TEA South Compilation Volume 14

The Toronto Experimental Artists South Compilation Volume 14 was released on January 14th, 2010. The release features Locus alongside 24 other up-and-coming independent artists. This compilation contains the exclusive single edit (3:50) version of "Wonderland" not included in the original release of Locus' 2009 album, "Ambrosia." Tracks from the compilation will subsequently be submitted to various film, radio, and internet media outlets.

To purchase the compilation, click here. To track the progress of the compilation's releases, visit this link. Locus' feature page on the TEA South website can be viewed here.

Message from Jason

To wrap up a very productive year, we've just completed two live acoustic performances at The Tipper restaurant and Trees Organic Coffee House to promote our newest release, "Shine." Thank you's go to Gina Lily and John Pippus for hosting us!

It's been another great year for Locus - the band released two records in 2009, the first being our full-length album "Ambrosia." "Ambrosia" saw success with the first single "Wonderland" being chosen to feature in an upcoming compilation record produced by TEA South. "Shine" further showcased our growth and independence (with Kelvin executive-producing, we wrote, produced, and mastered the entire record on our own for the very first time).

On behalf of Locus, we'd like to thank all the venues for graciously hosting our performances, and all our fellow artists that have participated. Special thanks to all our friends who came out to see us! We appreciate your support very much!

We're looking forward to sharing more music with you in 2010! Thanks for a great year!

"Ambrosia" on iTunes!

Locus' second studio recording, "Ambrosia," is now available on iTunes! Click here to find us!

Secret

"Secret" is the fourth and final single from "Ambrosia." The romantic piano ballad was written by Kaila So and Jason Chu. "Secret" is one of a handful of songs selected to appear on the pre-launch of HYHO (Have You Heard Of), a new promotional website for Canadian musicians. The song is now available for streaming on Locus' myspace page.

Credits:
Secret (K. So/J. Chu)
Produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu
Kaila: All vocals
Kelvin: Programming, vocal arrangements
Jason: Keyboards, additional programming, additional vocal arrangements

All music and lyrics © Locus, 2008

Blueprint

A new extended remix of "Blueprint," a track from Locus' 2008 album "Ambrosia" will be featured in the Enchanted Miracle 2009 “Runway Idol," an upcoming talent competition produced jointly by Show Attitude Studio and SFU Chinese Student Union. Fans can preview the remix on Locus' myspace page.

"Blueprint" is written by Kaila So, Kelvin Chu, and Jason Chu.
Track credits:
Kaila: all vocals
Kelvin: programming

Original version produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu.
Extended remix produced by Kaila So, Kelvin Chu, and Jason Chu.

Lost

"Lost" is the third single from "Ambrosia." The folk/rock-inspired track was written by Kelvin Chu, Eric Chan, Jason Chu, and singer-songwriter Ma[rl]ina. Fans can play the track on Locus' myspace page.

Credits:
Lost (K. Chu/J. Chu/E. Chan/M. Sawai)
Produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu
Kaila: All vocals
Kelvin: Guitars, keyboards, programming
Eric: Drum programming
Jason: Additional programming

All music and lyrics © Locus, 2008

Locus' next live appearance will be in support of Vancouver Pride's Gay Day @ Playland. Check out Locus' feature page on the Vancouver Pride website. More details to come.

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