Heya all. Just wanted to say hi.
Kate and I have been off the road now for about 6 weeks. It seems like longer. We’ve been reconnecting with family and loved ones which is nice. And watching new and old Coen Brothers films. I’m in Melbourne right now, and Kate in Montreal. I’m coming into Summer and her into Winter. Here are 2 very different pictures of what we see when we wake up each morning…
What a crazy year. We played over 120 shows this year in over 5 different countries. This year was full of amazing highs and lows. We got to tour with some of our all-time favourite bands like Tegan and Sara, Silversun Pickups, Telekinesis and the Appleseed Cast. We had our record released in Australia and the US, got to play Letterman and SXSW, as well as enjoy incredible support from all of you who came and saw us play night after night and praise and encourage us to keep making music. For that we are so grateful and feel blessed. To have you believe in us is so wonderful. Really.
So lots has been happening behind the scenes these past few weeks. Our debut album Rearrange Beds is finally seeing an official release in Canada. We’ve spent quite a bit of time in Canada this year and feel a warm connection to our Canadian fans. We can’t wait for our album to be released there on December 21 and to come back and tour during January 2010 with Tegan and Sara.
We’ve also been working on a new EP of remixes. We’ve asked some of our favourite artists to remix some songs from Rearrange Beds. The response has been awesome and we are sifting through some remix versions as we speak.
Kate has also been sending me lots of demos of new songs that I’m getting really excited about. After the January tour we are going to take a little time out in Australia to write and arrange songs for album number two.
Speaking of Australia thanks so much you guys for your patience. We receive a lot of messages asking when we’ll be playing at home again. We’re working on it I promise and look forward to playing for you all again.
Look after each other.
Damon
xo