Hidden Shoal News
"Golden Days" EP Now Available on Itunes
Toby Richardson’s “Golden Days” EP is now available for purchase in Itunes stores globally. The rest of the HSR catalogue should also be available on Itunes any day now. Unfortunately we have no control over when releases appear in the Itunes stores after we deliver them for distribution, but expect an anouncement about the other HSR releases soon.
Those Times Are Gone Toby Richardson – Those Times Are Gone
"Golden Days" EP by Toby Richardson Released
The new EP, “Golden Days” by Toby Richardson is now available in the HSR Store. Described as “a lo-fi rock opus”, “Golden Days” wraps another 5 songs around the current single, “It Makes The Air Sound Better”. Have a listen to the rock wonder that is Toby Richardson in the HSR Store.
It Makes The Air Sound Better Toby Richardson – It Makes The Air Sound Better
Itunes Distribution Deal
Hidden Shoal Recordings signed a distribution deal earlier this month that will see all it's EP and Album releases distributed through Itunes stores globally. Releases are expected to be available in Itunes by late August.
Free Label Sampler Album Released
Hidden Shoal Recordings have released a free label compilation album, "The Least Vestige of Land" for download from the HSR Store. Each of the labels artists have contributed one track from current and upcoming releases.
Chris Mason Live @ Swan Hotel
Chris Mason will be playing live at the Swan Hotel (201 Queen Victoria St Fremantle) Tuesday July 4 at 8pm. Chris, playing a solo acoustic set, will cover material from his recently released album Up Down Up, with some new songs thrown in for good measure. Chris will play for approximately 45 minutes. Get down early so you don’t miss out. Entry is free.
December Chris Mason – December
Chris Mason – Next Big Thing
The heats for the 2006 Next Big Thing WA competition have been announced. Chris Mason will be playing in heat 7 at the Swan Basement (downstairs at the Swan Hotel, 201 Queen Victoria St Fremantle) on Saturday July 8 from 9:20-9:40pm. NBTWA is WA’s premier original live music competition, with past winners including John Butler and The Fault. Artists play 20 minute sets in front of a panel of judges consisting of some of the heavyweights of the Perth music industry. Chris, playing songs from the recently released Up Down Up, will be ably backed by Stuart Medley (Holding Pattern) on piano and Simon Kirk on guitar.
“It’s a bit of a special gig, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to play the songs with a different dynamic. Normally, for live gigs, it’s just me and my acoustic but I thought I’d ask a couple of friends of mine to help out and try and take the music a little closer to how they sound on record. Rehearsals are going really well. Hopefully the other guys will be keen to continue and do some more gigs. I’m really pleased with how the material is sounding; really looking forward to the gig and the opportunity to play in front of a few people.”
mp3link Chris Mason – Fits and starts
CSR – Serpents Sleep Video Preview
CSR are currently working on the video for their first HSR single release, “Serpents Sleep”. Check out a preview of the work in progress below.
Chris Mason – Next Big Thing?
Chris Mason has been chosen to compete in the heats of the 2006 Next Big Thing WA competition, with the first heats starting mid-June. NBTWA is Western Australia's richest band competition and one of the state's major musical events. With heats held all around the state, competition is fierce. Each band/artist competes in their initial heat for a chance to advance to one of two Major Semis, and then the Grand Final (to be held Saturday July 29). Only 49 artists were chosen to compete out of more than 160 entries by a panel of WA music industry heavyweights – including Luke Rinaldi, Tenille Elkins and Steph Edwardes – which Chris admits is a little daunting.
"Yeah, guess I better practice a bit so I don't make a complete fool of myself. The quality of bands is usually pretty good for this competition, so I'm not going to go in with any expectations, really. It should be great fun, though, and a bit of an honour to play such a prestigious event in front of some pretty influential people."
Each heat winner will be included on the NBTWA 2006 Compilation CD(distributed nationally) with the winner of the grand final to receive a prize package which includes recording time, production and promotional material. Heat placements will be announced later this week.
HSR Playing on Last FM Net Radio
The Hidden Shoal Recordings catalogue is now up and playing on the popular net radio site, Last FM. Head on over and have a listen.
Chris Mason Live @ Swan Hotel
Chris Mason will be playing solo at the Swan Hotel, 201 Queen Victoria Street Fremantle on Saturday 27th of May from 2pm. Chris will be playing songs from his recent album release "Up Down Up", as well as some new material that is yet to be recorded.
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