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Post by Kurt on Jan 22, 2013 22:42:12 GMT -5
Apparently it's getting a US release later this year!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 22:46:29 GMT -5
Apparently it's getting a US release later this year!  She was reportedly shooting something in Hollywood recently. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2013 13:50:34 GMT -5
She has gone top ten! (Hot 100) LW: #14
TW: #10 She has had amazing success on iTunes: "Stompa" - #6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2013 12:24:21 GMT -5
She has had amazing success on iTunes: "Stompa" - #6
Harmony - #8 "Stompa" really seems to be helping album sales. Truly amazing success. "Stompa"
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Post by Kurt on Feb 6, 2013 18:45:59 GMT -5
Out April 30 in the US, according to AllAccess! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2013 1:06:21 GMT -5
Outstanding. SERENA RYDER MAKING WAVES IN 2013:
HARMONY CERTIFIED GOLD & FIRST SINGLE "STOMPA" JUMPS TO PLATINUM STATUS
(TORONTO – 6 February, 2013) - Serena Ryder is kicking off 2013 in trailblazing form with her latest release, Harmony (Serenadar Source / Universal Music Canada), achieving certified Gold status in just a few short months. The lead single, "Stompa" has just been awarded platinum certification – a first for Ryder.
"It's so exciting to see 'Stompa' do so well and resonating with fans old and new," said Ryder. "I'm very humbled and I can't wait to hit the road in a few weeks to celebrate with them all."
Harmony's success is due in part to the infectious first single "Stompa", as well as the equally anthemic follow-up track, "What I Wouldn’t Do". Produced by Emmy/Grammy nominated producer / songwriter / musician Jerrod Bettis (Gavin Degraw, Better Than Ezra) and producer / songwriter / musician Jon Levine (K’naan, Nelly Furtado), Harmony is poised to continue to break new ground for Ryder through 2013 and beyond.
Serena Ryder has also just inked a deal with Capitol Records in the U.S. which will see the release of Harmony stateside in April. "Harmony is a fantastic album and these accolades are so well deserved," said Randy Lennox, President and CEO, Universal Music Canada. "This is only the beginning for Serena and our U.S. partnership with Capitol will only build on this amazing success!"
"We are very excited to have Serena as part of the Capitol family", said Greg Thompson, EVP, Capital Music Group (U.S.). "She is a gifted artist who has made an incredible record."
The first block of Ryder's Canadian winter tour is selling quickly with several dates sold out already. Today, additional shows have been added and will be on sale soon. For up to the minute tour updates, when and where to buy tickets, visit serenaryder.com. This Friday February 8, Serena Ryder performs live on CTV's Canada AM and on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live. To be part of the studio audiences, email: Vicky.donaldson@bellmedia.ca (Canada AM) and / or visit newmusiclive.ca/tickets (New.Music.Live).
Ryder partners with MusiCounts next Tuesday, February 12, to perform at Woodbine Jr. High School, where recipients of the 2012/13 Band Aid Grants will be announced. $735,000 worth of Band Aid Grants will be awarded this school year, including a grant to Woodbine Jr. High School as well as 10 other TDSB schools ($10,000 each) that have been identified through partnerships that exist between MusiCounts, Music Canada, the Slaight Family Foundation and the TDSB. The event will recognize the new partnership with Music Canada, who have pledged $250,000 to the Band Aid Grant Program over the next three years.
Ryder is an artist adored by fans, peers and critics alike which is due mainly in part to her immense raw and earnest songwriting talent and beautifully electric live performances. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades including three prestigious Juno Awards that include: 2008 New Artist of The Year, 2009 Adult Alternative Album of The Year (Is It O.K.) and 2010 Video of The Year ("Little Bit of Red"). Ryder has also seen fantastic album success over the years, with If Your Memory Serves You Well (2007) and Is it O.K. (2009) both achieving Gold selling status. In 2012, her single "Weak In The Knees" also achieved Gold Certification.
With 2013 only just beginning, it is safe to say that Serena Ryder will continue to soar to new artistic heights and successes, all in celebration of Harmony. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2013 12:36:05 GMT -5
She sang "Stompa" and "What I Wouldn't Do" on Canada AM. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2013 16:56:11 GMT -5
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 11, 2013 16:58:53 GMT -5
Odd. Usually their no-risk disc is a brand new release. I think Dragonette had it with their album when it came out late last year.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2013 1:24:13 GMT -5
Smashing. #3 - Alternative
#5 - AC
#6 - HAC
#11 - Pop
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 14, 2013 12:17:22 GMT -5
That should translate over to #1 for all time in Canada! So much multi-format success! She needs country to hop on board!
I should dig up that photo I have with Serena and post here!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2013 20:58:17 GMT -5
Starbucks clients picked up a special treat on Valentine's Day when the chain chose Serena Ryder's "What I Wouldn't Do" as its song of the week. Ryder started her musical career in Peterborough while attending PCVS and has just released her third album to rave reviews.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 12:50:11 GMT -5
Juno nominee! Single Of The Year
Billy Talent, "Viking Death March"
Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"
Hedley, "Kiss You Inside Out"
Serena Ryder, "Stompa"
The Sheepdogs, "The Way It Is"
Adult Alternative Album Of The Year
Bahamas , Barchords
Kathleen Edwards, Voyageur
Royal Wood, We Were Born To Glory
Serena Ryder, Harmony
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 19, 2013 12:50:13 GMT -5
Two Juno nominations! Single of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 12:52:07 GMT -5
Two Juno nominations! Single of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year!  |
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Post by reidster on Feb 19, 2013 13:02:13 GMT -5
I think she has Adult Alternative locked up. Single will go to Call Me Maybe.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 19, 2013 13:45:11 GMT -5
Yeah, Serena's already won 2 or 3 Junos so far. I'd like to see Kathleen get this, unless she can get the Songwriters one though. I think Voyageur is a much stronger album than Harmony but I'd be happy with either getting it since I love Serena anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2013 14:06:33 GMT -5
February 22 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
February 23 - Charlottetown, PEI - Confederation Centre
February 25 - St. John's, NL - Arts & Culture Centre
February 26 - St. John's, NL - Arts & Culture Centre
February 28 - Saint John, NB - The Imperial Theatre
March 01 - Moncton, NB - The Capitol Theatre
March 02 - Halifax, NS - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
March 03 - Halifax, NS - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
March 04 - Frederiction, NB - The Playhouse
March 07 - Montreal, QC - Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
March 08 - Oakville, ON - Oakville Centre For Performing Arts
March 09 - Kingston, ON - The Grand Theatre
March 10 - Peterborough, ON - Showplace Performance Centre
March 23 - Belleville, ON - The Empire Theatre
April 11 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
April 17 - Regina, SK - Casino Regina
April 18 - Medicine Hat, AB - Esplanade Centre
April 22 - Edmonton, AB - Francis Winspear Center For Music
April 24 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
One show down, and ... I'm so sorry Charlottetown. I lost my voice and I can't sing for you tonight. I promise ill make up for it. I feel terrible : |
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Post by K. on Feb 25, 2013 12:00:06 GMT -5
I heard Stompa the other day and liked it a lot. I will definitely check out her album.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 12:54:50 GMT -5
Grey's Anatomy used "What I Wouldn't Do." They must love Serena, because they also recently included "Stompa." I heard Stompa the other day and liked it a lot. I will definitely check out her album. Glad to hear!
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Post by Hook on Feb 25, 2013 13:04:00 GMT -5
"What I Wouldn't Do" was perfect on Grey's! I had no idea it was by her. I kind of like "Stompa" too.
Too bad the album isn't on Spotify...
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Post by Kurt on Feb 25, 2013 13:13:45 GMT -5
Too bad the album isn't on Spotify... It's not out in the US until April 30, sadly. |
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 26, 2013 23:13:48 GMT -5
Is What I Wouldn't Do the second single? I haven't heard it on the radio yet but for some reason, I thought it was. I suppose it was because it was a pre-album-release single on iTunes Canada so I assumed they were moving on from Stompa - little did I know (as you can see from my posts above), that Stompa would go on to be a big hit.
I could see Merry Go Round being a single in the future too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2013 23:26:09 GMT -5
Is What I Wouldn't Do the second single? Yes, see: Harmony's success is due in part to the infectious first single "Stompa", as well as the equally anthemic follow-up track, "What I Wouldn’t Do". However, they probably stopped promotion once "Stompa" started moving, thus explaining why you haven't heard it on the radio yet |
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Mar 3, 2013 22:38:05 GMT -5
I saw Serena Ryder last night and I kept saying Wow! What an amazing show. I've seen her about a half dozen times and this one was easily the best performance she's ever given. I would even go as far as to say it was one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
What wowed me first was what does so every time I see her and that's her voice. Sometimes she'll hold a note or do a run while moving up the register and it's just... Wow! That's amazing! She's easily got the biggest voice of anyone I've ever seen perform live. I can't emphasize that enough.
Next, I was wowed by the high energy of the show. Serena has done solo acoustic sets before and they've always been great but this one was just another level. The lighting was great and really gave her a whole new persona. I think a lot of effort was put into the lighting for this show and I'm definitely under the impression that she's going to be built up and promoted in the US this year.
Next was just how well everything came together. When she did For You, she put on a huge hat and it came together just so perfectly. Visually and the sound. Baby Come Back had an awesome outro with the drums. She even did an INCREDIBLE cover of Alex Clare's Too Close, which shocked and awed me. I was just... wow!
Her on stage persona was different as well. She used to be very shy and somewhat awkward when she spoke between songs. It was always endearing. She wasn't like that at all. I feel like she's better practicing and getting training on how to address audiences, again, probably in preparation for American promo. After hearing her last night, I think she'll make it.
Also, I think we should try to come up with a way to memify Stompa! It's definitely a meme-worthy song.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 22:50:44 GMT -5
I saw Serena Ryder last night and I kept saying Wow! Glad to hear you had fun. I see her Saturday! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 9:38:19 GMT -5
You can now buy "Stompa" on iTunes US. Go and do so!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2013 11:38:28 GMT -5
Interesting. Returning for an encore, Serena Ryder was even kind enough to offer her audience a verse of Quebec's French-language version of the song "Stompa", and she has arranged for it to be released in a week on iTunes.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2013 23:38:10 GMT -5
She was flawless. Literally flawless. I can post more tomorrow afternoon.
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Post by hitseeker. on Mar 10, 2013 7:50:24 GMT -5
This album is so so good. I love each and every song. A pleasant discovery! |
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