Bumstead Productions Ltd.

Two Hours Traffic Stunning New Video

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

"Noisemaker", the brand new video by Two Hours Traffic has been added into rotation at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic! Speaking of MuchMusic, Alec and Liam will be dropping by MOD on Friday, February 27th with the video in hand live from Whistler, BC during the 2010 Olympics Games.

In other THT news, the band has just announced an Eastern Canadian tour with Australia's Dead Letter Chorus (whose debut album "The August Magnificent" will be released in Canada on March 16, 2010 via Bumstead). Don't miss the opportunity to see two great bands next month. Just head on over to the Two Hours Traffic page to check out the complete list of dates and cities near you.

The Trews Get An Indie Award Nomination

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Trews have been nominated in the category of FAVOURITE LIVE ARTIST/GROUP for the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards (aka "The Indies"). Click here for a full list of nominees and stay tuned for more details on how to vote.

The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards will take place on Saturday March 13, 2010 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel during Canadian Music Week.

k.d lang 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The long awaited k.d. lang and the reclines "a truly western experience" is now available online and instores.

This 2 disc set and digital download includes:
- 6 rare and previously unreleased recordings and 3 videos
- Friday Dance Promenade & Damned Old Dog (1983 debut single)
- a truly western experience (1984 debut album)
- 3 rare videos from the Bumstead era

All music has been digitally re-mastered, the videos have been digitally enhanced and the physical release is available in eco-friendly packaging. You can order the CD, download a digital copy and check out all the special bundles from www.bumstead.com/kdlang. Alternately, you can pick up the album from your favourite local record store and online shop.

Emma-Lee's Homemade Music Video

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

How did Emma-Lee spend her holidays? She wrote a new song entitled, "Just Looking", recorded a quick demo and made a homemade movie in just one afternoon. The video was directed & filmed by Paul Steward and edited by Emma-Lee & Paul Steward. It was shot mostly in her home and around her neighborhood. It's a little moving snapshot of what's going on these days in Emma-Lee's world.

Enjoy!

k.d. lang Pre-Sale Now Available

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

The wait is over!! You can now purchase authentic mint condition k.d. lang recordings from the Bumstead era (1983-85) at www.bumstead.com/kdlang as well as the re-issue+bonus tracks album, a truly western experience - 25th Anniversary Edition (US/International residents only).

There are lots of bundles to choose from. For the hard-core k.d. lang collectors, we have packages which include an original 1983 pressing of k.d.'s first record - the extremely rare and out-of-print, 7" white vinyl, Friday Dance Promenade. We also have the equally rare, out-of-print 1984 original vinyl LP of "a truly western experience". Both releases were originally released on Bumstead. Some bundles also include an original 7" vinyl of "Rose Garden" released in 1987 on Sire Records, the 1986 vinyl LP re-issue of "a truly western experience" on Warner and postcards. All memorabilia is authentic and in mint condition.

Decide for yourself, which bundle is right for you! Visit our exclusive k.d lang presale page at www.bumstead.com/kdlang. Please note that all pre-sale orders will not be ship until closer to the official street date of Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Holiday Bundles & Free Music Sampler

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

To celebrate 30 years as an indie record label, Bumstead is pleased to announce exclusive Holiday bundles from The Trews and Two Hours Traffic, and a FREE Bumstead catalogue download sampler. To receive the FREE sampler, just sign up to our mailing list. Follow this link to sign up.

Bumstead is also going to re-issue the 25th Anniversary Edition of k.d. lang's debut album "a truly western experience". This 2 disc set will be released on January 19th and a presale will commence on December 15th.

The Bumstead FREE download sampler contains the following artists/songs:

The Trews: Hold Me In Your Arms
The Trews: Sing Your Heart Out
Two Hours Traffic: Heroes of the Sidewalk
Two Hours Traffic: Territory
Emma-Lee: Isn't it Obvious
Yukon Blonde: Wind Blows (Album coming February 9th, 2010)
Boy: Joey
John Ford: (Gone Is the) Freedom Train
Rocketface: Dirty
The Blue Shadows: On The Floor of Heaven (Album re-issue coming in 2010)
k.d.lang: Friday Dance Promenade (Album re-issue w/ exclusive unreleased tracks coming on Jan 19, 2010)

Emma-Lee IMA Nominations

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Emma-Lee has been nominated in the Love Song category for her track Until We Meet Again and in the Jazz Song category for her track Mr. Buttonlip in the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards. For more information and to vote (for the very talented Emma-Lee), head on over to the IMA website.

Bumstead To Release Yukon Blonde's Debut LP

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Bumstead is pleased to announce the signing of Vancouver/Kelowna psych-rockers Yukon Blonde, and will be releasing their album on February 9th, 2010 in North America. After a successful 2008, with a 4-song EP under their belts, a 37-date national tour and appearances at CMJ, POP Montreal and Halifax POP Explosion, the band and Bumstead decided it was time to work together. Check out their website at http://www.yukonblonde.com for a free download of the song "Wind Blows".

Also, befriend them on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/yukonblondeband
As well as on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/yukonblonde

Two ECMA Nominations for Two Hours Traffic

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Congratulations are in order for Two Hours Traffic who just received two EMCA nominations for Group Recording of the Year and Pop Recording of the Year. The East Coast Music Awards will be held March 4-7 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. For more information and to find out who else received nominations, visit www.ecma.ca

Emma-Lee Remix Contest

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Backin July, www.salacioussound.com hosted a remix contest for Emma-Lee's song "Until We Meet Again". We had quite a few submissions and after listening to all the great tracks, the prize went to "No Big Deal"!!. As promised, this song will be available for purchase on iTunes on Nov. 3. Go to www.myspace.com/emmalee to check out "Until We Meet Again (No Big Deal Remix)!!!"

The Trews WIll Rock Studio 96

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

London's Best Rock FM96 wants to give you an opportunity to get in on an intimate Studio 96 session LIVE at Emac Studios with THE TREWS. On November 13th, The Trews will perform an acoustic set at the Emac Studios to be broadcast on FM96. To get into this exclusive event, you need to become a FREELOADER and enter online! Click here for all the details.

Two Hours Traffic Instore

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Come join Two Hours Traffic this coming Friday, October 16th at Soundscapes (located at 572 College St in Toronto) for a live in-store. The band will be performing live at 5pm. Then make your way over to Lee's Palace later that evening to see the full show with The Danks and Spiral Beach. Tickets for the show are only $13.50 and can be purchased at the door.

See you there.

Welcome To Bumstead

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the brand new online home of Bumstead Productions Ltd. Please have a look around to discover more about our artists. Speaking of artists, we have some exciting news to announce today. The Trews have a brand new release! Acoustic - Friends & Total Strangers is now available on our store for you to purchase in both digital and physical formats.

Don't forget to check out the tour dates to see when The Trews Acoustic Tour is coming to your town. In the meantime, enjoy the video for their current single, Sing Your Heart Out.