"NO FLOWERS" SINGLE RELEASE
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Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin is a musical man of mystery; the diversity of his influence and talent gives him an unexpected style that's hard to pin down. Austin writes groove-based acoustic rock with infectious melodies, infused by Motown soul. His new single 'No Flowers' is a testament to his upbeat outlook in the face of a reality that is sometimes not so pleasant. Co-produced with David Hermiston (Donovan Woods, BARZIN) and recorded at Inception Sound Studios in Toronto, ON, 'No Flowers' is the first of a series of singles that proves Austin's songwriting talent and rightful place on the Canadian scene.
The single, No Flowers is a catchy and misleadingly upbeat rock tune about leaving with dignity. The Royal Wood-esque So Easy is an introspective and haunting ballad that turns epic then ends sweet and sad again. Both songs on the release are about different aspects of letting go of things that are already gone. Believing that everyone, to some degree, has desired an unattainable aspect of their past, Austin releases these songs with the hopes that they will resonate and remind people to recognize the importance of focusing on the here and now.
As a Sarnia, Ontario teenager, Austin first cut his teeth playing "Paul" in a popular Beatles cover band. He has been a mainstay in the live Toronto scene since 2005; the Toronto Indie Music Awards nominating him for Live Band of the Year in 2006. He has shared the stage with artists Andy Kim, Ron Sexsmith, Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Danny Michel and Joel Plaskett, among others. His previous release 'Just the Way I Feel' (2007) won an International Magazine best album award. A diverse talent, Austin also provided a hook for “Small Town” on hip-hop artist D.O.’s 2009 album 'Stay Driven.'
This single will mark the beginning of an intense release schedule for Austin of two song singles once every two months for the next eight months. Limited edition CDs will be printed for each release and they will also be available online in digital form only. He's currently scheduling tours all over Canada in support of his releases for the New Year.
OFFICIAL VIDEO for "NO FLOWERS"
Release: No Flowers
Date: Dec. 2, 2009
Label: Independent
Track listing:
1. No Flowers
2. So Easy
Buy tracks: CD Baby
"Sounds like":
Royal Wood, Ryan Adams, Patrick Watson
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Glowpoke music
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