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Watch Bon Iver’s CGI Grammy commercial

2012-01-31T12:04:00.000-05:00

Bon Iver "We Are Music" Grammy Spot from stereogum on Vimeo.

Bon Iver has the first of four "We Are Music" Grammy commercials. The remaining three will feature Adele, Foo Fighters and Skrillex and as the award show creeps closer stay tuned to see the reaminder roll out.

The above commercial features nominated song "Holocene" developed by the Recording Academy and advertising agency partner TBWA\ CHIAT\ DAY.

LCBO Online "Switch it Up" Campaign

2012-01-23T12:41:00.005-05:00

Here are just 2 of 27 (yes, twenty-seven) hilarious short films we did with Shawn James, Sean Atkinson, Dan Vendramin, and Colleen Floyd over at Cossette, and the great folks at LCBO. One of those jobs that was way too much fun to be a job.

Why not pour yourself a cocktail and check out all 27 at http://switchitup.ca/

Goodwin vs. Badwin - Episode # 1 "Premature Evacuation"

2012-01-18T15:47:00.033-05:00

*Please note this is an adult comedy and may not be suitable for certain audiences.*

We have had the pleasure of working with team over at Style5.tv on a series of animated shorts and are thrilled to announce the launch of the very first episode of Goodwin vs. Badwin "Premature Evacuation"! The short features the fetal shenanigans between an innocent infant and fiesty twin who are evicted from the fetus fort they call home. It's wickedly funny and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Follow Goodwin vs. Badwin on Facebook here.

The Weeknd - "High For This" (Herag Sanbalian Guitarist Audition)

2012-01-16T16:48:00.006-05:00

http://sandbagmusic.bandcamp.com/track/high-for-this

The Weeknd has been looking for a professional guiatrist and bass player in or around the Toronto area to travel and perform live in concert. Sorry folks the deadline for submissions closed Sunday, January 8th.

Who are you rooting for? Would love to see this guy at Coachella!

Original Music by: The Weeknd
Guitar Improvisation: Herag Sanbalian

5 People & One Guitar

2012-01-16T13:26:00.001-05:00

Walk off the Earth performs a cover of Gotye's "Somebody that I used to know" with five people on one guitar.

You can download the cover here !

Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced!

2012-01-11T14:58:00.000-05:00

For more information on the festival click here.

January EarJam Playlist

2012-01-06T18:15:00.001-05:00

Turn it up the volume on this month's playlist!

For your listening pleasure we are showcasing "Talking Like I'm Falling Down Stairs", "Fingerprints" & "China" off of Sparkadia's most recent release The Great Impression. In addition, take a listen to Paper Aeroplanes "Skies on Fire" & "Pick Me", and Jon Allen's "Sweet Defeat".

http://okgoodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ok-good-sampler-volume-1

Enjoy!

Maybe* - Animated Short Film

2011-12-19T12:53:00.000-05:00

Maybe* from Sam Chou on Vimeo.

Maybe* is an animated short film by Sam Chou, co-produced by Style5 Animation and Chuck Gammage Animation.

The short follows the relationships between our everyday decisions and how they impact the world.

It's a great positive message for the youth of today illustrating that their opinions are important and that they shouldn't be afraid to voice them.

Reema Major - Double Time (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

2011-12-13T16:20:00.002-05:00

Double time!

Download it here: http://bit.ly/reemaislegend

December EarJam Playlist

2011-12-13T15:54:00.000-05:00

This month our jukebox is pumping out Petty Victories Love Run EP and Little City's fun and festive love-fraught Christmas tune "Breaking Up Again this Christmas".

You can download the app here.

www.pettyvictories.com

http://www.littlecityband.com/music

From our hearts to yours, we wish you all the best for a festive and rockin' holiday season!

John Lennon’s Spirit Still Soars

2011-12-08T16:06:00.001-05:00

Take a moment to remember one of the great musicians and songwriters of our time.

On this day in 1980, John Winston Lennon's life sadly ended. There was no funeral but Yoko Ono released this statement:

"...John loved and prayed for the human race. Please do the same for him. Love, Yoko and Sean."

Instead of a funeral, ten minutes of silence was observed worldwide on the following Sunday after his death.

Whether you take a moment and say a prayer or crank your favourite Beatles tune, be thankful for your loved ones and hold tight to the memories you value dearly.

Chris King Illustration

2011-12-07T17:34:00.026-05:00

FRED "Somewhere Else" Music Video

2011-12-02T17:39:00.000-05:00

Great music video for FRED's "Somewhere Else" off of their album Leaving My Empire. You can buy the track on iTunes here.

Directed an animated by my good friend Leo Kavanagh.

For more info on the band go to http://www.fredtheband.com.

Have a great weekend everyone!

ParaNorman Movie Trailer 2012

2011-12-01T16:58:00.000-05:00

ParaNorman, from Laika, the same studio that did "Coraline", is a stop-motion animation 3D adventure
about a misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on zombies and moronic grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

The movie opens August 17th, 2012 and it's sure to be "killer".

Dave Clarke lays it down with Derbert Plaza & Laurence Currie

2011-11-23T09:47:00.000-05:00

Nice little teaser for Dave's new project with Derbert Plaza and Laurence Currie.

Peter Andrew Photography "Lost in the Landscape"

2011-11-17T10:32:00.000-05:00

LOST IN THE LANDSCAPE from Miles Jay on Vimeo.

We just wrapped this project for Peter Andrew Photography with Derek Blais and Miles Jay.

Peter Andrew is an award-winning photographer from Toronto, Canada who specializes in advertising, location, portrait and landscape photography.

When Derek approached us to do the audio post production on this we were more then happy to jump on board. It was a really inspiring and fun project to work on.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

www.peterandrew.ca
Director: Miles Jay
Cinematographer: Max Chin
Art Director: Derek Blais
Editor: Miles Jay
Audio Post Production: Tattoo Sound + Music
Audio Director: Steve Gadsden
Production Supervisor: Caela Maher
Sound Design & Mix: Dan Horton/Dave Clarke

milesjay.ca
derekblais.com

Tyson produces Mimoza's new single "Love" - Featuring Kardinal Offishall!

2011-11-14T12:50:00.000-05:00

Check out Mimoza Duot's new single "Love" featuring Kardinal Offishall!

MP3 is also available on iTunes for your listening pleasure here.

Special shout out to Kardinal Official for blessing us with his talent and spirit.

Share the love!

Performed by: Mimoza Duot
Produced by: Tyson Kuteyi
Written by: Meesah
Rap written and performed by: Kardinal Officiall
Additional vocals by: Meesah, Shamar, and Mekhai
Label: Gimme More Music
Directed by: John "JP" Poliquin of the Field
Hair and Makeup: Sheryln Torres
Choreography: Rob DeOliveira
Executive Producer: Cherie Sinclair
Stylist: Muska Z

November EarJam Playlist

2011-11-09T17:46:00.001-05:00

November's playlist is comprised of a great variety of genres that will keep you cozy and warm in the chilly days to come.

This month, we are showcasing Real Fur's "The Fool", Brad Fillatre's "Face the Dark", Glass Candy's "Warm in the Winter", two great tunes off Huddle's latest release "South Splits Dam" & "Islands", Marta's " A Girl Gets By" and Little City's "Bright Glow".

You can download the app here.

"Without music, life would be a mistake"

- Nietzsche

Zounds! Doug & Serge Doth Win Silver at ADCC Awards

2011-11-04T18:02:00.000-04:00

Our hearts dost soar from the tidings of Doug & Serge's silver gleam'd triumph this evening last at the ADCC Awards for their sublime Radio Campaign for AGO's Drama & Desire. Many huzzahs burst forth for esteemed Creative Director Ian Schwey, genius touch'd scrivener Jason Buback, and oafish TA2 Director Drew Frohmann.

http://www.theadcc.ca/awards/directions_2011.asp#flash_anchor

G(irls)20 Summit Video - "Raise Your Voice"

2011-11-01T16:55:00.002-04:00

"Raise Your Voice" was written and created by the wonderful folks at Bensimon Byrne. We had the pleasure of composing an inspirational orchestral score to compliment the visual narrative.

The video was shown and created for the G(irls)20 Summit in Paris, France.
What's the G(irls)20 Summit you ask? Well, the Summit brings together one delegate from each G20 country plus a representative from the chair country of the African Union. Delegates debate, discuss and design innovative ideas necessary to empower girls and women globally. While the agenda is the same as the G20 leaders and focusses on economic innovation - the participants are all girls, aged 18-20.

We're very proud to have been a part of such a special and influential project.

Enjoy!

October 12-October 16 is Indie Music Week, 2011

2011-10-11T10:03:00.003-04:00

Here's a taste of what Indie Music Week has to offer this year.

Check back at http://www.indieweek.com/ for all updates and full schedule.

October EarJam Playlist

2011-10-05T11:36:00.001-04:00

Put your headphones on, close your eyes and float away with the vibrant artist showcase we have to present you with this month!

October's line up includes Bear Lake's "Scissors", Enjoy Your Pumas "He was a Fly", Janes Party "Alone Together", Ross and the Wrongens "That Magic Feeling", Oy Vey's White Lies", and last but not least Sal Piamonte's "Take Me Home".

As always you can download the app here.

"Stay tuned" for next month's playlist.

Reema Major & Wiz Khalifa Tonight at the Sound Academy!

2011-09-27T17:27:00.000-04:00

HAROSHI: FUTURE PRIMITIVE EXHIBITION

2011-09-27T15:43:00.000-04:00

Japanese artist Haroshi is getting a lot of attention lately on his method of recycling used skateboard decks into works of art. Haroshi honours traditional Japanese methods while hiding metal objects within his pieces as to "give a soul" to the statues. X Ray images are then used to reveal the concealed objects.

You can view his complete collection here.

Painting the Big Picture - Jet Cooper

2011-09-22T17:11:00.001-04:00

Painting the Big Picture. from Jet Cooper on Vimeo.
An inspiring story of how Jet Cooper's design philosophy came to fruition.

Gears of War 3

2011-09-20T16:06:00.000-04:00

Gears of War 3 is a third person shooter video game developed exclusively for Xbox 360. Originally due to release in April 2011, the release was delayed until today. In the game, Jacinto, the last human city has been destroyed and the Locust Horde pushes humanity to extinction. As a new enemy unfolds, the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad comes to a dynamic conclusion.

Check out the latest spot we worked on with the talented folks over at MacLaren McCann!

Polaris Music Prize 2011 Short List

2011-09-19T15:19:00.001-04:00

The annual Polaris Gala kicks off tonight. A grand jury of 11 critics will deliberate on who will take home the $30,000.00 prize at the historic Masonic Temple.

The 2011 short list includes:

Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs"
Austra's "Feel it Break"
Braids "Native Speaker"
Detroyer's "Kaputt"
Galaxie's "Tigre et Diesel"
Hey Rossetta "Seeds"
Ron Sexmith "Long Player Late Bloomer"
Colin Stetson "New History Warfare Vol.2 Judges"
Timber Timbre "Creep on Creepin' On"
The Weekend "House of Balloons"

You can listen live on Sirius XM (channel 152) and on CBC's Radio 3. Much Music will also be broadcasting a live webcast as of 8pm this evening. Tune in to see who will take home the prize!

Contagion - Bacteria Billboard

2011-09-14T11:25:00.001-04:00

Warner Bros. Pictures Canada recently created an outdoor installation that combined science and advertising.

Microbiologists and immunologists across the globe came together to create a one of a kind bacteria message board in an abandoned store-front window at 409 Queen Street West. On August 28th, two large petri dishes were injected with various forms of live bacteria and overnight revealed a visually creative analysis on how a virus can spread.

The message board is in support of Steven Soderbergh's latest film "Contagion" which premiered in theatres September 9th.

Congrats to Warner Bros. Pictures Canada and the Lowe Roche team on a fantastic collaboration!

Tyson Kuteyi Produces one of The Next Star's Season 4 Finalists - April Llave

2011-09-07T12:48:00.002-04:00

The Next Star's Season 4 premiered July 18th, 2011 on YTV.

After a national casting call across Canada, sixteen finalists (15 years old or younger) were chosen to head to Toronto to perform a song of their choice. The top six: Melissa "Charlie" Storwick, Parker Schmidt, April Llave, JD Meeboer, Milly Benzu and Shania Fillmore were chosen to move on to the next round. Tasks for the finalists include creating an original single as well as choosing their own look.

Tyson is back for his third season on The Next Star to produce one of the top six finalists, April Llave! You can view April's music video produced for the show here and our handsome devil's profile by clicking here.

You can keep up to date by checking http://nextstar.ytv.com/index.aspx or by following on facebook .

Stay tuned for the finale on YTV, September 25th to see who will be Canada's Next Star!

September EarJam Playlist

2011-09-01T15:36:00.001-04:00

The long weekend is upon us and what better way to kick it off with some new tunes to check out!

Our September playlist consists of We Are Augustines "Chapel Song", Victorian Halls "A Crush is a Crush", We Are Trees "Sunrise Sunset", Pure Finesse "Nobody Gettin' Out" & Nikki Kummerow's "I'm a Firecracker".

Have a safe and rockin' long weekend!

World Record South Pole Expedition 2011

2011-08-29T10:48:00.000-04:00

What is the "World Record South Pole Expedition" you ask?

This December a three man team will take a journey in the revolutionary Thomson Reuters Polar Vehicle with the goal of beating the Guiness World Record of 2 days, 21 hours and 21 minutes to become the fastest overland journey to the South Pole. This will mark the 100 year anniversary of the first successful attempt of Norwegian explorer Ronald Amundsen.

The Thomson Reuters Polar Vehicle is a specially-built bio-fuelled vehicle that uses half the fuel of similar vehicles. The use of solar panels will reduce the carbon footprint further with the very latest in real-time GPS Satellite communications and tracking.

One lucky winner has the chance to take part in an overland race to the South Pole based on a submission detailing what customers wanted to see more of and less of in the new financial era. 4,300 entries we received, Jason Thomas, became the third member of a three-man team of polar explorers with his "More Access. Less Excess" contest entry.

Congrats Jason! We wish you all the best for a safe and exciting adventure.

You can check out Jason's updates here http://accessantarctica.com/

Artist Camilla d’Errico

2011-08-17T11:27:00.000-04:00

Snow in Cuba Mall August 15, 2011

2011-08-17T11:08:00.000-04:00

August EarJam Playlist

2011-08-06T17:12:00.001-04:00

The sun is shining and the weather is beyond delightful.
What better way to kick off your day with some new tunes to keep your ears happy!

This month's EarJam playlist showcases Low Level Flight's "Raining Castles", Blue Venus's "Grin", Houses "Soak it Up", Counterfeit Choir's "Who's Crazy" and Army Girls "The Power".

iTunes link to the app can be found here.

Hope you enjoy!

Blues in D

2011-07-28T18:35:00.001-04:00

"Blues in D" started as Dylan and Cody Ellis on lead guitars, Tura Cousins-Wilson on drums and Ben McPhee rocking the vocals, bass and rhythm guitar.

On June 13th, 2008, the band suffered a terrible loss. Dylan Ellis and Oliver Martin were gunned down in their vehicle while idling at Richmond and Walnut St. in Toronto. After such a tragic event the band changed their name from "The BDC Blues Band" to "Blues in D" in honour of their former friend and band member. The band now consists of Cody Ellis, Jeff Bader, Andrei Zagorevski, Tura Cousins-Wilson, and Ben McPhee.

Their recent EP "Leaving Houston was produced, mixed and engineered by Dan Horton here at Tattoo.
It showcases their raw, passionate and bluesy roots.

Check out their songs here.

Watch Live Sets from Animal Collective, Neko Case, Fleet Foxes, Odd Future and More this Weekend at the Pitchfork Music Festival

2011-07-15T12:47:00.003-04:00

Watch the Pitchfork Music Festival online here.

Sweet Thing "Lazy Susan" Official Music Video

2011-07-12T14:42:00.070-04:00

Lazy Susan - Sweet Thing - Official Video
Record Label: EMI
Music mixed and co-produced by Tyson Kuteyi

You can check out more about the band here on CBC's Radio 3.

Reema Major & Entertainment Tonight

2011-07-11T11:18:00.001-04:00

Reema Major is blowing up!

16 year old, Reema Major came by our studio with her management team at G7 Records (Manufactured and Distributed by Universal Music Canada, a Division of UMG) to lay down some tracks.

Entertainment Tonight was present filming portions of the session as well as interviewing Reema.

Here's some of the shots of the day and her interview in our studio that aired on Entertainment Tonight this past Thursday.

She is clearly one talented and integrated female in the hip hop community.

Love, Props and the T.Dot: Toronto's Hip Hop History

2011-07-08T13:41:00.000-04:00

A documentary well worth the watch!

http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/videos/

July EarJam Playlist

2011-07-06T11:09:00.022-04:00

Our EarJam showcase for this month includes The Guards new wave song "I See it Coming", Little Foot Long Foot's wailing vocals with "Sell Out While You Can", and Christa Couture's innocently sweet voice and acoustic vibe in "Jennifer Grey". In addition, The Futureless brings us their electronic pop and progressive electro noir song "Future Perfect", Jess Hill's "Stagger" with her ever present banjo and sultry vocals, Sweet Thing's infectious pop tune "Lazy Susan", The Bone Devil's punk/rockabilly self titled track "The Bone Devil", and The Consonance's "Song for my City" off their new EP.

Enjoy by clicking on the link here!

2Fresh #5 Summer Party

2011-06-24T16:00:00.021-04:00

2Fresh #5 kicked off last Thursday at 7pm.

Both live off the floor bands "Topanga" & "The Darcys" rocked it with their amazing talent and energetic performances.

Various talent from Westside Studios, Rea Kelly, Elise Von Kulmiz, Ian Kiar, Margaret Malandruccolo, Andre Barnwell, Mike Brennan, along with Daniel Tobias showcased their art on our walls.

You can check out all the photo booth pictures here. More pictures of the event to come shortly.

The evening was a blast and thanks to all who came out!

Glen and Danielle - Groomsmen Speech

2011-06-21T14:45:00.017-04:00

So our good friends Glen D'Souza & Danielle Tsisko decided to get hitched!

Drew got a call from Jeff MacEachern over at Taxi2 asking us to be part of a special project. We were delighted when he noted that they were re-writing the lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" and wanted to come into our studio to re-record it. The evening was of epic proportions and we had such a blast recording all the groomsmen.

Big shout outs to the talent groomsmen who busted it out with so much enthusiasm and energy; M.C Gerson, D.J. Johnny Jung, Mix Master MacEachern, Geoff Donovan aka "Da Hype -Man", our skilled engineer Dave Clarke & Tyson Kuteyi for his exceptional track direction.

You can check out the video here.

Congratulations you two! We wish you nothing but the best and a lifetime of happiness.

Love, from all of us here at Tattoo.

The Kills "Pots and Pans" (Acoustic Version)

2011-06-16T20:23:00.001-04:00

June EarJam Playlist

2011-06-14T16:57:00.009-04:00

The sun is shining so get out your earphones and tune in to this month's EarJam playlist!

This month we are featuring the slower and faster, whimsical yet sunny energy of Rozi Plain's "Humans", Canadian songwriter Dave McFarlane's "Revelation", Toronto's own electro-indie Paradise Animals "At This Time" & Tamara Miller's piano driven pop song "Stay" which has been nominated for the HMMA's (The Hollywood music in Media Awards) this year.

Take a listen and download the app here .

Sharon Van Etten "Like a Diamond"

2011-06-06T15:00:00.004-04:00

http://youtu.be/f0Ku9Ku4FbQ

Joe Fenton - Work in Progress 2010 & 2011

2011-06-03T15:35:00.007-04:00

www.joefentonart.com

Urs Fisher at Venice Art Biennale 2011

2011-06-03T14:16:00.014-04:00

"Untitled, 2011 by Urs Fischer is on show in the arsenale complex at this year's venice art biennale under the title "Illuminations". His work involves three 1:1 sized wax candle sculptures. The figures will self-destruct during the month long show, as the wax and limbs start to drop off.

EarJam Playlist for May

2011-05-16T13:19:00.008-04:00

We've got three new songs that will be sure to brighten up your rainy day today.

Currently, the EarJam playlist for May includes Will Conquer's "Margaret James", a tune from Sunreels Demonstration EP "My Head", Topanga's "Lion Heart", & The Mynabirds "Numbers Don't Lie".

http://sunreels.bandcamp.com/

http://www.willconquermusic.com/ (promo code for a free download is zr9g3w9z2w)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/numbers-dont-lie/id365153300?i=365153362

http://musicoftopanga.bandcamp.com/album/topanga-ep

Stay "tuned" for further additions throughout the month.

You can download the free app here from the iTunes store.

Hands & Teeth perform live for TORO Magazine!

2011-05-04T16:40:00.003-04:00

To view the full length video click here.

NXNE 2011 Artist Roster Just Announced

2011-04-20T10:10:00.028-04:00

For more information on the festival click here.

Teaser | Creators Project @ 2011 Coachella | J. Spaceman & John Glazer

2011-04-16T17:30:00.012-04:00

Below is a teaser of the amazing interactive installation showcased at Coachella, 2011.

It is an innovative collaboartion that creates new ways of connecting & enjoying the art that is music. The project includes the talents of Interpol, J. Spaceman and UK film maker Jonathan Glazer.

Click here to view the trailer to get a sense of the full experience.

Lady Gaga & Britney Spears Remix - Tyson Kuteyi

2011-04-11T17:29:00.014-04:00

What do Tattoo Sound + Music, K'naan, K-OS, Ginuwine, Nelly Furtado and Kardinal Official all share a common? Our handsome devil Tyson Kuteyi.

His latest projects include mixing the Lady Gaga Culture Shock Remix for "Born This Way" as well as mixing Britney Spears's Culture Shock Remix of "Till the Worlds Ends".

As you can tell we're pretty stoked and pretty proud!

http://www.desihits.com/remixes/ladygaga

http://www.desihits.com/remixes/britneyspears

April EarJam Playlist

2011-04-05T18:42:00.004-04:00

We have a new and exciting playlist to share with you this month!

The showcase includes the talented Marta, The Cavaliers, Flying Fox and The Hunter Gatherers, Kopecky Family Band, Sunlit Ambush, and Thundermonks.

I think you'll agree it's music to your ears.

If you haven't downloaded the app yet you can do so by clicking here.

Happy listening!

Clip from Jazz 34 - Kansas City - Robert Altman

2011-04-01T14:54:00.001-04:00

Source E Creative Article - Hip Hop in Advertising by Tyson Kuteyi

2011-03-25T10:07:00.007-04:00

Our very own Tyson Kuteyi shares his viewpoint on hip hop in advertising via Source E Creative. "Finding the Right Groove for Hip Hop".

You can view the full article by clicking here.

We're not going to lie. We think it's the bomb!

Drew poisons minds of young writers at Humber College

2011-03-23T17:16:00.007-04:00

Last week, writer/director Drew Frohmann gave a scintillating (he claims) lecture to the post-grad copywriting class at Humber College. Instructor (and award-winning writer at Riddoch Communications) Natalie Antaya invited Drew to come talk about the wonders of radio. Armed with a slew of great radio spots and some fancy cue cards, Drew talked about why radio is a giant invisible sandbox, gave tips on how to write great radio, how to write crap radio, and told a couple of dirty jokes to boot. Thanks to the lovely Nat A. for the opportunity, and to the students for being so smart and nice enough to clap at the end!

One of the spots Drew played for the class, from the award-winining National Thoroughbred Association campaign can be found here.

CMW Videos of Daytime Living Room Series now on Spinner

2011-03-23T15:15:00.013-04:00

Canadian Music Week was a great sponsorship success!

All the videos from our TA2 sponsored event Live Near Bellwoods, CMW Daytime Living Room Series are now up on Spinner (AOL's online music news site, and one of the largest music portals in the world with 5-6 million viewers per month worldwide) as well as on the showcase website here.

Reviews of featured artists and press from the events can be found across the web and in print:

Some highlight articles include Lithium Magazine, NOW Magazine - review #1 & NOW Magazine - review #2 (in print and online), Spinner (front page banner + full day recaps with video), BlogTO (full series review), Exclaim!, and "Best Bet for CMW" picks by: NOW, BlogTO, 102.1 The Edge, Torontoist.com and multiple others.

Additional reviews can be found online at AUX, CHART, the TAKE, Indie Music Filter, & Toronto.com

Our special thanks to Bobby Kimberley at MuseBox for having the opportunity to sponsor such successful events. You rock!

Matt Barnes + Klaxon Howl - A Fashion Week Creative

2011-03-18T16:28:00.001-04:00

Matt Barnes + Klaxon Howl - A Fashion Week Creative from Spot Cinema on Vimeo.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

2011-03-17T17:35:00.001-04:00

With love from TA2 to you!

Live Near Bellwoods CMW Living Room Series Starts Today!

2011-03-10T10:02:00.013-05:00

Tattoo Sound + Music sponsored event "Live Near Bellwoods, CMW Living Room Sessions" kicks off today with a wealth of amazing talent! Check out the right up of our sponsored event in NOW Magazine here.

Come to The Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music at 821 Queen St. W and see for yourself. It's free and open to the public. No wristbands required. Set times are approximate.

THURSDAY:
2:00 - The Elwins www.myspace.com/theelwins
2:30 - Hands & Teeth www.handsandteeth.com

3:00 - Behind Sapphire www.myspace.com/behindsapphire

3:30 - Wool on Wolves www.woolonwolves.com

4:00 - Paper Lions www.myspace.com/paperlions

4:40 - Allie Hughes www.alliehughes.com

5:20 - Rich Aucoin www.richaucoin.ca

FRIDAY:
2:00 - We're Not Popstars http://werenotpopstars.bandcamp.com/

2:40 - Nash http://nashmusic.bandcamp.com/
3:20 - The Wilderness www.myspace.com/thewildernessmusic

4:00 - Olenka & the Autumn Lovers www.olenkalovers.com

4:40 - Pick a Piper www.pickapiper.com

5:20 - Hooded Fang www.hoodedfang.com

SATURDAY:
2:00 - Nadia Von Hahn www.myspace.com/nadiavonha hn

2:40- Ingrid Gatin www.myspace.com/ingridgatin

3:20 - The RG Morrison http://the-rg-morrison.tumblr.com/

4:00 - Loom http://loommusic.ca/

4:40 - Aidan Knight www.aidanknight.com

5:20 - The Wilderness of Manitoba www.myspace.com/thewildernessofmanitoba

See you there folks!

March EarJam - CMW Talent & More

2011-03-02T16:47:00.007-05:00

TATTOO SOUND + MUSIC, PROUD SPONSOR OF CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK

Our March EarJam app is up and running showcasing some of the many talents that will be performing at the 2011 Canadian Music Week Festival March 9th - March 13th in downtown Toronto.

Such talents include Nash, Bravestation, Zoobombs, Paper Lions & Great Bloomers to name a few. We also have the rockin' additions of Fossil Collective and Vicious Kid!

Canadian Music Week = 5 nights of performance, more than 800 showcasing acts and 60 live venues in the downtown core.

See you during the Festival and in the meantime check the app for some tunes to tie you over!

Pioneers of Sound - Oscars Past

2011-02-26T16:14:00.041-05:00

Oscar time is upon us and it's always interesting to see how history has evolved, who the talent of today are, as well as recognizing the overlooked heavyweights that have paved the way for sound in 20th century cinema.

Ladies and gentlemen, Douglas Shearer and Alfred Newman are two of those heroes.

Douglas Shearer (November 17, 1899 - January 5, 1971)

Born in Westmount, Quebec, a leader of sound desi

gn and technology for motion films started his career in the 1920's. He relocated from Canada to Hollywood when his sister Norma was able to find him a home at MGM. While there, Shearer out of necessity originated the concept of "playback" to eliminate undesirable background noise during sound recording. MGM's 1929 musical "The Broadway Melody" was the first time Shearer attempted to use this technique. It was the top grossing movie of the year and was the first sound picture to be awarded the Academy Award for best picture. He won his first Oscar for "The Big House" in the Best Sound Recording category (1930) and went on to win eleven more through the duration of his career in the categories of Best Sound Recording, Best Special Effects, and Scientific and Technical for such films as; "Naughty Marietta" (1935), "San Francisco" (1936), "Strike Up the Band" (1940), "10 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944), "Green Dolphin Street" (1947), and "The Great Caruso" (1951). Shearer has worked on more the 900 movies in his career, has been nominated for an Academy Award 21 times, winning 7 times for Sound and Special Effect.

Alfred Newman (March 17, 1900 - February 17, 1970)

If you're not familiar with his work go and grab an

encyclopedia right now. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S on March 17th, 1900 Newman is the most nominated composer in Oscar history and falls second to Walt Disney as individual winner. He was know in his position at Fox to have contributed an extraordinary amount to film as a music composer, arranger, musical director and conductor. Best known for composing music in over 200 films he was also nominated for 45 Academy Awards. You may recognize his memorable scores in "How to Marry A Millionaire" (1953), "The Seven year Itch" (1955), "The King and I" (1956), and "Camelot" (1967) to name a few. In addition, he conducted the orchestra for all Rodgers and Hammersmith musical film adaptions with the exception of "Oklahoma!" and "The Sound of Music". His daughter, nephew ad two sons have played an important role in carrying on the Newman legacy to this day.

The Silver Screen would not have evolved sound wise where it is today without the influence of both of these talented individuals committing each to forty years of passion, innovation and dedication in their field.

This year's 2011 films nominated for both Best Sound Editing and Best Sound include Inception & True Grit. Also, Inception is up for Best Music (Original Score) and just won the BAFTA award for Best Sound in Britain.

Since it's Oscars Eve "everyone" is a winner for now. Enjoy the show!

The Artists Project - Showcasing Rea Kelly

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It is with great pleasure that I present to you the wonderful and unbelievably talented Rea Kelly!

Rea is not only an award-winning broadcast producer for many of Canada's top advertising agencies, she's also an event planner and one heck of a visual artist.

Mark the date in your calendars folks. The Artist Project, an event not to be missed.

Little City to Rock Canadian Music Week

2011-02-24T17:26:00.009-05:00

There's nothing little about this band. Classic and solid, "Little City" is one loaded gun of a band. Every performance is delivered with strong emotion, lyrical intelligence and a wide variety of instruments. Your heart strings will be tugged at and your dancing shoes will start tappin' all by themselves.

Little City rocks the house at Canadian Music Week on Saturday, March 12th at the Velvet Underground. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm and Little City goes on at 9pm.

Tattoo Sponsors Select Events at CMW Festival!

2011-02-17T11:42:00.014-05:00

We're amped to the "nth" degree about our Canadian Music Week branded partnership with MuseBox !

We'll be sponsoring the Living Room Shows on Thursday, March 10th to Saturday, March 12th from 2pm-5pm. What's the Living Room Show you ask? It's a series of stripped down acoustic sets from top Canadian artists in an intimate environment. Come join us at the Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music to hear the ambiance of acts like Paper Lions, Allie Hughes, and The Elwins to name a few.

In addition, we're also sponsoring the Ballroom CMW Mixer which is an exclusive event to industry professionals and artists from the festival only. Secret location and secret time. We can tell you that the lineup will include the likes of Allie Hughes, The Lines plus some DJ action.

Stay tuned for further details.

Rock n'roll.

Wooo Caela!

2011-02-07T17:57:00.005-05:00

Production Coordinator | Media & Culture Liaison

Want proof that big things come in small packages? Meet Caela.

At an intimidating 5’ 2”, Caela packs more smarts, charm, and talent into one human being than anyone we know.

In fact, we needed two job titles just to contain all the great things she brings to TA2.

Ridiculous production chops. A gargantuan voice. Scads of friends in the worlds of music, advertising, photography, and oceanography.

Caela even lives large. She’s partied with Dave Matthews and Daniel Lanois. She’s a regularly performing singer/songwriter. And she has a scar four inches long but will never tell you why or where.

As you can tell, we think she’s kind of a big deal.

February EarJam Playlist

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In the words of Ray Charles: "I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart...It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water."

Hungry for great new music? our February playlist is up showcasing the likes of Hands and Teeth, Data Romance, Behind Saphire, Ori Dagan, Lady Hayes, Pacifika and The Rucksack Willies!

Download the Tattoo Sound + Music EarJam app for free here!

Welcome Nestor Chumak!

2011-01-31T11:48:00.019-05:00

Assistant Engineer - Tattoo Sound + Music

Jack White. Josh Homme. Nestor Chumak?

When Nestor isn't helping our engineers run a tight session, he's quietly taking over the music world one power chord at a time.

Writing and playing in several bands with pre-post-meta names like The Inhumanoids and Topanga, our young Nestor is poised for rock superstardom.

Right after he fetches your non-fat chai latte.

EarJam App - Latest and Greatest January 2011 Playlist

2011-01-14T18:03:00.010-05:00

The January 2011 EarJam playlist is now up with a great variety of new talent to check out!

We've got an awesome lineup this month which includes The Elwins and the touching melodies/piano compositions of Megan Bonnell to name a few.

If you have yet to download the app you can do so by visiting the application store and searching "earjam".

Stay "tuned" for the upcoming February playlist.

Skateboard Design by Local Toronto Artist - Juliana NueFeld

2011-01-11T23:40:00.007-05:00

Fundraiser project for Freeskates. Hand Painted deck with watercolour, acrylic and spray paint.

http://www.juliananeufeld.com/

http://freeskates.wordpress.com/about/

Today in Music History

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1992 - Nirvana appeared on NBC-TV's Saturday Night Live and "Nevermind" hit #1 on the US album chart

1967 - Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze"

Artwork and Comic Series by Barnaby Ward

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http://somefield.com/

http://somefield.com/merricks/index.html

On this Day in 1947 David Bowie was Born

2011-01-08T14:51:00.023-05:00

Sixty things you may not know about the artist at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6230201.stm

The Dead Pirates: Wood

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The Dead Pirates: Wood

WOOD from mc bess on Vimeo.

Skelewags - Urban Art

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Skelewags - Urban Art

Jukebox the Ghost - "Schizophrenia" Yep Roc Records

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Then & Now

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Hands & Teeth

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http://handsandteeth.bandcamp.com/album/enjoy-your-lifestyle

http://handsandteeth.bandcamp.com/track/shine-on

Toronto based Hands and Teeth newest release is titled "Shine On" with the single available for download free of charge at their above link. 'Shine On' isn't quite an 'album'. It's a single they recorded as a gift for their friends and fans for their support over the past year. "Enjoy Your Lifestyle" is their previous album and is available for purchase from their site. Definitely worth a listen.

Enjoy!

Art Of Manliness

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The Art Of Manliness: Becoming Superhuman in 2011

Tomer Hanuka

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Father
Limited edition of 350. Hand numbered.
19" x 25″ screen print. Printed by D&L Screen Printing.
Sold exclusively through Mondo Tees.

MGMT / Congratulations
Limited edition of 45 signed and numbered.
Archival UltraChrome print on Hahnemühle fine art rag.
Print size 13x19 inches.
we are sold out of these but there might be a few left on New Oral.

Life of Pi
Archival UltraChrome print on Hahnemühle fine art rag.
Print size 13x19 inches.

Marquis De Sade
Archival UltraChrome print on Hahnemühle fine art rag.
Print size 13x19 inches.

Join!

Archival UltraChrome print on Hahnemühle fine art rag.

Print size 13x19 inches.

Artist: Tomer Hanuka

Artist: Jesse Jacobs

2010-12-09T11:22:00.001-05:00

via Boooooom!

Miracles Club "Church Song"

2010-12-02T13:52:00.000-05:00

MIRACLES CLUB - "CHURCH SONG" from Mexican Summer on Vimeo.

Robyn "Dancehall Queen"

2010-12-01T09:54:00.000-05:00

Artist: Amanda Nedham

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“Like Milk & Blood”, drawings by Amanda Nedham
via Booooooom

Music Video: Is Tropical "South Pacific"

2010-11-26T12:37:00.001-05:00

OWLS by artist Josh Brill

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You can order prints at the Lumadessa website starting at $20.

Little City: LIVE

2010-11-23T15:14:00.000-05:00

Music Video: Emil & Friends "Short Order Cooks"

2010-11-22T15:04:00.000-05:00

Emil & Friends // Short Order Cooks from Cantora Records on Vimeo.

Music: Cosmo Jarvis "Gay Pirates"

2010-11-19T11:31:00.001-05:00

Artist: Fumi Mini Nakamura

2010-11-12T10:24:00.001-05:00

(via Booooooom)

TA2:: Dangerous Dan's Radio & Print Campaign

2010-11-10T11:01:00.004-05:00

Words by Katherine Vankoughnet

Let it be known that after over a decade of business, Dangerous Dan’s still lives up to its name — and to prove it, Toronto’s infamous east-end diner is unveiling a no-holds-barred ad campaign that plays on the restaurant’s reputation for indulging customers in spectacular feats of gluttony.

And with a menu of mouth-watering monstrosities that includes The Coronary Burger Special (Two 8 oz. beef patties, bacon, cheese and a fried egg), The Big Kevorkian and other alarmingly-titled gems, it’s safe to say that owner James McKinnon isn’t one to shy away from controversy… in fact, he embraces it.

In an attempt to push the envelope further, a dual-themed campaign was devised to bring to light the menu’s two main selling points: it’s stoner-friendly and perilously unhealthy. And yes, in a time of whole food revolutions and obesity epidemics, McKinnon adopting a marketing strategy that wears its irreparably damaged heart on its sleeve seems, appropriately, downright dangerous. But that’s the idea.

Spearheading the project, which rolls out this month, is Tattoo Sound + Music with creative director Drew Frohmann at the helm. The audio house developed a series of radio and print ads appealing to the largest market of late-night, grease-loving chowhounds: post-secondary students.

With the radio ads airing exclusively on CKLN, Ryerson University’s campus radio station, Frohmann and his team realized they could take certain creative liberties with the content that the younger, thicker-skinned audience afforded them. The nine unscripted spots were cut from an “authentic” recording session at the Tattoo Sound + Music studios, where a small group of employees put the Dangerous Dan’s delivery service through its paces. The clips feature enlightened conversations on frisbee golf, Grease and aging tattooed genitals — the type of frivolity that any good marijuana-fuelled discussion is made of — and are cut with bong sound effects for added context. [Hear the Radio spots here.]

For the accompanying print series, the much lauded creative director Israel Diaz, and his David & Goliath team were brought in to execute the visuals and capture the essence of the restaurant’s fare.

“We wanted to convey the sense of greasiness in everything from the images, to the graphics and the copy — and they hit it bang on,” Frohmann says. Pictures of triple-stacked burgers dripping with sauces and cheese grasped in eager, anonymous hands accompanied by factious slogans like, “While we still have health care,” and, “It’s 4:20 somewhere,” are taking on a life of their own, exceeding expectations of exposure. The posters are now being coveted as Dangerous Dan’s collector memorabilia, selling in the restaurant next to a sign stating, appropriately: “Food Porn - $1”.

CREDIT LIST:
Agency: Tattoo Sound + Music / David & Goliath
Creative Directors: Drew Frohmann / Israel Diaz
Producer: Heather Fletcher
Copywriters: Drew Frohmann / Dave Barber
Art Director: Mike Lonam
Photographer: My Yen Trung
Radio Production: Tattoo Sound + Music

Music Video: Primary 1 (ft. Harry Tuttle) - Never Know

2010-11-10T10:57:00.000-05:00

Chewing Gum Artist: Ben Wilson

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(Images via Kuriositas)

Ben Wilson takes his canvas on the pieces of chewed up gum that pedestrians discard on the streets of London. One part bringing some color to this discarded material, the other, bringing some notice to the problem of people spitting gum on the streets. Whatever the result, this is very creative.

earjam iPhone app

2010-11-08T10:11:00.003-05:00

We've developed a new iPhone application at Tattoo to get creatives a chance to hear some music they might not of heard. Our licensing department is constantly listening to new music on a daily basis. We decided we should share some of the best with you. A monthly list of new songs will be released, and any that are available on iTunes will be available for you to download.

You can find the application by clicking here. Or searching "earjam" on the application store.

TA2:: Canadian Tire - Winter Happens Fast

2010-11-05T12:56:00.003-04:00

Ever have those days where you leave the house wearing nothing but garden clogs and shorts only to find yourself knee deep in a snowbank 5 hours later? Ah, the Great Canadian Winter. Long live it. Check out this hilarious campaign from Taxi for Canadian Tire highlighting just how quickly winter hits us.

AGENCY: Taxi
COPYWRITER: Aaron Chown
ART DIRECTOR: Irene Pau
PRODUCER: Aggie Brook
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN: Tattoo Sound + Music

Miwa Matreyek's glorious visions | Video on TED.com

2010-11-04T12:59:00.002-04:00

Miwa Matreyek's glorious visions | Video on TED.com

TA2:: Scents of America - Gain

2010-11-04T12:19:00.003-04:00

AGENCY: Leo Burnett
PRODUCER: Julie Caniglia
ART DIRECTOR: Anthony Chelvanathan
COPYWRITER: Steve Persico
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN: Tattoo Sound + Music

Ta2 Gallery: Erin Hogue

2010-11-04T10:25:00.002-04:00

Our gallery at Ta2 studios is now featuring 6 photography prints by Toronto based artist Erin Hogue:

Please visit her website here and see more of her works.

TA2:: Vail Resort TV - Crispin Porter + Bogusky Colorado

2010-11-02T10:44:00.004-04:00

Tattoo's latest adventure in Sound Design brings us to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado for the newest Vail Resort TV spot from Crispin Porter + Bogusky [US].

AGENCY: Crispin Porter + Bogusky Colorado
SENIOR INTEGRATED PRODUCER: Aaron Kovan
ASSOCIATE COPYWRITER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Matt Talbot
ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Andrew Lincoln
DIRECTORS: Purchase Brothers
SOUND DESIGN: Tattoo Sound + Music

In the TA2 studio: Fleeceleeves

2010-11-02T09:29:00.002-04:00

We had Fleeceleeves through the studio a couple weeks ago recording some music with Laurence Currie producing.