NEWS:
11/13/09 NEWS ROUND UP
FOR WISHES
The lads are gearing up to record the follow up to I Will Burn Your Winter. No other details are known beyond that. Updates are going to be posted at their website.
AU REVOIR BOREALIS
The collective have begun thinking about the next record, project, body of work or whatever you want to call it. No projected recording dates have been lined up, but it's good to know that there is activity. However, we can report that mixing has commenced on the EP that was originally intended to be the follow up to thier Tienken release. No release date for that one yet. Stay tuned.
STUDIO
The recording studio has had a busy year. Currently, an artist named Jimmy Savage is working on a full length album. Silent Violet has been in recording demos for a future release. Steve Swartz has been sorting out tracks for a possible Au Revoir Borealis EP. The studio has also been involved with soundtrack work for the new Breakthrough Medicine documentary series out of Miami, Florida.
2/23/09 FOR WISHES BACK IN ACTION
While the lads gear up to record the follow up to I Will Burn Your Winter, they are also going to resume playing live shows.
1/3/09 UTTER EAST IN THE NEW YEAR
2008 was an intensely busy year due to production on the Au Revoir Borealis album and various commercial projects. 2009 is shaping up to be no different. Au Revoir Borealis will be working on mixes for their follow up EP. For Wishes is working on writing and arranging for their next record as well as wrapping production on an EP to hopefully be released sometime this year. Various other commercial, album and sound design projects will be going on throughout the year, but will remain hush hush until things solidify more.
AU REVOIR BOREALIS
The guys and gal have had quite a year with their return record. In addition to glowing reviews from around the world, Dark Enough for Stars is popping up on several "best of" lists for 2008. Here are some of the latest sightings around the web.
DARK ENOUGH FOR STARS NOW AT TONEVENDOR
The fine folks over at ToneVendor.com has decided to add Dark Enough for Stars to their catalog. This is a great site for finding really great music that is more under the radar from what you'll find at most any other retail outlet. Hightly recommended!
AURAL BLISS MOST BEAUTIFUL TRACKS OF 2008
We are honored to have 2 songs on the Aural Bliss radio show's list of the 50 most beautiful songs of 2008. They will be counting down all 50 songs over the course of 2 shows this month. The first 50-26 will be broadcast on Sun. Jan. 11 and then 25-1 on Sun. Jan. 18. Aural Bliss airs every Sunday 10PM-Midnight EST with 2 hrs of Dreampop, Britpop, Triphop, Shoegaze and Electronica. There's a live chat during the show for listeners all over the world to meet and discuss the music. Good times! Tune in here.
SUBBA-CULTCHA REVIEW FROM LONDON
We got a really nice review from London, England in Subba-Cultcha.
ROCKLINE REVIEW FROM ITALY
We also received a very flattering review from RockLine in Italy.
OPUS 2008 MIX
Jason over at Opuszine posted his favorite songs of 2008 mix. We were lucky enough to be included in the list with our song "The World Is Too Much With Us." Some other really great songs are on there. Check it out.
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11/23/08 MEGA AU REVOIR BOREALIS UPDATE
It's been a busy fall for all of us involved with Utter East and Au Revoir Borealis. A lot has been going on. Here's the scoop:
DEMOS & SKETCHES CD
We have some left over copies of the Demos & Sketches CDs from the presale we did back in September. As much as we had hoped to unload them all at that time, this actually works to the benefit of those who didn't get a chance to preorder the new album. The remaining copies are available in the store at AuRevoirBorealis.com to anyone who wants one for themselves or for a friend for Christmas. Once these are gone, they're gone. So get one if you want one.
ECHOES
We found out recently the syndicated Echoes radio program that can be heard on 130 NPR stations across the U.S. has been playing some selections from Dark Enough for Stars. Check it out if you get a chance. Great show!
STORMY RECORDS
Dark Enough for Stars is now available at Stormy Records. This is the record shop run by the lovely and charming Windy & Carl.
VIRGIN ONLINE
Virgin has picked up the new album in France and eventually the rest of Europe.
5-STAR SOMEWHERE COLD REVIEW
We got a glowing review from the fine folks at Somewhere Cold. You can read the review here.
4-STAR REAL DETROIT REVIEW
A very nice hometown review in Real Detroit Weekly.
REVIEW FROM ITALY
Mille Grazie! (a thousand thanks) An extensive review from Ondarock in Italy.
REVIEW FROM SCOTLAND
Thanks to the folks at Sub City Radio in Glasgow for this review.
FIRST INTERVIEW FOR THE ALBUM
The first interview for Dark Enough for Stars is up on the Deep Cutz site. To read it, go here.
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9/30/08
AU REVOIR BOREALIS DARK ENOUGH FOR STARS OUT NOW!
The new album, Dark Enough for Stars is finally out and early reviews have been very positive. We are thrilled and honored to be able to share this release with everyone. It's now available worldwide via Virgin, Stormy Records, iTunes, Emusic and the band's website.
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8/22/08
AU REVOIR BOREALIS PRE ORDER BONUS DISCS!
We still have some bonus discs to unload for those of you who have yet to claim your pre ordered copy of the new album, Dark Enough for Stars. For a limited time, when you pre order the album Dark Enough for Stars through our website, you will get a limited edition bonus CD of live intimate acoustic demos recorded in Steph's living room as well as songs that do not appear on the new album.
All CDs will ship in September so that you have your copy before it becomes available to the rest of the public on September 30.
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7/13/08
NEW AU REVOIR BOREALIS TO BE RELEASED SEPT. 30!
The new album, Dark Enough For Stars, will be available worldwide on September 30 if all goes well.
PREORDERS & BONUS CD:
We will begin taking preorders sometime around mid August and will ship them in time so that you have your copy before it becomes available to the rest of the public on September 30. Those who preorder the album through our website will get a limited edition bonus CD of live intimate acoustic demos and outtakes from the new album.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
We were honored to have some very special friends contribute to this record. They are as follows:
Anna-Lynne Williams (of Trespassers William)
Jessica Bailiff
Gary Murray (of LN)
Colette Alexander (touring cellist for people like Josh Groban and Jens Lekman)
John Somers (of Slumber Party)
Allison Minando
Anderson Reinkordt (of Man's Last Great Invention)
Rachel Allison
NEW SONGS POSTED ON MYSPACE:
We've posted two more songs to our myspace page. They are titled "Genius of Escape Who Will Startle & Amaze" and "Stella, My Brightest Star". Jessica Bailiff lended her lovely voice and Collette Alexander played cello on "Stella..."
OFFICIAL TRACK LIST:
1. The Winter Room
2. Dark Western
3. The World Is Too Much With Us (Featuring Anna-Lynne Williams)
4. Bella Ballerina
5. By The Stream
6. Art of Film
7. Genius of Escape Who Will Startle & Amaze
8. Stella, My Brightest Star (Featuring Jessica Bailiff)
9. The Key
10. Breeze In The Tree
11. Maps of The Sky (Featuring Gary Murray)
12. After The Snowstorm
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6/3/08
AU REVOIR BOREALIS FINISHES NEW ALBUM!
We are ridiculously excited to report that the new Au Revoir Borealis album is officially done. Though lots of information is still to come, we do know that it will be titled "Dark Enough For Stars." The final details of mastering, artwork, expected release date, etc. are being sorted out. Expect a release within the next 6 months.
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12/4/07
AU REVOIR BOREALIS BEGINS MIXING ALBUM!
Tracking is complete for the album. Mixing commenced last week and so far all is going well though the toughest songs to mix are still to come. Everyone involved is very excited about how this project is shaping up. We're working diligently to get this album wrapped up since so many people are waiting for it. More details will be announced on the group's website as we get closer to the finish line.
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12/3/07
DISTRIBUTION NEWS
Our distributor has recently made the For Wishes release, I Will Burn Your Winter, available on Amazon.com's new mp3 store, Music Match, Spiral Frog and Groove Mobile with added distribution in Europe and Asia via Sarzik, Jamba and SK Telecom. I Will Burn Your Winter is also available through emusic, iTunes, Napster, AOL
Music Now, Ruckus, PassAlong
Networks for conventional mp3 downloading and Verizon Wireless and ZTango for those wanting to download mp3s to their phone.
Muzak has also picked up I Will Burn Your Winter for broadcast on their various retail music channels. So you may hear For Wishes while shopping at your local mall.
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6/5/07
NEW AU REVOIR BOREALIS ALBUM LOOMS ON THE HORIZON
Excitement is in the air. The members of Au Revoir Borealis are busily working on the last couple songs for their new release. Early reviews are very positive from those who have been lucky enough to be around the studio while they've been working. Demos can be found here.
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2/24/07
FOR WISHES OFF THE ROAD/IN THE STUDIO
For Wishes is chilling out after a successful string of blustery winter shows with the Sonic Lullaby Festival, Pattern Is Movement, Jessica Bailiff and Gary Murray. The guys will be taking a break from live shows until spring when they hit the road for a mini tour with Our Space In Time. Until then, they will be pushing forward on progress with the new Au Revoir Borealis Record.
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1/10/07
STEVE SWARTZ TO DJ THE GREAT FICTION RECORD RELEASE SHOW
Steve has been asked to lay down the funk and dub at the record release show for The Great Fiction’s new CD Slow Progress For Simplicity on February 2 in Detroit, MI. For details, go here.
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1/3/07
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON NEW AU REVOIR BOREALIS RELEASE
The process of this recording has been frustrating to say the least, but it looks like things might actually be getting on track for completion. We’re almost scared to say that considering all the set backs that have held up this recording so far. For a sneak peek of what’s to come, go here.
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12/15/06
FOR WISHES CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Everyone’s home safe and sound from the last show of the year. Musically it’s been a good year for the guys - playing shows throughout the year with Gary Murray, Dreamend, Kat Jones, The Great Fiction, Ethos, Our Space In Time, Corcovado, +/- and The Changes. In July, NPR featured the group’s music and a brief interview on one of their podcasts. And Steve had a good trip through the UK and France in October and came back in time to rip through the last couple shows before the holidays. The guys will be doing a few dates over the winter and Steve will be doing some writing as well as working on production for the next Au Revoir Borealis release.
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9/10/06
FOR WISHES ANNOUNCES MICHIGAN FALL/WINTER DATES
Sep. 30 - Bay City, MI (Hell's Half Mile Festival)
Nov. 28 - Detroit, MI - Lager House (with +/- and The Changes)
Dec. 09 -
Saginaw, MI - Redeye Cafe (with Our Space In Time)
Jan. 20 - Detroit, MI (Sonic Lullaby Festival)
Feb. 02 - Ferndale, MI (Steve performing DJ set at Great Fiction record release)
Feb. 13 - Lansing, MI - Mac's Bar (with David Bazan and Pattern Is Movement)
Feb. 15
- Toledo, OH - Mickey Finn's (with Jessica Bailiff and Gary Murray)
More info posted on the For Wishes website.
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8/1/06
FOR WISHES ON NPR
For Wishes was featured on NPR recently, for those who didn’t get to hear it, here’s some audio.