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Nathan Carroll Album Release Concert Sep 23, 2011

On October 27, 2011, Nathan will be officially releasing Mercy Is A Bird, at Arden Theatre, in St. Albert, Alberta. Don't miss this show! > For tickets, click here.

NEW RELEASE - Mercy Is A Bird by Nathan Carroll Sep 22, 2011

Nathan Carroll returns with his third full-length album, Mercy Is A Bird - a breathtaking next step in Carroll's development as a songwriter and musician. This collection of original modern folk songs was recorded live off the floor over the course of a week at a farmhouse near Dapp, Alberta. The album, produced by James Murdoch, features unique musical textures, creative song arrangements and stunning instrumental performances (from a band of some of Edmonton's finest musicians). Mercy Is A Bird is Carroll's most intimate recording to date - sweet story songs and meditations on many angles of the songwriter's life. > pre-order here!

Just saying hello! Nov 2, 2009

Thanks for dropping by. Feel free to peruse this fine collection of musical oddities. We've got two brand new albums available: Nathan Carroll's new album and Pre/Post's debut EP. Take a second to visit RKR on Myspace or Facebook or Youtube, or even by old-fashioned electronic-mail! Thanks for supporting independent music... > contact us here

Nathan Carroll's Last Stop on the Dancing Bear Act Oct 27, 2009

Nathan's sophomore album is fresh off the burner, and ready for your consumption. This time around Nathan has turned to smooth and groovy R&B. Last Stop on the Dancing Bear Act brings 12 brand new tracks that are best listened to with low lights and a bottle of wine. Sit back, close the eyes, and enjoy the ride. > buy here

Pre/Post EP Now Available! Sept 28, 2009

Pre/Post's debut 'Strangers in the City EP' is now hot off the press. It is available at the RKR store for just $5.00. You will definitely love these tunes...> buy here
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Artists
PrePost

Pre/Post is a new collaborative project lead by Edmonton’s Mat Halton. Essentially pop rock with an urban vibe, Pre/Post has catchy hooks soaring over groovy, danceable hip-hop and rock rhythms. Mat’s vocals are fluid and bold, the bass is fat, and the electric and acoustic beats are infectious. The band is rounded out by Tyrn Armstrong on drums, Ryan Miller on bass, and programming/keys by Jonathan Halton.

pumpin' out pure gold - Vue Weekly

Thematically, pre/post is about advocacy for youth. As a Child and Youth Care worker, Mat’s writing is a platform to tell of urban youths’ strength and resilience; pre/post’s urban feel is a shout-out to the teens that have changed his life. The songs are all narratives of Mats’ experiences with these amazing individuals…

Pre/post’s has just released their debut EP, ‘Strangers in the City’; now available as cd or digital download.

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Nathan Carroll

Nathan Carroll returns with his third full-length album, Mercy Is A Bird - a breathtaking next step in Carroll's development as a songwriter and musician. This collection of original modern folk songs was recorded live off the floor over the course of a week at a farmhouse near Dapp, Alberta. The album, produced by James Murdoch, features unique musical textures, creative song arrangements and stunning instrumental performances (from a band of some of Edmonton's finest musicians). Mercy Is A Bird is Carroll's most intimate recording to date - sweet story songs and meditations on many angles of the songwriter's life.

sweet story songs and meditations on many angles of the songwriter's life

This release marks the long-awaited follow-up to Carroll's acclaimed Last Stop on the Dancing Bear Act (2009) and The Tie In To Dyin' (2007). Carroll has toured throughout the country, playing many notable venues and events from coast to coast. His detailed and imaginative songs reflect his passion for many types of music as well as his persistence in pursuing the craft of fine songwriting.

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Andrew Pahl

Andrew Pahl released his first full length album Dreams Deferred in the fall of 2006. Lured to the Alberta city in 2004, Andrew assembled a collection of his best songs and recorded the bulk of the album on his own acting as artist, producer and engineer. From the atmospheric sway of 'Angels After All' to the driving rock of 'The World Surrounds You' to the delicate acoustic guitar and cello duet of 'Across the Waves' this is one album that is sure to capture you with its depth of pure emotion and longing.

lush, melodic, emotional songs

Mixing one part Elliott Smith, two parts Duncan Sheik and a pinch of Pete Yorn, 'Dreams Deferred' soars from the highest of sonic rock majesty to the whisper of a lush pop valley; all while maintaining the true artistry of Andrew's music, an undeniable sense of melody.

'The music is all very good; tightly constructed melodies and superb recording by Pahl himself make this a great album to listen to...' - Vue Weekly

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Stone & Chisel

Stone and Chisel is an electronic music project from Jonathan Halton. It is a labour of love (though sometimes more labour less love). Please harass Jonathan so he gets off his ass and puts out a record from the 30+ S&C songs he's written. Please? (Did you notice the first half of that sentence kinda rhymed? Fo' Real.)

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Strangers in the City EP Mercy Is A Bird

Pre-Order: (Release Date is Thursday, October 27, 2011. Will ship on Oct. 24.)

Buy Mercy Is A Bird plus $5 for any previous release.

Tracks:

  1. Still Waiting
  2. Grand Avenue
  3. Just Enough Has Always Paid My Way
  4. Mavis
  5. When The Day Is Done (Does It Die?)
  6. Too Much Grace For You
  7. You've Got To Call (feat. Heidi Carroll)
  8. Don't Blame It On Bill
  9. Seven-Year Love Song
  10. Monica (We Were All Sad)
  11. Grey
  12. Lazarus
  13. Mercy Is A Bird
  14. © 2011 Elemenope Music (SOCAN)

Produced by James Murdoch.




Price: $20, with deluxe packaging and full-color booklet.
Strangers in the City EP Dancing Bear Act

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Tracks:

  1. Won't You Wait for Me?
  2. Take it Easy on Yourself
  3. Making Love (Ain't Nothing Like It)
  4. Your Words, Your Melodies
  5. Almost Cut My Hair
  6. She's Angry
  7. Mountainside
  8. Sleep, Part 1
  9. Sleep, Part 2
  10. Nobody's Changing
  11. Know You More
  12. Water or Thirst?
  13. © 2009 Elemenope Music (SOCAN)

Featuring:

Nathan Carroll: vocals, guitars, keys; Brock Tyler: guitars; Sean Bell: keys; Kevin Donily: bass; Aidan Lucas-Buckland: drums; With Melayne Shankel, Savanah Bosch and Heather Donily: background vocals.

Recorded and Mixed by Christopher Johns in Montreal, QC; Mastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering in Hollywood, CA; Designed and screenprinted by Justin Dickau in Portland, OR.
Strangers in the CityStrangers in the City EP

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Tracks:

  1. Skeletal House
  2. This Illness
  3. My Savior
  4. Dichotomy & Light
  5. These Concrete Shoes

Pre/Post is Mat Halton (vocals, guitar), Jon Halton (beats, guitars, keys), Tyrn Armstrong (drums), Ryan MIller (bass). Recorded and Produced by Jon Halton. Additional thanks to Carissa, Andrew Pahl, and 'iloveartists'. Copyright 2009. Made in Canada.
Dreams Deferred

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Tracks:

  1. Coffee Burns
  2. The World Surrounds You
  3. Rainfalls
  4. Tell Me Everything
  5. Just You and Me
  6. The Sense of Some
  7. Shaken
  8. Crazy
  9. Angels After All
  10. On Again, Off Again
  11. Across the Waves
  12. Purely Tangled
  13. © 2006 Andrew Pahl (SOCAN)

Produced, recorded and mixed by Andrew Pahl from October 2005 to August 2006. Additional engineering by Jonathan Halton. Guitars on “Purely Tangled” performed by Jonathan Halton. Mastered by Nik Kozub @ NRMLS WLCM. Drums and guitars used courtesy of Tyrn Armstrong and Mat Halton. Photography by Naomi Pahl. Design and layout by Jonathan Halton. Executive Producer: Jonathan Halton.
Tie-in to Dyin'Tie-in to Dyin'

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Tracks:

  1. Dyin’
  2. Have Mercy On My Soul
  3. Before I'm Gone
  4. The Last Thing on My Mind
  5. What You’re Like
  6. Haunted City
  7. No Fitting Place to Die
  8. I Believe
  9. Pallbearers Song
  10. Down Upon My Knees
  11. You Can’t Touch Hank Williams
  12. Laser Beam
  13. Bedclothes Song
  14. © 2007 Elemenope Music (SOCAN

Featuring:

Nathan Carroll: vocals, guitars, mandolin; Brock Tyler: guitars, banjo, trumpet, vocals; Heidi Carroll: backup vocals; Gavin Dunn: pedal steel; Scott Gallant: electric bass; Craig Brososky: upright bass; Enoch Rottier: drums


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