Event: Olenka and the Autumn Lovers Dual Release

The Autumn Lovers Return 

With Twice as Much Music

Article by Madison Foster

We here at London Calling have been following the work and music of Olenka and the Autumn Lovers since their start in 2008. With the lyrical genius of front woman Olenka Krakus and the mix of rock, folk and the right amount of Eastern European influence, who could blame us? So we're more than excited for the band's first release in two years with their “Hard Times” EP (a beautifully done seven track melody with telling of struggle and confusion in modern day society and pressures) AND the limited edition release of the“It's Alright” 7” (the first vinyl release for the Autumn Lovers full of haunting guitar and melancholy lyrics that set the scene of disappointment and longing). These two released are works of love and dedication put together in collaboration with the band and friends throughout the city. Both releases were recorded at local recording studio The Sugar Shack, owned and run by band member Simon Larochette and mastered by Dan Weston (who has worked with such names as Shad, Danial Romano and The Weather Station). “It's Alright” is to be released in partnership with We Kill Giants, a new independent label based out of London.

Just off of their month long tour across Ontario, Quebec and the East Coast and they're right back at it with a duel release show where fans can pick up the EP and pre-order the 7”. On Friday, November 2nd the band has invited music lover, friends and family to join them at the Talbot Street Church as they take the stage with local native turned Winnipeg folk songstress Jenny Berkel and London folk powerhouse Firehouse, lead by “Handsome” Dan Mancini and now with nine members taking the stage. Enjoy a night and fantastic music in a beautifully renovated church located at 513 Talbot St. Doors open at 6:30pm with music starting at 7pm. Tickets are available in advance for $12 at Grooves Records, Hot Dog and the Village Idiot or at the door for $15.  

INTERVIEW: PAPER LIONS

ONE YEAR LATER: CATCHING UP WITH PAPER LIONS
ARTICLE BY MADISON FOSTER

In the newest episode of LCV Paper Lions were featured as our “Slacker Radio Presents” piece for their interview with Drew had interviewed them last year (If you haven't seen it yet don't worry. I'm going to put the link to it right here. And make sure to check out my interview with The Balconies while you're at it). Obviously time has passed and the band has been hard at work. The folk rock band from P.E.I. just released an EP “At Long Creek” and the beginning of the year (which is free for download now off their website) and just finished their first full length album after they made the switch to Paper Lions, formally Chucky Danger Band.

Since the band (including members John MacPhee, David Cyrus MacDonald, Colin Buchanan, Rob MacPhee) was interviewed for the show about a year ago I spoke to the guys via email about all that they've been up to and the band itself.

LCV EPISODE 05

"STAY HERE FOR A WHILE"
Posted By Brittknee Withikaye

Click through to watch the first run of LCV Episode 5 "Stay Here For a While" on Londonfuse
 
Feat. Grooves Band Profile w/ The Balconies, A Few Awkward Mins w/ Pat Tiffin, Slacker Radio Presents Paper Lions, A Freestyle w/ Jux Cain, and Gorilla Video feat. Darrelle London

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INTERVIEW: TWO HOURS TRAFFIC

NEW MATERIAL FROM TWO HOURS TRAFFIC TO PUT YOU UNDER THEIR "SPELL"
ARTICLE BY MADISON FOSTER

If you haven't heard the name Two Hours Traffic, well then you should be kicking yourself. The Charlottetown band has done nothing but make a name for themselves since their start with the help of Joel Plaskett. Since then the band has maintained a professional and personal friendship with Plaskett, who has produced three of their albums including 2008's “Little Jabs” which was nominated for a Polaris Prize. If that wasn't enough there are also the multiple East Coast Award nominations, a performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler and their music featured on several hit television shows.

Now new material from Two Hours Traffic is almost in our grasps! Back in June the east coast band went back into the studio to work on a new EP called “Siren Spell” and revealed earlier in the month that that tracks will be released on September 11^th through Bumstead Records. According to the band's website the upcoming EP will be a sneak peek for the new full length album they plan to release in early 2013.

Before hitting the studio the boys (including members Liam Corcoran, Andrew MacDonald, Derek Ellis and Nathan Gill) took off on a small tour of the East Coast and Ontario which landed them right here in London, Ontario. I had the chance to talk to Two Hours Traffic about the EP and some recent changes the band has gone through.