Anime Evolution

Locus will be appearing at Anime Evolution on Sunday, June 14th, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre (for directions, click here). Their set will begin at 1:30pm. Visit this link for more details.

This will be Locus' second appearance at the popular annual event that features anime screenings, panels, workshops, cosplay events, and more. For more information, please visit the official Anime Evolution website.

Meanwhile, check out 地平線 (Horizon), the second single from their full-length album, "Ambrosia." Go to the Locus myspace page to stream.

Horizon

地平線 (Horizon) is the second single taken from "Ambrosia." Go to the Locus myspace page to stream.

地平線 is written by Kaila So, Jason Chu, and Kelvin Chu, and produced by Kelvin Chu (with additional production by Jason Chu).

Credits:
Kaila So: All vocals
Kelvin Chu: Programming

Give All

Locus has covered the One Arm Bear tune "Give All" from their 2008 album "Blurred." Check it out here!

Keyboards, programming: Kelvin Chu
Additional Programming, vocals: Jason Chu

All music and lyrics © One Arm Bear, 2008.

Summer Spark

Thanks to all who came to see us at Summer Spark on May 16th. It was great to see all of you. We hope you enjoyed the show! Special thanks to One Arm Bear, Cakeshop, and everyone at Epic Marble Project for making it all come together.

We'll be appearing in several venues this summer in support of our latest album, "Ambrosia," including the brand new Vancouver Convention Centre for Anime Evolution, and PNE for Vancouver Pride's Gay Day at Playland. You might also catch us sneaking in some new material as well! Keep visiting the blog for updates!

Robert Chu has kindly provided us with film footage. Thanks Robert! Click the video below to view more performances from the evening:

PS: Be sure to catch "Paris in Tokyo" at the Summer Night Festival on May 24th as well! 

See you all soon!

Jason

Previous news

21May09 Locus is pleased to announce the launch of their new blog! Check it out here: Official Locus Blog

19May09 Locus debuts 流星 (Shooting Star), the first single from their upcoming third record at the first of the Summer Spark concert series at the Summer Night Market. Watch via youtube in our Video section - video courtesy of Robert Chu.

3May09 Locus, One Arm Bear, and Cakeshop will be performing at the Summer Night Market (12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond). Click here to see the promotional poster.

20Apr09 Click here to see a fan's journey to find Locus' latest album.

1Mar09 An edited version of Locus' first single "Wonderland" is now available for streaming on MySpace. Fans can purchase the extended version of the track from Nimbit. Watch for an upcoming stream of 地平線 ("Horizon"), the second single taken from "Ambrosia."

21Feb09 Kaila is featured on Ming Pao. View her article in our Media section, under Interviews.

16Feb09 A digital version of Locus' new album, "Ambrosia," is now available at Nimbit.

8Feb09 Watch videos from Locus' recent appearance on Shockwave, hosted by Epic Marble Project in our Mediasection.

1Jan09 Locus' new album, "Ambrosia," is now available at the following locations:

Zulu Records (1972 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC)

Show Attitude - Crystal mall #1205 (4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC)

"Ambrosia" is also available online via Paypal. Alternatively, email locus@anniegroup.com to reserve your copy with a band member.

 

Ambrosia is the first full-length album and second overall studio recording from Locus. Produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu, "Ambrosia" expands on the sonic diversity of their 2008 debut extended play CD "Silent Echo," and emphasizes electronic elements in its uplifting ballads and mystic rock songs. The new album features the first single "Wonderland," as well as the radio-friendly "Lost," co-written by Japanese singer-songwriter Maりna, and a special acoustic version of "力量" ("My Energy"). Drummer and guitarist Eric Chan provides vocals and production on "Free Fall" and "Time Capsule."

Also available (email locus@anniegroup.com to order):

   Silent Echo (EP)

 

 

 

7Jan09: Locus reveals details about their soon-to-be released album "Ambrosia" in an interview with fashion outlet "Show Attitude." Click here to view.