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Classified’s new record, “Self Explanatory” hit stores today! Head out to your favourite record store, or hit up ITUNES now to pick it up.
It features collabs with great artists such as Joel Plaskett, Royce Da 5′9, B.O.B., Maestro, Choclair, D-Sissive, Buck 65 and Black Box’s own SHAD.
Congrats to Classified on the release! And thanks to everyone for their support. Make sure you catch him on MuchOnDemand tonight at 5pm EST.
Ever wonder what it’s like to spend a scandalous weekend with the Black Box family in Texas? Well you don’t have to wonder anymore. Head over to weareblackbox.blogspot.com and check out the photo-blog I made to chronicle our trip to SXSW. I’m by no means a pro photographer, but its a fun look at a busy weekend. Here’s a quick taste of what you can expect:
Thursday night parties…
The aftermath…
The festival…
The bros…
The feasts…
and the debauchery…
Oh yeah, and all the bands and stuff. Let us know what you think!
Also, if you haven’t already, make sure you hit up the “Welcome To Your Hometown” tour event on FACEBOOK! We’re posting all the show and ticket information there, so it’ll be your one stop shop for the tour.
If you’re in Irvine, CA this weekend for Bamboozle Left, make sure you check out Ten Second Epic and Living With Lions on Sunday!
And Classified’s new record “Self Explanatory” hits shelves next week…GET IT!
That’s about all for now. Stay tuned, and make sure to check out the PHOTO BLOG!
Hey guys,
Real quick update. SXSW was awesome - keep an eye out for a bit of a photo journal which I hope to finish up this weekend. Thanks to everyone that came out to our artists’ showcases and made Texas so fun for yet another year.
BIG TSE NEWS — TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED AND NEW VIDEO!
Ten Second Epic has announced the “Welcome To Your Hometown” Tour with special guests The New Cities and The Februarys. The tour is 29 dates starting in Vancouver. For all the details, hit up the tour facebook event here.
To support the tour, the band has also released a NEW video for the song “Welcome To Wherever You Are” which was shot in Vancouver at the end of January. To view it, head over to the band’s
myspace.
We can use all your support voting for it on the MuchOnDemand Top 10, by hitting the following link to
muchmusic.com.
In other news, I F#%KED up on our last post-CMW update, completely forgetting to mention that Crash Parallel won a Canadian Radio Music Award for CHR Single of the Year, for the song “World We Know”! Congrats to our boys. They head into studio with Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More…) in April to record their new album. My sincere apologies to the band for allowing that exciting news to slip my mind on the last update.
Finally, Classified’s record “Self Explanatory” hits shelves in 2 weeks. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the single, “Anybody Listening”, do it up. It’s cracked top 10 in Canada! You can also check out the Half Life Crew’s most recent video blog from SXSW here
Keep an eye out for more tour blogs from their European dates with D-12 and Royce Da 5′9 coming soon.
That’s about it for now. Best of luck to all our friends who are nominated for Juno’s this weekend - Lights, Cancer Bats, Protest The Hero, Saint Alvia Cartel, Moneen, City & Colour and everyone else. Wish we could be in Vancouver to celebrate with you!
xxxIan
Hey guys,
It’s been a bit since our last update, so check out the hotness!
Classified has announced a national tour starting in Vancouver, BC on April 23rd. The tour is in support of the new record, “Self Explanatory”, which drops April 7th. Classified will be appearing with his HalfLife crew, including Mic Boyd, Chad Hatcher, J Bru and DJ IV. Check the tours section for all the dirty details and stay tuned for contests and other fun junk associated with the upcoming dates.
Ten Second Epic plan to announce national dates for May as well in the next week or so, in conjunction with the launch of their new video for “Welcome To Wherever You Are”. MuchMusic is planning some excusive behind-the-scenes coverage, so keep an eye out for that up on MuchAXS.
It’s CMW this week, and we’re stoked to have Crash Parallel, Ten Second Epic and Valery Gore all playing showcases. Check the tours section for all the details. Shad is also up for Urban Artist of the Year at this year’s Indie Awards. The award will be presented as part of the CMW festivities.
Also, keep an eye out for Valery on CBC’s “Here and Now” with Matt Galloway this Friday. Check valerygore.com for all the info. Shad is also appearing on AUX.tv’s Alt. Sessions program on March 23rd. The program runs from 9-11pm, and can be seen on the Bite TV digital channel - available for free during the month of March (Rogers 322, Bell 530, Cogeco 123).
Other than that, The Wooden Sky is mixing their record this week, Crash Parallel is preparing to go into studio and Living With Lions are on tour in the US. SXSW is coming up, so we’re jazzed about that. Come visit us at the Indie Village if you’re around.
On another note, if you’re not cheering for Canada in the World Baseball Classic…shame on you. GO CANADA GO!
What’s up everyone,
Just a quick update on a number of things going on over here. First off, I’m starting to do these updates in video-blog form, so if you like watching instead of reading, here you go:
It’s a little longer than anticipated - future blogs will be shorter, I promise. On with the update!
1) We’re extremely proud to welcome a new member to the Black Box family on the management side. Her name is Valery Gore, and she’s from right here in Toronto. Her new record, “Avalanche To Wandering Bear” was released in November on Do Right Music and has been getting some very positive feedback. Exclaim calls it “One of the best written and produced records of the year that should establish Valery Gore among the strongest female voices currently writing music.” Make sure you check her out at:
valerygore.com
myspace.com/valerygore
facebook fan page
2) Living With Lions have a couple of sweet announcements. Firstly, their video for “A Bottle Of Charades” is being played on MuchMusic now. To encourage their fans to get requesting, the band has set up a contest to be entered into a draw for some great prizes including tickets to a show, and LWL vinyl courtesy of our friends at Adeline Records. To check that out, hit up their blog!
The band has also been confirmed on this year’s Bamboozle Left happening April 4th and 5th in California. They’re playing on the Sunday, along headliners like Taking Back Sunday, Deftones, Thrice and 50 Cent…yes, actually 50 Cent. More info at:
thebamboozle.com
3) Ten Second Epic’s record “Hometown” is in stores now! Released on January 27th, the album debuted at #16 on the Canadian charts, the 4th highest debut of the week. We’re going to have some behind the scenes footage from their new video for ‘Welcome To Wherever You Are” up in the next week or so, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
4) It’s conference season, and we’re lucky to have almost all of our artists representing! Canadian Music Week is in Toronto from March 11th-14th. Two of our artists have showcases, so if you have a CMW wristband, come check them out:
Ten Second Epic - March 13th @ The Kathedral
Valery Gore - March 14th @ The Supermarket
South By Southwest happens the following week, and we have no less than FOUR artists performing this year!
The Wooden Sky - March 20th @ Volume
Classified - March 20th @ Music Gym Patio
Living With Lions - March 20th @ Buffalo Billiards
Shad - Date/Venue TBA, but he will be there!
If you’re at either CMW or SXSW, come say whats up!
5) Random notes:
Shad - Hitting up some Western Canadian dates this week. Check them out if you can! shadk.com for more info.
The Wooden Sky - Are finishing up vocals on their new record before heading to SXSW. We’re REALLY excited for the album, hopefully you are too. They’re also playing some shows in Quebec and Ontario in the next couple of weeks. thewoodensky.com for more info!
Crash Parallel - Just finished up some East Coast dates, and will finish off this album touring cycle this Saturday, February 14th @ The Mod Club. They’re heading to LA to record with Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Deftones, REM) this Spring, so stay tuned for more updates there.
Classified - “Self Explanatory” is out April 7th across Canada. The single, “Anybody Listening” is in the top 40 on radio in Canada, and the video should be hitting the airwaves before March. Following SXSW, he’s headed to Europe with D-12, then back to do a tour across Canada following the album release. For more info, visit his myspace!
That’s about all for now. I feel like I’m out of breathe. Remember to visit us online:
Ian
Happy New Year Everyone!
Just a quick update to ring in the new year. We have some tour updates and other news as well to pass along.
TOURS:
Check out the tours section for all the details, but here’s whats new…
Ten Second Epic - National tour announced supporting Theory Of A Deadman, Jan 12th-25th
Shad - Ontario & BC/AB dates announced, as well as SXSW and Warped Tour.
Crash Parallel - Eastern Canada headline dates announced, including Toronto at Mod Club on V-Day.
Classified - European tour dates with D12 and Royce 5′9, as well as SXSW and more to come!
Matt Goud - Western Canadian dates with fellow Saskatchewanians, Library Voices.
On top of that, Living With Lions are currently in the midst of booking a US tour (see www.myspace.com/livingwithlions if you think you can help), and The Wooden Sky are hard at work in the studio working on their album. Busy times, and we’re off to a great start in ‘09.
More to come!
Black Box.
Hey guys,
Here’s a quick year end note from your friends at Black Box - we have some awesome news and notes to pass along as our last update of the year.
Shad won a CBC Radio3 Bucky award this week for Best Video for, you guessed it, “The Old Prince Still Lives At Home”. Check out this note posted from his fan page:
++ SHAD WON THE BUCKY AWARD FOR VIDEO OF THE YEAR!! WOOPWOOP!!!.. We love The CBC and all of y’all for voting!! Check the YouTube link (which our homeboy Myles cut and posted - much respect man!) to see Shad’s acceptance speech (I promise, it’s worth the time spent!!)… and also… check the CBC Radio 3 link. R3 is the the best online radio station that exists, and they do HUGE things for Canadian music… annnnnnnnnd.. they have some doooooppppe scarfs!!! 
View Shad’s Acceptance Speech
radio3.cbc.ca ++
We’re also EXTREMELY excited to announce that Shad has been added to the entire 2009 Warped Tour on the Skullcandy Stage! We’ll have more info on this as it comes, but you can check out the entire 47 date list at warpedtour.com
Ten Second Epic’s video for the song “Life Times” continues to climb the Countdown on MuchMusic and the Daily 10 on MuchonDemand. Thanks so much for your support. You can pre-order their new record, “Hometown”, here:
MapleMusic.com
In other news, Living With Lions just finished their video for the song “A Bottle Of Charades” which should be up at some point early in the new year - keep an eye out. If you missed the note last week, the band has signed a US deal with Adeline Records and Make Your Mark will be out in the States in early 2009!
Classified has finally dropped the viral video for his street single, “Trouble” to rave reviews. It’s an animated video, available exclusively online and on MuchVibe. Check it out here:
“Trouble” on Youtube
Expect the new album, “Self Explanatory” in March.
The Wooden Sky is just finishing their tour with Pascale Picard and have already begun tracking for the new album in Montreal with Howard Bilerman (The Arcade Fire & more). Stay tuned there, and check out a recent roof-top performance from their home in Toronto on aux.tv
Crash Parallel is home writing some new material and enjoying some time off after an extremely busy Summer and Fall. Thanks to everyone who supported the singles, came out to the shows, and supported meTOwe!
Thats all from camp Black Box for 2008. We’re going to hunker down in this Southern Ontario blizzard and re-emerge some time in early 2009. Thanks for a great year, and don’t forget to add us to MySpace and Facebook.
Happy Holidays to one and all.
Ian/Jay/Steve.
Hey guys,
Quick update on a couple of things. Means played their final show on Friday night in Regina to a packed room at the Riddell Centre. By all accounts, it was a great night. Our hats are off to Means - one of the most genuine and hard working bands to come out of Canada in a long time. Check out this photo from just before they went on:
Following his recent signing to Sony BMG, Classified just finished his video for “Is Anybody Listening” and will be launching the animated video for “Trouble” this week on his MYSPACE. Check it out!
More news coming soon! Check out our new blogs as well in the employee profiles. One love!
Whats up guys -
Just a quick reminder that Ten Second Epic’s new video for Life Times is up online! Just hit up our Media section to check it out. Make sure you’re voting for the MOD Daily 10 as well by clicking on the link here:
Living With Lions roll through Ontario with our friends in Fireworks - heads up to Woodstock, Guelph, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto! Also make sure you check out their MySpace and the Sharpie Contest we have going on.
Shad has been nominated for 2 CBC Radio 3 awards! “Best Video” for ‘The Old Prince Still Lives at Home’ and “Best Collaboration” for the song ‘Vagabond’ which appears on Hey Ocean’s new record. Please go vote, here’s the link: http://radio3.cbc.ca/polls/?pollId=25>.
Finally, Classified hits the prairies with D12, Joe Budden and Royce 5′9 this week. Get ready!
More to come!
Hey everyone,
Just dropping a quick note on some of the sweet goings-on this month around the Black Box camp…
- Ten Second Epic will be on MOD tomorrow (November 7th) at 5pm to premiere their new video for the song “Life Times”. The video has been added to heavy rotation, so keep an eye out and make sure to request! “The Virtual EP” is up exclusively on iTunes as well, so go check that out.
- The Wooden Sky, Living With Lions & Means are both out on the road this month - The Wooden Sky heads deep into Quebec with Pascale Picard band, Means is currently on the Unity Tour with The Artist Life, then completing their final run of dates with Horizons in Western Canada, and Living With Lions heads out for dates with Aspirations, Carpenter and Fireworks this month as well - check our tour section for all the details.
- The Polaris Music Prize Gala which was held on September 29th is being broadcast this Saturday on CityTV at 7pm. The show features performances and speeches from all the nominees, including our own SHADrach Kabango! Tune in!
- Crash Parallel is finishing up their tour with David Usher, then heading down to do some showcase dates in Los Angeles…we hope to have some info on a US release very soon, so stay tuned.
- To all you Classified fans - we have new music…check back next week as we unleash “Trouble” - the street single from his forthcoming record titled “Self Explanatory”. Huge!
Thats all for now - I’m going to ACTUALLY keep my blog up to date this month. You can expect a little music, and a lot of baseball.
Ian.
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