There are some exciting things happening at Bent River Records this fall! Not only are we still getting settled into our new beautiful new home downtown, but we also have some important releases coming out. Between Mallory Chipman’s Rags and Feathers: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, and Joshua Rager’s Jondo, we have a lot to be proud of.

On October 12, Joshua Rager will be releasing his third album, Jondo. This is Joshua’s first release with Bent River and we are very happy to add him to the BRR roster. Joshua’s CD release party will be in Montreal at the Maison de Culture Côte-des-Neiges, as part of the OFF Festival du Jazz. We are beyond sad that we can’t be there to support, but if any of you are in Montreal right now, be sure to check it out. It is going to be a blast! Make sure to take some pictures for us, with the hashtag #GetBent so we will feel like we were there!

Rags and Feathers: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, coming out November 10th, is Mallory Chipman’s much anticipated follow up to her debut album, Nocturnalize. I don’t think I’ve stopped playing Nocturnalize in my record rotation since its release last year! I’m counting down the minutes until we can hear the final cut of her new record, and I know you all are too. Be sure not to miss out on the wonderful Mallory Chipman performing her new album live at the Blue Chair Café on November 10th. It’s going to be a true BRR party, and we would love to see you there. Call 780-989-2861 to reserve your spot now before it sells out!

We were so excited to show off our new home with everyone at the Allard Hall grand opening. This move has been a long time coming, and it’s hard to believe we finally made it to our amazing new downtown centre for arts and culture! Allard Hall really does make us feel like we are living the high life ,and if you ask me, it’s about time! Our grand opening was kind of like the best housewarming you will ever go to (so if you missed it, you missed out). From the tours to the performances to the fine art, there was something wonderful happening everywhere you looked. The big band performance in the nest was my favourite part; the way the sound carried throughout the whole hall was amazing. Maybe one day Bent river might have a feature in one of the nests…. It could happen.

I also loved the looks on every person’s face that walked through our state of the art recording studio. There were definitely some blown minds looking at all of the world class gear – impressive, I know. That’s where the magic really happens. Bent River is already hard at work breaking that space in, and we can’t wait for you all to hear what the studio and Bent River Records team can really do. If you were a fan of our releases before, just wait until you see the change that this upgrade has brought to the BRR sound. You won’t believe it!

Make sure to stay connected with everything Bent River by following and liking us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you to everyone that joined us at the opening, it was truly a pleasure to share our new stomping ground with you. Hope to have you back soon!

Here at Bent River Records we are over the moon about the beautiful article written about us by Gene Kosowan in Avenue Magazine. It’s always an amazing feeling to see your name in print! We couldn’t be happier about our featured spot in Edmonton’s hippest magazine. And shout out to Paul and Rose for being the more photogenic record execs we’ve ever seen!

Check out the article here:

http://www.avenueedmonton.com/City-Life/Detours/Arts-Culture/Bent-River-Records/

Also, be sure to check-out more great articles online and in print from Avenue and Gene Kosowan.

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It’s finally here! After months of planning and preparation, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of Bent River Records. While we already have three artists on our roster who have released albums with us, we have yet to formally celebrate our conception. On April 6, 2017, we are proud to present Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet (Edmonton), Mallory Chipman (Edmonton), and Acid Bunny (Montreal) in a showcase of their innovative and original music on the John L. Haar stage. This concert will also act as a farewell to MacEwan University’s beloved Centre for the Arts and Communications campus as we prepare to move downtown to our new home. Now to introduce you to our artists!

Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet is an award-winning ensemble that incorporates elements of jazz, classical, and tango music styles. They have toured extensively through Canada and Europe and their latest release, Steppin’ Up, was released on Bent River Records on November 1, 2016. 

Mallory Chipman fuses the improvisational nature of jazz with the honest lyricism of folk and grittiness of rock and roll. She has performed internationally; showcasing her original music to sold out crowds. Her latest release, Nocturnalize, was released on Bent River Records on November 20, 2016.

Acid Bunny is a trio comprised of prodigious musicians, Jean-Nicolas Trottier (trombone, band leader), Remi-Jean LeBlanc (bass), and Richard Irwin (drums). Their music is a combination of rock, jazz, and electronic influences. This launch is also the official release of their upcoming album, High School Fantasy.

Bent River Records representatives will be selling our artists’ albums at the release concert, along with snazzy, new Bent River Records t-shirts. We’ll even be giving away stickers perfect for your laptop, phone, or bumper. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for a night of great music, hip swag, and booze! Yes, it’s licensed! Oh, and did we mention… IT’S FREE! 

Why hello there! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Bent River Records: Canada’s newest university record label. And what does that mean, you ask? It means we are a dedicated artist incubator and student learning lab, bringing you the best in Canadian music. Even though we are new on the scene, we are proud to announce our two upcoming releases happening next month here in YEG. 

On November 1 at the ever-classy Bellamy’s Lounge in the Chateau Lacombe, Kent Sangster’s Obsessions Octet will be celebrating their third album release with a listening party and performance by the Obsessions Quartet. This album, Steppin’ Up, marks the first album in the Bent River Records catalogue. We are so excited to connect with our community at this FREE event. Just a tip – arrive early! This venue fills up quickly, and with a band as hot as the Obsessions Octet, we are sure it will sell out.

On November 20 at Canada’s longest running jazz club, the Yardbird Suite, Bent River Records is proud to support Mallory Chipman with the release of her debut album and the second album in our catalogue, Nocturnalize. Come on out to enjoy Mallory’s contemporary jazz sounds while sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying the Yardbird Suite’s signature popcorn. Yum! Tickets are $24 or $20 for Edmonton Jazz Society members and can be purchased in advance on tixonthesquare.ca. 

That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more posts coming your way!