TEA News


We are thrilled to announce that this years 2009 TEA Summer Showcase will be held on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the well known Rivoli on Queen Street in the heart of Toronto. We are now in the process of selecting artists for the showcase. You will be contacted if selected to participate in this years event.  Updated artist selection and showcase information is now posted at the New TEA Website

We have been working very hard on our New TEA website which is now up and running. Yippee!  We have designed the site to feature and promote TEA Artists. You the compilation and label artists will take centre stage on our website with the sole intention of promoting and bringing more awareness to all TEA artists from Volume 1 up to the current release. We think you will enjoy the new updated and refreshed look as well. This yellow and black is killing the eyes.

 
The release date for TEA Volume 13 was on February 20, 2009. All CDs, press packages and participant packages will be mailed out on this date. If you do not receive your package within 14 days of the release date please contact us. We are very excited and we anticipate a very good response from media for TEA Volume 13. Thank you to everyone for helping us move the release date ahead of schedule.

Indietalent features many TEA artists and has now incorporated a TEA Hour show which features each TEA compilation volume. TEA Volume 12 Part 1 show has now been completed andPart 2 will be airing in February/March 2009.

It was a very difficult decision by the TEA Staff to choose the top six featured artists for TEA Volume 13. Artists will be posted on Feb 20, 2009 at  teaspace.

Katelyn Dawn makes the top 16 on Canadian Idol. We are very proud of Katelyn and her push for the Top 10. She did extremely well! Read Katelyn's interview on TEA on 148.ca with Phillip Hong.

Aaron Childs is back as DJ on Just Good Radio. He loves TEA artists and has requested all TEA compilation volumes. If you are a TEA artist Aaron is interested in your music. Contact us if interested in sending Aaron material for his new show.

TEA Volume 12 charted at # 2 at CKMS from Sept 26 to Oct 2, 2008. Bravo! Yipee! Well done!

Indietalent features many TEA artists and conducts interviews for interested TEA Artists. An all new TEA Hour show has now been created.

SRN Mediaworks has started up an all new TEA artists show and webpage on their network 148.ca called TEA on 148.ca. The most recent TEA Artist article posted is Matthew de Zoete.

Radio station CKUA contacted us here at TEA South and requested our compilations be sent to their radio station. This came from word of mouth from DJs at other stations who have come to work at CKUA.

TEA Artist interviews now posted on Fab Indie 148. More TEA Artist interviews and features in the coming weeks and months.

SRN REGIONAL VIEW  - Since many indie artists don't have the time and/or resources to film their own music videos, we decided that it would fit the bill if we tried using TEA artists for an "indie local music video" series. Each video will feature a TEA artist's music, and views of York Region in interesting times (like spending a morning in Woodbridge's most dangerous 4-way intersection). We will be releasing more videos throughout the year and will continue if viewer response is positive.

SRN Film and Video Production - SRN will be working on a trailer for a video series they would like to produce in the far future: It's called "Unit 148" and this will feature TEA artists music; we will choose what's appropriate shortly before post-production.

Indietalent & SRN Mediaworks are interested in conducting radio interviews for TEA volume 13 artists. This is a great opportunity to get interviewed and reviewed. It would involve radio airplay for a few of your songs along with a phone interview. Contact TEA South if interested.

SRN Mediaworks will be using TEA Artists music for new series in 2009. More TEA artists music will be used for the new series in the coming months.

TEA Artists music used for SRN Mediaworks brand image "This is SRN"

TEA Artists music will be used for the second season of "The Traveling Briefcase".

TEA comps  radio showcase is currently being prepared for airplay on the TEA Hour at indietalent.ca. The first feature show will be Katelyn Dawn and Mike Maddison on Jan 8, 2008, Shayne Lazarowich and Outspoken on Feb 1, 2008 and Steve Webster, Tribe 11,  Noah Campbell on March 8, 2008. TEA Volume 12 part 1 show is now airing. The TEA Volume 13 show will be completed in April 2009.

Review of Toronto Experimental Artists now in the Broken Pencil Magazine (The magazine of zine culture and the independent arts).

All TEA artists music will now be played on SRN Mediaworks which encompasses many online and community run radio stations in the province of Ontario. Listen to SRN Live Stream.

 Jamil's EPK is now posted at the gallery page.

TEA Showcases are presently being syndicated out to many radio stations internationally. Stay tuned to SRN Mediaworks and TEA radio for upcoming details. Network 1KX recently aired showcases on Labour Day September 1, 2008 at 1:00pm.

TEA now offers Live Video Recording. We can locate to your shot location or come to our studios. We specialize in... DVD Video, High Definition, Editing and Filming. We have many packages available to suit your needs and budget including electronic press kits with video, pics and audio.

TEA now offers Live Venue Recording. Our production team will record your live gig and finalize your song selections with mixing, editing, and mastering. Give us a call for pricing that can be tailored to suite your needs and budget.

Supersized Promotion Packages include...16 weeks radio tracking, Digital Uploads, Internet Radio Promotion (400 Contacts), Beatwire Press Release Distribution (10,000 Contacts) and 16 weeks of Film Submissons and Postings. Get yourself covered with a TEA Supersized Promotion Package.

The call to radio for syndication has begun. If you happen to know anyone interested in airing TEA Showcases to radio or internet please contact TEA South or SRN Mediaworks.

The TEA Summer Showcase will be broadcast once again on Monday September 1, 2008 on Network 1KX at 1:00pm.

SRN Mediaworks is starting up a whole new station called SRN 2 which will feature TEA Artists music and enable TEA artists a chance to vote and promote. SRN 2 will also be using TEA artists music for Video Commercials. David Pavia, The Audience and The Gentlemens's Club have been selected for commercial spots. Many more to come!

Film Submission Packages now available. Get your music in film, video games and on TV. We submit your music to directors, producers, film supervisors and other media professionals. Film packages include specialized press kits required for film submissions.

"Brave New Frontiers" with your host Randall Cousins  features TEA artists music. Join the Brave New Frontiers podcast and receive the show on a weekly basis. Brave New Frontiers has recently featured TEA V 11 & 12  artists... The Weak Need and Doug Jones on July 19, 2008. Bob Rylett on Show # 202. Glenn Reid and Allan King March 8, 2008. Katalyn Dawn, Morris 8 and Imagine F3 on Nov 17, 2007. China Syndrome - March 22, 2008 

Over the last decade we have seen an erosion of the school music programs in our schools. Here at TEA we are deeply concerned about the lack of understanding and knowledge regarding the importance of music in everyday life and especially for our children. Please help support music in our schools with the assistance of The Coalition for Music Education

Please sign the petition for Let's Fix Cancon. This is an attempt to get more radio play for Canadian independent artists, another issue we feel very strongly about at TEA.

The long awaited Nazareth interview from Friday the 13th is here. Check out the footage NSS and Clay from TEA South have put together for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

   

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