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COLIN STETSON


BIO:
Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI and earned a degree in music from his hometown school, the University of Michigan, in 1997. Six years in San Francisco followed, then another four in Brooklyn, NY. Over this time, he developed his unique solo voice on saxophones and clarinets, culminating in the release of the album New History Warfare Vol. 1? on Agoo Records in 2008. Stetson now resides in Montreal, QC, and performs regularly on assorted saxophones, clarinets, cornet, french horn and flute. His latest solo record New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges” was released Feb. 22, 2011 on Constellation. Aside from his work as a soloist, Stetson has brought his talents to the stage and studio with dozens of artists over the past decade, including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Feist, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, David Byrne, Jolie Holland, Sinead O’Connor, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, and Anthony Braxton. Colin is a current member of the band Bon Iver, who will be touring in support of their new record in 2011, on which he also appears.

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Alexis Castrogiovanni Shares New EP 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Moun Photo Alexis Castrogiovanni Shares New EP 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains'
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022

Montreal's Alexis Castrogiovanni's ambitious & emotional debut EP is streaming everywhere now. In case you missed the singles, be sure to check out Alexis' incredibly cinematic music video for 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains.' & 'Ex-Girl.' In her music, you can hear echoes of ...

BEACON Share New Single 'Pay My Debts' Photo BEACON Share New Single 'Pay My Debts'
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

Beacon are returning with another track from their forthcoming album, Along the Lethe, via Apparent Movement. “Pay My Debts” is emblematic of the effortless genre-blending heard across the upcoming record: thick R&B grooves sashay through incandescent synth hooks and a tactile, rhythmic atmosphere. ...

Cult of Luna Release New Single 'Into the Night' From Forthcoming Album Photo Cult of Luna Release New Single 'Into the Night' From Forthcoming Album
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022

The track is from the group's upcoming album, 'The Long Road North', which features guest appearances from composer Colin Stetson, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz of French indie band Phoenix, and Mariam Wallentin (Wildbirds And Peacedrums). Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!...

Third Side Music Partners With Legendary Soundway Records And Soundway Publishing Photo Third Side Music Partners With Legendary Soundway Records And Soundway Publishing
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2021

Global independent music publisher Third Side Music (TSM) is excited to announce its new partnership with independent label Soundway Records and Soundway Publishing....

VIDEO: Cult of Luna Release 'Cold Burn' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Cult of Luna Release 'Cold Burn' Music Video
by Michael Major - December 01, 2021

Their forthcoming album The Long Road North is one of their most beautiful and dynamic works to date and features guest appearances from composer Colin Stetson, Phoenix’s Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz plus more. Watch their new music video now!...

Sundance Announces ASCAP Music Café Final Lineup Photo Sundance Announces ASCAP Music Café Final Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2021

Joining this year’s virtual version of the Sundance Film Festival, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) adds Mikel Jollett (Airborne Toxic Event), Pedrito Martinez, Hailey Whitters, Ron and Russell Mael (SPARKS) and The Sparks Brothers director Edgar Wright to the lineup...

Sundance ASCAP Music Café Returns To A New Virtual Venue In The Festival Village Photo Sundance ASCAP Music Café Returns To A New Virtual Venue In The Festival Village
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021

Joining this year’s virtual version of the Sundance Film Festival, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is reimagining its Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café, making the festival favorite accessible in a way it has never been before....

Fink Returns To North America For Solo Acoustic Tour, New Album Coming Soon Photo Fink Returns To North America For Solo Acoustic Tour, New Album Coming Soon
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

R'COUP'D today announces the return to North America of globally revered singer/songwriter Fink, who will embark on a solo acoustic tour beginning in September. ...

Fox Millions Duo Announce New Album BITING THROUGH Photo Fox Millions Duo Announce New Album BITING THROUGH
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2019

Fox Millions Duo is the convergence of two of New York's most sought after percussionists, Greg Fox and John Colpitts aka Kid Millions. On Record Store Day 2019 (April 13th) the pair will release their new collaborative recording, Biting Through as a limited-run LP. Employing modular synthesis to li...

TR/ST Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Third Side Music Photo TR/ST Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Third Side Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019

TR/ST has signed a worldwide deal with Third Side Music. ...

Betta Lemme Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Third Side Music Photo Betta Lemme Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Third Side Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019

Betta Lemme has signed a worldwide deal with Third Side Music, the independent creative music publisher based in Los Angeles and Montreal with worldwide reach. ...

Brian Carpenter's Beat Circus Announce Final Installment in 'Weird American Gothic' T Photo Brian Carpenter's Beat Circus Announce Final Installment in 'Weird American Gothic' Trilogy
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019

These Wicked Things is the fourth release from the determinedly eclectic Boston-based band Beat Circus and the final installment in singer/multi-instrumentalist/composer Brian Carpenter's “Weird American Gothic” trilogy. The record bridges a number of disparate genres including experimental music, c...

SOFI TUKKER Extend Publishing Deal With Third Side Music Photo SOFI TUKKER Extend Publishing Deal With Third Side Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

New York-based, two time Grammy-nominated duo Sofi Tukker are set to extend their publishing deal with Third Side Music. With the musicians' impressive arsenal of synch success via prominent placements in Apple's iPhone X launch, Orange is the New Black, ads for Jimmy Choo, ABC's Deception, NBC's Wo...

Superhuman Happiness Announces New Album Featuring Colin Stetson, Dave Harrington, Ri Photo Superhuman Happiness Announces New Album Featuring Colin Stetson, Dave Harrington, Richard Reed Parry
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018

Superhuman Happiness, a project headed by Stuart Bogie (Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, Antibalas), is gearing up to release their next full length, Beacon, this coming October in collaboration with Yeggs Records. Keep an ear out for single releases between now and release day, and in the meantime you c...

THE COLD EQUATIONS Soundtrack Featuring Members of Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, and More Re Photo THE COLD EQUATIONS Soundtrack Featuring Members of Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, and More Released Today
by Macon Prickett - February 02, 2018

The soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been released today on Yeggs Records. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album is available on 180g vinyl and digital download via iTune...

The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today Photo The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018

The release of the Morricone-esque soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been announced today. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced/arranged by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album will be available on 180g vinyl a...

The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out 2/1 Photo The Cold Equations: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out 2/1
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017

The release of the Morricone-esque soundtrack to an imaginary film The Cold Equations, has been announced today. Composed by Josh Urist and co-produced/arranged by Stuart Bogie (Superhuman Happiness, Antibalas, Arcade Fire, Iron and Wine, TV on the Radio), the album will be available on 180g vinyl a...












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