Kensaltown Records News Blog

Terefe/Whitecross Album out June 1st

2009-05-19T12:32:00.005+01:00

With the second outing in more than 10 years from this songwriter duo about to be released, you can hardly call Terefe/Whitecross prolific. The one and only gig in Los Angeles in 1997 also seems like evidence of the bands deep reluctance to appear in public. Nick Whitecross (leadsinger of Kissing The Pink and collaborator with Jem, X-press 2 and A-ha) and Martin Terefe (writer/producer known for his work with KT Tunstall, Ron Sexsmith, Cat Stevens, Jason Mraz and James Morrison) released the orange album in 1996 and the follow up "From Here To Helsinki" is being finally made available ten years later. "From Here To Helsinki" was written in a taxi drivers flat in Prague in the autumn of 1999. Martin and Nick where attending a gathering called Forum 2000, arranged by Chech President Vaclav Havel and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellie Wiesel. Leisurely guitar strumming at the end of each day became ten songs under the influence of Prague nightlife, religion and politics. Back in London an album was recorded with Swedish producers Claes Bjorklund and Andreas Olsson. Album release date is the 1st of June, be sure not to miss it!

Airship On Channel M

2008-12-16T14:11:00.003Z

After being labeled as the “Hottest Band in Manchester”, on their previous Channel M performance (6^th November 08), Airship this time performed an entire 30 Minutes set once more for Channel M.

Their Performance was on Air on Sky Channel 203 at 10pm, yesterday, 15th December.

Check them out at http://www.channelm.co.uk/music/

2008-12-16T13:39:00.004Z

Airship's New EP "Spirit of the Beehive" is out NOW in all the main Digital Outlets.

It has recently been reviewed by Manchester Musicfile:///, http///www.music-dash.co.uk/releases/release.asp?item=5829.

Open your ears and prepare for an earth shattering fusion of Rhythm and Harmony.

Airship at In the City

2008-10-13T15:43:00.008+01:00

Airship had a great success at the In the City Music Festival in Manchester.

They played at the Night and Day Cafe' opening for the Spinto Band (www.spintoband.com). James Walker , from BBC Manchester, reviewed them with positive praises. Click the link below to check it out here at the BBC.

Following the last gig in Glasgow at the Classic Grand, where Airship were headlining the show, the Airship boys will now be playing at the Ruby Lounge, tomorrow, the 14th of October at 9pm. Click on www.myspace.com/airshiptheband to find out more.

Dawn European Tour

2008-09-19T15:11:00.008+01:00

Dawn Kinnard is about to embark in a one month tour around Europe opening for Teitur (www.Teitur.com). The tour will start on the 2nd of October at the Toldkammeret in Helsingor going through Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, France and Switzerland. She will be playing 24 dates during the month of October. Go to her website (www.dawnkinnard.com), or her myspace page (www.myspace.com/dawnkinnard) to check out the full line up.

Amazon/Tribe Album Out Now!

2008-09-19T12:07:00.015+01:00

The Amazon/Tribe album is now available to download on iTunes.

Purchase The Album From iTunes

The album release coincides with Bruce Parry's new series Amazon on BBC2, Monday nights at 9pm. The album will be available to buy in the shops from 13th Oct. Go to our Survival section to read more about the project and for photos from the recording sessions.

View Survival Section

Dawn Playing Live in America

2008-08-29T14:23:00.004+01:00

Dawn is currently in the U.S promoting her Album "The Courtesy Fall" and will be performing in State College, Pennsylvania and New York city.

These are the new live shows lined up:

31st of August 2008, 12:00 AM- The State Theater

State College, Pennsylvania

2nd September 2008, 10:00 PM- The Living Room

New York City

Ron Sexsmith "Exit Strategy of the Soul" out on July 28th

2008-07-15T15:19:00.002+01:00

Ron's latest album "Exit Strategy of the Soul" will be available in record stores across the country as well as all digital outlets on July 28th. Working once again with Swedish-born, London-based producer Martin Terefe, Sexsmith expands his musical canon with vaulted yet direct string arrangements and sweeping Cuban horn sections, resulting in a work equal in musical breadth and emotional depth. Be sure not to miss it!

Mojo Magazine

2008-07-08T16:44:00.002+01:00

Mojo Magazine have put together a formidable line-up of exceptional musicians to gather for the 40 year anniversary of the Beatles’ “White Album”.
Dawn and her band The Suppliers were asked by Mojo to record a cover of the track “Bungalow Bill” and she did so with special guest Ron Sexsmith.
The CD will be free on the cover of the magazine's September issue, out on 1st August 2008 so be sure not to miss it.

Currently Opening Jason Mraz

2008-07-08T16:43:00.002+01:00

Dawn is currently opening for international singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, (www.jasonmraz.com). Yesterday she played a 30 minutes set at a sold-out venue at Shepherd's Bush Empire, acquiring an exceptional success with “All in your head” and “Fortuneteller”. Dawn will be following Jason Mraz’s tour for other two dates opening tonight’s show at the Brighton Corn Exchange and tomorrow’s international gig in Amsterdam at the Melkweg.

Hyde Park O2 Wireless Festival

2008-07-08T16:43:00.001+01:00

Great performance despite the rainy weather and the volume competition with Powder Finger, who where playing on the stage in front of her. The Tuborg’s tent was filled up to its maximum capacity with an enthusiastic crowd while Dawn and The Supplier’s keyboard player Nikolaj Torp where exchanging absorbing musical harmonies. The 30 minutes show had a immense response and was ultimately a great success.

Dawn At Glastonbury

2008-07-08T16:42:00.000+01:00

The Dawn Kinnard and Nikolaj Torp duo had a great success once again. This time at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival where they got to play a 40 minutes set at the Queen’s Head Stage. The performance came to its climax when Dawn performed “Clear the way” in duet with welsh singer-songwriter Cerys Matthews (www.cerysmatthews.co.uk), who made a guest appearance to support Dawn in this memorable event. At this point the audience was completely driven by the artist’s performance and couldn’t take their eyes away from the stage.

Hard Rock Calling

2008-07-08T16:41:00.002+01:00

Dawn Kinnard ranked 3rd from the top of the Bill headlined by the Charlatans at Hard Rock Calling Festival. She performed a 30 minutes show in a duo with Nikolaj Torp on keyboards. Whilst the tent was filling up and the crowd was getting involved with the show, a guest entrance by international singer-songwriter Jason Mraz (www.jasonmraz.com), dressed up like one of The Suppliers in a white boiler suit, was a great surprise for fans. Their duet performance of “Clear the way” was exceptional and had a great response from the public.

Bush Hall Show

2008-07-08T16:41:00.001+01:00

Dawn’s first headline show at the Bush Hall turned up to be a great success. The one hour set was supported by the talented multi-instrumentalists “The Suppliers” (www.myspace.com/thesuppliersuk), with Kristoffer Sonne on Drums, Nikolaj Juel on guitar and bass and Nikolaj Torp playing keyboards and bass. Thanks to the Suppliers’ fourth member, live engineer Dyre Gorsmen, the sound, coupled with Dawn’s capturing harmonies has reached absolute perfection, keeping the audience glued to the stage. Not to mention the epic outro from “White Walls” that took it to another level.

Best Female Solo Act Indy Award

2008-07-08T16:40:00.001+01:00

Dawn has been announced Best Female Solo Act at this years Indy Music Awards which was hosted at the Kentish Town Forum. The crowd were chanting her name as she went up to collect her award.

Radio 1 support for Dawn!

2008-05-22T00:27:00.004+01:00

Jo Whiley has been playing Dawn several times recently on her Radio 1 show. Check out Dawn on her current tour across the UK (go to Dawn's page under "artists" and click on Gigs for more info) or see her at Glastonbury on July 29th. Her album "The Courtesy Fall" is available NOW in record stores across the UK and all your favourite digital outlets!

Kensaltown releases new Ron Sexsmith album!

2008-05-22T00:16:00.002+01:00

Ron Sexsmith's amazing new album "Exit Strategy For The Soul" will be released by Kensaltown in the UK in mid July. Martin Terefe has produced the album that was recorded in London and Havana, Cuba. See Ron live at the Roundhouse on July the 3rd or at Glastonbury on July 27th and 28th. For more details go to Ron's website:

www.ronsexsmith.com

One week left!

2008-04-06T12:03:00.004+01:00

It's just one week left until the first album release on Kensaltown Records. Dawn Kinnard's "The Cuourtesy Fall" will be available in record stores across the country as well as all digital outlets on April 14!
Don't forget to turn on the tele (BBC TWO) on Friday the 11th at 11.35 pm to see Dawn perform two songs on "Later With Jools Holland"!!

Birmingham show cancelled!

2008-04-05T23:11:00.002+01:00

Unfortunately Dawn has had to cancel her Tuesday night (April 8) support show with Devotchka in Birmingham.

Dawn on "Later...."!

2008-04-05T23:01:00.003+01:00

Dawn will be performing live on "Later with Jools Holland" this coming week. The TV show will be broadcasted on BBC2 Friday the 11th. Also, remember to check out the feature on Dawn in Sunday Times Culture this Sunday the 6th!

Vote For Dawn!

2008-02-27T16:10:00.000Z

Dawn has been nominated for an 'Indy Music Award'
Vote for her at...
http://www.indyawards.co.uk

Read Dawn Reviews...

2008-02-27T15:33:00.003Z

Noize Maker 'Fortune Teller' 7" Review

http://www.noizemakesenemies.co.uk/2008/02/dawn-kinnard-devils-flame-fortune.html

Dawn's iTunes Release

2008-02-07T13:07:00.000Z

Dawn Kinnard's debut album "The Courtesy Fall" is available now on itunes.

Dawn Kinnard Receives Glowing Reviews

2008-01-22T20:45:00.000Z

Dawn Kinnard has been receiving glowing reviews from the press including Q Magazine, the Times and the Guardian regarding her upcoming release The Courtesy Fall. In their February issue Q featured Dawn as a "Next Big Thing 2008" acts to watch on Myspace, included "Clear the Way" in the 50 Essential Tracks, and spotlighted her home made video for "All in Your Head". Q will also be running an article on Dawn in the March issue.

This weeks Sunday Times reviewed Dawn's limited 7" to be released next week (March 4th) and called it "Sensational". See below for links to these articles and more:

Dawn Kinnard and Jason Mraz

2007-12-05T00:01:00.000Z

Watch Dawn Kinnard perform her song "Clear The Way" together with the eminent Mr. Jason Mraz. They've performed the song together several times in London to captivated audiences.......here is a clip of the performance: