Side project for Minnesota (soundcloud.com/minnesota)

occasionally i get into writing really heavy stuff, and this is where im going to start putting the heavy tracks rather then on my normal page. cool beans.

Five-piece pop outfit Flash Jam is one step closer to packing dance floors with its much-anticipated sophomore release. The Edmonton-based band is set to release a series of singles starting in spring 2012 from its Brite Nights recording sessions. This song-by-song release model is Flash Jam’s innovative response to the music industry’s evolving landscape. The Brite Nights sessions feature an array of songs, from uplifting party anthems with infectious hooks to lighters-in-the-air ballads with energy-infused melodies.

Flash Jam emerged into the music scene in 2009 with its self-titled EP featuring catchy pop single “Caught on the Dance floor,” which garnered independent radio play across western Canada. It didn’t take long for this attention to reach a broader audience. Flash Jam won numerous competitions early on, prompting a series of Canada-wide bookings. The band also opened for several major-label acts like Faber Drive, Stereos and Crash Karma. It took a break from touring in late 2011 to record with major-label producer Jeff Dalziel (Prozzak, B4-4, Ten Second Epic, Tupelo Honey, Alyssa Reid, Adriiana) in Toronto, Ont. Dalziel and Flash Jam hit it off instantly and after many long, caffeine-infused nights, the group perfected Brite Nights. An arsenal of talent, including songwriters Chris Meyer, Dane Hartsell, Rob James and Grammy Award winner Carl Utbult, assisted Flash Jam in the creative process.

Co-founders Jamie McLean (vocals) and Oliver Banjac (guitar, synth, back-up vocals) created the band with a common vision — they simply wanted to fulfill their passions while engaging a broad audience through its lyrics, melodies and live performance. With the likes of Stefan Candie (synth, vocals), Brody Krock (bass) and newly-added Caleb Hilibich (drums), the band intends to continue doing just that with its newly-released tracks.

Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
With Steele's background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore's founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.

Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as "a spiritual road movie" spawned iconic singles “Walking On A Dream” and “We Are The People”. The critically acclaimed second LP, disco-pop Ice On The Dune featured “Alive” and “DNA” and saw the band tour the world. Third LP "Two Vines," saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie's band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles “High And Low” and “Way To Go”.
Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun's impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre. 8 years since their last LP, 2024 sees the dawn of a new era. The journey continues…this time we’re going through “Changes”.

A popular music group chiefly appealing to toddlers and speed freaks.

'Masterbeast Theatre' - Available now on Quite Scientific Records

Purchase: http://bit.ly/1N84l8Z

ultramark
Ryan McCarthy
Nathan K.
Ben Weissenborn

Stream & purchase our music digitally from the following places
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1TIpe0c
iTunes: http://apple.co/1chQZpD
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/1PMTohL

Buy our music on Vinyl from Quite Scientific Records
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Watch all our neato music videos here
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Say what's up - stepdadmusic@gmail.com
Publicity - Hector Silva - hector@chromaticpublicity.com
Licensing - Third Side Music - licensing@thirdsidemusic.com
Record Label - Quite Scientific Records - brian@quitescientific.com

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