Locus' new digipak EP title, cover art, and tracklisting confirmed!

"State of Consciousness" is the name of Locus’ forthcoming EP. It is a celebration of the group's 7 years together, and will include 4 brand new Locus songs, including first single, "Rise," as well as 3 B-sides, including an acoustic version of "Shine," the title track from Locus' 2009 studio release, and a live recording of "Take Me Away" from their debut EP, "Silent Echo."

A digipak CD version will be on sale in limited quantities, while an online version will be available via iTunes and other digital outlets. Stay tuned for release dates!

Tracklisting

1. Rise
2. 櫻桐 (Parting Blossoms)
3. Tomorrow
4. One Force
5. 櫻桐 (Acoustic)
6. Shine (Acoustic)
7. Take Me Away (Live)

向日葵 (Sunflower)

向日葵 (Sunflower) is the second mandarin language single from Locus' third studio recording, "Shine." The single, written as an ode to friendship, was penned by Kaila So and Jason Chu, and originally appeared in remixed form on Locus' 2009 full-length release, "Ambrosia."

Stream the original piano mix of 向日葵 now at Locus' MySpace Music page.

向日葵 (Sunflower)
Written by Kaila So & Jason Chu
Produced by Jason Chu & Eric Chan

Kaila: vocals, vocal arrangement
Jason: keyboards, programming, mixing
Eric: electric guitars

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!

Locus supports United Way

Jason, on behalf of Locus, has donated 20% of CD sales proceeds of their recent release "Shine" to United Way of the Lower Mainland. All proceeds have come from CD sales at the HSBC annual Children's Christmas Party. Locus is proud to support United Way in its mission to provide better social services within the community, and would like to thank all the coordinators and volunteers at HSBC that have generously given their time to promote their newest record.

Shine

"Shine" is the new maxi-single from Locus, released November 14th, 2009. This new recording features the lead mandarin single 流星 ("Shooting Star"). Executively produced by Kelvin Chu, "Shine" is also the first release to be entirely written, produced, recorded, and mastered by the band alone. "Shine" also contains one b-side: the piano version of 向日葵 ("Sunflower"), originally intended for the band's full-length release, "Ambrosia."

Only 100 copies of the physical version of "Shine" are available. Tracks are also available digitally via Nimbit (see below).

To stream the first single, 流星 ("Shooting Star"), visit Locus' myspace page.

Tracklisting:

1. 冰園
2. 流星 (Single Edit)
3. Shine (Mind Over Rapture Remix)
4. 向日葵 (Sunflower)
5. Amber Rain