) production. All artists chosen for our TEA South record label are selected from TEA Compilation artists based on success at radio, film, live performance and self promotion. If you have received our invitation email please follow the step by step directions outlined on the reserve and confirm page. If you are submitting your music for consideration please send your music on CD to TEA South or a link to music via email.



TEA South

101 Burlington St.

Toronto, Ontario

M8V 3W1

How do I reserve and confirm a spot for TEA Volume 15?

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Indietalent.ca Interviews

Posted by TEA On February - 17 - 2009

guitar-pedalIndietalent is interested in conducting radio interviews for TEA compilation artists. This is a great opportunity to get interviewed and reviewed. It would involve radio airplay for a few of your songs along with a phone interview. Contact TEA South if interested.

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Drive Faster

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Jon Bone

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elevator boy

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Locus

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James Ashberry

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Sean Peori

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T Riley

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Dec-3-2009 I 2 COMMENTS

Columbia

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Katelyn Dawn

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Versus the Nothing

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Au4

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Andrew Spice

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Karmetik Underground

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Martha’s Troubles

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The Ormidales

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Rubbernekkerz

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Bob Rylett

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Johnny Shoes

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