SPIRITS

CANADIAN ARTISTS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT OCEANA

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:23:56 +0000

RECEIVE A FREE “SPILL: SONGS FOR OIL SPILL RELIEF DOWNLOAD COMPILATION” IN EXCHANGE FOR ONLINE DONATION – FEATURING SONGS FROM SPIRITS, DRAGONETTE, LINDI ORTEGA, MICHOU, DINOSAUR BONES, THE BALCONIES, AND MORE

DONATE AND DOWNLOAD SPILL: SONGS FOR OIL SPILL RELIEF HERE

It’s been months since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Eleven people were killed in the explosion, and millions of gallons of oil have spewed into the Gulf of Mexico in what has become the largest oil spill in U.S. history. The environmental effects have been devastating, and the full extent of the damage is still unknown. The only way to prevent this from happening again is by putting a stop to offshore drilling. A clean energy future is possible but public support is needed.

Spill: Songs For Oil Spill Relief is a free music compilation download in support of Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Oceana is encouraging people to help end offshore drilling through donation support and by signing their petition. Offshore drilling is a cause that the musicians on the Canadian compilation see as a global issue. In exchange for making an online donation to Oceana, you will receive a link to download the SPILL compilation.

The compilation includes tracks donated by: Dragonette, Lindi Ortega, The Balconies, Spirits, Clothes Make The Man, Recovery Child, Michou, Sandman Viper Command, The Junction, Peter Katz, The Salingers, StereoGoesStellar, and Dinosaur Bones

Ryan McCambridge of the band Recovery Child organized the SPILL compilation, reaching out to other musicians in the Canadian music scene. When artists heard about the compilation, they were happy to be involved. With the help of The New BEAT web design and publicity support from Audio Blood, Spill: Songs For Oil Spill Relief is evidence of a global community supporting a global responsibility.

LINKS
http://spillcompilation.com
http://oceana.org

Into Gentle Arms (Arms Wide Shut Mix)

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:26:37 +0000

Here’s a remix courtesy of Matt Judge:

Spirits – Into Gentle Arms (Arms Wide Shut Mix)

Tribute to Dan Achen

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:53:00 +0000

Our very own Ian Smith wrote this song as a tribute to our dear friend Dan Achen.
In celebration of Dan’s life we invite you to share the track.

Ian Smith – Passing Trains

Stop by the Catherine North website for more info.

Pass it on.

Into Gentle Arms – Remix contest

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:01:09 +0000

We want you to remix “Into Gentle Arms”

Check out our remix page for details.

Here’s a mix by moon:and:6 to get things rolling. We look forward to hearing yours!

Into Gentle Arms – Video

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:15:54 +0000

We’ve posted the new video for “Into Gentle Arms.” Check it out:

NXNE Showcase – Fri Jun 18 @ Sneaky Dee’s

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:36:51 +0000

Just a quick note to let you know we’re playing NXNE on Friday June 18 @ Sneaky Dee’s.
We’re on at 2am (the venue will be serving ’til 4am – it will be a party). Click on the poster for more info.

Thanks to the folks at Easy Tiger Records and Audio Blood for having us.

Toronto show!

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:20:46 +0000

Unfortunately, we just got word today that the venue is no longer available for this show. We’re totally bummed about this, and will keep you posted on a rescheduled show.

We’ve confirmed a show in Toronto on Friday May 21 @ El Mocambo.
$5.
Doors @ 9:00PM.

Keep an eye on facebook for more show details, and follow us on twitter for a chance to win a spot on the guest list.

Tour Update

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:41:11 +0000

Thanks to all the folks that came out to the Shark Club last night to show us a proper Vancouver dance party. And thanks to Lana and the good folks at CBC3 for having us on the air.
We’ve added a show April 15 in Saskatoon – Pre-vivefest dance party, with The Balconies and Sexy Mathematics. Check facebook for details. Thanks to the folks at vive for hooking this up!
Stay up to date with all the latest fun – and chances to win! – by checking us out on twitter and facebook.

Canadian Tour

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:58:17 +0000

Yes, it’s true, we will be making our long-overdue return to Western Canada. Full dates can be found here, or through one of those links on your right (myspace, facebook… whatever works for you).

We look forward to seeing some familiar faces (”ramp it up” – if you know what I mean), and meeting some new friends along the way.

As I’m sure you’ve gathered, we can be a bit slow about posting updates on this site, but the intentions are there… you’re probably on facebook more often anyways, and so are we, so be sure to look us up on there.

See you soon!

Apr 9 – Shark Club (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Apr 10 – Minstrel Cafe & Bar (Kelowna, British Columbia)
Apr 12 – Palomino Social Club (Calgary, Alberta)
Apr 14 – Haven Social Club (Edmonton, Alberta)
Apr 16 – The Exchange (Regina, Saskatchewan)
Apr 19 – The Black Pirates Pub (Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Apr 22 – The Montreal House (Peterborough, Ontario)
Apr 23 – Phog Lounge (Windsor, Ontario)
Apr 24 – Club Absinthe (Hamilton, Ontario)

Vinyl – out now!!

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:39:44 +0000

We are super excited to announce that our album is now available on vinyl! Head over to the Sonic Unyon store to get yours.