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

"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

Xtra West Cultural Series closing remarks

Thank you to everyone for coming to support Locus at their live appearance at Cafe Deux Soleils for the Xtra West Cultural Series on September 9th. Special thanks to Mark at Xtra for having us!

See the video for Locus' cover of Christine McVie's "Songbird" here (video courtesy of Gigi Lui):

Xtra West Cultural Series

Locus will be performing live at Cafe Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) on Wednesday, September 9th for the ninth installment of the Xtra West Cultural Series. Singer-songwriter Catherine McNeil and filmmaker Magali Gauthier will also be featured. Show runs from 8:30 -10:30 pm. Join the facebook event here.

The Xtra West Cultural series is a live showcase for emerging queer artists, held every second Wednesday of the month. For more information, email Mark Kowalk at mark.kowalk@xtra.ca.