Absolutely, positively, completely, you’re not dreaming! Paper Moon have made a video for the song “Where Did All Our Time Go?” (from their new album “Only During Thunderstorms“). I’m not sure what all the waiting was for as they are possibly one of the most photogenic (video-genic?) bands ever. Watch as the band members re-enact memorable scenes from movies from the 1950’s to present day. I challenge you to name them all. Click the still to watch.

Allison and Nikki were also guests on CBC’s DNTO this past weekend. The podcast focusses on mistakes, and Nikki and Alli chat about band and personal mistakes, after which they play a lovely live, acoustic-ish version of “Greatest Mistake”. Here’s a link to the podcast; Paper Moon are on around minute 50.

“Only During Thunderstorms” is now available for purchase on iTunes.

And all you Paper Moon fans in Western Canada? Don’t forget that your favourite pop band is heading West as of right now. Check the list below for a show near you.

May 6, 2009 - Regina, SK - The Club
May 7, 2009 - Lethbridge, AB - The Slice
May 9, 2009 - Vancouver, BC, CD Release Party - The Railway, with Cinderpop and Dawntreader
May 12, 2009 - Kelowna, BC - The Grateful Fed
May 13, 2009 - Penticton, BC - Voodoo’s
May 14, 2009 - Edmonton, AB - The Crown and Anchor
May 15, 2009 - Calgary, AB - The Palomino

Today’s the day. The new Paper Moon album, “Only During Thunderstorms” is available in our online store.

Our sale continues, with most albums (including older Paper Moon titles like “Broken Hearts Break Faster Every Day” and “1000 Reasons to Stay … One Reason To Leave“) discounted by 25% to $8.99. IPXs (including Paper Moon’s IPX split with the Leslies) remain at $2.99.

Don’t forget, if your order is more than $40.00, use the coupon code 5SPRING09 in your shopping basket at checkout and get a $5 discount!

In other news, Julie Doiron’s album remains #1 on chartattack, and Rick White has posted 2 new videos of Julie live at the Elder Schoolhouse.
JULIE DOIRON - live at Elder Schoolhouse pt.1
JULIE DOIRON - live at Elder Schoolhouse pt.2

In celebration of our 3 amazing new releases (Julie Doiron, Brent Randall, Paper Moon) we are having a clearance sale of some of our older titles. You’ll find a lot of the CDs in our store have been marked down by 25% to 8.99 per copy (plus applicable taxes and shipping). The list below will take you directly to the sale items.

Also, between March 10th and April 30th, if you spend $40.00 in our store, just add in the coupon code 5SPRING09 in your shopping cart and you will receive a $5.00 discount on your order.

The entire Intercontinental Pop Exchange Series remains clearance priced at $2.99 per disc.

Julie Doiron - Heart & Crime
Julie Doiron - Desormais
Paper Moon - Broken Hearts Break Faster Every Day
Paper Moon - 1000 Reasons to Stay … One Reason to Leave.
The Heavy Blinkers - The Night and I Are Still So Young
Aaron Booth - Our Last Escape
B’ehl - Bright Eyes
The Bonaduces - Democracy of Sleep
Morella’s Forest - Tiny Lights of Heaven
Novillero - The Brindleford Follies
Radiogram - All The Way Home
The Caribbean - Verse by Verse
The Caribbean - History’s First Know It All
The Meligrove Band - Let It Grow
The Parkas - Now This is Fighting
The Pets - Love and War
The Waking Eyes - Combing The Clouds
Projektor - Red Wolf Glass
Twigs - Epicure
The Salteens - Short Term Memories

Julie Doiron announces the March 24 release of “I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day”

Everything is coming together in Julie Doiron’s world, from embracing her electric past, to embarking on a new and energetic phase of her solo career with some of the most upbeat and inspiring songs of her recording career. I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day — which arrives on the heels of the album Lost Wisdom, Doiron and her bandmate Fred Squire’s recent critically-acclaimed collaboration with Mt. Eerie — presents listeners with an album that reflects both her continued growth as an artist and a renewed optimism as a songwriter as well. As has often been the case, Doiron’s songwriting is rooted in what’s happening around her.

More than any other songwriter, you can tell exactly what’s going on in her life. Direct and painfully honest, she lays it all out in her lyrics. “I just sing about what’s happening,” she admits, resigned to her style. “I don’t know how to do anything else. I don’t know how to write any other way. I’ve wanted to… I’ve tried! Because sometimes I feel like maybe I shouldn’t be so direct, but I don’t know how.” In the past, listeners have shared in the heartbreak of loneliness, the break-up of a band, the grind of raising young kids, and the dark fears anyone can slip into during a relationship. While the direct approach is still very present, this time she’s almost the happiest woman in town. “I keep saying that it’s a change in a positive direction. I’ve started to love life most of the time, and I’m happy, and I’m having a great time raising my kids.”

In addition to this new perspective, Doiron has made an album which showcases a thick distortion and melodic pop not heard since her days with indie heroes Eric’s Trip in the ’90s. It’s part of a desire to get back to her electric days with that band. The past couple of years have seen Eric’s Trip regroup for triumphant reunion tours, and a rekindling of her work with Trip mainstay Rick White (who produced her 2007 Polaris Prize nominated album Woke Myself Up, and returned for this album). I Can Wonder was recorded at White’s isolated home studio, just northwest of Toronto. Doiron handled the electric and acoustic guitar parts, Rick played all the bass and keyboards, and Fred Squire performed all the drums and some lead guitar. Squire, who comes from Sackville, New Brunswick, is Julie’s bandmate in another of her projects, Calm Down It’s Monday.

The album will be available in stores on March 24th but you can get an advance mailorder copy from us on March 10th.

January 24, 2009 - Halifax, North Street Church, 7:30pm - Brent Randall and his Pinecones will be celebrating the release of their long awaited new album, “We Were Strangers in Paddington Green,” on January 24th at the North Street Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The CD release party will be a magical and musical extravaganza for all ages. Brent, along with his usual cast of Pinecones, will be joined by producers Jason MacIsaac and Dave Christensen (Heavy Blinkers), and with the the help of a string quartet, horn section, and orchestral percussionist, Brent and company will bring the cinematic “We Were Strangers in Paddington Green” album to life in the beautiful North Street Church in the north end of Halifax. The party will be complimented with special musical guests, jugglers, and hot chocolate and apple cider to warm you on this crisp winter evening. Tickets are $8 and the fun begins at 7:30pm.

January 25, 2009 - Halifax, Gus’ Pub, 9:30pm - For an extra treat catch the gang again on Sunday January 25th as they strut their stuff at Gus’ Pub showcasing their stripped down rockin’ and rollin’ side. Joined by friends Their Majesties and The Gideons, the party for this hop begins at 9:30. $6

We are pleased as punch to announce a new artist and album on Endearing. On January 20, 2009, we will be releasing the debut full-length album from Halifax’s Brent Randall & His Pinecones. Entitled “We Were Strangers in Paddington Green”, this 13 song orchestral pop magnum opus will appeal to fans of Harry Nilsson, Wings-era Paul McCartney, and The Heavy Blinkers.

The album will be out in stores in Canada on January 20, 2009, but available for advance purchase here in our online store on January 2nd.

Stay tuned for national tour dates and CD release shows!

New Paper Moon CD-EP
We’re thrilled to announce the release of a new CD-EP from Paper Moon, available in our online store on December 1, 2008. It will feature the song “What Are You Going To Do With Me?” which will be on the band’s upcoming album “Only During Thunderstorms”, out in April 2009. It will also have some unique Paper Moon stuff on it that we mainly did at Spare Bedroom Studio (which is actually just Chris and Allison’s spare bedroom) like a remix of “These New Friends Of Yours…”, a little ditty called “We Can Take The Long Way”, two covers of Hot Little Rocket and Lindy songs. It will all be encased in hand-made sleeves. ,You can also purchase the EP up from Paper Moon at the show on December 4th at the Park Theatre (details below).

December Shows
Some lovely pre-Christmas shows from Julie Doiron and Paper Moon.

Paper Moon
Dec 4th - Winnipeg, MB - The Park Theatre (698 Osborne), 7pm start, ends at 10pm. With Ann Walton and The Playing Cards - $8

Julie Doiron
Dec 12th - St John’s, Newfoundland - George St. United Church, with Calm Down It’s Monday and guest - $18
Dec 14th - Halifax, NS, Carlton House, with Calm Down It’s Monday - $20
Dec 15th - Halifax, NS, Carlton House, with Calm Down It’s Monday - $20