Our sole east coast contributor, auther and musician Vince Tuckwood, has just revealed his latest album: Grope. A guitar laden collection of indie rock songs all originally written for his former UK band (not so coincidently also called Grope), the new album is much heavier and upbeat than his previous work and contrasts nicely with his previous Stark release.
Have a listen on the Vince Tuckwood bandcamp page: downloads available now, and cd format available just in time for Xmas.
Showing posts with label Vince Tuckwood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vince Tuckwood. Show all posts
Monday, December 1, 2014
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Asylum - A Short Film by Vince Tuckwood
In addition to writing novels, composing and performing music, Vince Tuckwood is turning his talents to film making this year. He has an inventive story that involves a twist on the haunted house story that he's written and now is looking to produce into a short film.
Vince has published four novels to date, his last book "Escalation" was published in partnership with Boutique Empire. He has reworked his Family Rules novel into a screenplay (Inventing Kenny) and now looks forward to seeing his vision for Asylum captured for the screen.
The synopsis:
Sol plans to spend the night in an abandoned asylum with his three friends, and face up to its ghost of local rumor. Though skeptical, Sol seems ready to make sure his friends stay safe. At the first sign of the trouble, however, his friends flee, and Sol stands alone in facing the ghost.
And in an unexpected twist, it may just be the ghost that’s most affected by the confrontation.
Funding for the picture is very modest, the film is looking for only $5000 in backing funds. If you have any interest in this side of the arts please have a look at his kickstarter and consider backing it.
Thanks for reading, now go check it out!
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| artwork by Robert Edmonds |
The synopsis:
Sol plans to spend the night in an abandoned asylum with his three friends, and face up to its ghost of local rumor. Though skeptical, Sol seems ready to make sure his friends stay safe. At the first sign of the trouble, however, his friends flee, and Sol stands alone in facing the ghost.
And in an unexpected twist, it may just be the ghost that’s most affected by the confrontation.
Funding for the picture is very modest, the film is looking for only $5000 in backing funds. If you have any interest in this side of the arts please have a look at his kickstarter and consider backing it.
Thanks for reading, now go check it out!
Friday, January 25, 2013
New Site for Robert Edmonds
Just wanted to share Robert Edmond's new site, which generously displays many of his designs from over the years. It is with great pride that we note how many Boutique Empire covers, posters and special events he has created for us over the past five years.
If you appreciate inventive graphic arts please have a peruse through his online collection, you may even find a few images of paintings that need to have for your own home! There are also many of his favorite posters he's designed for artists such as Metric, Black Keys, Willie Nelson, Lee Scratch Perry, BB King! Far too many to name them all!
http://robertedmonds.blogspot.ca/
If you appreciate inventive graphic arts please have a peruse through his online collection, you may even find a few images of paintings that need to have for your own home! There are also many of his favorite posters he's designed for artists such as Metric, Black Keys, Willie Nelson, Lee Scratch Perry, BB King! Far too many to name them all!
http://robertedmonds.blogspot.ca/
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Merry Xmas! Latest news and a year in review!
Merry Xmas everybody. Just wanted to put a few words together to wrap up the latest ongoings of everyone involved (or once involved) in the Boutique Empire family.
Starting with Guilty About Girls who have just arisen from a productive hiatus to deliver two new songs, the latest of which was singled out by Alan Cross on his music blog. Once again Jordy Birch is proving he is among Canada's finest pop song craftsmen! Have a listen to his blistering new single The Boys in the Band.
Old friends Sex With Strangers have just released their fifth album Behaviors. The first video from the new album, once again produced by the brilliant folks of BKS Crew is called Times Electric. Check out the video below for their new sound and style. They seem to be gathering a lot of press with this release and we wish them all a great success.
Combine the Victorious has taken the inspiration from their first European tour to begin writing and recording their third full length. Scheduled for a spring 2013 release, the duo plans to return to Europe next year for an extended tour in its support. Their new EP, Crumbling Hearts, indicates the tone of their new material, some of which may appear on the full length. Vinyl pressing is being sourced out as well, with cover art to be commissioned from Robert Edmonds.
Isabelle Dunlop has had several very successful pop up shops during 2012 which has spurred on the idea of setting up a permanent shop for her designs in the new year. It seems her wool scarves and shawls are becoming more popular each season. Stay tuned for more news.
Robert Edmonds, the man behind the images of all the Boutique Empire releases, is currently planning expositions for the new year. We are discussing many ideas of how to make each series unique and exciting. Once again we'll be offering more information as we near the time to reveal his works.
Vince Tuckwood, our resident author, not only released his Escalation novel this year but has been hard at work on a dualistic music album as well. He has been revealing certain works from the sparse side of the album which show dramatic artistic leaps from anything he's done before. Have a listen to some of his latest works on his reverbnation page.
Though not officially a member of the Boutique Empire collective (yet) The Population Drops have quietly started to amass attention around their first four song collection. More songs are being recorded in January and hopefully a several more live performances will be scheduled to showcase this remarkable new band and their unique style. Check out Enough from their first EP.
In closing, if we're very lucky we should also hear some new music from the elusive Gilles Zolty in the 2013. He's been busy working away in Saskatchewan this past year, but there have been rumours of new works that might escape from his private studio into the world. At very least we hope he can make his way out to Vancouver for another live performance!
Here's hoping all of you will have a happy holiday season, and though 2012 has been a challenging year we are all looking forward to the new year and the opportunity our new works shall bring.
Thanks for reading, be well and merry xmas.
Starting with Guilty About Girls who have just arisen from a productive hiatus to deliver two new songs, the latest of which was singled out by Alan Cross on his music blog. Once again Jordy Birch is proving he is among Canada's finest pop song craftsmen! Have a listen to his blistering new single The Boys in the Band.
Old friends Sex With Strangers have just released their fifth album Behaviors. The first video from the new album, once again produced by the brilliant folks of BKS Crew is called Times Electric. Check out the video below for their new sound and style. They seem to be gathering a lot of press with this release and we wish them all a great success.
Combine the Victorious has taken the inspiration from their first European tour to begin writing and recording their third full length. Scheduled for a spring 2013 release, the duo plans to return to Europe next year for an extended tour in its support. Their new EP, Crumbling Hearts, indicates the tone of their new material, some of which may appear on the full length. Vinyl pressing is being sourced out as well, with cover art to be commissioned from Robert Edmonds.
Isabelle Dunlop has had several very successful pop up shops during 2012 which has spurred on the idea of setting up a permanent shop for her designs in the new year. It seems her wool scarves and shawls are becoming more popular each season. Stay tuned for more news.
Robert Edmonds, the man behind the images of all the Boutique Empire releases, is currently planning expositions for the new year. We are discussing many ideas of how to make each series unique and exciting. Once again we'll be offering more information as we near the time to reveal his works.
Vince Tuckwood, our resident author, not only released his Escalation novel this year but has been hard at work on a dualistic music album as well. He has been revealing certain works from the sparse side of the album which show dramatic artistic leaps from anything he's done before. Have a listen to some of his latest works on his reverbnation page.
Though not officially a member of the Boutique Empire collective (yet) The Population Drops have quietly started to amass attention around their first four song collection. More songs are being recorded in January and hopefully a several more live performances will be scheduled to showcase this remarkable new band and their unique style. Check out Enough from their first EP.
In closing, if we're very lucky we should also hear some new music from the elusive Gilles Zolty in the 2013. He's been busy working away in Saskatchewan this past year, but there have been rumours of new works that might escape from his private studio into the world. At very least we hope he can make his way out to Vancouver for another live performance!
Here's hoping all of you will have a happy holiday season, and though 2012 has been a challenging year we are all looking forward to the new year and the opportunity our new works shall bring.
Thanks for reading, be well and merry xmas.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
August updates
Been a good summer here in Vancouver (well once it arrived of course). Combine the Victorious had a marvelous show at Electric Owl at the end of July - undeniably their best one yet! Sex With Strangers has just completed recording the tracks to their fifth album, this time with producer Adam "Wunderbro" Percy at the helm. Jordy Birch has been recording new songs with Digory Smallz at his new studio, and Vince Tuckwood is well on his way into his fifth novel!
Combine the Victorious performed their first headlining show of 2012 on July 27th in celebration of their latest single Paros. Joined on stage by drummer Jim Berry, CtV performed all new material, most of which shall be included on their next EP release. The still to be titled EP shall coincide with shows in Europe (scheduling is being done right now). Additional details will be revealed as soon as they become available.
Sex With Strangers have broken new ground on their fifth studio album. This time they have joined their creative forces with Adam Percy, who has provided the group with some exquisite remixes in the past. Recording over the past weeks at the new Fader Master studio with Adam leading the sonic vision and engineer Paul Boerchler engineering. The album is also scheduled for an Autumn 2012 release.
Jordy Birch has been busy writing a whole new batch of material this past year. He's been teaming up with producer/engineer Digory Smalls (Joshua Hislop, Young Liars) and will be revealing his latest songs soon!
Vince Tuckwood, author of Escalation and Karaoke Criminals, is well into writing his fifth novel (which he has not yet revealed to us!). Judging from his posts things are flowing well and we should expect a sneak peak relatively soon!
A busy time with a lot of work being created. This fall is going to be loaded with releases and events. Looking forward to it!
Sex With Strangers have broken new ground on their fifth studio album. This time they have joined their creative forces with Adam Percy, who has provided the group with some exquisite remixes in the past. Recording over the past weeks at the new Fader Master studio with Adam leading the sonic vision and engineer Paul Boerchler engineering. The album is also scheduled for an Autumn 2012 release.
Jordy Birch has been busy writing a whole new batch of material this past year. He's been teaming up with producer/engineer Digory Smalls (Joshua Hislop, Young Liars) and will be revealing his latest songs soon!
Vince Tuckwood, author of Escalation and Karaoke Criminals, is well into writing his fifth novel (which he has not yet revealed to us!). Judging from his posts things are flowing well and we should expect a sneak peak relatively soon!
A busy time with a lot of work being created. This fall is going to be loaded with releases and events. Looking forward to it!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Introducing Vince Tuckwood-Novelist
As we continue to expand our artists' collective, it is with pleasure we announce the inclusion of Vince Tuckwood to the Boutique Empire family. English born and bred, Vince is now living in Connecticut with his family where he has just completed his fourth novel, Escalation, "a fast-paced work of contemporary fiction, deeply rooted in the darkest of unintended consequences."
With the release of Vince's new novel Boutique Empire has made our first foray into the world of literature. Please check out his latest book as well as the three previous novels on his website: Escalation - available in eBook and paperback versions.
All the best to you, thanks for reading.
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