Home(s) Streaming Now On MTV and Exclaim!
This week get a sneak peak at Acres Of Lions new album “Home(s)” on either the Exclaim! Magazine or MTV Canada websites. The album comes out April 2nd in Canada and is available for pre-order now from Cordova Bay Records. It will also be released in Japan on April 17 via Bullion Records.
International Songwriting Competition Finalists
Acres Of Lions song “Reaction” has made it to the finals for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition. Past winners have included Gotye, among others, and the final round will be judged by panel of celebrity artists and influential music executives, such as: Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Tegan and Sara, Mark Foster (Foster The People), Gerald Casale (Devo), Black Francis (The Pixies), Robert Smith (The Cure), and Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.).
Feature Cover Song – Saves The Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! This week’s feature cover song is surely from the heart, Saves The Day’s “At Your Funeral” from their 2002 release, Stay What You Are. Please enjoy, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube page to get next week’s feature cover song first, as well as more of our music and videos! Thanks again and see you next week!
Bright Lights Released Worldwide
Acres Of Lions new single “Bright Lights” is available now on iTunes worldwide. The song is the first track from Acres Of Lions third album, “Home(s)”, that will be released in Canada on April 2, 2013. International release info will be announced later this spring. To download the single on iTunes: Canada | USA | UK | Japan The band will be touring Canada starting in March. Check out the TOUR page for more info.
Bright Lights – New Single + Canadian Tour
VICTORIA’S ACRES OF LIONS RELEASE NEW SINGLE, ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE CROSS-CANADA TOUR DATES Victoria, BC-natives, Acres of Lions are sitting at the top of a very exciting year. Two years after the release of their much acclaimed sophomore album, Collections, the band is now putting the finishing touches on their third full-length record, Home(s), set to release on April 2, 2013 on Cordova Bay Records. “Bright Lights”, the first single off of the new record will drop February 12th. The debut track is a anthem-esque rock ballad that can’t help but get stuck in your head. The band’s aggressive pop rock tendencies are still in tact, while the new single features a more mature and fresh songwriting outlook. Fans can stream the new
Feature Cover Song – Said the Whale
Hello again, friends! This week’s feature cover song is Said The Whale’s “Loveless” from their 2012 release, Little Mountain. Please enjoy, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube page to get next week’s feature cover song first, as well as more of our music and videos! Thanks again and see you next week!
Feature Cover Song – The Weakerthans
Hello again, friends! This week’s feature cover song is for all you cat lovers, The Weakerthans’ “Virtute The Cat Explains Her Departure” from their 2007 release, Reunion Tour. Please enjoy, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube page to get next week’s feature cover song first, as well as more of our music and videos! Thanks again and see you next week!
Feature Cover Song – Tegan And Sara
Hello again there, friends! This week’s feature cover song is Tegan And Sara’s “Closer” from their 2013 release, Heartthrob. Please enjoy, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube page to get next week’s feature cover song first, as well as more of our music and videos! Thanks again and see you next week!
Cover Song Tuesday – Northcote
Hello again there, friends, and Happy New Year! Welcome back to Cover Song Tuesday! This week’s feature song is Northcote’s “Free Tonight” from his 2011 release, Gather No Dust. Please enjoy, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube page to get next week’s feature cover song first, as well as more of our music and videos! Thanks again and see you next week! #coversongtuesday
Audio Blood Holiday Rager
Our friends in Toronto based artist/brand development company Audio Blood are throwing their 4th annual Christmas celebration at Sneaky Dee’s this Friday and you’re all invited! The night is sponsored by the local Steamwhistle Brewery, and features music by some great bands including Acres Of Lions, Hands & Teeth, Amos The Transparent, Music Parlour DJ’s, + VERY Special Guests SECRET CONNECTION (Ex ‘Oh No Forest Fires’ Members). For more information, check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/118360501654042/
